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Through only (lane) sign

R3-5a / Regulatory signs

Mounted over or beside a lane, this sign means traffic in that lane must go…

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Through only (lane) sign (R3-5a)
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R4-9

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No straight through sign (R3-27)

No straight through

R3-27

Meaning & what to do

Sources & scope

Independent educational summaries by DMV One Way. Sign designs follow MUTCD conventions; state and local rules can add restrictions. Use your current state handbook and the signs on the road for the rules that apply to your trip.

This explanation has not been reviewed yet. Current guide illustrations: public-domain FHWA Standard Highway Signs. Historical illustrations: DMV One Way archive.

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