Wrong way sign
R5-1a / Regulatory signs
A WRONG WAY sign warns that you are facing against the permitted direction of traffic. It is commonly used with DO NOT ENTER signs at ramps or divided roads to make a prohibited direction unmistakable.
This sign in our English study materials
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What should you do?
Do not continue against traffic. If you have entered the road, slow down and move out of the traffic path as safely as possible. Avoid sudden maneuvers into approaching vehicles.
A useful distinction
This is not a warning about an upcoming turn. It indicates the direction you are taking is prohibited.
