Compulsory Turn Left Sign
Shape: Circular (octagonal for Stop, inverted triangle for Give Way) · Colour: White with red border (prohibitory); blue with white symbol (positive mandatory, e.g. compulsory turn, keep left)
All vehicles must turn left at this junction. Going straight or right is prohibited.
What It Means
The Compulsory Turn Left sign (a blue circle with a white left-turn arrow) mandates that vehicles turn left. It is placed where going straight or turning right would be unsafe, illegal, or technically impossible — for example at the end of a median, before a barrier, or at an intersection where right-turn creates dangerous cross-traffic. Do not confuse this with a direction recommendation: it is a mandatory instruction.
📍 Where You'll See It
At the end of medians, before highway exits where lanes funnel left, and at complex intersections where right turns are prohibited.
✅ What You Must Do
Turn left as directed. If your intended route requires going straight or right, plan an alternate route before reaching this point.
⚠️ Common Mistake
Slowing but continuing straight if no traffic is visible. The instruction is absolute regardless of traffic conditions.
⚖️ Legal Note
Violation: Sec. 119 / 177 MV Act. Fine: ₹500.
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Other Mandatory Signs
Stop
You must bring your vehicle to a complete halt at the stop line.
Give Way
Yield to all vehicles and pedestrians on the road you are entering.
No Entry
Entry of all vehicles is strictly prohibited in this direction.
Speed Limit 50
The maximum permitted speed on this stretch is 50 km/h.
No Parking
Parking of any vehicle is not permitted in this area.
No Stopping
Neither stopping nor parking is allowed at any time, for any reason.