No Left Turn 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)
Left turns are prohibited at this junction for vehicles approaching from your direction.
What It Means
The No Left Turn sign prohibits turning left at the junction. It is common at intersections where left turns would cause vehicles to cut across pedestrian crossings, cross busy bus lanes, or enter roads with conflicting one-way flows. It may apply at all times or only during peak hours — look for supplementary time-restriction plates below the sign.
📍 Where You'll See It
At busy intersections near bus stops, on roads where the left side is a pedestrian zone, and during morning/evening peak hours on congested urban roads.
✅ What You Must Do
Go straight or turn right as permitted. Find an alternate left turn further ahead.
⚠️ Common Mistake
Turning left during off-peak hours assuming the restriction is only during traffic. Unless a time plate says otherwise, the restriction is permanent.
⚖️ Legal Note
Violation: Sec. 119 / 177 MV Act. Fine: ₹500–₹1,000.
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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.