Left turn only (R3-5L) Road Sign
What this sign means
A curved left arrow tells drivers in this lane that they must turn left and may not go straight or turn right.
- Category
- Regulatory signs
- Sign group
- R3 series Lane usage and turns
- MUTCD code
- R3-5L
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Right turn only (R3-5R)
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Optional movement lane control, double left turns
Optional movement lane control, straight through and left turn
Optional movement lane control, straight through and right turn
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