Regulatory sign
Left Turn Only Sign
This lane may only be used to turn left. It is a lane-use control, not advice.
What to do
Turn left, or change lanes before you reach the intersection. Going straight from a turn-only lane is a violation and surprises the driver beside you.
- Shape
- Vertical rectangle
- Colours
- White with a black arrow
- Category
- Regulatory sign
Regulatory signs state a law. Ignoring one is a traffic offence in its own right.
Common questions
What does the left turn only sign mean?
This lane may only be used to turn left. It is a lane-use control, not advice.
What should you do at a left turn only sign?
Turn left, or change lanes before you reach the intersection. Going straight from a turn-only lane is a violation and surprises the driver beside you.
What shape and colour is the left turn only sign?
Vertical rectangle. White with a black arrow.