Regulatory sign
Right Lane Must Exit Sign
The right-hand lane leaves the highway at the next exit rather than continuing. This is an exit-only lane.
What to do
Move left if you are staying on the highway. Waiting until the gore area to merge back is both illegal and the most common cause of last-second swerves at exits.
- Shape
- Vertical rectangle
- Colours
- White with a black legend
- Category
- Regulatory sign
Regulatory signs state a law. Ignoring one is a traffic offence in its own right.
Common questions
What does the right lane must exit sign mean?
The right-hand lane leaves the highway at the next exit rather than continuing. This is an exit-only lane.
What should you do at a right lane must exit sign?
Move left if you are staying on the highway. Waiting until the gore area to merge back is both illegal and the most common cause of last-second swerves at exits.
What shape and colour is the right lane must exit sign?
Vertical rectangle. White with a black legend.