Regulatory sign
Wrong Way Sign
It backs up Do Not Enter, usually a little further along a ramp, and means you are already travelling against traffic.
What to do
Stop, pull as far right as you can, and back out or turn around only when you can do it safely. Switch on your hazard lights so oncoming drivers see you sooner.
- Shape
- Horizontal rectangle
- Colours
- Red with a white legend
- Category
- Regulatory sign
Regulatory signs state a law. Ignoring one is a traffic offence in its own right.
Common questions
What does the wrong way sign mean?
It backs up Do Not Enter, usually a little further along a ramp, and means you are already travelling against traffic.
What should you do at a wrong way sign?
Stop, pull as far right as you can, and back out or turn around only when you can do it safely. Switch on your hazard lights so oncoming drivers see you sooner.
What shape and colour is the wrong way sign?
Horizontal rectangle. Red with a white legend.