No Right Turn Sign
The no right turn sign prohibits drivers from making a right turn at that intersection. When posted, it also overrides the default Ontario rule that allows right turns on a red light after stopping.
Last updated: April 4, 2026
The no right turn sign is a legal prohibition against turning right at that location. Importantly, Ontario allows right turns on red lights after a complete stop unless a sign prohibits it. A no right turn sign cancels this permission. The sign may also appear specifically to ban right turns on red, reading no right turn on red, which is a separate but related restriction.
Quick Facts
Type
Regulatory Sign
Shape
Rectangular with circular symbol
Colours
White background, black right-turn arrow with red circle and diagonal bar
In this guide
What does the No Right Turn Sign mean?
The no right turn sign is a legal prohibition against turning right at that location. Importantly, Ontario allows right turns on red lights after a complete stop unless a sign prohibits it. A no right turn sign cancels this permission. The sign may also appear specifically to ban right turns on red, reading no right turn on red, which is a separate but related restriction.
What to do when you see it
Do not turn right at this intersection when the sign is posted. Wait for a green light or choose an alternative route. If the sign reads no right turn on red specifically, you may still turn right on a green light but must not turn during a red signal phase.
Where you'll see it in Ontario
No right turn signs appear at intersections where turning right creates conflicts with cyclists or pedestrians, where sight lines are restricted, at certain highway ramps, at intersections with dedicated transit lanes, and in downtown Toronto at locations with heavy pedestrian volumes.
G1 test relevance
G1 candidates must understand that right turns on red are legal in Ontario by default and that a no right turn on red sign removes this permission. Examiners frequently test this distinction because it is a nuanced rule that many new drivers confuse.
Common mistakes drivers make
Turning right on a red light when a no right turn on red sign is posted is a common and expensive mistake. Another error is stopping and waiting for a green light when a full no right turn sign is posted, then turning right on green, which is also prohibited.
Related Signs
No Left Turn Sign
The no left turn sign prohibits drivers from making a left turn at that intersection or road section. The sign may apply at all times or only during the hours posted below the symbol.
Learn moreNo U-Turn Sign
The no U-turn sign prohibits drivers from making a U-turn at that specific location. U-turns must only be made when safe and not prohibited by a sign or by the Highway Traffic Act.
Learn morePedestrian Crossing Warning Sign
The pedestrian crossing warning sign is a diamond-shaped yellow sign that warns of a crosswalk or pedestrian crossing ahead. It does not create a legal obligation to stop unless pedestrians are present.
Learn moreBicycle Crossing Sign
The bicycle crossing sign warns that cyclists frequently cross the road at this location. Drivers must watch for cyclists and yield to them when they are crossing.
Learn moreReady to Pass Your G1 Test?
Learn all Ontario road signs and rules with an MTO-certified instructor. Join 5,000+ students who passed with SafePass.