Turn prohibitionRussia
Traffic rules
Russia
1. Turn prohibition
A turn prohibition prevents drivers from turning in the direction indicated by a traffic sign. It may prohibit a left turn, a right turn or a U-turn at an intersection or along a specified section of road.
Drivers must continue along a permitted route and follow any lane arrows or mandatory-direction signs. A turn prohibition does not itself determine priority or speed, and any exemption for cyclists, public transport or other road users must be expressly indicated.
What does a no-turn sign prohibit in Russia?
It prohibits the left, right or other turn shown at the junction or position controlled by the sign in Russia. Follow any supplementary panel or authorised direction and choose another legal route.
Does a no-left-turn sign always prohibit a U-turn in Russia?
The national sign schedule distinguishes no-left-turn sign 3.18.2 from no-U-turn sign 3.19: the left-turn prohibition does not by itself prohibit a U-turn. A U-turn must still comply with Section 8.11, markings and other controls, and must be made safely. Do not apply this distinction to a country with a different rule.
Turning left prohibited.
English • Traffic sign 3.18.2 • No left turn. Prohibits turning left at the carriageway intersection ahead of the sign. The sign alone does not prohibit U-turns. Scheduled services are exempt.
Русский • 3.18.2 • Поворот налево запрещён. На пересечении проезжих частей перед знаком запрещён поворот налево. Сам по себе знак не запрещает разворот. Исключение предусмотрено для маршрутного транспорта.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Pravo.gov.ru • ПДД РФ • приложение 1 • 3.18.2
🔗 Pravo.gov.ru • Официальная редакция от 28.08.2026
SVG source: Nikolaev ec06ffa5 • Public domain • Original revision 2023-12-03. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Turning around prohibited (U-turn).
English • Traffic sign 3.19 • No U-turns. The sign alone does not prohibit left turns. Scheduled services are exempt.
Русский • 3.19 • Разворот запрещён. Разворот запрещён; поворот налево сам по себе этим знаком не запрещается. Исключение предусмотрено для маршрутного транспорта.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Pravo.gov.ru • ПДД РФ • приложение 1 • 3.19
🔗 Pravo.gov.ru • Официальная редакция от 28.08.2026
SVG source: Nikolaev ec06ffa5 • Public domain • Original revision 2023-09-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Can a no-turn restriction apply only to certain vehicles or hours in Russia?
Yes, where the local sign system provides a supplementary condition or exemption, such as a vehicle class, time or authorised access. Without a valid exception, comply with the prohibited movement shown.
