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Official United States No Turn on Red During School Hours Road Sign

Federal MUTCD Specifications

Standard Code
R10-11d
Sign Category
Regulatory
Shape
Vertical Rectangle
Color Scheme
White with 'NO TURN ON RED 7AM TO 4PM' Text

Regulatory Road Sign (R10-11d)

No Turn on Red During School Hours Sign Meaning & Driving Rules

Prohibits turning right on red during daytime school commute hours to protect crossing students.

Required Driver Action & Right-of-Way Protocol

Check the current time and day. If within school hours, remain stopped until the light turns green.

Detailed Overview & Purpose

The No Turn on Red School Hours sign (R10-11d) bans right turns on red only during posted school hours (e.g. 7 AM to 4 PM on school days). Outside these hours, right turns on red are permitted after stopping.

Key Standard & Origin: Protects children crossing in front of right-turning vehicles whose drivers are looking left for traffic gaps.

Where You'll Find This Sign

Intersections adjacent to elementary, middle, and high schools.

Common Driver Mistakes to Avoid

Turning on red during school hours because you didn't check the posted time schedule.

How This Sign Appears on the DMV Knowledge & Road Test

Tests conditional traffic restriction comprehension in school zones.

Legal Penalties and Moving Violations

Violations in school zones carry enhanced fines and driver points.

DMV Knowledge Check

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