Regulatory signMUTCD R3-9bRectangle · white

Center Lane Left Turn Only Sign

What it means

The center lane is shared by left-turning traffic from both directions.

What you should do

Use the center lane only to make a left turn, never to pass or to drive along.

Center Lane Left Turn Only sign (MUTCD R3-9b)

Don't confuse it with

Two-Way Traffic sign
Two-Way Traffic (W6-3)The road ahead carries traffic in both directions.
Double Arrow sign
Double Arrow (W12-1)Traffic may pass on either side of an island or object ahead.

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