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White arrow on dark pavement curving up and over in a 180-degree loop, ending in an arrowhead pointing back down in the opposite direction.
MUTCD
3B.24
Position
symbol
Color
white
Type
symbolic
National · Pavement Markings

U-Turn Arrow

Lane permits a U-turn; drivers may reverse direction at the intersection.

A curved arrow that loops 180 degrees marks a lane where U-turns are allowed. Drivers in this lane may reverse direction at the intersection, typically from a left-turn pocket on a divided roadway. Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, and complete the turn into the nearest legal lane traveling in the new direction. U-turns may still be prohibited by a separate sign even where the arrow appears.

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A large white diamond outline painted on dark pavement, oriented vertically along the lane.
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A row of short white T- and L-shaped marks along the edge of a dark roadway, defining parallel parking stalls.
Parking Space T-Marks
Several solid white triangles pointing right, stacked vertically and painted on a dark roadway.
Speed Hump Marking
White arrow on dark pavement with a vertical shaft turning sharply to the left, ending in a wide arrowhead pointing left.
Left-Turn Arrow
White arrow on dark pavement with a vertical shaft turning sharply to the right, ending in a wide arrowhead pointing right.
Right-Turn Arrow
Source

AI-generated SVG, Federal MUTCD 11th Edition (2023) Part 3 reference (original)

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