🔴 Mandatory Sign
Standard: Indian Roads Congress (IRC:67)
No Entry Traffic Sign – Meaning, Rules & Fine in India
Official Meaning:
Entry prohibited for all vehicles
Shape:
Circle
Category:
Mandatory
Driver Obligations & Legal Rules
When encountering the No Entry sign on Indian roads:
- Drivers are legally required to obey this instruction strictly. Non-compliance is a non-compoundable traffic violation.
- Under Section 177 & Section 179 of the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act 2019, failure to obey this sign carries an initial fine of ₹500 to ₹1,000, which may escalate for repeated violations.
- Traffic police and automated camera surveillance systems will capture number plates for e-challan issuance upon violation.
RTO Exam Practice Questions on this Sign
RTO Question:
Driving past a 'No Entry' sign is:
A) Allowed for delivery vehicles
B) Permissible at night
C) A direct traffic violation
✓ (Correct Answer)
D) Allowed for two-wheelers
RTO Question:
Driving past a 'NO ENTRY' sign is classified legally as:
A) A minor parking error
B) A direct traffic signal violation punishable under Section 119/177 of the MV Act
✓ (Correct Answer)
C) Allowed for two-wheelers
D) Allowed at night
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