The "No Overtaking" sign means vehicles are prohibited from overtaking.

Explanation

Appendix Table 3 defines sign No. 80 "No Overtaking" as prohibiting vehicles from overtaking. The statement is correct. (Source: Rules of the Road, Appendix Table 3: Types and Meanings of Signs and Markings)

Guides that explain this

• Japanese Signs That Mean the Opposite of What You Assume: Crosswind, End of Restriction, Minimum Speed
• Japanese Road Signs on the Written Test: The 5 Types Explained

Related terms

• Overtaking (oikoshi)

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