A white disc with a red rim, a blue U-shaped arrow inside, and a red diagonal bar struck through it.

This sign prohibits vehicles from reversing.

この標識は、車が後退（バック）することを禁止するものである。

This statement is FALSE

Explanation

This sign prohibits turning around only. The Road Traffic Act lets signs prohibit crossing, turning around and reversing; this one covers turning around.

About this sign

Name: No U-turn転回禁止
What it means: Vehicles may not make a U-turn.

Original text

交通法第二十五条の二第二項の道路標識により、車両の転回を禁止すること。

Source: Order on Road Signs, Road Lines and Road Markings — 道路標識、区画線及び道路標示に関する命令別表第一（第二条関係）転回禁止（三一三） · Prime Minister's Office / Ministry of Construction Order No.3 of 1960

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This sign prohibits vehicles from reversing.

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