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What does the dead end sign mean in Turkey?

Last updated: 28 October 2026 · Sign code: B-17 · Information signs

Dead end road sign (Turkey)
Dead end (B-17)

In short: The dead end sign is an information sign meaning the road ahead is closed and does not lead to another road. It is a blue square with a white strip whose end is closed off by a red bar.

What should you do when you see this sign?

  • Do not enter unless your destination is on this road.
  • If you enter, choose a safe and suitable place to turn around; avoid long reversing.

Where and why is it used?

The dead end sign does not ban anything; it only informs you that you will have to come back the same way.

Blue (green on motorways) square or rectangle Give information about the road, directions and services. They do not ban or require anything.

Which sign is it confused with?

No entry road sign
No entryTT-4No entry is a ban; the dead end sign only gives information.
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Sources (Turkish): Highway Traffic Law No. 2918 · Highway Traffic Regulation · KGM road signs handbook, vertical signs

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