No Passing Zone Sign
Do not pass other vehicles in this area
In short: A No Passing Zone sign is the only pennant-shaped (sideways triangle) sign on the road. It marks the point where a no-passing zone begins: stay in your lane and do not attempt to pass until the zone ends.
What to do
Stay in your lane. Do not attempt to pass.
Tips
Temporary no passing zone for construction safety.
Test yourself
You see this sign while driving. What do you have to do?
Show the answer
Stay in your lane. Do not attempt to pass.
How to recognize this sign
Also searched as pennant sign, pennant shaped sign, or no passing zone sign meaning.
Do not confuse it: The yellow pennant warns the zone is starting; the white rectangular Do Not Pass sign states the rule inside it. Shape questions — pennant, pentagon, octagon — are written-test staples.
About warning signs
Warning signs are diamond-shaped and yellow with black symbols. They alert you to hazards ahead — curves, intersections, crossings — so you have time to slow down. On the DMV written test, expect several questions asking what a specific warning sign means and what action it calls for.
Practice questions about this sign
This sign tells you that:
- A. Passing on the right is permitted
- B. You may pass if the road is clear
- C. The center lane is for passing only
- D. Passing is not allowed in this area
Show answer
D. Passing is not allowed in this area — A No Passing Zone sign (pennant shape, yellow) marks areas where passing is prohibited due to limited sight distance. Do not cross the centerline to pass.
Universal rule · checked against MUTCD 11th Edition, Part 2 — Signs (General) — Traffic Signs — General · verified 2026-08-01
Frequently asked questions
What does the No Passing Zone Sign mean?
Do not pass other vehicles in this area
What should you do at a No Passing Zone Sign?
Stay in your lane. Do not attempt to pass.
Reference standard: Federal Highway Administration Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices ↗. State and local agencies may add rules or operating times, so follow the complete posted sign where you drive. How DMV Prep sources content.
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