What is the difference between No Passage and No Entry?
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They have different meanings and different signs. Here are the specific descriptions and extended information about the differences: Different meanings: No Passage means that neither vehicles nor pedestrians can proceed further to avoid danger, while No Entry means that all types of motor vehicles are prohibited from entering the road ahead. Different signs: The sign for No Passage is a red circle with a blank interior, while the sign for No Entry is a red circle with a white horizontal bar. Function of prohibition signs: They are mainly used to restrict or prohibit motor vehicles, such as prohibiting motor vehicle passage, parking, turning, honking, or limiting the speed or weight of motor vehicles.
I've been driving for almost thirty years and often get asked about the difference between these two signs. The 'No Entry' sign is the one with a red circle and a red bar inside, meaning neither people nor vehicles are allowed to enter—it's like the road is completely blocked. When we're making deliveries and see this sign, we have to turn around immediately and find another route. The 'No Vehicles' sign has a red circle with a white bar inside; it only prohibits vehicles from entering, so pedestrians or someone pushing a bike can still pass through. Just last week, I saw a driver at the exit of a one-way street misread the sign and tried to force his way through, only to get a ticket. Mixing up these two signs not only leads to fines for traffic violations but can also result in head-on collisions, so it's crucial to distinguish them clearly.
