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Octagon
Stop
Triangle
Yield
Diamond
Warn of existing or
possible hazards
Traffic Sign Shapes
Rectangle
(Horizontal)
Guide
Pennant
No passing zones
Crossbuck
Railroad crossing
Rectangle
(Vertical)
Regulatory
Pentagon
School advance/
school crossing
Round
Railroad
advance warning
Stop sign
. You must bring your vehicle to a complete
halt at the stop line. If there is no stop line, stop before
entering the crosswalk. If there is no marked crosswalk,
stop before entering the intersection at a point near the
intersecting roadway where you have a clear view of
approaching traffic.
4-Way Stop
. Traffic from all four directions must stop. The
first vehicle to reach the intersection should move forward
first. If two vehicles reach the intersection at the same
time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.
Yield
. You must slow down and give vehicles crossing your
path the right-of-way. If the way is clear, you may move
forward slowly without stopping.
Do Not Enter.
On one-way streets and roadways that you
are not allowed to enter. You may see this sign if you enter
an expressway ramp in the wrong direction. Turn around!
Wrong Way
. You are going the wrong way on an
expressway exit ramp. Do not drive past this sign! Turn
around immediately.
Regulatory Signs
Regulatory signs control traffic; they set limits or give commands and are
enforceable by law.
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No Passing
. You are entering a no passing zone.
Pass with Care.
You are allowed to pass, but do so with
caution.
NO symbol
. Red circle with red slash. The sign
shows what you are not allowed to do.
No U-Turn
. You cannot make a complete turn to go in
the opposite direction where this sign is displayed.
No Right Turn
. You must not make a right turn at this
intersection.
Speed Limit
. Your speed must not exceed the posted
speed in this area.
Speeding Fines Doubled
. Posted in active school and
work zones. Your fines will be doubled if you are cited for
speeding in this area.
Must Turn
. You cannot go straight ahead. You must turn
either to the right or left.
One Way
. You may travel only in the direction of the
arrow.
Divided Highway Ahead
. Stay to the right of the divider.
No Turn on Red
. You may not turn right or left during
the red light. You must wait for the green signal.
Left Lane Must Turn
. Traffic in left lane must turn left at
the intersection ahead (also Right Lane Must Turn).
Turn Lanes.
At the intersection ahead, traffic in left lane
must turn left and traffic in adjoining lane may turn left or
continue straight ahead.
No Turns.
You must not turn either to the right or to the
left at this intersection.
BEGIN
RIGHT TURN LANE
YIELD TO BIKES
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Center Turn Lane.
The center lane is shared for left turns
in both directions of travel.
Begin Right Turn.
When entering a right turn lane you
may encounter bicyclists traveling straight; you must yield
to the bicyclists.
Exit Speed.
This sign lists the maximum recommended
safe speed for an exit ramp on an expressway. Slow down
to the posted speed.
Slower Traffic Keep Right.
Slower driving traffic must
stay in right hand lane unless passing. Slower traffic must
move out of left hand lane when being overtaken by a
faster vehicle.
Restricted Lane Ahead
. A diamond-shaped marking
shows that a lane is reserved for certain purposes or certain
vehicles, such as buses or car-pool vehicles during rush
hour traffic. Also used in bike lanes.
Emergency Stopping Only
. You must only stop for
emergencies.
No Parking on Pavement
. If you stop, you must always
park off the pavement of the highway.
Parking by Disabled Permit Only.
Parking in this space
is only for vehicles displaying an official disabled parking
permit and transporting a person with a disability.
Move Over.
When approaching stopped emergency or
service vehicles with flashing lights, you must move over
or reduce speed to 20 mph below posted limit.
Reduction of Lanes
. There will be fewer lanes ahead.
Right lane ends and traffic must merge left. Drivers in the
left lane should allow others to merge smoothly.
Divided Highway Ahead
. The highway ahead is divided
by a median or physical barrier. Keep to the right.
Warning Signs
These signs give you advance notice of possible hazards. Drive with caution.
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Divided Highway Ends.
The divided highway on which
you are traveling ends 350 to 500 feet ahead. You will then
be on a roadway with two-way traffic. Keep to the right.
Merging Traffic.
You are coming to a point where another
traffic lane joins the one you are on. Watch for other traffic
and be ready to yield the right-of-way when necessary.
Pavement Ends.
The paved surface ahead changes to a
gravel or earth road.
Low Clearance.
Do not enter if your vehicle is taller than
the height listed on the sign.
Slippery Surface.
In wet weather, drive slowly. Do not
speed up or brake quickly. Make turns at a very slow
speed.
Dip.
There is a low place in the road. Go slowly and be
ready to stop and turn around if the dip is filled with
water.
Bicycle Crossing.
A bike-way crosses the roadway ahead.
Watch for bicyclists.
Pedestrian Crossing.
Watch for people crossing the street.
Slow down or stop to yield for pedestrians.
Animal Crossing.
The animal pictured on the sign is
common in this area; watch for animals crossing the road
particularly during twilight and night-time hours.
Truck Crossing.
Watch for trucks entering or crossing the
highway.
Narrow Bridge.
The bridge is wide enough to
accommodate two lanes of traffic, but with very little
clearance. Stay in your lane
One Lane Bridge.
The bridge is wide enough for only
one vehicle at a time. Make sure the bridge is clear of
oncoming traffic before you cross.
Soft Shoulder.
The ground on the side of the road is soft.
Don’t leave the pavement except in an emergency.
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