Driver's License Test Prep
Colorado · Road Signs Reference

Every sign on the Colorado test.

Organized by category and color. The federal MUTCD standard, the same set every state's knowledge test draws from.

How road signs work

Road signs follow a federal standard (MUTCD), so the same shape and color mean the same thing in every state. Color tells you the category: red for prohibitions, yellow for warnings, orange for work zones, green for guides, blue for services, brown for recreation, yellow-green for school and pedestrian zones. Shape tells you the function: an octagon is always a stop, a triangle pointed down is always a yield, a diamond is always a warning. Once you read the system, every sign falls into place.

Regulatory Signs

Vertical white panel with black border and black text reading WEIGHT LIMIT: SINGLE UNIT VEHICLES over a horizontal divider, then three rows: 5 AXLES 26T, 6 AXLES 26T, 7+ AXLES 27T.
Single Unit Vehicle Weight Limit
Posts maximum gross weight allowed for single-unit (non-articulated) trucks by number of a...
Horizontal white rectangle reading WEIGHT LIMIT SINGLE UNIT VEHICLES with a table below showing 5 axles 26T, 6 axles 26T, and 7+ axles 27T in black text.
Weight Limit: Single Unit Vehicles
Maximum gross weight allowed for single-unit trucks based on number of axles.
Yellow circle split horizontally; upper half shows a black truck silhouette with the number 67 to its right, lower half shows a black tank silhouette with the number 54 to its right.
Military Load Class (Wheeled and Tracked)
Posts separate Military Load Class numbers for wheeled vehicles and tracked vehicles on th...
Yellow circle showing a black wheeled truck silhouette across the top half; lower half is split, with 30 over a down and up arrow on the left and 55 over a single up arrow on the right.
Military Load Class (Wheeled, Two-Way and One-Way)
Posts wheeled-vehicle Military Load Class limits for two-way and one-way traffic across th...
Yellow circle showing a black tank silhouette across the top half; lower half is split, with 25 over a down and up arrow on the left and 32 over a single up arrow on the right.
Military Load Class (Tracked, Two-Way and One-Way)
Posts tracked-vehicle Military Load Class limits for two-way and one-way traffic across th...
Horizontal black-bordered rectangle showing four yellow discs side by side over a roadway with dashed lane lines: 40 and 80 above downward arrows on the left, 80 and 40 above upward arrows on the right.
Multi-Lane Military Load Class
Per-lane Military Load Class postings on a multi-lane bridge or road, showing the rating a...
Red octagon with white border and the word STOP in large white letters across the center.
Stop
Come to a complete stop at the line, crosswalk, or intersection, then proceed only when sa...
Horizontal white rectangle with a black border and three lines of bold black text reading EXCEPT RIGHT TURN.
Except Right Turn (Plaque)
The posted restriction above does not apply to right-turning traffic.
Downward-pointing red triangle with a white interior triangle and the word YIELD in red letters.
Yield
Slow down, give the right-of-way to cross traffic and pedestrians, and stop if needed.
White rectangular plaque with black border and three lines of black text reading TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC.
To Oncoming Traffic Plaque
Mounted with a Yield sign to clarify that the driver must yield to oncoming vehicles.
White rectangular plaque with black border and two lines of black text reading TO TRAFFIC IN CIRCLE.
To Traffic In Circle Plaque
Used at roundabout entries to indicate that entering drivers must yield to vehicles alread...
White rectangular plaque with black border and two lines of black text reading TO ALL LANES.
To All Lanes Plaque
Indicates the yield requirement applies to vehicles in every lane of the conflicting roadw...
Small red rectangular plaque with white border and the words ALL WAY in white letters.
All Way Plaque
Used with a Stop sign to show every approach to the intersection must stop.
Square white panel showing a small yield triangle above the words HERE TO with a curved arrow sweeping down and to the left toward two walking figures.
Yield Here To Pedestrians (Left)
Yield to pedestrians at the marked crosswalk on the left where the arrow points.
Square white panel with a small red stop octagon above the words HERE FOR, a curved arrow sweeping down and to the left, and a walking figure at right.
Stop Here For Pedestrians (Left)
Come to a complete stop for pedestrians at the marked crosswalk on the left.
Square white panel with a small red stop octagon above the words HERE FOR, a curved arrow sweeping down and to the right, and a walking figure at left.
Stop Here For Pedestrians (Right)
Come to a complete stop for pedestrians at the marked crosswalk on the right.
Vertical white panel with a red and white yield triangle at top, a black bicycle and a black walking pedestrian on the right, and the words HERE TO with a curved black arrow pointing down and to the left.
Yield Here To Pedestrians And Bicycles (Left)
Yield at the marked line on the left for both pedestrians and bicyclists using the crossin...
Square white panel with a small red stop octagon above the words HERE FOR and a curved arrow sweeping down and to the left, with a bicycle and walking figure at right.
Stop Here For Pedestrians And Bicycles (Left)
Come to a full stop on the left for pedestrians and bicyclists in the crossing.
Square white panel with a small red stop octagon above the words HERE FOR and a curved arrow sweeping down and to the right, with a bicycle and walking figure at left.
Stop Here For Pedestrians And Bicycles (Right)
Come to a full stop on the right for pedestrians and bicyclists in the crossing.
Tall yellow vertical panel reading STATE LAW at the top, a yield triangle above a walking figure in a white inset, and IN CROSSWALK at the bottom in black letters.
State Law Yield To Pedestrian In Crosswalk (In-Street)
In-roadway reminder that state law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians in the crosswa...
Vertical yellow rectangle with black text 'STATE LAW' on top and 'IN CROSSWALK' on the bottom, framing a white inner panel showing a red octagonal STOP and the word 'FOR' above a black walking-pedestrian symbol.
State Law: Stop for Pedestrian in Crosswalk (In-Street)
In-street reminder that drivers must stop for pedestrians in the crosswalk under state law...
Vertical yellow rectangle with black 'STATE LAW' on top and 'IN CROSSWALK' on the bottom, surrounding a white inner panel with a red octagonal STOP, the word 'FOR', a bicycle silhouette, and a walking-pedestrian symbol.
State Law: Stop for Bicycles and Pedestrians in Crosswalk (In-Street)
In-street reminder to stop for bicyclists and pedestrians in the crosswalk under state law...
Vertical white rectangle with a black border and three lines of bold black text reading WAIT ON STOP.
Wait On Stop
Remain stopped at the stop line until the way is clear to proceed.
Vertical white rectangle divided in half by a horizontal line; the upper half reads 'WAIT ON STOP' and the lower half reads 'GO ON SLOW' in bold black text.
Wait on Stop / Go on Slow
Stop and wait at this point; proceed only when the SLOW indication is shown.
Vertical white rectangle with a black border and three lines of bold black text reading GO ON SLOW.
Go On Slow
Proceed cautiously at low speed after stopping.
Horizontal yellow-green panel with a STATE LAW header bar and the phrase YIELD TO PEDESTRIANS IN CROSSWALK, flanked by black silhouettes of an adult and child walking.
State Law Yield To Pedestrians In Crosswalk
State law requires yielding to pedestrians who are in the crosswalk.
Horizontal yellow-green panel with a STATE LAW header bar and the phrase STOP FOR PEDESTRIANS IN CROSSWALK, flanked by black silhouettes of an adult and child walking.
State Law Stop For Pedestrians In Crosswalk
State law requires drivers to stop for pedestrians in the crosswalk.
Vertical white rectangle with the words LEFT LANE SIGNAL stacked in three lines of black text.
Left Lane Signal
The left lane is controlled by a separate signal indication; obey the dedicated left-lane...
Vertical white rectangle with a black border reading RIGHT LANE SIGNAL in three stacked lines of black text.
Right Lane Signal
The traffic signal head shown applies only to the right lane.
Vertical white rectangle with black border and four lines of black text reading LEFT TURN LANE SIGNAL.
Left Turn Lane Signal
A separate signal head controls movements from the left turn lane.
Vertical white rectangle with black border and four lines of black text reading RIGHT TURN LANE SIGNAL.
Right Turn Lane Signal
A separate signal head controls movements from the right turn lane.
Vertical white rectangle with black border, black text reading LEFT TURN YIELD ON GREEN above a solid green circle.
Left Turn Yield on Green
Left-turning drivers on a circular green must yield to oncoming traffic before turning.
Vertical white rectangle with black border and five lines of black text reading LEFT TURN YIELD ON FLASHING YELLOW ARROW.
Left Turn Yield on Flashing Yellow Arrow
On a flashing yellow arrow, left-turning drivers may proceed but must yield to oncoming tr...
Horizontal white rectangle with black border and two lines of black text reading EMERGENCY SIGNAL.
Emergency Signal
Identifies a traffic signal that is activated by emergency vehicles leaving a fire or poli...
Vertical white rectangle with a black border, divided into two panels: top reads EMERGENCY SIGNAL, bottom reads STOP ON FLASHING RED, all in black text.
Emergency Signal: Stop On Flashing Red
At this emergency-vehicle signal, stop when the red light flashes.
Horizontal white rectangle with a black border, divided into two panels: top reads EMERGENCY SIGNAL, bottom reads STOP ON FLASHING RED, all in black text.
Emergency Signal: Stop On Flashing Red (Horizontal)
At this emergency-vehicle signal, stop when the red light flashes.
Vertical white rectangle with a black border. Black text reads STOP HERE ON FLASHING RED above a large solid black arrow pointing down and to the left.
Stop Here On Flashing Red
Stop at this point when the signal flashes red.
Square sign with fluorescent yellow-green upper panel showing a left-curving arrow and TURNING VEHICLES, above a white panel with a red yield triangle reading YIELD, the word TO, and a black walking pedestrian.
Turning Vehicles Yield to Pedestrians (Left)
Left-turning drivers must yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
Square sign with fluorescent yellow-green upper panel reading TURNING VEHICLES with right-curving arrow above a white panel showing a red yield triangle reading YIELD, the word TO, and a black walking pedestrian.
Turning Vehicles Yield to Pedestrians (Right)
Right-turning drivers must yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
Horizontal white rectangle with a black border. A black camera with a flash burst sits above two centered lines of black text reading TRAFFIC LAWS PHOTO ENFORCED.
Traffic Laws Photo Enforced
Automated cameras enforce traffic laws at this location.
Vertical white rectangle showing a black traffic signal with red, yellow, and green lenses above the words PHOTO ENFORCED in black.
Photo Enforced (Traffic Signal)
A red-light camera enforces this signal; running the red can result in a mailed citation.
Horizontal white rectangle with a black border and two lines of bold black text reading PHOTO ENFORCED.
Photo Enforced (Plaque)
Automated photo enforcement is in use at this location.
Horizontal white rectangle with a black border and a centered black pictogram of a camera with a flash burst above it.
Photo Enforcement Symbol (Plaque)
Symbol plaque indicating photo enforcement is in use.
Vertical white rectangle with a black border. A top banner reads CROSSWALK in black text, and the lower panel reads STOP ON RED above a large solid red dot.
Crosswalk Stop On Red
At this pedestrian-activated signal, stop on red and remain stopped while pedestrians cros...
Vertical white rectangle with black border showing two stacked panels of black text: STOP ON RED, then YIELD ON FLASHING RED AFTER STOP.
Stop on Red, Yield on Flashing Red After Stop
Stop on a steady red; on a flashing red, stop first then yield to pedestrians before proce...
Vertical white rectangle with a bicycle pictogram above a hand pointing at a push button, with the legend Push Button For Green Light
Bicycle Push Button For Green Light
Bicyclists must press the button to trigger a green signal at this intersection.
Vertical white rectangle with a hand pointing at a push button above the legend Push Button To Turn On Warning Lights
Push Button To Turn On Warning Lights
Press the button to activate flashing warning lights before crossing.
Vertical white rectangle with a bicycle pictogram, a hand pointing at a push button, the legend Push Button For Green Light, and a left-pointing arrow at the bottom
Bicycle Push Button For Green Light (Left Arrow)
Bicyclists must press the button to the left to trigger a green signal.
Vertical white rectangle with the legend One Vehicle Per Green in black text
One Vehicle Per Green
Only one vehicle may proceed during each green indication of the signal.
Horizontal white rectangle with the legend 1 Vehicle Per Green Each Lane in black text
1 Vehicle Per Green Each Lane
Only one vehicle in each lane may proceed during each green signal.
Vertical white rectangle with black border reading CROSS ONLY ON above a black square containing a white walking-person symbol, and the word SIGNAL below.
Cross Only On Walk Signal
Pedestrians may begin crossing only when the walking-person signal is displayed.
Vertical white rectangle with a hand pointing at a push button, the legend Push Button For, a walking-person symbol, and a right-pointing arrow
Pedestrian Push Button
Pedestrians must press the button to receive a Walk indication.
Horizontal white rectangle with the legend At Signal in black text
At Signal Plaque
Supplemental plaque indicating the regulation applies at the traffic signal.
Vertical white rectangle with the legend Push Button For 2 Seconds For Extra Crossing Time in black text
Push Button For 2 Seconds For Extra Crossing Time
Hold the button two seconds to receive an extended pedestrian Walk interval.
Vertical white rectangle with black border showing a bicycle, the word SIGNAL, a curving left-turn arrow, and the word ONLY.
Bicycle Signal Only (Left Turn)
Bicyclists turning left must obey the dedicated bicycle signal.
Vertical white rectangle with black border showing a bicycle, the word SIGNAL, a straight up arrow, and the word ONLY.
Bicycle Signal Only (Through)
Bicyclists going straight must obey the dedicated bicycle signal.
Vertical white rectangle with black border showing a bicycle, the word SIGNAL, and a Y-shaped arrow with curving left and right branches.
Bicycle Signal (Left Or Right)
Bicyclists turning left or right must obey the bicycle signal.
Vertical white rectangle with black border showing a bicycle, the word SIGNAL, and three arrows: curving left, straight, and curving right.
Bicycle Signal (Left, Through, Or Right)
All bicycle movements at this approach are controlled by the bicycle signal.
Vertical white panel with black border reading PUSH BUTTON FOR above a black square containing a white walking-person pictogram, with a black right-pointing arrow below.
Push Button For Walk Signal
Press the pedestrian push button to activate the WALK signal.
Vertical white rectangle with a black border reading LEFT ON GREEN ARROW ONLY in four stacked lines of black text.
Left On Green Arrow Only
Left turns are permitted only when the green arrow is showing.
Vertical white rectangle with black border and the stacked words DO NOT BLOCK INTERSECTION in black.
Do Not Block Intersection
Do not enter the intersection unless you can clear it before the light turns red.
Horizontal white rectangle with the words ROAD CLOSED stacked in two lines of large black text.
Road Closed
The road ahead is closed to all traffic; do not pass this point.
Horizontal white rectangle with black border and bold black text reading 'STREET CLOSED' on two lines.
Street Closed
The street ahead is closed to all traffic.
Horizontal white rectangle with the words BRIDGE OUT stacked in two lines of large black text.
Bridge Out
The bridge ahead is impassable; the route is closed at the bridge.
Horizontal white rectangle with the words PATH CLOSED stacked in two lines of large black text.
Path Closed
The shared-use path or trail ahead is closed.
Horizontal white rectangle with black border and three lines of black text: 'ROAD CLOSED', 'TO', 'THRU TRAFFIC'.
Road Closed To Thru Traffic
Through traffic is prohibited; only local trips beginning or ending on this road may proce...
Vertical white rectangle with black border and four lines of black text: 'WEIGHT', 'LIMIT', '10', 'TONS'.
Weight Limit
Vehicles exceeding the posted gross weight may not use this road or bridge.
Vertical white rectangle with black border and four lines of black text: 'AXLE', 'WEIGHT', 'LIMIT', '5 TONS'.
Axle Weight Limit
Maximum permitted weight on any single axle on the road ahead.
Horizontal white rectangle with a black border reading WEIGHT LIMIT 2 TON PER AXLE 10 TONS GROSS in three stacked lines of black text.
Weight Limit Per Axle And Gross
Posts the maximum allowed axle weight and total gross weight for this road or bridge.
Horizontal white rectangle with black border and two lines of bold black text: 'TRUCK', 'ROUTE'.
Truck Route
Designated route for trucks traveling through the area.
Square white panel with black border showing the letters 'HM' in black, overlaid by a red circle with a red diagonal slash.
Hazardous Materials Prohibited
Vehicles transporting hazardous materials are not allowed beyond this point.
Square white panel with black border showing a black truck silhouette overlaid by a red circle with a red diagonal slash.
No Trucks
Trucks are prohibited beyond this point.
Horizontal white rectangle with the legend Begin Daytime Headlight Section in black text
Begin Daytime Headlight Section
Headlights are required from this point forward, even during daylight.
Horizontal white rectangle with the legend End Daytime Headlight Section in black text
End Daytime Headlight Section
End of the segment where daytime headlight use is required.
Horizontal white rectangle with a yellow header bar reading STATE LAW in black, above three lines of bold black text reading NO HAND-HELD PHONE USE BY DRIVER.
State Law: No Hand-Held Phone Use By Driver
State law prohibits drivers from using hand-held phones while driving.
Vertical white rectangle with a yellow header bar reading STATE LAW in black, above four lines of bold black text reading NO HAND-HELD PHONE USE BY DRIVER.
State Law: No Hand-Held Phone Use By Driver
State law prohibits drivers from using hand-held phones while driving.
Horizontal panel with a yellow STATE LAW banner across the top and a white field below carrying the black legend MOVE OVER OR REDUCE SPEED FOR VEHICLES STOPPED ON SHOULDER.
State Law: Move Over Or Reduce Speed
State law requires moving over or slowing down for vehicles stopped on the shoulder.
Horizontal white rectangle with a yellow STATE LAW header bar above three lines of black text reading MINOR CRASHES, MOVE VEHICLES, FROM TRAVEL LANES.
State Law: Minor Crashes, Move Vehicles From Travel Lanes
After a minor, non-injury crash, move the involved vehicles off the travel lanes to keep t...
Vertical white rectangle with the legend Lights On When Using Wipers in black text
Lights On When Using Wipers
State law requires headlights on whenever windshield wipers are in use.
Vertical white rectangle with the legend Lights On When Raining in black text
Lights On When Raining
Headlights must be turned on whenever it is raining.
Horizontal white rectangle with the legend Turn On Headlights Next 15 Miles in black text
Turn On Headlights Next 15 Miles
Headlights are required for the next 15 miles of roadway.
Vertical white rectangle with a black border and three lines of black text reading SPEED LIMIT 50, with the numeral 50 noticeably larger than the words above it.
Speed Limit 50
Maximum legal speed on this roadway is 50 mph.
Vertical white rectangle with a black border and four lines of black text reading BEGIN HIGHER FINES ZONE.
Begin Higher Fines Zone
Increased traffic-violation fines start here.
Vertical white rectangle with a black border and three stacked lines of black capital letters reading END TRUCK SPEED LIMIT.
End Truck Speed Limit
Marks the end of a section where trucks were held to a separate, lower speed limit.
Vertical white rectangle with a black border showing 'MINIMUM SPEED' stacked above a large numeral '40'.
Minimum Speed 40
Drivers must travel at least 40 mph on this roadway.
Horizontal white rectangle with a black border and a single line of bold black text reading CITYWIDE.
Citywide (Plaque)
Speed limit above applies throughout the city.
Horizontal white rectangle with a black border and a single line of bold black text reading NEIGHBORHOOD.
Neighborhood (Plaque)
Speed limit above applies throughout this neighborhood.
Horizontal white rectangle with a black border and a single line of bold black text reading RESIDENTIAL.
Residential (Plaque)
Speed limit above applies in residential areas.
Horizontal white rectangle with a black border and three lines of black text reading UNLESS OTHERWISE POSTED.
Unless Otherwise Posted (Plaque)
Speed limit above applies except where a different limit is posted.
Horizontal white rectangle with a black border. Two lines of black capital letters read $150 and FINE.
$150 Fine (Speed Limit Plaque)
Supplemental plaque warning that violations of the posted speed limit carry a $150 fine.
Square white background with a black border. A red circle with a red diagonal slash overlays a black right-turn arrow that bends from a vertical shaft to the right.
No Right Turn
Right turns are prohibited at this intersection or driveway.
Vertical rectangle with a black upper panel reading RIGHT LANE in white capitals and a white lower panel reading BUSES ONLY in black capitals.
Right Lane Buses Only
Reserves the right lane for buses; other vehicles must use a different lane.
Vertical rectangle with a black upper panel reading SHOULDER in white capitals and a white lower panel reading BUSES ONLY 6:30AM-9:30AM MON-FRI in black.
Shoulder Buses Only (Time of Day)
Buses may use the shoulder as a travel lane during the posted weekday hours; other vehicle...
Vertical rectangle with a black upper panel reading SHOULDER in white capitals and a white lower panel reading BUSES AND RIGHT TURNS ONLY 6:30AM-9:30AM MON-FRI in black.
Shoulder Buses and Right Turns Only (Time of Day)
Shoulder may be used by buses and by vehicles making a right turn during the posted weekda...
Vertical white panel with a black bicycle pictogram above black block letters reading BIKE LANE.
Bike Lane
Marks a portion of the roadway designated by striping and signs for the exclusive use of b...
Vertical white rectangle with black text LANE FOR LEFT TURN ONLY and a black arrow angled up and to the left.
Lane For Left Turn Only
The marked lane is reserved for left-turning vehicles only.
Vertical white rectangle with a black border. The word TRUCKS appears at the top in black, and below it a red circle with a red diagonal slash overlays a black right-turn arrow.
Trucks No Right Turn
Trucks are prohibited from making a right turn at this location.
White vertical rectangle with black text TRUCKS BUSES above a red circle and slash over a black right-turn arrow.
No Right Turn (Trucks And Buses)
Trucks and buses are prohibited from turning right at this intersection.
White vertical rectangle with a red circle and slash over a black right-turn arrow above black text EXCEPT BUSES.
No Right Turn Except Buses
Right turns are prohibited for all vehicles except buses.
White vertical rectangle with a red circle and slash over a black right-turn arrow above black text EXCEPT BUSES TAXIS.
No Right Turn Except Buses And Taxis
Right turns are prohibited for all vehicles except buses and taxis.
White vertical rectangle with a red circle and slash over a black right-turn arrow above black text 6:45 AM-9:30 AM MON-FRI.
No Right Turn (6:45 AM–9:30 AM Mon–Fri)
Right turns are prohibited weekdays from 6:45 AM to 9:30 AM.
Square white background with a black border. A red circle with a red diagonal slash overlays a black left-turn arrow that bends from a vertical shaft to the left.
No Left Turn
Left turns are prohibited at this intersection or driveway.
Square white background with a black border. A red circle with a red diagonal slash overlays a black straight-up arrow.
No Straight Through
Drivers in this lane may not proceed straight through the intersection.
Square purple panel with rounded corners. A white inset shows the black Toll Pass logo over a row of small black icons.
Toll Pass Only
Lane is reserved for vehicles equipped with a registered electronic toll pass transponder.
White vertical rectangle with stacked black text LEFT LANE MUST EXIT.
Left Lane Must Exit
Vehicles in the left lane must take the upcoming exit.
White vertical rectangle with stacked black text RIGHT LANE MUST EXIT.
Right Lane Must Exit
Vehicles in the right lane must take the upcoming exit.
Square white background with a black border. A red circle with a red diagonal slash overlays a black U-shaped arrow that loops back on itself.
No U-Turn
U-turns are prohibited at this location.
White horizontal rectangular plaque with black text NO TRUCKS.
No Trucks (Plaque)
Supplemental plaque excluding trucks from the operation above.
White vertical rectangle with stacked black text TRAVEL ON SHOULDER ALLOWED WHEN FLASHING.
Travel On Shoulder Allowed When Flashing
Drive on the shoulder only while the warning beacons are flashing.
White vertical rectangle with stacked black text TRAVEL ON SHOULDER ON GREEN ARROW ONLY.
Travel On Shoulder On Green Arrow Only
Drive on the shoulder only when the overhead lane control shows a green arrow.
Vertical white rectangle with black border and black text reading END TRAVEL ON SHOULDER on four lines.
End Travel On Shoulder
Marks the end of a section where driving on the shoulder was permitted; return to the regu...
Vertical white rectangle with black border reading SHOULDER MUST EXIT 1/2 MILE in black text.
Shoulder Must Exit 1/2 Mile
Vehicles in the shoulder travel lane must exit the roadway in one-half mile.
Vertical white rectangle with black border reading TRAVEL ON SHOULDER BEGINS 1/2 MILE in black letters.
Travel On Shoulder Begins 1/2 Mile
Shoulder use as a travel lane will be permitted starting one-half mile ahead.
Vertical white rectangle with black border reading BEGIN EXIT LANE above a large black diagonal arrow pointing down and to the left.
Begin Exit Lane
The lane indicated by the diagonal arrow becomes an exit-only lane at this point.
Vertical white rectangle with black border showing a large upward black arrow above the word ONLY.
Straight Through Only
Drivers in this lane must proceed straight ahead; turning movements are not permitted.
Horizontal white rectangle with black border reading LEFT LANE in black capital letters.
Left Lane (Plaque)
Supplemental plaque indicating the regulation above applies to the left lane.
Horizontal white rectangle with black border reading CENTER LANE in black capital letters.
Center Lane (Plaque)
Supplemental plaque indicating the regulation above applies to the center lane.
Horizontal white rectangle with black border reading RIGHT LANE in black capital letters.
Right Lane (Plaque)
Supplemental plaque indicating the regulation above applies to the right lane.
Horizontal white rectangle with black border reading BUS LANE in black capital letters.
Bus Lane (Plaque)
Supplemental plaque reserving the lane above for buses.
Vertical white rectangle with black border showing a curved black arrow turning left above the word ONLY.
Left Turn Only
Drivers in this lane must turn left.
Vertical white rectangle with black border showing a curved black arrow turning right above the word ONLY.
Right Turn Only
Drivers in this lane must turn right.
Vertical white rectangle with black border showing two black arrows, a straight upward arrow and a curved arrow turning left.
Left Turn Or Through (Optional Movement Lane)
Drivers in this lane may turn left or proceed straight through the intersection.
Horizontal white rectangle with black border reading EXCEPT BUSES on two lines in black letters.
Except Buses (Plaque)
Supplemental plaque exempting buses from the regulation above.
Horizontal white rectangle with black border reading EXCEPT BICYCLES on two lines in black letters.
Except Bicycles (Plaque)
Supplemental plaque exempting bicycles from the regulation above.
Square white panel with black border reading LEFT LANE MUST TURN LEFT on three lines in black capital letters.
Left Lane Must Turn Left
Vehicles in the left lane must turn left at the upcoming intersection.
White square with black border and three lines of black text reading RIGHT LANE MUST TURN RIGHT.
Right Lane Must Turn Right
Drivers in the right lane are required to turn right at the upcoming intersection.
Vertical white rectangle with black border and three stacked lines of black text reading DO NOT PASS.
Do Not Pass
Passing other vehicles is prohibited from this point until a permissive marking or sign ap...
White square with black border and three lines of black text reading RUNAWAY VEHICLES ONLY.
Runaway Vehicles Only
The lane or ramp ahead is reserved for trucks and other vehicles that have lost braking co...
Horizontal white rectangle with the legend Slow Vehicles With 5 Or More Following Vehicles Must Use Turn-Out in black text
Slow Vehicles With 5 Or More Following Vehicles Must Use Turn-Out
Slow drivers with five or more vehicles behind them must use the next turn-out.
Horizontal white rectangle with the legend Slow Vehicles Must Use Turn-Out Ahead in black text
Slow Vehicles Must Use Turn-Out Ahead
A turn-out is approaching where slower vehicles must pull over to let traffic pass.
Vertical white rectangle with the legend Slow Vehicles Must Turn Out above an upward right-diagonal arrow
Slow Vehicles Must Turn Out
Slow drivers must use this turn-out to let following traffic pass.
Vertical white rectangle with a black border and four lines of black text reading KEEP RIGHT EXCEPT TO PASS.
Keep Right Except To Pass
Travel in the right lane on a multi-lane roadway and use the left lane only to pass slower...
Vertical white rectangle with a black border and four lines of black text reading DO NOT DRIVE ON SHOULDER.
Do Not Drive On Shoulder
Driving on the paved shoulder is prohibited; stay in the marked travel lanes.
Vertical white rectangle with a black border and four lines of black text reading DO NOT PASS ON SHOULDER.
Do Not Pass On Shoulder
Passing other vehicles by using the paved shoulder is prohibited.
Vertical white rectangle with black border and three stacked lines of black text reading PASS WITH CARE.
Pass With Care
Passing is again permitted, but only when it can be done safely.
Vertical white rectangle with black border, the words ALL TRAFFIC stacked on two lines, and a thick black arrow pointing left below the text.
All Traffic (Left Arrow)
Every vehicle is directed to travel in the direction of the arrow.
Vertical white rectangle with black border, the words ALL TRAFFIC stacked on two lines, and a thick black arrow pointing right below the text.
All Traffic (Right Arrow)
Every vehicle is directed to travel in the direction of the arrow.
Vertical white rectangle with black border and three stacked lines of black text reading LEFT TURN ONLY.
Left Turn Only
All vehicles in this lane must turn left.
Vertical white rectangle with black border and three stacked lines of black text reading RIGHT TURN ONLY.
Right Turn Only
All vehicles in this lane must turn right.
Vertical white rectangle with black border and four lines of black text reading SLOWER TRAFFIC KEEP RIGHT.
Slower Traffic Keep Right
Vehicles moving slower than the prevailing flow should travel in the right-hand lane.
Horizontal white rectangle with black border, three lines of black text reading BEGIN RIGHT TURN LANE YIELD TO BIKES, and a black arrow angling down and to the left between the second and third lines.
Begin Right Turn Lane Yield to Bikes
Marks the start of a right-turn lane where motorists must yield to bicyclists going straig...
Vertical white panel with the black legend TRUCKS USE RIGHT LANE on four lines.
Trucks Use Right Lane
Trucks must travel in the right lane.
Vertical white rectangle with black border showing a black obstruction symbol on the left and a black upward arrow curving to the right around it.
Keep Right (Symbol)
Pass to the right of an upcoming island, divider, or obstruction.
Vertical white rectangle with a black border. A black curved upward arrow on the right curves around a black rounded vertical obstruction shape on the left.
Keep Right (of Obstruction)
Pass to the right of the divider, island, or obstruction shown ahead.
Vertical white rectangle with a black border. A black curved upward arrow on the left curves around a black rounded vertical obstruction shape on the right.
Keep Left (of Obstruction)
Pass to the left of the divider, island, or obstruction shown ahead.
Vertical white rectangle with black border and three lines of black text reading STAY IN LANE.
Stay In Lane
Lane changes are prohibited through this section.
Red circle on a square white background with the words DO NOT ENTER in white above and below a wide white horizontal bar.
Do Not Enter
Do not enter the roadway from this direction; you are facing one-way traffic or a restrict...
Vertical white rectangle with black border and five lines of black text reading NO PEDESTRIANS BICYCLES MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLES ON FREEWAY.
No Pedestrians, Bicycles, Motor-Driven Cycles On Freeway
Freeway is closed to pedestrians, bicycles, and motor-driven cycles.
Horizontal red rectangle with the words WRONG WAY stacked in large white letters.
Wrong Way
You are traveling against the legal flow of traffic; stop and turn around immediately.
White square with black border showing a black truck silhouette inside a red circle with a red diagonal slash.
No Trucks (Symbol)
Trucks are prohibited beyond this point.
Horizontal white rectangle with black border and two lines of black text reading EXCEPT LOCAL DELIVERY.
Except Local Delivery (Plaque)
Restriction above does not apply to vehicles making local deliveries.
Vertical white rectangle with black border and three lines of black text reading NO THRU TRUCKS.
No Thru Trucks
Trucks may not use this road as a through route.
White square with black border showing three black curved arrows arranged in a counterclockwise circular pattern.
Roundabout Circulation (Plaque)
Traffic in the roundabout circulates counterclockwise.
White vertical rectangle with green border reading BACK-IN PARKING ONLY above a left-pointing green arrow.
Back-In Parking Only
Vehicles in this area must back into the parking space rather than pulling in front-first.
White vertical rectangle with red border showing a black front-view bus above a red circle-and-slash over a black letter P, with a red right-pointing arrow at the bottom.
Bus Stop: No Parking
Curb space reserved for buses; passenger vehicles may not park to the right of the sign.
White vertical rectangle with red border. Red NO PARKING header at top, then the words EXCEPT ELECTRIC VEHICLES in red, with a red right-pointing arrow at the bottom.
No Parking Except Electric Vehicles
Only electric vehicles may park in the zone shown by the arrow; other vehicles are prohibi...
White vertical rectangle with red border. Red NO PARKING header, then 7AM - 7PM EXCEPT ELECTRIC VEHICLES in red text, with a red double-headed arrow at the bottom.
No Parking Except Electric Vehicles (Time Restricted)
Electric vehicles only between the posted hours; other vehicles may not park in the indica...
White vertical rectangle with green border. Green panel at top reads 2 HR PARKING; lower panel reads ELECTRIC VEHICLES ONLY in green with a left-pointing green arrow.
2-Hour Parking: Electric Vehicles Only
Electric vehicles may park here for up to two hours; other vehicles are prohibited.
White vertical rectangle with red border. Red NO PARKING header, then EXCEPT WHILE CHARGING in red, with a red double-headed arrow at the bottom.
No Parking Except While Charging
Vehicles may occupy the space only while actively connected to the EV charger.
White horizontal rectangle with black border reading VEHICLE MUST BE PLUGGED IN in black text.
Vehicle Must Be Plugged In (Plaque)
Supplemental plaque clarifying that a vehicle in the stall must be physically connected to...
White horizontal rectangle with black border reading VACATE STALL WHEN CHARGING COMPLETED in black text.
Vacate Stall When Charging Completed (Plaque)
Drivers must move the vehicle out of the EV stall as soon as charging is finished.
White vertical rectangle with green border. Green 2 HR header, then VEHICLE CHARGING ONLY in green with a left-pointing green arrow.
2-Hour Vehicle Charging Only
Stall reserved for active EV charging with a two-hour limit, in the direction of the arrow...
White vertical rectangle with green border. Green 45 MIN header, then VEHICLE CHARGING ONLY 7AM - 10PM with a green double-headed arrow.
45-Minute Vehicle Charging Only (Time Restricted)
EV charging stall with a 45-minute limit during the listed hours.
White vertical rectangle with green border. Green 45 MIN header, then VEHICLE CHARGING ONLY 7AM - 10PM MON - FRI with a green right-pointing arrow.
45-Minute Vehicle Charging Only (Time and Day Restricted)
EV charging stall limited to 45 minutes during the listed hours on weekdays.
Horizontal green rectangle with white text reading PARKING PAYMENTS, CityParkingWeb.com, OR 1-800-555-4444, and a lower band reading ZONE 23452.
Parking Payment Information Plaque
Lists the website, phone number, and zone code for paying to park at this location.
White vertical rectangle with green border reading METERED PARKING 6:30PM-10:00PM MON-FRI in green text, with a green double-headed arrow at the bottom.
Metered Parking (Time and Day Restricted)
Meter rates apply during the listed hours on weekdays in the area covered by the arrow.
White vertical rectangle with red border reading NO STOPPING ANY TIME in red text, with a red double-headed arrow at the bottom.
No Stopping Any Time
Vehicles may not stop along this curb at any hour, even briefly.
White vertical rectangle with red border. Red circle and slash over a black letter P, with ON TRACKS in red text below.
No Parking on Tracks
Vehicles must not stop or park on railroad tracks.
Vertical white rectangle with a red circle and red diagonal slash over a black letter P, above red text reading EXCEPT ON SHOULDER
No Parking Except On Shoulder
Parking is prohibited along this roadway except on the paved shoulder.
Vertical white rectangle with black text reading WALK ON LEFT FACING TRAFFIC stacked across four lines
Walk On Left Facing Traffic
Pedestrians should walk on the left edge of the road, facing oncoming traffic.
Horizontal white rectangle with black text SIDEWALK CLOSED above a black double-headed horizontal arrow and the words USE OTHER SIDE
Sidewalk Closed Use Other Side
The sidewalk is closed at this point; pedestrians must use the sidewalk on the opposite si...
Horizontal white rectangle with black text SIDEWALK CLOSED AHEAD above a left-pointing black arrow and the words CROSS HERE
Sidewalk Closed Ahead Cross Here
The sidewalk is closed ahead; pedestrians should cross the street here in the indicated di...
Horizontal white rectangle with black text BIKE LANE CLOSED on two lines
Bike Lane Closed
The bicycle lane is closed at this location.
Square white panel with a black border. A black silhouette of a person on in-line skates is overlaid by a red circle and diagonal slash.
No In-Line Skating
In-line skating is prohibited on this trail, sidewalk, or facility.
Square white panel with a black border. A black silhouette of a horse with a rider is overlaid by a red circle and diagonal slash.
No Equestrians
Horses and other ridden animals are prohibited on this facility.
Horizontal white rectangle with black text reading EXCEPT ON SHOULDER on two lines
Except On Shoulder Plaque
Modifies a parking-prohibition sign to allow parking on the shoulder.
Vertical white rectangle with black text reading CROSS ONLY AT CROSS WALKS on five lines
Cross Only At Crosswalks
Pedestrians must cross the street only at marked or designated crosswalks.
Vertical white rectangle with a black bicycle symbol above black text reading USE SHOULDER ONLY on three lines
Bicycles Use Shoulder Only
Bicyclists must ride only on the paved shoulder, not in the travel lane.
Vertical white rectangle with a black bicycle symbol above black text reading ALL TURNS FROM BIKE LANE on three lines
All Turns From Bike Lane
All turns at this intersection must be made from the bicycle lane.
Vertical white rectangle with a black bicycle symbol above black text reading LEFT TURN FROM BIKE LANE on three lines
Left Turn From Bike Lane
Bicyclists must make left turns from within the bike lane.
Vertical white rectangle with a black bicycle symbol above black text reading LEFT TURN MUST USE TURN BOX on three lines
Left Turn Must Use Turn Box
Bicyclists making a left turn must use the designated bicycle turn box.
Horizontal white rectangle with black border showing a bicycle pictogram, the words U turn, and an upper-right diagonal arrow
Bicycles U Turn (Diagonal Arrow)
Bicyclists must make U-turns from the diagonally indicated position.
Horizontal white rectangle with black border, bicycle pictogram, text reading U turn, and a right-pointing arrow
Bicycles U Turn (Right Arrow)
Bicyclists must make U-turns from the position to the right.
Horizontal white rectangle with black border showing an upward arrow, a bicycle pictogram, and text reading U turn
Bicycles U Turn (Straight Arrow)
Bicyclists must proceed straight through, then complete U-turns ahead.
Horizontal white rectangle with black border showing a bicycle pictogram, the words left turn, and an upper-right diagonal arrow
Bicycles Left Turn (Diagonal Arrow)
Bicyclists must make left turns from the diagonally indicated position.
Horizontal white rectangle with black border showing an upward arrow, a bicycle pictogram, and text reading left turn
Bicycles Left Turn (Straight Arrow)
Bicyclists must proceed straight through, then complete left turns ahead.
Horizontal white rectangle with black border, the words use crosswalk, and a large right-pointing arrow
Use Crosswalk
Pedestrians must cross at the marked crosswalk in the direction shown.
Horizontal white rectangle with black border and two lines of black text reading sidewalk closed
Sidewalk Closed
The sidewalk ahead is closed; pedestrians must not continue.

Warning Signs

Yellow diamond with black border showing the silhouette of a person running, mounted above a smaller yellow rectangular plaque reading JOGGER ROUTE.
Jogger Route
Marks a route shared with runners; drivers should expect joggers in or alongside the roadw...
Yellow diamond showing three black upward arrows in parallel lanes, with the rightmost lane curving inward and ending so its arrow merges into the middle lane.
Right Lane Ends (Three-Lane)
On a three-lane roadway the right lane is ending; traffic must merge left.
Yellow diamond reading SLOW over CURVES separated by a horizontal bar, above a yellow rectangular plaque reading NEXT 8 MILES.
Slow Curves: Next 8 Miles
Reduce speed for a series of curves over the next eight miles.
Yellow diamond showing the outline of a narrow bridge with black arrows pointing inward from each side, above a yellow rectangular plaque reading NARROW BRIDGE.
Narrow Bridge
The bridge ahead is narrower than the approaching roadway.
Yellow diamond with black border reading BRIDGE HAZARDOUS in black block letters.
Bridge Hazardous
The bridge ahead is hazardous; slow down and use extra caution crossing.
Diamond panel with a fluorescent pink background and black border. Bold black block letters read 'WRECK' above 'AHEAD' on two centered lines.
Wreck Ahead
A crash is blocking or partially blocking the road ahead; slow down and be prepared to sto...
Yellow diamond with a black curving arrow pointing up and to the left, crossed by a horizontal black line on the right representing a side road.
Combination Curve and Side Road (Left)
A left-curving roadway with a side road entering from the right.
Yellow diamond with a black curving arrow pointing up and to the right, crossed by a horizontal black line on the left representing a side road.
Combination Curve and Side Road (Right)
A right-curving roadway with a side road entering from the left.
Yellow diamond with a black S-shaped arrow bending left then right and a diagonal crossroad cutting across the curving roadway
Combination Reverse Curve / Crossroad (Left First)
A reverse curve is ahead, bending left then right, with a crossroad cutting through it.
Yellow diamond with a black S-shaped arrow bending right then left and a diagonal crossroad cutting across the curving roadway
Combination Reverse Curve / Crossroad (Right First)
A reverse curve is ahead, bending right then left, with a crossroad cutting through it.
Yellow diamond with a black curving arrow bending up and to the left and a short straight stub road meeting it from the right
Combination Curve / Side Road (Left Curve, Right Side Road)
A left curve is ahead and a side road enters from the right within the curve.
Yellow diamond with a black curving arrow bending up and to the right and a short straight stub road meeting it from the left
Combination Curve / Side Road (Right Curve, Left Side Road)
A right curve is ahead and a side road enters from the left within the curve.
Yellow diamond with a black arrow making a tight U-shaped hairpin loop and pointing down and to the left
Hairpin Curve (Left)
A sharp hairpin curve to the left is ahead; reduce speed substantially.
Yellow diamond with a black arrow making a tight U-shaped hairpin loop and pointing down and to the right
Hairpin Curve (Right)
A sharp hairpin curve to the right is ahead; reduce speed substantially.
Yellow diamond with a black silhouette of a truck tipping over onto a horizontal line, set against a curved arrow looping right and downward.
Truck Rollover Warning (Right Curve)
Sharp right-bending curve ahead with rollover risk for high-profile vehicles; trucks shoul...
Yellow diamond with a thick black arrow forming a 270-degree counterclockwise loop ending in an arrowhead pointing right.
270-Degree Loop (Left)
Roadway ahead loops around 270 degrees, typically a flyover or interchange ramp curving ba...
Yellow diamond with a thick black arrow forming a 270-degree clockwise loop ending in an arrowhead pointing left.
270-Degree Loop (Right)
Roadway ahead loops around 270 degrees, typically a flyover or interchange ramp curving ba...
Yellow diamond with black border containing a thick black arrow that travels up and bends ninety degrees to point left.
Turn Left
Warns of a sharp left turn ahead where the road changes direction abruptly and a reduced s...
Yellow diamond with black border containing a thick black arrow that travels up and bends ninety degrees to point right.
Turn Right
Warns of a sharp right turn ahead where the road changes direction abruptly and a reduced...
Yellow diamond with black border showing a black curving arrow sweeping up and to the left, with the numerals 35 below it.
Curve Left With Advisory Speed
Warns of a leftward curve ahead and posts the advisory speed for safely negotiating it.
Yellow diamond with black border showing a black curving arrow sweeping up and to the right, with the numerals 35 below it.
Curve Right With Advisory Speed
Warns of a rightward curve ahead and posts the advisory speed for safely negotiating it.
Yellow diamond with black border containing a thick black arrow that sweeps in a smooth curve from lower right up to the upper left.
Curve Left
Warns that the road ahead curves to the left and that drivers should adjust speed before e...
Yellow diamond with black border containing a thick black arrow that sweeps in a smooth curve from lower left up to the upper right.
Curve Right
Warns that the road ahead curves to the right and that drivers should adjust speed before...
Yellow diamond with a black arrow pointing up that bends sharply left and then sharply right.
Reverse Turn (Left)
Two sharp turns ahead, first to the left, then to the right.
Yellow diamond with a black arrow pointing up that bends sharply right and then sharply left.
Reverse Turn (Right)
Two sharp turns ahead, first to the right, then to the left.
Yellow diamond with black border containing a smooth S-curve black arrow that bends first to the left and then to the right, ending with the arrowhead pointing up.
Reverse Curve Left
Warns of two curves in opposite directions, the first curving left, with little tangent ro...
Yellow diamond with a black arrow pointing up that curves smoothly to the right and then back to the left.
Reverse Curve (Right)
Two curves ahead, first bending right, then bending left.
Yellow diamond with a black snaking arrow pointing up, the lower portion of the road weaving through several reversing curves
Winding Road (Right)
Three or more curves are ahead, with the first one bending to the right.
Horizontal yellow rectangle with a large solid black arrow pointing left
One-Direction Large Arrow (Left)
The roadway turns sharply to the left at this point; follow the arrow.
Horizontal yellow rectangle with a large solid black arrow pointing right
One-Direction Large Arrow (Right)
The roadway turns sharply to the right at this point; follow the arrow.
Vertical yellow rectangle with a single bold black chevron pointing left
Chevron Alignment (Left)
A change in roadway alignment to the left, one of a series posted along a curve.
Vertical yellow rectangle with a single bold black chevron pointing right
Chevron Alignment (Right)
A change in roadway alignment to the right, one of a series posted along a curve.
Yellow circle with black border showing a black X over the letters R and R on the left and right sides.
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing (Round Advance Warning)
Railroad tracks cross the road ahead; slow down, look both ways, and be prepared to stop f...
Yellow horizontal rectangle with the black text "NO GATES OR LIGHTS" on two lines.
No Gates or Lights Plaque
The upcoming railroad crossing has no automatic gates or flashing-light signals.
Yellow horizontal rectangle with the black text "ROUGH CROSSING" on two lines.
Rough Crossing Plaque
The pavement at the upcoming railroad crossing is rough or uneven.
Black square with yellow text reading ANOTHER TRAIN COMING in three lines
Another Train Coming (Blank-Out)
A second train is approaching the crossing; do not proceed.
Yellow horizontal rectangle with black border containing the single word EXEMPT in black.
Exempt Plaque
Indicates certain vehicles are not required to stop at the rail crossing under specific ex...
Yellow diamond with black border and the words BUSWAY CROSSING in two lines of black text
Busway Crossing
A dedicated bus roadway crosses ahead.
Yellow diamond with a black plus-shaped intersection symbol on the left and parallel railroad tracks shown vertically just to its right.
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing on Side Road (Right)
A railroad crossing sits on the side road immediately to the right of the upcoming interse...
Yellow diamond with a black T-intersection symbol; railroad tracks cross the left leg of the T.
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing at T-Intersection (Left)
A railroad crossing lies on the side road just to the left at an upcoming T-intersection.
Yellow diamond with a black T-intersection symbol; railroad tracks cross the right leg of the T.
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing at T-Intersection (Right)
A railroad crossing lies on the side road just to the right at an upcoming T-intersection.
Yellow horizontal rectangle with the black text "LOW GROUND CLEARANCE" on two lines.
Low Ground Clearance Plaque
Supplemental plaque warning that a nearby crossing has low ground clearance.
Square with black background showing a yellow front view of a light rail train above a set of yellow rail tracks and ties.
Light Rail Transit Approaching
A light rail train is approaching or activated at the crossing ahead; do not enter the tra...
Yellow diamond with the black text "NO TRAIN HORN" stacked on three lines.
No Train Horn
Trains do not sound a horn when approaching the upcoming crossing.
Yellow horizontal rectangle with the black text "NO TRAIN HORN" on two lines.
No Train Horn Plaque
Supplemental plaque indicating the nearby crossing is a quiet zone with no train horn.
Fluorescent yellow-green diamond with a black silhouette of a bicycle viewed from the side.
Bicycle Crossing
Watch for bicyclists crossing or riding alongside the roadway ahead.
Yellow diamond with black silhouette of a box truck facing left.
Truck Crossing
Trucks may enter or cross the roadway ahead.
Yellow diamond with black silhouette of a golf cart with a driver and a bag of clubs.
Golf Cart Crossing
Golf carts may cross the roadway ahead.
Yellow horizontal rectangle with black text reading EMERGENCY SIGNAL AHEAD on three lines.
Emergency Signal Ahead Plaque
Supplemental plaque warning of an emergency-vehicle traffic signal ahead.
Yellow diamond with black silhouette of a horse pulling an enclosed buggy with spoked wheels.
Horse-Drawn Vehicle Crossing
Horse-drawn buggies or wagons may share or cross the roadway ahead.
Diamond-shaped yellow-green panel with black border showing a bicycle silhouette above a walking pedestrian.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Crossing
Warns of a shared crossing where pedestrians and bicyclists may enter the roadway.
Diamond-shaped yellow-green panel with black border and a two-line black legend reading TRAIL CROSSING.
Trail Crossing
Warns of a multi-use trail crossing the roadway ahead used by pedestrians, bicyclists, and...
Horizontal yellow-green plaque with black border lettered TRAIL X-ING in two black lines.
Trail Crossing Plaque
Supplemental plaque used below a non-motorist warning to identify the crossing as a multi-...
Yellow diamond with black border showing the silhouette of a bear walking left in profile.
Bear Crossing
Bears may enter the roadway in this area; slow down and scan the shoulders, especially at...
Yellow diamond with black border showing the silhouette of a bighorn ram with curled horns standing in profile.
Bighorn Sheep Crossing
Bighorn sheep may cross the road in this area; slow down and watch for animals on rocky te...
Yellow diamond with black border showing the silhouette of a burro standing in profile, facing left.
Burro Crossing
Wild or domestic burros may be on the road; slow down and be ready to stop.
Fluorescent yellow-green diamond with a black silhouette of a person walking left to right.
Pedestrian Crossing
Watch for pedestrians crossing or entering the roadway ahead.
Yellow diamond with black border showing the silhouette of a bull elk with full antlers standing in profile.
Elk Crossing
Elk may cross the road ahead; watch for large antlered animals, especially at dawn and dus...
Yellow diamond with black border showing the silhouette of a moose with broad antlers standing in profile.
Moose Crossing
Moose may cross the road ahead; collisions are extremely dangerous, slow down and stay ale...
Yellow diamond with a black silhouette of a leaping antlered deer.
Deer Crossing
Watch for deer entering or crossing the roadway ahead.
Yellow diamond with black silhouette of a tractor with a covered cab.
Tractor Crossing
Tractors may be crossing or operating on the roadway ahead.
Yellow diamond with black silhouette of a person riding a snowmobile.
Snowmobile Crossing
Snowmobiles may cross the roadway ahead.
Yellow diamond with black silhouette of a person riding a horse.
Equestrian Crossing
Horseback riders may cross the roadway ahead.
Yellow diamond with two black arrows angled downward to the lower-left and lower-right
Double Arrow (Pass Either Side)
An obstruction or island ahead may be passed on either the left or the right.
Yellow vertical rectangle with EXIT in black on the upper panel and a right-curving black arrow with 20 MPH on the lower panel
Exit Advisory Speed
Recommended safe speed for the exit ramp curve is 20 mph.
Yellow vertical rectangle with EXIT on the upper panel and a black tipping-truck symbol over a curved arrow above 25 MPH
Truck Rollover Warning: Exit
Trucks risk rolling over on this exit ramp; reduce to 25 mph.
Yellow vertical rectangle with RAMP on the upper panel and a black tipping-truck symbol over a curved arrow above 25 MPH
Truck Rollover Warning: Ramp
Trucks risk rolling over on this ramp; reduce to 25 mph.
Yellow horizontal rectangle with black border reading 35 MPH in black text
Advisory Speed Plaque
Recommended safe speed for the upcoming condition is 35 mph.
Yellow vertical rectangle with EXIT on the upper panel and a black hairpin U-turn arrow above 25 MPH on the lower panel
Hairpin Curve Advisory: Exit
Hairpin turn on the exit ramp; reduce to 25 mph.
Tall yellow rectangle with the word RAMP across the top panel and a black 180-degree hooked arrow above the number 25 and the letters M P H.
Ramp Advisory Speed With Hairpin Curve
Combined ramp warning showing a hairpin (180-degree) turn ahead with a 25 mph advisory spe...
Yellow diamond with the words DEAD END stacked on two lines in black
Dead End
The road ahead ends with no through passage; drivers must turn around.
Horizontal yellow rectangle with a black left-pointing arrow followed by the words DEAD END
Dead End (Left Arrow)
The side road to the left dead-ends with no through passage.
Horizontal yellow rectangle with the words DEAD END followed by a black right-pointing arrow
Dead End (Right Arrow)
The side road to the right dead-ends with no through passage.
Yellow diamond with the words NO OUTLET stacked on two lines in black
No Outlet
Entering an area of streets with no through exit; every route comes back here.
Yellow horizontal pennant pointing right with black text NO PASSING ZONE on three lines
No Passing Zone
Marks the start of a no-passing zone on a two-lane highway; do not cross to pass.
Fluorescent yellow-green diamond with two black silhouettes of children riding a seesaw
Playground
A playground is near the road ahead; expect children at play and reduce speed.
Yellow horizontal rectangle plaque with black border and black text reading PHOTO ENFORCED stacked on two lines.
Photo Enforced (Plaque)
Supplemental plaque indicating the warning condition above is enforced by automated camera...
Yellow horizontal rectangle plaque with black border showing a black camera silhouette with rays indicating a flash above it.
Photo Enforced Symbol (Plaque)
Symbol plaque indicating the regulation or warning above is enforced by automated camera e...
Horizontal yellow rectangle with the bold black capital letters HOV centered.
HOV Plaque
Indicates the related sign or condition applies to a high-occupancy vehicle lane.
Yellow horizontal rectangle plaque with black border and black text reading TRAFFIC CIRCLE stacked on two lines.
Traffic Circle (Plaque)
Supplemental plaque used below a warning sign to indicate the upcoming feature is a traffi...
Yellow horizontal rectangle plaque with black border and black text reading WHEN FLASHING stacked on two lines.
When Flashing (Plaque)
The warning or restriction on the sign above applies only while the attached beacon is fla...
Wide yellow rectangle with rounded corners reading LAST EXIT BEFORE TOLL in two black lines of capital letters.
Last Exit Before Toll Plaque
Tells drivers the upcoming exit is the last chance to leave the highway before reaching a...
Horizontal yellow rectangle with black border and black text reading LAST EXIT BEFORE TOLL.
Last Exit Before Toll Plaque
Warns drivers that the next exit is the final opportunity to leave the highway before a to...
Yellow rectangle with rounded corners reading LAST IN CORRIDOR in two black lines of capital letters.
Last In Corridor Plaque
Indicates the upcoming feature is the last of its type within the highway corridor.
Vertical yellow rectangle with the words SHARE THE ROAD stacked on three lines in black
Share The Road Plaque
Supplemental plaque telling drivers to share the road with the user shown above.
Yellow rectangle with rounded corners reading EXCEPT BICYCLES in two black lines of capital letters.
Except Bicycles Plaque
Modifies a regulatory or warning panel above to exempt bicycles from its restriction or co...
Horizontal yellow rectangle with black text 500 FT
500 FT Distance Plaque
Supplemental plaque: the warning above takes effect 500 feet ahead.
Horizontal yellow rectangle with the text 500 FEET stacked on two lines in black
500 Feet Distance Plaque
Supplemental plaque: the warning above takes effect 500 feet ahead.
Horizontal yellow rectangle with black single-line text 2 MILES
2 Miles Distance Plaque
Supplemental plaque: the warning above applies 2 miles ahead.
Horizontal yellow rectangle with black text NEXT 500 FT on two lines
Next 500 FT Plaque
Supplemental plaque: the warning above applies for the next 500 feet.
Horizontal yellow-green rectangle with a black arrow that points left and bends 90 degrees downward, indicating a roadway that turns left ahead.
Advance Turn Arrow (Left) Plaque
Mounted below a warning sign to indicate the hazard is around an upcoming left turn in the...
Horizontal yellow-green rectangle with a black arrow that points right and bends 90 degrees downward, indicating a roadway that turns right ahead.
Advance Turn Arrow (Right) Plaque
Mounted below a warning sign to indicate the hazard is around an upcoming right turn in th...
Horizontal yellow-green rectangle containing a thick black arrow angled diagonally down and to the left.
Diagonal Downward Arrow (Left) Plaque
Points to a crossing or hazard located to the lower left of the sign assembly.
Horizontal yellow-green rectangle containing a thick black arrow angled diagonally down and to the right.
Diagonal Downward Arrow (Right) Plaque
Points to a crossing or hazard located to the lower right of the sign assembly.
Horizontal yellow-green rectangle with the single black word AHEAD centered in capital letters.
Ahead Plaque
Tells drivers that the warned condition is ahead rather than at a specific distance.
Yellow diamond with black border and two-line black text reading SPEED HUMP.
Speed Hump
Warns of a raised pavement hump ahead designed to slow traffic; reduce speed before crossi...
Horizontal yellow rectangle with black border and two lines of black text reading FREEWAY ENDS / 1 MILE.
Freeway Ends 1 Mile
Advises that the freeway ends in one mile and traffic must transition to a non-freeway roa...
Horizontal yellow rectangle with black border and two lines of black text reading EXPRESSWAY ENDS / 1 MILE.
Expressway Ends 1 Mile
Advises that the expressway ends in one mile; expect signals, cross traffic, and lower spe...
Yellow diamond with black border and two-line black text reading FREEWAY ENDS.
Freeway Ends
Marks the point where the freeway ends; conventional road rules and cross traffic resume.
Yellow diamond with black border and two-line black text reading EXPRESSWAY ENDS.
Expressway Ends
Marks the point where the expressway ends; expect intersections, signals, and lower speeds...
Horizontal yellow rectangle with black border and two lines of black text reading ALL TRAFFIC / MUST EXIT.
All Traffic Must Exit
Warns that the through roadway ends ahead and every vehicle is required to take the next e...
Yellow diamond with a thick black plus-shaped symbol showing two roads crossing at right angles.
Cross Road
Four-way intersection ahead; cross-traffic may enter from either side.
Yellow diamond with the black words TRAFFIC ENTERING WHEN FLASHING stacked on four lines.
Traffic Entering When Flashing
When the attached beacon is flashing, expect traffic entering the roadway from a side road...
Yellow diamond with a black T-shaped symbol showing a vertical road and a perpendicular road branching off to the right.
Side Road (Right)
Side road enters from the right ahead at roughly a right angle.
Yellow diamond with a black symbol showing a straight vertical road and a side road merging into it from the lower left at an acute angle.
Side Road at Acute Angle (Left)
Side road merges in from the rear-left at a sharp acute angle ahead.
Yellow diamond with a black T-shaped symbol showing a vertical road ending at a horizontal road across the top.
T-Intersection
Road ends ahead at a T-intersection; you must turn left or right.
Yellow diamond with a black Y-shaped symbol showing a single road splitting upward into two branches angling left and right.
Y-Intersection
Road ahead splits into two branches forming a Y; choose left or right.
Yellow diamond with three curved black arrows arranged in a counterclockwise circular pattern.
Circular Intersection (Roundabout)
Roundabout or circular intersection ahead; yield to traffic already in the circle.
Yellow diamond with a black symbol showing a vertical road and two horizontal roads branching off to the left, one above the other.
Double Side Roads (Left)
Two side roads enter on the left ahead, close together.
Yellow diamond with a black symbol showing a vertical road and two horizontal roads branching off to the right, one above the other.
Double Side Roads (Right)
Two side roads enter on the right ahead, close together.
Yellow diamond with black border and four-line black text reading NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN AHEAD.
New Traffic Pattern Ahead
Warns that lane configuration, geometry, or traffic control has recently changed; stay ale...
Yellow vertical rectangle with black border and five lines of black text reading ONCOMING TRAFFIC HAS EXTENDED GREEN
Oncoming Traffic Has Extended Green
Oncoming drivers have a longer green; do not assume they will stop when yours turns yellow...
Yellow vertical rectangle with black border and five lines of black text reading ONCOMING TRAFFIC MAY HAVE EXTENDED GREEN
Oncoming Traffic May Have Extended Green
Oncoming traffic may get a longer green; never assume they will stop.
Yellow diamond with black text reading STOP AHEAD on two lines
Stop Ahead
A stop sign is ahead; prepare to come to a complete stop.
Yellow diamond with black text reading YIELD AHEAD on two lines
Yield Ahead
A yield sign is ahead; be prepared to slow or stop for cross traffic.
Yellow diamond showing a black traffic signal head with red, yellow, and green lenses
Signal Ahead Symbol
A traffic signal is ahead; prepare to stop if the light is red or changes.
Yellow diamond with black text reading SIGNAL AHEAD on two lines
Signal Ahead
A traffic signal is ahead; prepare to stop if the light is red or changes.
Yellow diamond with black text reading BE PREPARED TO STOP on three lines
Be Prepared To Stop
Conditions ahead may require you to come to a full stop.
Yellow diamond with a black upward arrow above a small white SPEED LIMIT 45 plaque
Reduced Speed Limit Ahead
The posted speed limit is about to drop to the value shown.
Yellow diamond with black text reading VARIABLE SPEED ZONE AHEAD on three lines
Variable Speed Zone Ahead
A variable speed-limit zone is ahead; the posted limit may change with conditions.
Yellow diamond with black text reading DRAW BRIDGE on two lines
Draw Bridge
A movable drawbridge is ahead and may open to let vessels pass.
Yellow diamond with black text reading RAMP METER AHEAD on three lines
Ramp Meter Ahead
A ramp-metering signal controls entry to the freeway ahead.
Yellow diamond with black text reading RAMP METERED WHEN FLASHING on four lines
Ramp Metered When Flashing
The ramp-meter signal ahead is active when the beacon is flashing.
Yellow diamond with two black arrows joining as one and pointing upward, with the merging arrow coming in from the lower left
Merge Left
Traffic from the left merges into your lane ahead.
Yellow diamond with two black arrows joining as one and pointing upward, with the merging arrow coming in from the lower right
Merge Right
Traffic from the right merges into your lane ahead.
Diamond panel with a fluorescent pink background and black border. Black block text reading 'MERGE' is centered above a heavy black left-pointing arrow.
Merge Left (Incident Management)
Lanes ahead are blocked by an incident; merge to the left to get around the obstruction.
Diamond panel with a fluorescent pink background and black border. Black block text reading 'MERGE' is centered above a heavy black right-pointing arrow.
Merge Right (Incident Management)
Lanes ahead are blocked by an incident; merge to the right to get around the obstruction.
Yellow diamond with a black diagram of two lanes where the left lane tapers and ends at a dashed line
Lane Ends (Left Lane Ends)
The left lane ends ahead; merge right.
Yellow diamond with a black diagram of two lanes where the right lane tapers and ends at a dashed line
Lane Ends (Right Lane Ends)
The right lane ends ahead; merge left.
Yellow diamond with two black upward arrows; the right arrow curves up from below to run parallel with the straight left arrow, separated by a dashed line.
Added Lane (Right)
A new lane joins the roadway from the right; through traffic should be aware of merging ve...
Horizontal yellow rectangle with a black border and two lines of black text reading TRAFFIC FROM LEFT DOES NOT STOP.
Traffic From Left Does Not Stop (Plaque)
Cross traffic approaching from the left has no stop or yield control.
Horizontal yellow rectangle with a black border and two lines of black text reading ONCOMING TRAFFIC DOES NOT STOP.
Oncoming Traffic Does Not Stop (Plaque)
Vehicles approaching from the opposite direction have no stop or yield control.
Horizontal yellow rectangle with two lines of black text reading 'CROSS TRAFFIC DOES NOT STOP'.
Cross Traffic Does Not Stop (Plaque)
Cross traffic at the intersection ahead is not required to stop.
Yellow diamond with two black arrows: a longer arrow on the right going straight up and a shorter arrow on the left curving up to join it, with a dashed line where the lanes meet.
Added Lane (Left)
An additional lane joins the roadway from the left, with no merge required.
Yellow diamond with two lines of black text reading 'ROAD NARROWS'.
Road Narrows
The roadway becomes narrower ahead; both directions lose pavement width.
Yellow diamond with two lines of black text reading 'NARROW BRIDGE'.
Narrow Bridge
The bridge ahead is narrower than the approaching roadway.
Yellow diamond with two lines of black text reading 'ONE LANE BRIDGE'.
One Lane Bridge
The bridge ahead has only one lane shared by both directions of travel.
Yellow diamond with two black wavy arrows separating around a black median island, left arrow pointing down, right arrow pointing up
Divided Highway Begins
The roadway ahead splits into two separate one-way roadways divided by a median.
Yellow diamond with two black wavy arrows merging past a black median island, left arrow down and right arrow up, median below the arrows
Divided Highway Ends
Two separated one-way roadways are about to merge back into one two-way road.
Yellow diamond with two straight black arrows side by side, left arrow pointing down and right arrow pointing up
Two-Way Traffic
A one-way roadway is changing to two-way traffic ahead.
Yellow diamond with three black vertical arrows: one arrow on the left pointing down and two arrows on the right pointing up.
Three-Lane Two-Way Traffic (Two Ahead)
Roadway transitions to three lanes with two lanes in your direction and one lane oncoming.
Yellow diamond showing a black silhouette of a truck descending a steep slope from upper right to lower left
Hill
A steep downgrade lies ahead; slow down and prepare to control speed.
Yellow diamond with the black word HILL across the center
Hill (Word Legend)
Word-message warning of a steep grade ahead.
Yellow horizontal rectangle with black text reading TRUCK ESCAPE RAMP on three lines
Truck Escape Ramp
Word-message warning marking a truck escape ramp ahead or at this location.
Yellow horizontal rectangle with black text reading SAND
Sand (Plaque)
Supplemental plaque identifying the arrester material at the truck escape ramp as sand.
Yellow horizontal rectangle with black text reading GRAVEL
Gravel (Plaque)
Supplemental plaque identifying the arrester material at the truck escape ramp as gravel.
Yellow diamond with a black border and the black word BUMP centered.
Bump
An abrupt rise in the pavement ahead; slow down before reaching it.
Yellow diamond with a black border showing a black silhouette of a bicycle with two wavy skid trails behind its wheels.
Slippery When Wet (Bicycle)
The road or path surface becomes slippery when wet; bicyclists should slow and avoid hard...
Horizontal yellow rectangle with a black border and two lines of black text reading SLIPPERY WHEN WET.
Slippery When Wet Plaque
Supplemental plaque stating the warning above applies because the surface is slippery when...
Yellow diamond with a black border and two lines of black text reading UNEVEN LANES.
Uneven Lanes
Adjacent travel lanes are at different heights; use caution when changing lanes.
Yellow diamond with a black border and three lines of black text reading NO CENTER LINE.
No Center Line
The roadway ahead has no painted center line dividing opposing traffic.
Yellow diamond with black border and the black text BRIDGE ICES BEFORE ROAD
Bridge Ices Before Road
The bridge deck ahead can freeze before the surrounding pavement; slow down and prepare fo...
Yellow diamond with a black border and two lines of black text reading FALLEN ROCKS.
Fallen Rocks
Rocks may have fallen onto the roadway from the slope above.
Yellow diamond with a black border and two lines of black text reading GROOVED PAVEMENT.
Grooved Pavement
The pavement ahead has been grooved and may affect vehicle handling, especially for motorc...
Yellow diamond with a black border and three lines of black text reading METAL BRIDGE DECK.
Metal Bridge Deck
The bridge deck ahead is a metal surface that can be slippery and handle differently than...
Horizontal yellow rectangle with a black border and two lines of black text reading SHOULDER DROP-OFF.
Shoulder Drop-Off (Plaque)
There is a vertical drop between the travel lane and the adjacent shoulder.
Yellow diamond with black border showing a black silhouette of a car with its right wheels off a raised pavement edge
Shoulder Drop-Off (Right)
There is a vertical drop from the pavement edge to the right shoulder; stay in your lane a...
Yellow diamond with black border and the black text ROAD MAY FLOOD
Road May Flood
The roadway ahead is prone to flooding; check for standing water and do not drive into wat...
Tall narrow yellow vertical rectangle marked FEET at the top with large black numerals 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 and tick marks down the sides
Flood Gauge
Vertical depth gauge showing how deep standing water is over a low-water crossing in feet.
Yellow diamond with a black border and the black word DIP centered.
Dip
An abrupt low spot in the roadway ahead; reduce speed.
Yellow diamond with a black border and three lines of black text reading GUSTY WINDS AREA.
Gusty Winds Area
Strong, sudden crosswinds may affect vehicle handling along this stretch of road.
Yellow diamond with black border and black text reading FOG AREA stacked on two lines.
Fog Area
Fog is common ahead; reduce speed, turn on low-beam headlights, and increase following dis...
Yellow diamond with black border and black text reading NO SHOULDER stacked on two lines.
No Shoulder
The roadway ahead has no usable shoulder for stopping or recovering from a run-off.
Yellow diamond with black border and black text reading SHOULDER ENDS stacked on two lines.
Shoulder Ends
The paved shoulder is about to end; move back toward the travel lane and avoid edge drift.
Yellow diamond with black border and the black text ROAD ENDS 500 FT
Road Ends 500 FT
The road ahead terminates in 500 feet; prepare to stop or turn before reaching the end.
Yellow diamond with black border and the black text STREET ENDS 500 FT
Street Ends 500 FT
The street ahead terminates in 500 feet; prepare to stop or turn before reaching the end.
Yellow diamond with a black border and two lines of black text reading PAVEMENT ENDS.
Pavement Ends
Paved roadway transitions to gravel, dirt, or another unpaved surface ahead.
Yellow diamond with a black border and two lines of black text reading SOFT SHOULDER.
Soft Shoulder
The shoulder is unpaved or soft; leaving the travel lane onto it can cause loss of control...
Yellow diamond with a black border showing a black silhouette of a car with two wavy skid trails behind its rear wheels.
Slippery When Wet
The road surface ahead becomes slippery when wet; reduce speed and avoid sudden moves.
Horizontal yellow rectangle with a black border and one line of black text reading ICE.
Ice (Plaque)
Indicates that the slippery condition warned above is caused by ice on the roadway.
Horizontal yellow rectangle with a black border and two lines of black text reading STEEL DECK.
Steel Deck (Plaque)
Identifies that the slippery condition warned above is caused by an open steel-grid bridge...
Horizontal yellow rectangle with a black border and two lines of black text reading EXCESS OIL.
Excess Oil (Plaque)
Identifies that the slippery condition warned above is caused by excess oil on the pavemen...
Horizontal yellow rectangle with a black border and two lines of black text reading WHEN WET.
When Wet (Plaque)
Limits the warning above to times when the pavement is wet.
Yellow diamond with a black border and two lines of black text reading TRUCK CROSSING.
Truck Crossing
Trucks regularly enter or cross the roadway ahead; watch for slow-moving heavy vehicles.
Yellow diamond with a black border and two lines of black text reading LOOSE GRAVEL.
Loose Gravel
Loose gravel on the roadway ahead can reduce traction and be thrown by tires.
Yellow diamond with a black border and two lines of black text reading ROUGH ROAD.
Rough Road
The pavement ahead is broken, rutted, or otherwise rough; reduce speed.
Yellow diamond with a black border and two lines of black text reading LOW SHOULDER.
Low Shoulder
The shoulder is lower than the travel lane; a drop-off can pull a wheel off the pavement.
Yellow diamond with black border and the black text LEFT LANE ENDS
Left Lane Ends
The left travel lane ends ahead; left-lane traffic must merge right before the lane drops.
Yellow diamond with black border and the black text LANE ENDS MERGE LEFT
Lane Ends Merge Left
The right lane is ending; merge into the left lane before reaching the taper.
Yellow diamond with black border and the black text LANE ENDS MERGE RIGHT
Lane Ends Merge Right
The left lane is ending; merge into the right lane before reaching the taper.
Yellow diamond with black border showing a bicycle silhouette above the words LANE ENDS.
Bicycle Lane Ends
Designated bicycle lane ends ahead; cyclists and motorists will share the roadway beyond t...
Yellow diamond with black border showing a bicycle silhouette above the word MERGE.
Bicycle Merge
Bicycle traffic merges with the roadway ahead; motorists should expect bikes joining the t...
Narrow yellow horizontal rectangle with black border reading STOP AHEAD - PAY TOLL in a single line.
Stop Ahead: Pay Toll Plaque
Supplemental plaque warning of a required stop at an upcoming toll plaza.
Yellow horizontal rectangle with black border reading TAKE TICKET on the top line and 2 MILES on the bottom line.
Take Ticket Ahead
Ticketed toll-road entry ahead in 2 miles; drivers will need to pull a ticket before conti...
Yellow horizontal rectangle with black border reading STOP AHEAD on the top line and TAKE TICKET on the bottom line.
Stop Ahead: Take Ticket
Required stop ahead at a ticket-issuing toll plaza; pull a ticket before continuing.
Narrow yellow horizontal rectangle with black border reading STOP AHEAD - TAKE TICKET in a single line.
Stop Ahead: Take Ticket Plaque
Supplemental plaque warning of a required stop at a ticket-issuing toll plaza.
Fluorescent pink diamond with black border and black text reading FIRE AHEAD on two lines
Fire Ahead
Active fire on or near the roadway ahead; slow down, expect smoke, debris, and emergency v...
Fluorescent pink diamond with black border. Top text in large letters reads FIRE AHEAD; smaller text below reads DO NOT REPORT
Fire Ahead: Do Not Report
A fire ahead is already known to responders; do not call 911 to report it.
Fluorescent pink diamond with black border and black text reading EMERGENCY on the top line and SCENE AHEAD on the next two lines
Emergency Scene Ahead
Active emergency response ahead; slow down, move over, and be ready to stop.

Work Zone Signs

Vertical orange panel split into two columns by a black vertical bar. Left column: black upper-left diagonal arrow above a black bicycle pictogram. Right column: black upper-right diagonal arrow above a black walking pedestrian pictogram. Code SC-143.
Bicycle Detour Left / Pedestrian Detour Right
Cyclists detour to the left, pedestrians detour to the right around the work zone.
Vertical orange panel split into two columns by a black vertical bar. Left column: black upper-left diagonal arrow above a black walking pedestrian pictogram. Right column: black upper-right diagonal arrow above a black bicycle pictogram. Code SC-144.
Pedestrian Detour Left / Bicycle Detour Right
Pedestrians detour to the left, cyclists detour to the right around the work zone.
Orange diamond with black border. A black bicycle pictogram sits above a black banner with white text reading WORK ZONE, with AHEAD in black below. Code SC-145.
Bicycle Work Zone Ahead
Construction activity ahead in or near the bike lane; cyclists prepare to slow or detour.
Orange diamond with black border. A black bicycle pictogram above a thick black horizontal arrow pointing right. Code SC-146.
Bicycle Detour: Right Arrow
Cyclists turn right to follow the bicycle detour around the work zone.
Orange diamond with black border. A black bicycle pictogram above a thick black horizontal arrow pointing left. Code SC-147.
Bicycle Detour: Left Arrow
Cyclists turn left to follow the bicycle detour around the work zone.
Vertical orange panel with rounded corners and black border. A black bicycle pictogram on top, a thick black horizontal arrow pointing right below it. Code SC-149.
Bicycle Detour: Right (Vertical Panel)
Cyclists follow the detour to the right around the active work zone.
Vertical orange panel with rounded corners and black border. A black bicycle pictogram on top, a thick black horizontal arrow pointing left below it. Code SC-150.
Bicycle Detour: Left (Vertical Panel)
Cyclists follow the detour to the left around the active work zone.
Horizontal orange panel with black border. A thick black arrow points left, with bold black text USE TEMPORARY WALKWAY to its right. Code SC-154.
Use Temporary Walkway
Pedestrians use the temporary walkway in the direction of the arrow.
Square orange panel with black border. A black bicycle pictogram above bold black text reading MAY USE FULL LANE on two lines. Code SC-155.
Bicycles May Use Full Lane (Work Zone)
Within the work zone, cyclists are entitled to ride in the center of the travel lane.
Square orange panel with black border. Pedestrian and bicycle pictograms across the top, then black text: ROAD CLOSED TO THRU TRAFFIC, YIELD TO PEDS AND BIKES, 5 MPH. Code SC-190.
Road Closed To Thru Traffic: Yield To Peds And Bikes 5 MPH
Through traffic is closed; local drivers must yield to walkers and cyclists and stay at 5...
White panel with red NO PARKING ANYTIME and double-headed red arrow above an orange panel reading TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION REGULATION with hard-hat icon
No Parking Anytime: Temporary Construction Regulation
Parking is prohibited at any time along this stretch while construction is in effect.
Vertical red-and-orange panel. Red top half with white text NO STANDING ANYTIME and a white double-headed horizontal arrow. Bottom orange band with black hard-hat icon and TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION REGULATION. Code SP-383B.
No Standing Anytime: Temporary Construction Regulation
Stopping to load or wait is prohibited at all times along the posted length during constru...
Vertical red-and-orange panel. Red top half with white text NO STANDING ANYTIME and a white horizontal arrow pointing left. Bottom orange band with hard-hat icon and TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION REGULATION text.
No Standing Anytime: Construction (Arrow Left)
Standing prohibited at all times to the left of this posting during construction.
Vertical red-and-orange panel. Red top half with white text NO STANDING ANYTIME and a white horizontal arrow pointing right. Bottom orange band with hard-hat icon and TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION REGULATION text.
No Standing Anytime: Construction (Arrow Right)
Standing prohibited at all times to the right of this posting during construction.
Diamond-shaped orange panel with a black border. Three lines of black text read FRESH OIL AND CHIPS.
Fresh Oil and Chips
The road ahead has been treated with liquid asphalt and loose stone; drive with care.
Diamond-shaped orange panel with a black border. Three lines of black text read OIL AND CHIPPING AHEAD.
Oil and Chipping Ahead
A chip-seal pavement operation is underway on the road ahead.
Diamond-shaped orange panel with a black border. Three lines of black text read BRIDGE INSPECTION AHEAD.
Bridge Inspection Ahead
Crews are inspecting a bridge ahead; expect lane closures or stopped equipment.
Diamond-shaped orange panel with a black border. Three lines of black text read NO PAVEMENT MARKINGS.
No Pavement Markings
Lane lines and edge stripes are missing on the road ahead; use extra caution.
Diamond-shaped orange panel with a black border. Three lines of black text read LITTER CREW AHEAD.
Litter Crew Ahead
Workers are picking up roadside litter ahead; slow down and move over.
Diamond-shaped orange panel with a black border. Three lines of black text read ROAD CLOSED AHEAD.
Road Closed Ahead
The road is closed to through traffic ahead; be prepared to detour.
Horizontal white rectangle with red border. Inside: a yellow bee mascot in boots holds an orange SLOW octagon on a pole, beside red text reading "BEE" ALERT ARRIVE UNHURT.
"Bee" Alert Arrive Unhurt (Obsolete)
Tennessee work-zone safety reminder using a bee mascot to urge drivers to slow down throug...
Orange diamond with black border reading STAY IN YOUR LANE on three lines in black uppercase letters.
Stay In Your Lane
Lane changes are not allowed through the work zone ahead.
Orange diamond with black border reading LITTER PICK UP AHEAD on three lines in black uppercase letters.
Litter Pick Up Ahead
Crews are picking up litter along the road ahead.
Orange diamond with black border reading TRUCKS ENTERING HIGHWAY on three lines in black uppercase letters.
Trucks Entering Highway
Construction trucks are entering the highway ahead.
Orange diamond with black border and black text reading NARROW LANE.
Narrow Lane (Work Zone)
The travel lane ahead is narrower than usual through the work area.
Orange horizontal rectangle with black border and black text reading HIGHWAY WIDENING.
Highway Widening
Roadway widening construction is underway ahead.
Orange horizontal rectangle with black border and black text reading TRAFFIC FINES DOUBLED IN CONSTRUCTION ZONES.
Traffic Fines Doubled In Construction Zones
Monetary penalties for traffic violations are doubled inside construction zones.
Orange diamond with black border and black text reading FRESH CONCRETE.
Fresh Concrete
Recently poured concrete is on or beside the roadway ahead.
Orange diamond with black border and black text reading RUMBLE STRIPS.
Rumble Strips (Work Zone)
Rumble strips have been installed across the lane ahead.
Orange diamond with a thick black right-angle arrow pointing left
Turn Left (Work Zone)
A sharp left turn in the roadway is ahead through the work zone.
Orange diamond with a thick black arrow curving up and to the left
Curve Left (Work Zone)
The roadway curves to the left through the work zone ahead.
Orange diamond with a thick black arrow curving up and to the right
Curve Right (Work Zone)
The roadway curves to the right through the work zone ahead.
Orange diamond with a thick black zig-zag arrow that bends sharply left then right and points up
Reverse Turn Left (Work Zone)
Two sharp turns ahead (first left, then right) through the work zone.
Orange diamond with a black arrow curving left then right, pointing up.
Reverse Curve Left (Work Zone)
Temporary work-zone alert that the road ahead curves left and then right.
Orange diamond with a black arrow curving right then left, pointing up.
Reverse Curve Right (Work Zone)
Temporary work-zone alert that the road ahead curves right and then left.
Horizontal orange rectangle with a large solid black arrow pointing left.
Large Arrow Left (Work Zone)
Temporary direction marker pointing left around a work zone closure or detour.
Horizontal orange rectangle with a large solid black arrow pointing right.
Large Arrow Right (Work Zone)
Temporary direction marker pointing right around a work zone closure or detour.
Vertical orange rectangle with a large black chevron pointing left.
Chevron Alignment Left (Work Zone)
Temporary alignment marker on the outside of a leftward curve through a work zone.
Vertical orange rectangle with a large black chevron pointing right.
Chevron Alignment Right (Work Zone)
Temporary alignment marker on the outside of a rightward curve through a work zone.
Orange diamond with a black silhouette of a box truck facing left.
Truck Crossing (Work Zone)
Trucks entering or crossing the highway from a work-zone access point ahead.
Orange diamond with bold up and down black arrows flanking the text 3.8 m.
Low Clearance (Metric, Work Zone)
Temporary overhead clearance through the work zone is 3.8 meters.
Orange square with a black circle around the number 60 and the units km/h below.
Advisory Speed (Metric, Work Zone)
Recommended safe speed of 60 km/h through the temporary work-zone condition ahead.
Orange square with black border reading 35 in large numerals above MPH in smaller block letters.
Advisory Speed (Work Zone): 35 MPH
Recommended safe speed through the upcoming work-zone hazard is 35 mph.
Orange square with two lines of black text reading ON RAMP.
On Ramp Plaque (Work Zone)
Identifies that the warning above applies to the freeway on-ramp ahead.
Horizontal orange pennant pointing right with three lines of black text reading NO PASSING ZONE.
No Passing Zone (Work Zone)
Temporary marker on the left side of the road announcing the start of a no-passing zone.
Diamond-shaped orange panel with a black border. Two lines of black text read EVENT AHEAD.
Event Ahead
A planned event ahead may bring heavy traffic, lane changes, or pedestrians.
Horizontal orange rectangle with two lines of black text reading 500 FEET.
Distance Plaque 500 Feet (Work Zone)
The work-zone warning above applies in 500 feet.
Diamond-shaped orange panel with a black border. Three lines of black text read 24-HOUR FLAGGING AHEAD.
24-Hour Flagging Ahead
Flaggers are controlling traffic in the work zone ahead around the clock.
Orange diamond with three lines of black text reading ROAD WORK 300 m.
Road Work Ahead (Metric)
Active road work begins 300 meters ahead.
Orange horizontal rectangle with black border and the text CONCRETE CURING in two lines of black letters.
Concrete Curing
Freshly placed concrete is curing ahead; stay off marked sections and watch for workers.
Orange vertical rectangle with rounded corners and a black border, stacked black text reading TEMP BUS STOP.
Temporary Bus Stop
A bus stop has been relocated here temporarily because of work-zone activity.
Orange horizontal rectangle with black border reading PINE GROVE in bold black letters
Pine Grove Street Name Plaque (Work Zone)
Names the cross street or location associated with the construction warning above.
Orange diamond with black border showing the word MERGE above a black arrow pointing right.
Merge Right (Work Zone)
Lanes are merging to the right ahead because of work-zone activity.
Orange horizontal rectangle plaque with black border and the words LEFT LANE in black capital letters.
Left Lane Plaque
Indicates the merge or lane action above applies to the left lane.
Orange diamond with black border and three lines of black text reading STAY IN YOUR LANE.
Stay In Your Lane
Hold your current lane through the work zone; do not change lanes.
Orange diamond with black border and three lines of black text reading PREPARE FOR BACKUPS.
Prepare For Backups
Traffic queues are likely ahead; slow down and be ready to stop.
Orange diamond with black border and four lines of black text reading TRUCKS ENTERING AND EXITING HIGHWAY.
Trucks Entering And Exiting Highway
Construction trucks are entering and leaving the highway here; watch for slow vehicles.
Orange diamond with black border and three lines of black text reading EXIT OPEN AHEAD.
Exit Open Ahead
The exit ramp ahead is open despite nearby work-zone activity.
Orange vertical rectangle with black border and four lines of black text reading EMERGENCY PULL OFF AREA 1/2 MILE.
Emergency Pull Off Area 1/2 Mile
A designated emergency pull-off is half a mile ahead within the work zone.
Orange vertical rectangle with black border and four lines of black text reading EMERGENCY PULL OFF AREA 500 FEET.
Emergency Pull Off Area 500 Feet
A designated emergency pull-off is 500 feet ahead within the work zone.
Orange diamond with three lines of black text reading PATH WORK AHEAD.
Path Work Ahead
Construction or maintenance is underway on the shared-use path or sidewalk ahead.
Orange diamond with black border showing a bicycle silhouette above the words DETOUR AHEAD.
Bicycle Detour Ahead
Bicyclists will be routed off the normal path or bike route onto a temporary detour ahead.
Orange diamond with black border and black text reading PATH CLOSED AHEAD on three lines.
Path Closed Ahead
A shared-use path or trail is closed a short distance ahead; expect to detour or turn arou...
Orange diamond with black border and black text reading ONE LANE ROAD 1000 FT.
One Lane Road 1000 Ft
The roadway narrows to a single shared lane about 1,000 feet ahead with two-way traffic al...
Orange diamond with black border and three lines of black text reading WATCH FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLES.
Watch For Emergency Vehicles
Emergency vehicles may enter or work in the roadway ahead; be alert and yield.
Orange diamond with black border and black text reading 2 RIGHT LANES CLOSED 1/2 MILE on four lines.
2 Right Lanes Closed 1/2 Mile
Two right lanes close in half a mile; merge left well before reaching the closure.
Orange diamond with black border and black text reading BIKE LANE CLOSED AHEAD on three lines.
Bike Lane Closed Ahead
The dedicated bike lane is closed ahead; bicyclists must merge with traffic or follow a de...
Orange diamond with black border and black text reading RIGHT LANE CLOSED 1/2 MILE on four lines.
Right Lane Closed 1/2 Mile
The right-hand lane closes in half a mile; merge left when there is a safe gap.
Two-panel rectangle with black border. The white upper panel reads CROSSOVER CLOSED in black. The orange lower panel reads USE NEXT CROSSOVER in black.
Crossover Closed: Use Next Crossover
This median crossover is closed; continue to the next one.
Orange diamond with black border showing a black silhouette of a worker digging with a shovel.
Workers (Symbol)
Highway workers are on or near the roadway ahead; slow down and stay alert.
Orange diamond with black border and black text reading WORKERS.
Workers
Workers are on or near the roadway ahead; reduce speed and watch for them.
Orange diamond with black border. Black silhouette of a construction worker wearing a hard hat, leaning forward and shoveling debris into a pile.
Worker (Symbol)
A highway worker is on or beside the road ahead; slow down and be ready to stop.
Orange diamond with black border. Top: black silhouette of a worker in a hard hat shoveling. Below the figure, large black text reads Give Us A BRAKE.
Give Us A Brake
Texas work-zone courtesy plea; slow down for the workers ahead.
Orange diamond with black border and black text reading ROAD MACHINERY AHEAD on three lines.
Road Machinery Ahead
Construction or maintenance equipment is operating on or near the roadway ahead.
Orange diamond with black border and black text reading SHOULDER WORK on two lines.
Shoulder Work
Workers and equipment are operating on the shoulder; stay in your lane and slow down.
Orange diamond with black border and black text reading RIGHT SHOULDER CLOSED on three lines.
Right Shoulder Closed
The right shoulder is closed ahead; do not stop or drive on it.
Orange diamond with black border and black text reading RIGHT SHOULDER CLOSED 1000 FT on four lines.
Right Shoulder Closed 1000 Ft
The right shoulder will be closed about 1,000 feet ahead; plan to stay in the travel lanes...
Orange diamond with black border and black text reading SURVEY CREW on two lines.
Survey Crew
A surveying crew is working on or beside the road ahead; reduce speed and watch for person...
Orange diamond with black border and black text reading UTILITY WORK AHEAD on three lines.
Utility Work Ahead
Utility crews are working on or near the roadway ahead; slow down and watch for workers an...
Orange diamond with black border and black text reading MOWING AHEAD on two lines
Mowing Ahead
Roadside mowing operation is underway ahead; expect equipment, debris, and workers near th...
Diamond-shaped orange panel with a black border. A black silhouette of a worker holds a stop paddle on a tall pole.
Flagger Ahead
A flagger is directing traffic ahead; slow down and obey hand signals.
Horizontal orange rectangle with a black border. Two lines of black text read CONSTRUCTION VEHICLE DO NOT FOLLOW.
Construction Vehicle: Do Not Follow
Do not follow construction vehicles into the work area; stay on the through route.
Orange diamond with black border and black text reading NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN AHEAD on four lines
New Traffic Pattern Ahead
The lane configuration or traffic pattern has changed ahead; do not rely on memory of the...
Orange diamond with black border showing three parallel black arrows that curve to the left and back to the right
Double Reverse Curve (Three Lanes, Left)
Three parallel travel lanes shift left then right around a work zone; hold your lane throu...
Orange diamond with black border showing three parallel black arrows that curve to the right and back to the left
Double Reverse Curve (Three Lanes, Right)
Three parallel travel lanes shift right then left around a work zone; hold your lane throu...
Orange horizontal rectangle with black border and black text reading ALL LANES on two lines
All Lanes Plaque
Supplemental plaque indicating that the warning above applies to every lane of traffic.
Orange diamond with black border showing a single black arrow that curves to the left and back to the right
Reverse Curve Lane Shift (Left)
A single lane shifts left then right around a work zone; reduce speed and follow the curve...
Orange diamond with black border showing a single black arrow that curves to the right and back to the left
Reverse Curve Lane Shift (Right)
A single lane shifts right then left around a work zone; reduce speed and follow the curve...
Orange diamond with black border. Three lines of black text read INMATE WORK PROGRAM.
Inmate Work Program
Inmate labor crews are working along the roadway ahead; slow down and stay alert.
Orange diamond with black border reading CHECK POINT AHEAD on three lines in black uppercase letters.
Check Point Ahead
A traffic checkpoint is set up ahead; prepare to slow or stop.
Orange diamond with black border reading SOBRIETY CHECK POINT AHEAD on three lines in black uppercase letters.
Sobriety Check Point Ahead
A sobriety checkpoint operates ahead; expect to stop for a brief screening.
Orange diamond with black border showing a vertical black traffic signal with red, yellow, and green lenses
Signal Ahead (Work Zone)
A traffic signal is just ahead inside the work zone; slow down and be ready to stop.
Orange diamond with black border and black text reading BE PREPARED TO STOP on three lines
Be Prepared To Stop
Traffic ahead may stop without warning; reduce speed and be ready to brake.
Orange diamond with black border and three lines of black text reading WATCH FOR STOPPED TRAFFIC.
Watch For Stopped Traffic
Be ready for traffic stopped ahead, usually at a queue building back from a work zone.
Orange diamond with black border and three lines of black text reading VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT AHEAD.
Variable Speed Limit Ahead
A variable (electronically posted) speed limit applies ahead; watch for the changeable spe...
Orange diamond with black border showing a black upward arrow with a second arrow merging into it from the lower right
Merge (Right, Work Zone)
Traffic from the right merges with your lane ahead in the work zone; share space and adjus...
Orange diamond with two black lane lines; the left lane curves in and ends while the right lane continues straight, dashed lane line between them.
Lane Ends Merge Right (Work Zone)
In the work zone ahead the left lane ends; merge right before the lanes converge.
Orange diamond with two black lane lines; the right lane curves in and ends while the left lane continues straight, dashed lane line between them.
Lane Ends Merge Left (Work Zone)
In the work zone ahead the right lane ends; merge left before the lanes converge.
Orange diamond with two black upward arrows; the left arrow curves in from the lower left to run parallel to a straight arrow on the right, with a dashed lane line between them.
Added Lane From Left (Work Zone)
A lane from the left joins the roadway in the work area; no merge is required of through t...
Orange diamond with two black upward arrows; the right arrow curves in from the lower right to run parallel to a straight arrow on the left, with a dashed lane line between them.
Added Lane From Right (Work Zone)
A lane from the right joins the roadway in the work area; no merge is required of through...
Orange diamond with a single thick black arrow that rises from the lower right and curves up to the left, indicating a merge to the left.
Entering Roadway Merge Left (Work Zone)
An entering roadway joins from the right in the work zone; merging traffic must yield to t...
Orange diamond with a single thick black arrow that rises from the lower left and curves up to the right, indicating a merge to the right.
Entering Roadway Merge Right (Work Zone)
An entering roadway joins from the left in the work zone; merging traffic must yield to tr...
Orange diamond with the black words NARROW BRIDGE stacked in two lines.
Narrow Bridge (Work Zone)
A bridge ahead in the work zone is narrower than the approach roadway.
Orange diamond with two parallel black arrows, one pointing up and one pointing down, side by side.
Two-Way Traffic (Work Zone)
Two-way traffic ahead in the work zone; oncoming vehicles share the roadway.
Orange diamond with black border and two lines of black text reading SINGLE LANE.
Single Lane
The roadway narrows to a single lane ahead through the work zone.
Orange diamond with the black word BUMP centered in large letters.
Bump (Work Zone)
A sharp rise in pavement lies ahead in the work zone; slow down before crossing.
Orange diamond with black border and the words UNEVEN LANES in two stacked lines of black text.
Uneven Lanes (Work Zone)
Adjacent travel lanes are at different elevations through the work zone; change lanes care...
Orange diamond with black border and the words NO CENTER LINE in three stacked lines of black text.
No Center Line (Work Zone)
The center line striping has been removed or covered through the work zone; judge lane pos...
Orange diamond with black border and the words GROOVED PAVEMENT in two stacked lines of black text.
Grooved Pavement (Work Zone)
The pavement ahead has been milled or grooved; expect reduced traction and a rougher ride.
Orange diamond with black border and the words METAL BRIDGE DECK in three stacked lines of black text.
Metal Bridge Deck (Work Zone)
The bridge deck ahead is a metal grate or plate; expect reduced traction, especially when...
Horizontal orange rectangle with black border and the words SHOULDER DROP-OFF in two stacked lines of black text.
Shoulder Drop-Off Plaque
Word-message plaque alerting drivers to a vertical drop between the pavement edge and the...
Orange diamond with black border and the words ROAD MAY FLOOD in three stacked lines of black text.
Road May Flood (Work Zone)
The roadway ahead is prone to flooding; check for standing water before continuing.
Orange diamond with black border and the word DIP in large black capital letters across the center.
Dip (Work Zone)
A short, abrupt depression in the road surface lies ahead; reduce speed before reaching it...
Orange diamond with black border and the words NO SHOULDER in two stacked lines of black text.
No Shoulder (Work Zone)
There is no usable shoulder along the work zone; do not pull off the travel lane.
Orange diamond with black border and the words STEEL PLATE AHEAD in three stacked lines of black text.
Steel Plate Ahead (Work Zone)
Temporary steel plates cover the pavement ahead; expect a slick surface and a small bump a...
Orange diamond with black border and three lines of black text reading RUMBLE STRIPS AHEAD.
Rumble Strips Ahead
Rumble strips are placed in the roadway ahead; expect noise and vibration.
Orange diamond with black border and the words SOFT SHOULDER in two stacked lines of black text.
Soft Shoulder (Work Zone)
The shoulder is unpaved or unstable; driving onto it can cause loss of traction or a rollo...
Orange diamond with black border showing a black silhouette of a car above two wavy skid lines that swerve behind the rear tires.
Slippery When Wet (Work Zone)
Pavement ahead becomes slick in wet conditions; slow down and avoid sudden steering or bra...
Orange diamond with black border and the words TRUCK CROSSING in two stacked lines of black text.
Truck Crossing (Work Zone)
Construction trucks may enter or cross the roadway ahead; be ready to slow or stop.
Orange diamond with black border and the words ROUGH ROAD in two stacked lines of black text.
Rough Road (Work Zone)
The pavement ahead is broken, patched, or uneven; reduce speed for the rough surface.
Orange diamond with black border and the words LOW SHOULDER in two stacked lines of black text.
Low Shoulder (Work Zone)
The shoulder sits below the level of the travel lane; stay on the pavement.
Orange diamond with black border and the words TRUCKS ENTERING AND EXITING stacked in four lines of black text.
Trucks Entering And Exiting
Heavy trucks turn into and out of the roadway ahead at a construction or work site.
Orange horizontal rectangle with black border and the words ON LEFT in black text.
On Left Plaque
Supplemental plaque indicating the warned condition is located on the left side of the roa...
Orange horizontal rectangle with black border and the words ON RIGHT in black text.
On Right Plaque
Supplemental plaque indicating the warned condition is located on the right side of the ro...
Orange diamond with black border and the words SLOW TRUCKS ENTERING stacked in three lines of black text.
Slow Trucks Entering
Slow-moving construction trucks will pull onto the roadway ahead.
Vertical orange rectangle with black border and the words MERGE HERE TAKE TURNS in four stacked lines of black text.
Merge Here Take Turns (Work Zone)
Marks the merge point in a work-zone lane closure; vehicles from both lanes alternate one-...
Orange diamond with black border and four lines of black text reading CENTER LANE CLOSED AHEAD.
Center Lane Closed Ahead
The center lane of a multi-lane road is closed ahead; move out of it before reaching the c...
Blue rectangle with orange border, white text reading I-15 NEXT 16 MILES, NEW PAVEMENT, SUMMER 2014, 435-555-555
Construction Project Information Plaque
Identifies the highway, work duration, and a contact phone number for an active constructi...
Horizontal orange rectangle with black border and black block text reading EXIT OPEN on two lines.
Exit Open
The exit ramp ahead is open to traffic.
Horizontal orange rectangle with black border and black block text reading EXIT CLOSED on two lines.
Exit Closed
The exit ramp ahead is closed; continue past it and use an alternate route.
Horizontal orange rectangle with rounded corners and black border. Black text EXIT above the number 2, with a black arrow pointing up and to the right.
Work Zone Exit Number (Right, Single Digit)
Numbered freeway exit within an active work zone; the off-ramp leaves to the upper right.
Horizontal orange rectangle with rounded corners and black border. Black text EXIT above the number 43, with a black arrow pointing up and to the right.
Work Zone Exit Number (Right, Two Digit)
Numbered freeway exit within an active work zone; the off-ramp leaves to the upper right.
Orange vertical rectangle with black text EXIT 5 above a black arrow pointing up and to the right
Exit Number Plaque (Work Zone)
Marks the upcoming exit and points to the off-ramp through the work zone.
Vertical orange rectangle with rounded corners and black border. Black text EXIT, the numeral 38 below it, and a black arrow pointing up and to the right.
Work Zone Exit Number (Vertical, Two Digit)
Numbered freeway exit within an active work zone; vertical layout for narrow placement.
Horizontal orange rectangle with black border reading ROAD WORK NEXT 13 MILES on two lines in black uppercase letters.
Road Work Next 13 Miles
Construction activity continues for the next thirteen miles.
Horizontal orange rectangle with black border reading END ROAD WORK on two lines in black uppercase letters.
End Road Work
Marks the end of the construction zone; normal traffic rules resume.
Horizontal orange rectangle with rounded corners, black border, and two lines of black text reading WORK ZONE.
Work Zone Plaque
Identifies the start of a highway work zone and the area where work-zone traffic laws appl...
Square orange panel with black border. Black text BUSINESS ACCESS stacked on two lines, with a black arrow pointing left below the text.
Business Access (Left)
Driveway access to a business is maintained through the work zone; turn left here.
Orange horizontal arrow pointing right with black border, the word DETOUR in black across the shaft.
Detour Arrow (Right)
Follow the detour route to the right.
Horizontal orange rectangle with black border and two lines of black text reading END DETOUR.
End Detour
The detour route ends here; return to normal travel along the original road.
Horizontal orange rectangle with black border and the single black block word DETOUR.
Detour (Plaque)
A detour is in effect; follow the marked alternate route.
Orange horizontal rectangle with black border showing a black bicycle and walking-person symbol above the word DETOUR and a right-pointing black arrow.
Bicycle/Pedestrian Detour (Right)
Bicyclists and pedestrians must follow the detour to the right.
Orange horizontal rectangle with black border showing a black walking-person symbol above the word DETOUR and a left-pointing black arrow.
Pedestrian Detour (Left)
Pedestrians must follow the detour to the left.
Orange horizontal rectangle with black border showing a black walking-person symbol above the word DETOUR and a right-pointing black arrow.
Pedestrian Detour (Right)
Pedestrians must follow the detour to the right.
Orange horizontal rectangle with black border showing a black bicycle symbol above the word DETOUR and a left-pointing black arrow.
Bicycle Detour (Left)
Bicyclists must follow the detour to the left.
Orange horizontal rectangle with black bicycle silhouette above the word DETOUR and a black arrow pointing right.
Bicycle Detour Right
Bicyclists must follow a marked detour to the right around a closure or work zone.
Vertical orange rectangle with black border showing a black bicycle silhouette above a black left-pointing arrow.
Bicycle Detour Left (Arrow)
Bicycle route detour; turn left to follow the temporary bike route.
Vertical orange rectangle with black border showing a black bicycle silhouette above a black right-pointing arrow.
Bicycle Detour Right (Arrow)
Bicycle route detour; turn right to follow the temporary bike route.
Vertical orange rectangle with black border showing a black bicycle silhouette above a black upward-pointing arrow.
Bicycle Detour Straight Ahead
Bicycle detour continues straight ahead.
Vertical orange rectangle with black border showing a black bicycle silhouette above the word END in black capital letters.
End Bicycle Detour
End of the temporary bicycle detour; cyclists may resume the normal route.
Vertical orange rectangle with black border showing a black walking pedestrian silhouette above a black left-pointing arrow.
Pedestrian Detour Left (Arrow)
Pedestrian detour; turn left to follow the temporary walking route.
Vertical orange rectangle with black border showing a black walking pedestrian silhouette above a black right-pointing arrow.
Pedestrian Detour Right (Arrow)
Pedestrian detour; turn right to follow the temporary walking route.
Vertical orange rectangle with black border showing a black walking pedestrian silhouette above a black upward-pointing arrow.
Pedestrian Detour Straight Ahead
Pedestrian detour continues straight ahead.
Vertical orange rectangle with black border showing a black walking pedestrian silhouette above the word END in black capital letters.
End Pedestrian Detour
End of the temporary pedestrian detour; walkers may resume the normal route.
Horizontal orange rectangle with black border showing the word DETOUR in black capitals above a black upward-pointing arrow.
Detour Straight Ahead
Detour route continues straight through this intersection.
Orange square with black border showing the word DETOUR in black capitals above a black left-turn arrow.
Detour Left
Detour route turns left here.
Orange horizontal rectangle with the word DETOUR in black above a thick black arrow pointing left.
Detour Left
Construction or closure detour route turns left here.
Orange square with black border showing the word DETOUR in black capitals above a black arrow pointing to the upper left.
Detour Diagonal Left
Detour route bears to the upper left.
Orange square with black border showing the word DETOUR in black capitals above a black arrow pointing to the upper right.
Detour Diagonal Right
Detour route bears to the upper right.
Orange horizontal rectangle with the word DETOUR in black above a thick black arrow pointing right.
Detour Right
Construction or closure detour route turns right here.
Horizontal orange rectangle with a black border. Three lines of black text read INCREASED ENFORCEMENT AREA.
Increased Enforcement Area
Police enforcement of work-zone traffic laws is heightened on the road ahead.
Horizontal rectangle with black border. Top stripe is orange with black text WORK ZONE. Lower white panel reads FINES DOUBLE FOR SPEEDING in black.
Work Zone Fines Double For Speeding
Speeding fines are doubled while you are in this work zone.
Horizontal rectangle with black border. Top stripe is orange with black text WORK ZONE. Lower white panel reads FINES DOUBLE FOR SPEEDING MAY EXCEED $600 in black.
Work Zone Fines Double For Speeding May Exceed $600
Speeding fines are doubled in the work zone and may exceed $600.
Tall vertical white rectangle with black border, three stacked panels. Top: orange WORK ZONE banner. Middle: large black SPEED LIMIT 65. Bottom: black FINES DOUBLE.
Work Zone Speed Limit 65: Fines Double
Reduced 65 mph work-zone speed limit; speeding fines are doubled.
Orange diamond with black border and black text reading ROAD CLOSED 1000 FT.
Road Closed 1000 Ft
The road ahead is closed approximately 1,000 feet beyond this point.
Orange diamond with black text reading POLICE OFFICER AHEAD
Police Officer Ahead
A uniformed police officer is directing or monitoring traffic ahead.
Orange diamond with black border reading BIKE LANE CLOSED AHEAD in four stacked lines of black text.
Bike Lane Closed Ahead
The bike lane is closed ahead through the work zone; cyclists must merge with traffic or f...
Orange diamond with black text reading MOVING OPERATIONS AHEAD
Moving Operations Ahead
Slow-moving work vehicles are operating in or along the lane ahead.
Orange diamond with black border and the words SHOULDER WORK AHEAD stacked in three lines of black text.
Shoulder Work Ahead
Crews are working on the shoulder ahead; move over and slow down.
Orange horizontal rectangle with black border and black text reading NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN.
New Traffic Pattern
Traffic flow ahead has been changed; expect lanes, turns, or signals to differ from before...
Orange square with black border. Black text BUSINESS ACCESS stacked in two lines above a black left-pointing arrow.
Business Access: Left Arrow
Businesses remain open during construction; access is to the left.
Orange square with black border. Black text BUSINESS ACCESS stacked in two lines above a black right-pointing arrow.
Business Access: Right Arrow
Businesses remain open during construction; access is to the right.
Tall orange vertical rectangle with black border. Black text LEFT TURN LANE stacked in three lines above a black left-pointing arrow.
Left Turn Lane Ahead
Temporary left-turn lane is to the left ahead in the work zone.
Orange diamond with black border and the words BIKE EVENT AHEAD stacked in three lines of black text.
Bike Event Ahead
An organized bicycle event is occurring on the roadway ahead.

Recreation and Cultural Signs

Horizontal brown plaque with white text reading Old Shore Road.
Recreational/Cultural Interest Area Route Auxiliary Plaque
Auxiliary plaque naming the recreational or cultural interest road being followed.
Horizontal brown plaque with white text reading SCENIC BYWAY.
Scenic Byway Auxiliary Plaque
Auxiliary plaque used with a route marker to identify the road as a scenic byway.
Horizontal brown plaque with white text reading HISTORIC ROUTE on two lines.
Historic Route Auxiliary Plaque
Auxiliary plaque labeling a road as a designated historic route.
Horizontal brown rectangle with white text reading AUTO TOUR ROUTE.
Auto Tour Route Plaque
Identifies a designated scenic auto tour route maintained as a recreational driving destin...
Horizontal brown rectangle with white text reading NEXT 25 MILES.
Auto Tour Distance Plaque (Next 25 Miles)
Tells drivers the auto tour route continues for the next 25 miles.

Guide Signs

Large green panel with a smaller exit tab reading EXIT 7, a white square route marker showing 27, the destination Bowie, and an upper-right exit arrow.
Interchange Exit Direction
Identifies an upcoming freeway exit by number, route, and destination, with an arrow showi...
Horizontal green rectangle with white text reading WELCOME TO SHOOTERVILLE POP 2.
Community Identification (Welcome)
Marks the boundary of a community and shows its name and population.
Ornate white shield with yellow trim. Maryland state flag at the top, banner reading 'Founded 1634,' bold text 'Maryland Welcomes You,' a cluster of black-eyed Susans, and 'Enjoy Your Visit!' at the bottom.
Maryland Welcome
State welcome marker greeting motorists entering Maryland at the border.
Horizontal green rectangle with white border and white text reading 'Welcome To Massachusetts' on two lines.
Welcome To Massachusetts
Plain green guide marker greeting drivers crossing into Massachusetts.
Horizontal blue rectangle with white text reading Welcome to Florida and The Sunshine State, flanked by green palm tree silhouettes; the O in Florida contains the state outline with a sun.
Welcome to Florida
State welcome sign greeting drivers entering Florida, the Sunshine State.
Horizontal green rectangle with a white border and white text reading Welcome to Ohio.
Welcome to Ohio
State-line welcome marker greeting drivers entering Ohio.
Horizontal green rectangle with white border, white left arrow, white bicycle pictogram, and white text reading Campus
Bicycle Destination Sign (One Destination)
Points bicyclists toward a single named destination along a designated bike route.
Horizontal green rectangle with white border, white bicycle pictogram, white text reading Stadium 6, and a white right arrow
Bicycle Destination Sign with Distance
Points bicyclists toward a destination and shows the distance in miles.
Horizontal green rectangle divided into two rows; top row has a left arrow, bicycle pictogram, and Gardens; bottom row has a bicycle pictogram, Waterfront, and a right arrow, all in white
Bicycle Destination Sign (Two Destinations)
Directs bicyclists to two destinations on a shared bike-route guide.
Horizontal green rectangle divided into two rows; top row reads left arrow, bicycle, University, 5; bottom row reads bicycle, Downtown, 10, right arrow; all in white
Bicycle Destination Sign (Two Destinations with Distance)
Directs bicyclists to two destinations and shows the distance in miles to each.
Horizontal green rectangle with white border, left arrow, bicycle pictogram, walking-pedestrian pictogram, and the word Springfield, all in white
Pedestrian and Bicycle Destination Sign (One Destination)
Points pedestrians and bicyclists toward a single named destination on a shared route.
Horizontal green rectangle in two rows; row 1 left arrow, pedestrian pictogram, Waterfall; row 2 bicycle pictogram, pedestrian pictogram, Belvedere, right arrow; all in white
Pedestrian and Bicycle Destination Sign (Two Destinations)
Directs pedestrians and bicyclists to two destinations on a shared-use route.
Horizontal green rectangle with left arrow, bicycle pictogram, pedestrian pictogram, the word Edsall, and the number 3, all in white
Pedestrian and Bicycle Destination Sign (One Destination with Distance)
Directs pedestrians and bicyclists to a destination and shows the distance.
Square green panel with white border and a white walking-pedestrian pictogram centered
Pedestrian Route Marker
Marks a designated pedestrian route or walking path.
Vertical green rectangle with a large white bicycle pictogram above white text reading TO Downtown
Bike Route Destination Sign (To Downtown)
Marks the bike route leading to the central downtown destination.
Vertical green rectangle with white border, white bicycle pictogram above white text reading LEFT TURN MAY USE TURN BOX
Left Turn May Use Turn Box (Bicycle)
Cyclists making a left turn may use the marked two-stage turn box.
Green vertical rectangle with white bicycle icon above white text reading RIGHT TURN MAY USE TURN BOX
Bicycles: Right Turn May Use Turn Box
Bicyclists turning right may use the painted bike turn box at this intersection.
Horizontal green rectangle with white text CROSSOVER above 1/4 MILE.
Crossover Distance
Advance notice of an upcoming median crossover and how far ahead it is.
Horizontal green rectangle with white border and two lines of white text reading FREEWAY ENTRANCE.
Freeway Entrance
Identifies the entrance to a freeway and directs drivers toward the on-ramp.
Vertical green rectangle with white border and four lines of white text reading NEXT TRUCK LANE 2 MILES.
Next Truck Lane 2 Miles
Advises truck drivers that the next climbing or truck lane begins two miles ahead.
Square green panel with white border and three lines of white text reading TRUCK LANE 1/2 MILE.
Truck Lane 1/2 Mile
Tells truck drivers a designated truck or climbing lane begins one-half mile ahead.
Vertical green rectangle with white text reading NEXT PASSING LANE 5 MILES.
Next Passing Lane
A passing lane is available ahead at the indicated distance.
Square green panel with white text reading PASSING LANE 1/2 MILE.
Passing Lane Distance
A passing lane begins in one-half mile.
Horizontal green rectangle with white text reading EMERGENCY TURN-OUT 500 FEET.
Emergency Turn-Out Distance
An emergency pull-off area is located 500 feet ahead.
Horizontal green rectangle with white text EMERGENCY TURN-OUT above a white arrow pointing up and to the right.
Emergency Turn-Out Directional
Marks the location of an emergency turn-out at this point.
Horizontal green rectangle with white text reading SLOW VEHICLE TURN-OUT 1/2 MILE.
Slow Vehicle Turn-Out
A slow-vehicle turn-out is one-half mile ahead.
Horizontal green rectangle with a white bicycle pictogram above three destinations: Downtown 2, Bellington 5, City Hall 7.
Bicycle Route Three-Destination
Lists three bicycle-route destinations with mileage to each.
Vertical green rectangle with white border showing a white car icon with three passenger heads above the words PARK-RIDE and a white arrow pointing to the right.
Park And Ride
Directs drivers to a park-and-ride lot where they can leave a vehicle and continue by tran...
Horizontal white rectangle with a green bicycle pictogram, the word PARKING, and a green arrow pointing up and to the right.
Bicycle Parking
Indicates a designated bicycle parking area.
Vertical green rectangle with a white bicycle pictogram above the words BIKE SHARE STATION and a white right-pointing arrow.
Bike Share Station
Indicates the location of a public bike-share station.
Vertical green rectangle with a white bicycle pictogram above the words BIKE LOCKERS and a white right-pointing arrow.
Bike Lockers
Directs cyclists to secured bicycle lockers.
Green horizontal rectangle with white border and white text reading WEIGH STATION AHEAD
Weigh Station Ahead
A weigh station for commercial trucks is coming up; trucks must prepare to exit when open.
Green horizontal rectangle with white border. Top line reads Lincoln Ave in large white letters; bottom line reads EXIT 1/2 MILE
Advance Street Name Guide
Names the upcoming exit street and how far ahead the off-ramp is.
Green horizontal rectangle with white border, white text reading EXIT 41 A
Exit Number Plaque (Suffix)
Identifies a lettered exit (such as 41A) when one interchange has multiple ramps.
Green horizontal rectangle with white border, white text reading EXIT 256 A
Exit Number Plaque (Three-Digit Suffix)
Marks a lettered split of a three-digit exit, such as 256A.
Green horizontal rectangle with white border. Yellow rounded-corner block with black LEFT in upper left; below it EXIT 7 in white text
Left Exit Number Plaque
Warns that the numbered exit leaves from the left side of the freeway.
Green horizontal rectangle with white border. Yellow rounded-corner block with black LEFT at upper left; EXIT 123 in white below
Left Exit Number Plaque (Three-Digit)
Numbered left exit warning for a three-digit exit number.
Green horizontal rectangle with white border. Yellow rounded-corner block with black LEFT at upper left; EXITS 123 A - B in white below
Left Exits Plaque (Three-Digit Range)
Marks a pair of lettered left-side ramps sharing one three-digit exit number.
Green horizontal rectangle with white border. NEXT EXIT in white on first line, 6 MILES in white on second line
Next Exit Distance (Stacked)
Tells drivers how many miles to the next available off-ramp.
Vertical rectangle with black top panel showing white diamond, green lower panel with HOV LANE ENTRANCE in white and a white arrow angled down and to the left
HOV Lane Entrance (Down-Left Arrow)
The high-occupancy-vehicle lane entrance is located down and to the left.
Vertical rectangle with black top panel showing white diamond, green lower panel with HOV LANE in white and a white arrow angled down and to the left
HOV Lane (Down-Left Arrow)
The high-occupancy-vehicle lane is located down and to the left.
Horizontal rectangle with black left panel showing white diamond and green right panel with white up-left arrow and HOV LANE ENTRANCE
HOV Lane Entrance (Up-Left Arrow)
The high-occupancy-vehicle lane entrance is up and to the left ahead.
Vertical rectangle with black top panel showing white diamond, green lower panel reading TO Alicia Pkwy in white with an up-right white arrow
HOV To Destination Guide
Use the high-occupancy-vehicle lane in the indicated direction to reach the named destinat...
Horizontal yellow rectangle with black text reading EMERGENCY ROUTE TO.
Emergency Route To Plaque (Yellow)
High-visibility yellow plaque marking the way to a designated emergency evacuation route.
Horizontal green rectangle with white text reading END EMERGENCY ROUTE.
End Emergency Route
Marks the termination point of a designated emergency evacuation route.

School and Pedestrian Signs

Pentagon-shaped yellow panel pointing upward with a black silhouette of two students walking, one carrying a book bag.
School Advance Warning
Warns that a school zone is ahead; be prepared for children and reduced speeds.
Pentagon-shaped yellow panel pointing upward with two black student figures walking across horizontal black lines representing a crosswalk.
School Crossing
Marks the location where students cross the roadway.
Horizontal white rectangle with black text reading WHEN CHILDREN ARE PRESENT.
When Children Are Present Plaque
Tells drivers the school zone speed limit applies whenever children are present in the zon...
Horizontal fluorescent yellow-green rectangle with black border and bold black text reading ALL YEAR.
All Year Plaque
Indicates that the school zone restriction above it applies year-round, not only during th...
Vertical white panel with yellow SCHOOL header and black text reading SPEED LIMIT 20 WHEN FLASHING.
School Speed Limit When Flashing
Reduced school-zone speed limit (20 mph) is enforceable whenever the attached beacon is fl...
Vertical white rectangle with black border and three lines of black text reading END SCHOOL ZONE.
End School Zone
Marks the end of a designated school zone and its associated reduced speed limit.
Vertical white rectangle with black border and four lines of bold black text reading END SCHOOL SPEED LIMIT.
End School Speed Limit
Marks the end of the reduced school zone speed limit; the regular posted speed limit resum...

Railroad Crossing Signs

Two long white rectangular boards crossed in an X shape with the words RAILROAD on one arm and CROSSING on the other in black letters.
Railroad Crossing (Crossbuck)
Yield to any approaching train; the road crosses railroad tracks at this location.
Horizontal white rectangle with black border and bold black text reading 'EXEMPT'.
Exempt Plaque
Buses and trucks carrying placarded hazardous materials are not required to stop at this r...
Vertical white rectangle with a black panel on top reading CENTER LANE in white, and a black light rail train icon above the word ONLY on the lower white panel.
Center Lane Light Rail Transit Only
The center lane is reserved exclusively for light rail transit vehicles; other traffic mus...
Vertical white rectangle with the words DO NOT PASS STOPPED TRAIN stacked in four lines of large black letters.
Do Not Pass Stopped Train
Drivers may not overtake or pass a light rail or transit train that has stopped.
White square with a black border. Inside, a red circle with a red diagonal slash overlays a black silhouette of a car positioned on top of railroad tracks.
No Motor Vehicles On Tracks
Motor vehicles are prohibited from driving on the light rail or railroad tracks.
Vertical white rectangle with the words DO NOT DRIVE ON TRACKS stacked in four lines of large black letters.
Do Not Drive On Tracks
Motor vehicles are prohibited from driving on the rail or light rail tracks.
Horizontal white rectangle with a black double-headed arrow pointing left and right above the word LOOK in large black letters.
Look (Both Directions) Plaque
Look both ways for trains before crossing the tracks.

Route Markers

Plain white U.S. highway shield outline with no number or text inside.
Blank U.S. Highway Shield
Empty U.S. route shield template with no number; used as a graphic template, not a posted...
Interstate shield with red top banner reading FUTURE in white and a blue body containing the white numerals 74.
Future Interstate 74 Marker
Marks a corridor planned or under construction to become Interstate 74 in the future.
Black square with white shield containing the numeral 87, beneath a white horizontal rectangle reading BUSINESS in black.
U.S. Route 87 Business Marker
Identifies a business loop or spur of U.S. Route 87 routed through a town's commercial dis...
Black square with a white shield outline containing the numeral 40 in black.
U.S. Route 40 Marker
Identifies the roadway as U.S. Route 40, part of the U.S. Numbered Highway System.
The Signs PDF

The full-color road signs cheat sheet, free.

The shape and color system plus the core signs to know cold, in a printable full-color PDF. Print it and keep it with your study materials.

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Your free Colorado study plan

A short run of study emails for the Colorado DMV test: what to drill, the rules people trip on, and a final pre-test checklist. The one-page cheat sheet is free to grab either way.

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