Regulatory sign
Also known as: regulation sign
A traffic sign that conveys a law a driver must obey, such as STOP, YIELD, speed limits, lane use, or turn restrictions. Most regulatory signs are rectangular with black text on a white background; STOP and YIELD use distinctive shapes and red color.
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Road signs
- At Signal Plaque · Sign
- End School Speed Limit · Sign
- Except Right Turn (Plaque) · Sign
- Photo Enforced (Plaque) · Sign
- Photo Enforced (Plaque) · Sign
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