#Keep right sign manual

There are eight shapes and eight colors of traffic signs. Traffic signs - Standard Shapes and Colors You may drive in lanes beneath the green arrow, but you must also obey all other signs and signals. A yellow X means that your lane signal is going to change to red. You must never drive in a lane under a red X.

To show which lanes are opened or closed.

To show that a toll booth is open or closed.

When the direction of the flow of traffic changes during the day.

It is used at or just before dangerous intersections, or to alert you to a warning sign such as a school crossing or sharp curve. It is used at dangerous intersections.Ī flashing yellow light means you may move forward with caution. If the red light is burning at the same time, you must be in the proper lane for such a turn, and you must yield the right-of-way to vehicles and pedestrians within the intersection.Ī flashing red light means the same thing as a stop sign. The yellow arrow means the same as the yellow light, but applies only to movement in the direction of the arrow.Ī green arrow, pointing right or left, means you may make a turn in the direction of the arrow. Left turns on red arrow from a one-way street into a one-way street are also allowed. Some intersections display a 'NO TURN ON RED' sign, which you must obey. After stopping, you may turn right on red arrow at most intersections if the way is clear. If turning left, wait for gap in oncoming traffic to complete turn.Ĭome to a complete stop at the marked stop line or before moving into the crosswalk or intersection. Yield to pedestrians and vehicles still in the intersection. Go - but only if the intersection is clear. Left turns on red from a one-way street into a one-way street are also allowed. Some intersections display a ' NO TURN ON RED' sign, which you must obey. After stopping, you may turn right on red at most intersections if the way is clear. If traffic signals are out of order, stop as you would for a four-way stop sign.Ĭome to a complete stop at the marked stop line or before moving into the crosswalk or intersection. Some signals change only when a car is at the stop line. Stop on the stop line if your car is nearest the signal.

Drivers, pedestrians, and bicycle riders must obey these signals except when an officer is directing traffic. Traffic signals are placed at intersections to keep traffic moving and avoid accidents. Table 2B-1.Chapter 4 Chapter 4: Signals, Signs and Pavement Markings Traffic Control Signals Section 2B.03 Size of Regulatory SignsĠ1 Except as provided in Section 2A.11, the sizes for regulatory signs shall be as shown in Table 2B-1.

#Keep right sign manual

Regulatory signs shall be designed in accordance with the sizes, shapes, colors, and legends contained in the 'Standard Highway Signs and Markings' book (see Section 1A.11).Ġ2 Regulatory word message signs other than those classified and specified in this Manual and the 'Standard Highways Signs and Markings' book (see Section 1A.11) may be developed to aid the enforcement of other laws or regulations.Ġ3 Except for symbols on regulatory signs, minor modifications may be made to the design provided that the essential appearance characteristics are met.Ġ4 The use of educational plaques to supplement symbol signs is described in Section 2A.12.Ġ5 Changeable message signs displaying a regulatory message incorporating a prohibitory message that includes a red circle and slash on a static sign should display a red symbol that approximates the same red circle and slash as closely as possible. Section 2B.02 Design of Regulatory SignsĠ1 Regulatory signs shall be rectangular unless specifically designated otherwise. The signs shall clearly indicate the requirements imposed by the regulations and shall be designed and installed to provide adequate visibility and legibility in order to obtain compliance.Ġ3 Regulatory signs shall be retroreflective or illuminated (see Section 2A.07) to show the same shape and similar color by both day and night, unless specifically stated otherwise in the text discussion in this Manual for a particular sign or group of signs.Ġ4 The requirements for sign illumination shall not be considered to be satisfied by street or highway lighting.Ġ5 Section 1A.09 contains information regarding the assistance that is available to jurisdictions that do not have engineers on their staffs who are trained and/or experienced in traffic control devices.

Regulatory Signs, Barricades, and Gates Section 2B.01 Application of Regulatory SignsĠ1 Regulatory signs shall be used to inform road users of selected traffic laws or regulations and indicate the applicability of the legal requirements.Ġ2 Regulatory signs shall be installed at or near where the regulations apply. Back to Current Edition | Back to Part 2 Table of Contents 2009 Edition Chapter 2B.