Signs, Signals, and Markings Regulatory Signs oControls the movement of traffic oGive commands or sets limits oRegulatory Signs are red, white, black, green on white, or white on black oMost have square, or vertical/horizontal rectangular shapes YIELD Warning Signs oAlerts you to changes in condition or use of the road ahead oAll warning signs are yellow or orange with black symbols or letters oMost are diamond-shaped (Construction Signs) Guide Signs oGive information about roadways and routes - Mileage to a certain destination - Roadside services such as rest stops, service stations, and camp sites - Recreational areas and nearby points of interest Route Markers Pavement Markings Divide traffic going in OPPOSITE directions Divide traffic going in the SAME direction Pavement Markings oDouble Yellow Lines NO PASSING oSolid and Broken Yellow PASS ON BROKEN SIDE ONLY oBroken Yellow YOU MAY PASS ON EITHER SIDE oBroken White Lines YOU MAY PASS ONE EITHER SIDE oSolid White Line NO PASSING (between lanes or on the outer edges of the road) Shoulder Line: DO NOT CROSS! Pavement Markings oArrows on the roadway identify lanes from which you can drive straight, or turn left or right oShared Left-Turn Lane oStop Line oPedestrian Crosswalk oRoad Exit Ramp oHigh-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane oDisabled Driver Parking Shared Left Turn Lane Used to EXIT the roadway NOT enter the roadway. Stop Line Crosswalk Exit Ramp Traffic Control Signals oKeeps traffic moving in an orderly manner Flashing yellow slow down and proceed with caution Flashing red stop, check traffic, then proceed with caution Left turn has Right of Way Left turn must yield to oncoming traffic Left turn may go if no traffic or pedestrians Left turn has Right of Way Left turn should stop before intersection if safe to do so Left turn must wait for arrow to turn green Traffic Officers Signals oA police officer can take the place of and overrule traffic control signals. oWhen an officer is present, follow his/her signals even if they go against those of an automatic traffic signal or stop sign.