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Traffic signs
Traffic rules
United States
51. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a mandatory lane for trucks. Trucks must use the designated lane where the sign applies. Other road users may use the lane only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.
English • R4-6 (legacy design) • Truck lane ahead. Indicates a truck lane beginning 500 feet ahead, as shown in the illustration. Follow the lane-use signs and markings at the lane. This is the legacy R4-6 design. It is documented in the earlier FHWA sign drawings and is not shown in the current MUTCD sign figures.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov • FHWA: earlier metric sign drawings, printed page1-66
SVG source: DelDot - State of Delaware • Public domain • Original revision 2012-09-20. Wikimedia original unmodified.
52. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a pedestrian crossing. A designated pedestrian crossing lies ahead. Reduce speed when necessary, watch carefully for pedestrians and be prepared to give way or stop according to the applicable local priority rules.
English • W11-2 family • Pedestrian crossing. Warns of pedestrians crossing the road. Slow down and be prepared to give way or stop. The pedestrian-warning family is confirmed. The crossing bars in this illustration are absent from the current W11-2 drawing; the exact older variant has not been confirmed.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov • FHWA: MUTCD, 11th Edition with Revision1, PDF page234
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
The original uploader was NinjaCharlie at English Wikipedia. Later versions were uploaded by CountingPine at en.wikipedia. • Public domain • Source revision 2026-02-26. Wikimedia original unmodified.
53. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a lane for buses. The lane is intended for buses and any other road users permitted by the applicable signs or local rules.
English • R3-11d • Right lane, buses only. Reserves the right lane for buses from 6 am to 9 am, Monday to Friday, as shown in the illustration. Follow other lane-use signs outside those hours.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov • FHWA: MUTCD, 11th Edition with Revision1, PDF page451
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
DelDot - State of Delaware • Public domain • Source revision 2023-07-25. Wikimedia original unmodified.
54. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign gives information about the next exit. It may show the exit number, destination, direction or distance to the exit.
English • E5-1a + W13-1aP • Exit with advisory speed. Identifies Exit 23 B to the right. The yellow plaque gives an advisory exit speed of 30 mph.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov • FHWA: MUTCD, 11th Edition with Revision1, PDF page360
🔗 Mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov • FHWA: MUTCD Revision1, section2C.59, confirmation advisory speed
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Federal Highway Administration - MUTCD • Public domain • Source revision 2022-08-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.
55. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a curve to the right. A right-hand bend lies ahead. Reduce speed before entering the curve, maintain your lane position and use smooth steering.
English • W1-2R • Curve to the right. Warns of a curve to the right. Reduce speed as necessary before the curve.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov • FHWA: MUTCD, 11th Edition with Revision1, PDF page194
SVG source: MUTCD_W1-2L.svg: derivative work: Fry1989 • Public domain • Original revision 2024-05-23. Wikimedia original unmodified.
56. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates stop and give way ahead. A stop sign applies at the location ahead. Reduce speed in good time and be prepared to come to a complete stop.
English • W3-1 • Stop ahead. Warns of a stop sign ahead. Prepare to stop completely.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov • FHWA: MUTCD, 11th Edition with Revision1, PDF page218
SVG source: Federal Highway Administration – United States Department of Transportation • Public domain • Original revision 2024-05-23. Wikimedia original unmodified.
57. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for equestrians. Horse riders may be on or near the road ahead. Reduce speed, allow plenty of space and avoid unnecessary use of the horn or sudden movements that could startle a horse.
English • W11-7 • Equestrian crossing. Warns that horse riders may cross the road. Slow down and pass without startling the horses.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov • FHWA: MUTCD, 11th Edition with Revision1, PDF page234
SVG source: Federal Highway Administration - MUTCD • Public domain • Original revision 2024-05-23. Wikimedia original unmodified.
58. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a side road from the right. A side road joins the road ahead from the right at an uncontrolled junction. Reduce speed, watch for traffic entering from the side road and follow the applicable default priority rules.
English • W2-2 • Side road on the right. Warns of a side road joining from the right.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov • FHWA: MUTCD, 11th Edition with Revision1, PDF page220
SVG source: Author not stated on source page • Public domain • Original revision 2024-05-23. Wikimedia original unmodified.
59. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that driving straight ahead is mandatory. Traffic must continue straight ahead and may not turn left or right at the location to which the sign applies.
English • R3-5a • Straight ahead only. Traffic in the indicated lane must continue straight ahead.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov • FHWA: MUTCD, 11th Edition with Revision1, PDF page131
SVG source: Author not stated on source page • Public domain • Original revision 2023-07-22. Wikimedia original unmodified.
60. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for an obstacle where you have to pass left or right. It alerts drivers to a fixed obstacle in the roadway—such as a traffic island, bollard, or construction zone—where vehicles are permitted to pass on either side.
English • W12-1 • Pass either side. Indicates that traffic may pass on either side of the island or obstruction. Follow the road markings and other signs.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov • FHWA: MUTCD, 11th Edition with Revision1, PDF page210
SVG source: Federal Highway Administration - MUTCD • Public domain • Original revision 2024-05-23. Wikimedia original unmodified.
61. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that turning left is mandatory at the junction ahead. Traffic must turn left and may not continue straight ahead or turn right.
English • R3-5L • Left turn only. Traffic in the indicated lane must turn left.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov • FHWA: MUTCD, 11th Edition with Revision1, PDF page131
SVG source: Author not stated on source page • Public domain • Original revision 2023-07-22. Wikimedia original unmodified.
62. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that traffic must pass an obstacle on the left. Keep to the left of the obstacle and follow any accompanying signs or road markings.
English • R4-8b • Keep left. Pass to the left of the island or obstruction indicated by the sign.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov • FHWA: MUTCD, 11th Edition with Revision1, PDF page144
SVG source: Federal Highway Administration – United States Department of Transportation • Public domain • Original revision 2023-08-22. Wikimedia original unmodified.
63. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates an advisory speed. The displayed value recommends an appropriate speed for the road or conditions ahead. Its legal effect depends on the applicable local rules.
English • W13-1P • Advisory speed. Indicates an advisory speed of 35 mph for the condition indicated by the accompanying warning sign. It is an advisory plaque, not a separate maximum-speed-limit sign.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov • FHWA: MUTCD, 11th Edition with Revision1, PDF page194
SVG source: Federal Highway Administration • Public domain • Original revision 2012-09-24. Wikimedia original unmodified.
64. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for emergency vehicles. Emergency vehicles may enter, leave or cross the road unexpectedly. Reduce speed, keep access clear and be prepared to give way when required.
English • W11-8 • Emergency vehicles. Warns that emergency vehicles may enter the road, for example from a fire station. Be prepared to give way.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov • FHWA: MUTCD, 11th Edition with Revision1, PDF page232
SVG source: Author not stated on source page • Public domain • Original revision 2024-05-23. Wikimedia original unmodified.
65. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a playground. Children may be playing close to the road and may enter or cross it unexpectedly. Reduce speed, watch the roadside carefully and be prepared to stop.
English • W15-1 • Playground. Warns of a playground nearby, where children may enter the road unexpectedly. Slow down and be prepared to stop.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov • FHWA: MUTCD, 11th Edition with Revision1, PDF page234
SVG source: Federal Highway Administration - MUTCD • Public domain • Original revision 2020-10-27. Wikimedia original unmodified.
66. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that cyclists are prohibited. Cyclists may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.
English • R5-6 • No bicycles. Prohibits bicycles from using the indicated road or area.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov • FHWA: MUTCD, 11th Edition with Revision1, PDF page1093
SVG source: Author not stated on source page • Public domain • Original revision 2023-10-18. Wikimedia original unmodified.
67. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that the road is closed. Traffic covered by the closure may not continue beyond the indicated point. Follow any signs showing permitted access or an alternative route.
English • R11-2 • Road closed. Indicates that the road is closed to traffic at this point. Follow the signed alternative route.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov • FHWA: MUTCD, 11th Edition with Revision1, PDF page178
SVG source: Department of Transportation • Public domain • Original revision 2024-06-23. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork verified against Mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov • official published diagram R11-2.
68. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a road with one-way traffic. Drivers may travel only in the permitted direction.
English • R6-2 • One way to the right. Indicates that traffic on the road travels only in the direction of the arrow, here to the right.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov • FHWA: MUTCD, 11th Edition with Revision1, PDF page150
SVG source: Author not stated on source page • Public domain • Original revision 2024-06-25. Wikimedia original unmodified.
69. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that turning right is prohibited. A right turn may not be made where the sign applies. Other movements may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.
English • R3-1 • No right turn. Prohibits turning right at the indicated location.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov • FHWA: MUTCD, 11th Edition with Revision1, PDF page131
SVG source: Federal Highway Administration – United States Department of Transportation • Public domain • Original revision 2024-08-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.
