Do not enter
Entry is prohibited in this direction.
What to do: Do not drive past this sign; find another route.
Shape: square · Color: white
Handbook p. 41 ↗Arizona road signs
Arizona road signs and meanings.
Explore 62 signs and driving illustrations from this course’s handbook edition. Each entry pairs the image with its meaning and a practical action. Use your browser’s Find command to look up a name or a word from a meaning.
Look, recognize, act
Notice the shape and color before reading a sign’s words or symbol. Then connect its meaning with what you should do: stop, yield, adjust your speed, choose a lane, or prepare for a hazard. Signals, markings, and diagrams are included where the handbook uses them to explain a driving rule.
Use the source page link for the surrounding rule. Some illustrations show a complete road situation rather than a standalone roadside sign.
Your handbook sign library
62 entries. Sign images and page references belong to the handbook edition used for the Arizona course.
Lane-use control sign (left, straight, right only)
Shows which turns each lane must make ahead.
What to do: Get into the lane matching the turn or direction you want.
Shape: rectangle horizontal · Color: white
Lane-use control sign (left turn only, through lanes)
Shows which turns each lane must make ahead.
What to do: Get into the lane matching the turn or direction you want.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white
Left lane must turn left
Vehicles in the left lane must turn left at the intersection.
What to do: Move out of the left lane if you are not turning left.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white
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Left or straight lane
This lane may go straight or turn left only.
What to do: Use this lane only to go straight or turn left as marked.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white
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Left turn or U-turn permitted sign
Indicates a left turn or U-turn is permitted at this location.
What to do: You may turn left or make a U-turn here if it is safe.
Shape: square · Color: white
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No bicycles
Bicycles are not allowed on this roadway.
What to do: Do not ride a bicycle here; use an alternate route.
Shape: square · Color: white
No drinking and driving
Warns against driving after drinking alcohol.
What to do: Never drive after drinking; arrange another way home.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white
No left turn
Left turns are prohibited here.
What to do: Do not turn left; continue straight or turn right if permitted.
Shape: square · Color: white
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No passing zone
Passing other vehicles is not allowed in this zone.
What to do: Stay behind slower traffic; do not pass until the zone ends.
Shape: pennant · Color: yellow
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No right turn
Right turns are prohibited here.
What to do: Do not turn right; continue straight or turn left if permitted.
Shape: square · Color: white
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No U-turn
U-turns are prohibited here.
What to do: Do not make a U-turn; continue straight or use another route.
Shape: square · Color: white
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Slower traffic keep right
Slower vehicles must stay in the right lane.
What to do: Move to the right lane if you are driving slower than other traffic.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white
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Speed limit
Sets the maximum legal speed on this road.
What to do: Do not drive faster than the posted speed limit.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white
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Stop
Come to a complete stop.
What to do: Stop fully at the line, crosswalk or intersection edge; go only when safe.
Shape: octagon · Color: red
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Wrong way
You are driving against traffic on a one-way roadway or ramp.
What to do: Stop safely and turn around; do not continue forward.
Shape: rectangle horizontal · Color: red
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Yield
You must slow down and give the right-of-way to other traffic.
What to do: Slow or stop if needed and let crossing or merging traffic go first.
Shape: triangle · Color: red
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Added lane
An additional lane begins ahead without merging.
What to do: Continue in your lane; no need to merge for the new lane.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
Cattle crossing
Cattle may cross or be near the road ahead.
What to do: Slow down and watch for cattle on or near the road.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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Crossroad
Warns of an intersecting road ahead.
What to do: Slow down and watch for cross traffic.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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Curve left
Road curves to the left ahead.
What to do: Slow down and steer smoothly through the left curve.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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Curve right
Road curves to the right ahead.
What to do: Slow down and steer smoothly through the right curve.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
Deer crossing
Deer may cross the road in this area.
What to do: Slow down and watch for deer, especially at dawn or dusk.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
Divided highway begins
Road ahead splits into a divided highway with a median.
What to do: Keep right of the median and stay alert for the lane split ahead.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
Flood area (Turn Around Don't Drown)
Warns that the road ahead may flood; do not drive into flood water.
What to do: Turn around and take another route if the road is flooded.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: orange
Left lane ends
The left lane ends ahead and traffic must merge.
What to do: Merge right safely before your lane ends.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
Low clearance
Shows the maximum vehicle height allowed to pass ahead.
What to do: Do not proceed if your vehicle is taller than the posted clearance.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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Merge
A lane from the side joins your road ahead.
What to do: Adjust speed and merge safely; yield to traffic already in your lane.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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Playground
A playground area is near the road ahead.
What to do: Slow down and watch for children playing near the road.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
Reverse curve
Road curves right then left ahead.
What to do: Slow down and steer carefully through both curves.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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Roundabout ahead
A roundabout is ahead where traffic circles counterclockwise.
What to do: Slow down and yield to traffic already in the roundabout.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
Sharp turn right
A sharp right turn is ahead in the road.
What to do: Slow down significantly before making the sharp right turn.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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Side road right
A side road joins the highway from the right ahead.
What to do: Watch for vehicles entering from the side road on the right.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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Slippery when wet
Road may be slick from rain, ice or oil.
What to do: Slow down, avoid sudden braking or sharp turns, and increase following distance.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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Slow-moving vehicle emblem
Identifies a vehicle that travels 25 mph or slower.
What to do: Slow down and pass with care when you see this emblem on a vehicle ahead.
Shape: triangle · Color: orange
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Winding road
The road has several curves ahead.
What to do: Slow down and drive carefully through the series of curves.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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Y intersection
The road ahead forks into a Y-shaped intersection.
What to do: Slow down and choose the correct branch of the fork.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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School zone
You are approaching a school area or crossing.
What to do: Slow down, watch for children, and be ready to stop.
Shape: pentagon · Color: yellow
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Light rail crossing
Warns that a light rail (train) line crosses the road ahead.
What to do: Look both ways and be prepared to stop for an approaching train.
Shape: square · Color: black
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Be prepared to stop
Warns that traffic ahead may be stopped.
What to do: Slow down and be ready to stop for stopped or slowed traffic.
Shape: diamond · Color: orange
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Channelizing drum
Marks the edge of a lane or a closed area in a work zone.
What to do: Do not drive over or between drums; stay in the open lane.
Shape: other · Color: orange
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Detour
Marks an alternate route around a closed road or work zone.
What to do: Follow the detour route indicated by the arrow.
Shape: rectangle horizontal · Color: orange
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Flagger ahead
A worker will direct traffic ahead.
What to do: Slow down and be ready to stop or follow the flagger's directions.
Shape: diamond · Color: orange
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Portable changeable message sign
Electronic sign that displays work-zone warning messages.
What to do: Read and obey the displayed message, such as slowing down.
Shape: rectangle horizontal · Color: black
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Road work ahead
Warns of road construction ahead.
What to do: Slow down, watch for workers and equipment, and be ready to change lanes.
Shape: diamond · Color: orange
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Traffic cone
Marks a hazard or closed area in a work zone.
What to do: Do not drive over cones; move away from the marked area.
Shape: other · Color: orange
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Workers ahead
Road workers are working near or in the roadway.
What to do: Slow down and watch for workers and equipment.
Shape: diamond · Color: orange
Interstate route marker
Identifies an interstate highway route number.
What to do: Use as a route reference; no specific driving action required.
Shape: shield · Color: blue
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State route marker
Identifies a state highway route number.
What to do: Use as a route reference; no specific driving action required.
Shape: square · Color: white
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US route marker
Identifies a U.S. highway route number.
What to do: Use as a route reference; no specific driving action required.
Shape: shield · Color: white
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Accessible facility
Marks a facility or space accessible to people with disabilities.
What to do: Use as directed; reserve marked accessible spaces for permit holders.
Shape: square · Color: blue
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Steady green light
Vehicles may go if the way is clear.
What to do: Proceed through the intersection if it is clear and safe, yielding to traffic still in it.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
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Steady red light
Vehicles must stop and wait.
What to do: Come to a complete stop at the line and wait until the light turns green.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
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Bike lane
A bicycle symbol on the pavement marks a bike lane.
What to do: Watch for bicyclists and do not drive or park in the bike lane.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
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Broken white line
Separates lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.
What to do: You may change lanes when it is safe to do so.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
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Double solid yellow lines
Passing is not allowed in either direction.
What to do: Do not cross the double yellow line to pass.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
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HOV diamond
Marks a lane reserved for high-occupancy vehicles.
What to do: Only enter this lane if your vehicle qualifies as a high-occupancy vehicle.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
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Red curb marking (fire lane)
A red-painted curb means stopping, standing, or parking is prohibited.
What to do: Do not stop, stand, or park at a red curb or fire lane.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
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Solid and broken yellow lines
Passing is allowed only from the side with the broken line.
What to do: Pass only if the broken line is on your side and it is safe to do so.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
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Two-way left turn lane markings
A shared center lane for left turns from either direction.
What to do: Use this lane only to turn left or wait to turn; do not drive through it.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
White curb marking
A white-painted curb means you may stop briefly to load or unload passengers.
What to do: Stop only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
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Yellow curb marking
A yellow-painted curb marks a loading zone or restricted parking area.
What to do: Stop only as permitted for loading, and do not park there otherwise.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
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