Do not enter
Entry is prohibited on this roadway.
What to do: Do not drive past this sign in this direction.
Shape: square · Color: red
Handbook p. 38 ↗Arkansas road signs
Arkansas 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 Arkansas course.
Lane-use arrows (left turn only; straight or right)
Shows which movements are allowed from each lane.
What to do: Get into the lane matching the turn or direction you intend to make.
Shape: square · Color: white
Lane-use arrows (straight or right turn only)
Shows which movements are allowed from each lane.
What to do: Get into the lane matching the turn or direction you intend to make.
Shape: square · Color: white
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
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 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
No right turn
Right turns are not allowed here.
What to do: Do not turn right at this location; continue straight or choose another route.
Shape: square · Color: white
No right turn on red
Right turns on red are not allowed at this signal.
What to do: Wait for a green light before turning right here.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white
Handbook p. 37 ↗
Seat belt law
Reminds drivers and passengers that seat belt use is required by law.
What to do: Buckle your seat belt every time you drive or ride, day or night.
Shape: circle · Color: red
Handbook p. 13 ↗
Speed limit
Shows the maximum legal speed under good conditions.
What to do: Do not drive faster than the posted speed limit.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white
Handbook p. 37 ↗
State law yield to pedestrians in crosswalk
State law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk.
What to do: Stop and let pedestrians in or entering the crosswalk cross safely.
Shape: rectangle horizontal · Color: yellow
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
Handbook p. 37 ↗
Yield
Slow down and let other traffic or pedestrians go first.
What to do: Slow or stop if needed and yield the right-of-way before proceeding.
Shape: triangle · Color: yellow
Handbook p. 38 ↗
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
Curve left
Road curves to the left ahead.
What to do: Slow down and steer smoothly through the left curve.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
Handbook p. 66 ↗
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
Exit speed advisory
Shows the recommended safe speed for the exit ramp.
What to do: Slow to the posted advisory speed before taking the exit.
Shape: rectangle vertical · 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
Golf cart crossing
Warns that golf carts may cross or use the roadway ahead.
What to do: Slow down and watch for slow-moving golf carts entering or crossing the road.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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 that can safely pass under a structure.
What to do: Do not proceed if your vehicle is taller than the height shown.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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
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
Reverse turn
The road makes a sharp turn one way then the other.
What to do: Slow down and steer carefully through both turns.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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
Signal ahead
A traffic signal is ahead at the intersection.
What to do: Slow down and be ready to stop for the signal.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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
Slow-moving vehicle emblem
Warns that the vehicle travels much slower than normal traffic speed.
What to do: Slow down early and pass with care when safe.
Shape: triangle · Color: orange
Handbook p. 38 ↗
Stop ahead
Warns that a stop sign is ahead.
What to do: Begin slowing down and prepare to stop at the upcoming stop sign.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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
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
School speed limit when flashing
Shows the reduced school-zone speed limit when the beacon flashes.
What to do: Slow to the posted speed only while the beacon is flashing.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: yellow
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
Railroad crossbuck
Marks a railroad crossing; a train may be near.
What to do: Slow down, look both ways, and stop if a train approaches.
Shape: crossbuck · Color: white
Handbook p. 40 ↗
Railroad crossing ahead
Warns of a railroad crossing ahead.
What to do: Slow down, look and listen for trains, and be ready to stop.
Shape: circle · Color: yellow
Handbook p. 40 ↗
Railroad emergency notification sign
Gives a phone number and crossing ID to report railroad problems.
What to do: Call the posted number to report a stalled vehicle or hazard at the crossing.
Shape: rectangle horizontal · Color: blue
Handbook p. 41 ↗
Fines doubled in work zone
Traffic fines are doubled when workers are present in a work zone.
What to do: Slow down and follow posted limits closely; fines double when workers are present.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white
Handbook p. 29 ↗
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
Road work ahead
Construction or maintenance work is ahead on the road.
What to do: Slow down and watch for workers, equipment and lane changes.
Shape: diamond · Color: orange
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
Exit sign
Marks an upcoming exit and its name or number.
What to do: Move into the proper lane in advance to take the exit.
Shape: rectangle horizontal · Color: green
Handbook p. 68 ↗
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
Handbook p. 26 ↗
Boat launch (boat ramp)
Indicates a boat launching ramp is available.
What to do: Follow signage if you need to launch a boat; otherwise no action needed.
Shape: square · Color: brown
Gas
Indicates fuel services are available.
What to do: Follow the sign if you need to refuel.
Shape: square · Color: blue
Historical marker
Marks a site of historical interest.
What to do: Follow the sign if you want to visit the historical site; no action required otherwise.
Shape: rectangle horizontal · Color: brown
Rest area
A rest area is ahead in the direction shown.
What to do: Follow the arrow if you want to stop and rest.
Shape: rectangle horizontal · Color: blue
Flashing yellow light
A flashing yellow light warns you to slow down and proceed with caution.
What to do: Slow down and proceed carefully through the intersection.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
Handbook p. 36 ↗
Green arrow
Allows travel in the direction the arrow points, after yielding if needed.
What to do: Go in the direction of the arrow when the way is clear.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
Handbook p. 36 ↗
Railroad flashing lights
A railroad crossing gate and lights warn a train may be coming.
What to do: Stop and wait; never drive around a lowered gate or flashing lights.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
Yellow arrow
Warns that the protected turn signal is ending soon.
What to do: Prepare to stop; finish your turn only if you can do so safely.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
Handbook p. 36 ↗
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
Handbook p. 43 ↗
Red curb marking
A red-painted curb marks a fire lane where parking is not allowed.
What to do: Do not stop or park next to a red curb.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
Handbook p. 54 ↗
Stop line
Marks where a vehicle must stop for a sign or signal.
What to do: Stop your vehicle before the stop line, not past it.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
Handbook p. 46 ↗
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
Yellow curb marking
A yellow-painted curb marks a loading zone or other restriction.
What to do: Do not park at a yellow curb except for permitted loading.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
Handbook p. 54 ↗
Hand signal left turn
A cyclist's straight, extended arm signals a left turn.
What to do: Expect the cyclist to turn or move left; give them room.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
Hand signal stop or slow
Arm bent downward at the elbow signals stopping or slowing.
What to do: Bend your arm downward at the elbow to signal you are stopping or slowing.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a