Indiana road signs and meanings.

Bike lane

The right lane is reserved for bicycles only.

What to do: Do not drive or park in the right lane; leave it clear for bicycles.

Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white

Center lane left turn only (two-way left turn)

This center lane is only for left turns from both directions.

What to do: Use this lane only to turn left or wait to turn; do not drive straight through it.

Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white

Cross traffic does not stop

Warns that traffic on the intersecting road does not have a stop sign.

What to do: Do not assume cross traffic will stop; look both ways.

Shape: rectangle horizontal · Color: yellow

Do not block intersection

You must not stop in the intersection and block cross traffic.

What to do: Do not enter the intersection unless you can clear it before the light changes.

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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

Do not pass

You may not pass other vehicles here.

What to do: Remain in your lane and wait for a passing zone.

Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white

Emergency stopping only

This area is reserved for emergency stops only.

What to do: Do not stop here unless it is a genuine emergency.

Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white

HOV lane

Marks the end of a restricted or HOV lane.

What to do: Merge into a regular lane; the restriction no longer applies.

Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: black

Keep right

Keep right of the island, median or obstruction ahead.

What to do: Stay to the right of the marked obstruction as you pass it.

Shape: rectangle vertical · 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.

What to do: Move to another lane if you do not intend to turn left.

Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white

Left or straight lane

This lane may go straight or turn left.

What to do: Use this lane to go straight or turn left only.

Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white

Left turn on green arrow only

You may turn left only when the green arrow is displayed.

What to do: Wait for the green arrow before turning left; do not turn on a circular green.

Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white

Left turn signal

Indicates a separate signal controls left turns here.

What to do: Watch for a dedicated left-turn arrow phase at this intersection.

Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white

Left turn yield on green

You may turn left on a green light only after yielding to oncoming traffic.

What to do: Yield to oncoming traffic before turning left on green.

Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white

Minimum speed limit

Sets the slowest legal speed on this roadway.

What to do: Drive at least this fast unless conditions require otherwise.

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 parking

Parking is not allowed at this location.

What to do: Do not park a vehicle here.

Shape: square · Color: white

No parking any time

Parking is never allowed here.

What to do: Do not park at any time in this area.

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No passing zone

Marks the start of a no-passing zone on a two-lane road.

What to do: Do not pass other vehicles until past the end of this zone.

Shape: pennant · Color: yellow

No right turn

Right turns are not allowed here.

What to do: Do not turn right; continue straight or choose another lane.

Shape: square · Color: white

No trucks

Trucks are not allowed on this roadway.

What to do: Do not drive a truck past this sign; use an alternate route.

Shape: square · Color: white

No turn on red

You may not turn on a red light at this intersection.

What to do: Wait for a green light before turning; do not turn on red.

Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white

No U-turn

U-turns are not allowed here.

What to do: Do not turn around; continue straight or use another route.

Shape: square · Color: white

One way

Traffic travels in one direction only.

What to do: Enter and travel only in the direction of the arrow.

Shape: rectangle horizontal · Color: white

Reserved parking (accessible)

Parking reserved for van-accessible disability permits.

What to do: Do not park here without a valid van-accessible disability placard.

Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white

Right lane must turn right

Vehicles in the right lane must turn right.

What to do: Move to another lane if you do not intend to turn right.

Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white

Right or straight lane

This lane may go straight or turn right.

What to do: Use this lane to go straight or turn right only.

Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white

Slower traffic keep right

Slower vehicles must stay in the right lane.

What to do: Keep right if you are driving slower than the flow of traffic.

Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white

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

Stop here on red

Stop at this sign or line when the signal is red.

What to do: Stop at the marked point when facing a red light.

Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white

Timed parking limit

Limits parking to 2 hours during the posted times.

What to do: Do not park longer than 2 hours during the listed hours.

Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: green

Timed pay parking

Paid parking is allowed here for a limited time.

What to do: Pay the posted fee and do not exceed the posted time limit when parking.

Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white

Tow-away zone

Vehicles parked illegally may be towed.

What to do: Do not park here; your vehicle may be towed.

Shape: rectangle horizontal · Color: white

Wrong way

You are driving the wrong way on a one-way road.

What to do: Stop and safely turn around; do not continue forward.

Shape: rectangle horizontal · Color: red

Yield

Slow down and give the right-of-way to other traffic or pedestrians.

What to do: Slow or stop if needed and let cross traffic or pedestrians go first.

Shape: triangle · Color: red

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

Advisory speed

Shows recommended safe speed for the road condition ahead.

What to do: Slow to the advisory speed shown.

Shape: diamond · Color: yellow

Be prepared to stop

Warns you must be ready to stop ahead.

What to do: Slow down and be ready to stop for traffic or a hazard.

Shape: diamond · Color: yellow

Bump

A bump in the road ahead may jolt the vehicle.

What to do: Slow down before reaching the bump to keep control of the vehicle.

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

Crossroad

Warns of a four-way intersection ahead.

What to do: Slow down and watch for cross traffic.

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

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

Emergency vehicle

Emergency vehicles may enter or cross the road ahead.

What to do: Slow down and be ready to yield to emergency vehicles.

Shape: diamond · Color: yellow

Farm equipment

Slow-moving farm machinery may be on the road.

What to do: Slow down and pass farm equipment carefully when safe.

Shape: diamond · Color: yellow

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

Hill

A steep downhill grade is ahead.

What to do: Shift to a lower gear and control speed going downhill.

Shape: diamond · Color: yellow

Horse-drawn vehicle

Slow, horse-drawn vehicles may be on the road.

What to do: Slow down and pass horse-drawn vehicles carefully and widely.

Shape: diamond · Color: yellow

Lane ends

Warns that one lane ends and traffic must merge.

What to do: Merge into the continuing lane when safe; do not cut off other drivers.

Shape: diamond · Color: yellow

Handbook p. 68 ↗

Lane shift (lanes shifting)

Warns that travel lanes shift to the side ahead, often for construction.

What to do: Follow the lane shift; stay alert for the new lane path.

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 allowed to pass ahead.

What to do: Do not proceed if your vehicle is taller than the posted clearance.

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

Narrow bridge

Warns the bridge ahead is narrower than the road.

What to do: Slow down; oncoming traffic may need to share the narrow bridge.

Shape: diamond · Color: yellow

Pedestrian crossing

Pedestrians may be crossing the road ahead.

What to do: Slow down and yield to any pedestrians in or near the crosswalk.

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

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

Signal ahead

Warns of a traffic signal ahead.

What to do: Slow down and be prepared 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

Identifies a vehicle traveling 25 mph or less.

What to do: Slow down and pass only when it is safe to do so.

Shape: triangle · Color: orange

Speed zone ahead

Warns that the speed limit changes ahead.

What to do: Prepare to adjust your speed to the new posted limit.

Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white

Stop ahead

Warns a stop sign is ahead.

What to do: Slow down and prepare to stop.

Shape: diamond · Color: yellow

T intersection

The road ahead ends in a T-shaped intersection.

What to do: Slow down and prepare to turn left or right.

Shape: diamond · Color: yellow

Two-way traffic

The road ahead carries traffic in both directions.

What to do: Stay in your lane and watch for oncoming vehicles.

Shape: diamond · Color: yellow

Watch for ice on bridge

Warns that bridges may ice before the rest of the road.

What to do: Slow down and watch for ice on bridges in cold weather.

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

Yield ahead

Warns a yield sign is ahead.

What to do: Slow down and prepare to yield.

Shape: diamond · Color: yellow

School bus stop ahead

Warns of a school bus stop ahead.

What to do: Slow down and be ready to stop for a school bus.

Shape: diamond · Color: yellow

School bus stop ahead (pictograph)

Warns of a school bus stop ahead with children present.

What to do: Slow down and stop for the bus when its lights flash.

Shape: diamond · Color: fluorescent_yellow_green

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. 53 ↗

Railroad crossing ahead

A railroad crossing is ahead on the road.

What to do: Slow down, look and listen for trains, and be ready to stop.

Shape: circle · Color: yellow

Railroad crossing at intersection

Warns of a railroad crossing combined with an intersection ahead.

What to do: Slow down and watch for trains and cross traffic.

Shape: diamond · Color: yellow

Railroad crossing at T intersection

Warns of a railroad crossing combined with a T intersection ahead.

What to do: Slow down and watch for trains and cross traffic.

Shape: diamond · Color: yellow

Handbook p. 53 ↗

Detour

A detour ahead sends traffic onto a marked alternate route.

What to do: Watch for detour signs and follow the marked alternate route around the closure.

Shape: diamond · Color: orange

Fines doubled in work zone

Shows increased penalties for speeding or reckless driving in the work zone.

What to do: Slow down and drive carefully; work zone penalties are increased.

Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: orange

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

Right lane closed

Warns the right lane is closed ahead due to work.

What to do: Merge left before reaching the closure.

Shape: diamond · Color: orange

Road work ahead

Warns of a work zone ahead on the road.

What to do: Slow down, watch for workers and be ready to change lanes or stop.

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

Airport

Directs you toward the airport.

What to do: Follow signs to reach the airport.

Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: green

Bus station

Directs you toward the bus station.

What to do: Follow signs to reach the bus station.

Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: green

Destination and distance

Shows directions to nearby towns.

What to do: Use for route planning.

Shape: rectangle horizontal · Color: green

Historical marker

Marks a site of historical interest.

What to do: Informational only; no special driving action required.

Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: brown

Interstate route marker

Marks a numbered Interstate highway.

What to do: Use to confirm you are on the correct interstate route.

Shape: shield · Color: blue

Mile marker

Shows the mile marker location along the highway.

What to do: Use for location reference, such as reporting an emergency location.

Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: green

Recreational area (bike trail)

Indicates a bicycle trail is available nearby.

What to do: Follow signs to access the bike trail.

Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: brown

State route marker

Marks a numbered state highway route.

What to do: Use to confirm you are following the correct numbered route.

Shape: shield · Color: white

US route marker

Marks a numbered U.S. highway route.

What to do: Use to confirm you are following the correct numbered route.

Shape: shield · Color: black

Accessible facility

Indicates the facility is accessible to people with disabilities.

What to do: Use to identify accessible services or restrooms.

Shape: square · Color: blue

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

Camping

Indicates a campground is available nearby.

What to do: Informational only; no special driving action required.

Shape: square · Color: blue

Food

Indicates food services are available nearby.

What to do: Use to find a restaurant.

Shape: square · Color: blue

Gas

Indicates fuel services are available nearby.

What to do: Use to find a gas station.

Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: blue

Hospital

Indicates a hospital is nearby.

What to do: Use to find emergency medical services.

Shape: square · Color: blue

Lodging

Indicates lodging or accommodations are available nearby.

What to do: Use to find a hotel or motel.

Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: blue

Recreational area

Directs drivers to a state park or recreational site.

What to do: Follow the arrow toward the recreational area if that is your destination.

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

Road/weather information (511)

Provides a phone number for road and weather conditions.

What to do: Call 511 for road/weather info; informational only.

Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: blue

Telephone

Indicates a telephone is available nearby.

What to do: Informational only; no special driving action required.

Shape: square · Color: blue