3-foot passing law (bicycles)
Drivers must leave at least 3 feet when passing a bicyclist.
What to do: Give at least 3 feet of space when passing a cyclist.
Shape: rectangle horizontal · Color: blue
Kentucky road signs
Kentucky 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.
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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.
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62 entries. Sign images and page references belong to the handbook edition used for the Kentucky course.
3-foot passing law for bicycles
Drivers must leave at least 3 feet of space when passing a cyclist.
What to do: Leave at least 3 feet of clearance when passing a bicyclist.
Shape: rectangle horizontal · Color: yellow
4-foot passing law for bicycles
Drivers must leave at least 4 feet of space when passing a cyclist.
What to do: Leave at least 4 feet of clearance when passing a bicyclist.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white
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
Move damaged vehicles to shoulder (state law)
Requires drivers to move vehicles to the shoulder after a non-injury crash.
What to do: If uninjured, move your vehicle out of traffic lanes after a minor crash.
Shape: rectangle horizontal · Color: yellow
Handbook p. 61 ↗
Move over law (state law)
Requires drivers to move over or slow down for stopped emergency vehicles.
What to do: Move to a non-adjacent lane or slow down when passing a stopped emergency vehicle.
Shape: rectangle horizontal · Color: yellow
Handbook p. 71 ↗
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
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
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
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
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: red
Accessible crossing (persons with disabilities)
Warns of a crossing used by persons with disabilities.
What to do: Watch for pedestrians using mobility devices crossing ahead.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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
Chevron alignment
Marks a sharp change in road direction.
What to do: Slow down and follow the direction of the arrow through the curve.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: yellow
Handbook p. 77 ↗
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
Handbook p. 77 ↗
Equestrian crossing
Horseback riders may cross or use the road ahead.
What to do: Slow down and pass horseback riders carefully and widely.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
Handbook p. 71 ↗
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
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
Handbook p. 71 ↗
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
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
Handbook p. 71 ↗
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
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
Handbook p. 64 ↗
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
Handbook p. 64 ↗
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
Marks a vehicle that travels much slower than normal traffic.
What to do: Slow down early and pass only when it is safe to do so.
Shape: triangle · Color: orange
Handbook p. 71 ↗
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
Reduced speed limit applies only when the beacon is flashing.
What to do: Slow to the posted speed when lights are flashing in the school zone.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: yellow
Handbook p. 64 ↗
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; act as a yield sign at the tracks.
What to do: Slow down, look both ways, and yield to trains.
Shape: crossbuck · Color: white
Handbook p. 42 ↗
Railroad crossing (2 tracks)
Warns of a railroad crossing with two tracks.
What to do: Slow down, look, and listen for trains.
Shape: crossbuck · Color: white
Handbook p. 42 ↗
Railroad crossing ahead
Warns of a railroad crossing ahead.
What to do: Slow down, look, and listen for trains.
Shape: circle · Color: yellow
Handbook p. 42 ↗
Active work zone when flashing (increased penalties)
Warns that increased penalties apply when the work zone beacon is flashing.
What to do: Slow down and obey work zone rules when the beacon is flashing.
Shape: square · 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
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
Handbook p. 74 ↗
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
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
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
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
Broken white line
Separates lanes going the same direction; passing is permitted.
What to do: You may change lanes when it is safe to do so.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
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.
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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.
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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.
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