Some yellow warning signs tell you about intersections ahead. Regulatory signs state rules you must obey. A red circle with a red slash over a symbol always means you may not do what the symbol shows.
Intersection warning signs
| Sign | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Intersection | A road crosses; watch for crossing traffic |
| Side Road Ahead | A road enters from the side shown |
| T Intersection Ahead | Your road ends; turn right or left |
| Roundabout Ahead | Slow as posted; follow roundabout rules |
| Side Road Railroad Crossing | Railway crossing very close to the intersection |
Know the rule
Many regulatory signs are square or rectangular, white with black or red letters or symbols. They cover traffic direction, lane use, turning, speed, parking and other special situations.
Handbook p. 50 ↗Know the rule
A red circle with a red slash over a symbol means you can't do that action, such as no left turn or no U-turn.
Handbook p. 50 ↗
Know the rule
A stop sign is red with white letters and has eight sides. Come to a full stop and wait until crossing vehicles and pedestrians have cleared the intersection.
Handbook p. 51 ↗Where to stop at a stop sign:
- At the stop line, if there is one, even if it's past the sign
- If there's no stop line, before the crosswalk
- If there's neither, near the edge of the intersection; look both ways, then go when safe
Know the rule
A yield sign is a red and white triangle with red letters. Slow down and yield to traffic in the intersection you're crossing or the road you're entering.
Handbook p. 51 ↗Other regulatory signs
| Sign | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Wrong Way | You're facing oncoming traffic; pull off, turn around |
| Do Not Enter | Do not enter this road |
| One Way | Traffic may go in one direction only |
| Lane Control | Arrows show which way each lane may go |
| Keep Right | Pass only to the right of a feature or obstruction |
Put it into practice
At a stop sign, the white stop line is painted a few feet beyond the sign. Stop at the line, not at the sign. With no line or crosswalk, you'd stop near the edge of the intersection.