Nebraska road signs and meanings.

Do not enter

You may not enter the roadway from this direction.

What to do: Do not drive past this sign in this direction.

Shape: square · Color: red

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

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 prohibited at this location.

What to do: Do not stop and leave your vehicle here.

Shape: circle · 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 U-turn

U-turns are not allowed here.

What to do: Do not make a U-turn at this location.

Shape: square · Color: white

One way

Traffic on this street moves only in the arrow's direction.

What to do: Enter or travel only in the direction the arrow points.

Shape: rectangle horizontal · Color: black

Reserved parking (accessible)

Parking here is reserved for people with disabilities.

What to do: Do not park here without a valid accessible parking permit.

Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white

Slower traffic keep right

Slower vehicles must stay in the right lane.

What to do: Move right if you are driving slower than other traffic.

Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white

Speed limit

Shows the maximum legal speed on that roadway.

What to do: Do not drive faster than the posted speed.

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

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 or stop if necessary and let others go first.

What to do: Slow down, yield to cross traffic and pedestrians, then proceed when clear.

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

Recommends a safe speed for the road condition ahead.

What to do: Reduce speed to the advisory limit shown.

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

Divided highway ends

Divided highway ahead merges back into a two-way road.

What to do: Move back toward the right and be ready to meet oncoming traffic.

Shape: diamond · Color: yellow

Exit ramp advisory speed

Recommends a safe speed for the exit ramp ahead.

What to do: Slow to the advisory speed before entering the ramp.

Shape: rectangle vertical · 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

Low clearance

Shows the maximum vehicle height that can pass safely.

What to do: Do not proceed if your vehicle exceeds the listed height.

Shape: diamond · Color: yellow

Merge

Warns that traffic is merging into your lane from the side.

What to do: Adjust speed and position to let merging traffic in safely.

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

Reverse curve

Road curves right then left ahead.

What to do: Slow down and steer carefully through both curves.

Shape: diamond · Color: yellow

Right lane ends

The right lane ends ahead and traffic must merge.

What to do: Merge left safely before your lane ends.

Shape: diamond · Color: yellow

Roundabout ahead

Warns of a roundabout intersection ahead.

What to do: Slow down and be ready to yield to traffic in the roundabout.

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

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

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

T intersection

Warns the road ahead ends at a T-shaped junction.

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

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

Winding road

Warns of a series of curves ahead.

What to do: Slow down and stay alert through the curves.

Shape: diamond · Color: yellow

Yield ahead

Warns that a yield sign is coming up.

What to do: Slow down and be ready to yield the right-of-way.

Shape: diamond · Color: yellow

School crossing

Marks a location where children cross the roadway.

What to do: Slow down and watch for children crossing.

Shape: pentagon · Color: fluorescent_yellow_green

No train horn (quiet zone)

Marks a railroad quiet zone where trains do not sound horns.

What to do: Watch and listen extra carefully for trains at the crossing.

Shape: diamond · Color: yellow

Railroad crossing ahead

Warns that a railroad crossing is ahead.

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

Shape: circle · Color: yellow

Arrow panel

A lighted panel that directs traffic to merge or shift lanes.

What to do: Move in the direction the lighted arrow shows.

Shape: rectangle horizontal · Color: black

Detour

Directs traffic onto a temporary alternate route.

What to do: Follow the arrow onto the detour route.

Shape: rectangle horizontal · 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

Flagger stop paddle

A flagger's stop paddle means all traffic must halt.

What to do: Stop and remain stopped until the flagger signals you to go.

Shape: octagon · Color: red

One lane road ahead

Warns the road narrows to a single lane ahead.

What to do: Slow down and be prepared to merge or take turns.

Shape: diamond · Color: orange

Road closed

Warns the road is closed a set distance ahead.

What to do: Prepare to stop or follow the marked detour.

Shape: diamond · Color: orange

Road work ahead

Warns of construction or maintenance work on the road ahead.

What to do: Slow down and watch for workers and equipment.

Shape: diamond · Color: orange

Exit sign

Shows the route and destination reached by the upcoming exit.

What to do: Move into the exit lane if that is your destination.

Shape: rectangle horizontal · Color: green

State route marker

Identifies a numbered state highway route.

What to do: Use the marker to confirm which route you are on.

Shape: shield · Color: white

Motorist services (gas, food, lodging)

Shows nearby services such as fuel, food and lodging.

What to do: Use the sign to plan a stop for services.

Shape: rectangle horizontal · Color: blue

Flashing red light

A flashing red light means stop, then proceed when safe.

What to do: Stop completely, then go when the way is clear.

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Flashing yellow arrow

A turn is permitted after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

What to do: Yield to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians, then turn when clear.

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Green arrow

A protected turn in the arrow's direction is permitted.

What to do: Turn in the arrow's direction; oncoming traffic is stopped.

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Lane use control signals

A red X above a lane means that lane is closed.

What to do: Do not drive in a lane marked with a red X.

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Red arrow

Movement in the arrow's direction is prohibited.

What to do: Stop and remain stopped until a green signal appears.

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Steady green light

A steady green light means you may proceed if the way is clear.

What to do: Go if the intersection is clear, yielding to any traffic still in it.

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Steady red light

A steady red traffic light means stop.

What to do: Come to a complete stop and wait until the light turns green.

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Steady yellow light

A steady yellow light warns the signal is about to turn red.

What to do: Stop if you can do so safely; otherwise clear the intersection.

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Yellow arrow

The protected turn signal is ending soon.

What to do: Prepare to stop; do not enter the intersection if you can stop safely.

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