Bicycles may use full lane
Tells drivers bicyclists may use the entire travel lane.
What to do: Give a cyclist using the full lane room; do not squeeze past.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white
Handbook p. 223 ↗New Jersey road signs
New Jersey 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 New Jersey course.
Bike lane
Marks a lane reserved for bicycle travel.
What to do: Do not drive or park in the marked bike lane.
Shape: square · Color: black
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HOV lane
This lane is restricted to vehicles with the required occupancy during posted hours.
What to do: Only use this lane if your vehicle meets the occupancy requirement.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white
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Keep right
Traffic must keep to the right of the marked island or median.
What to do: Stay to the right of the obstruction ahead.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white
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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
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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
Left or straight lane
This lane permits either a left turn or going straight.
What to do: Use this lane only to turn left or continue straight.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white
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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 parking
Parking is prohibited at this location.
What to do: Do not stop and leave your vehicle here.
Shape: square · Color: white
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No passing zone
Marks the start of a zone where passing is prohibited.
What to do: Do not pass other vehicles until the zone ends.
Shape: pennant · Color: yellow
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No pedestrian crossing
Pedestrians are not allowed to cross here.
What to do: Pedestrians should not cross at this location.
Shape: square · Color: white
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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
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No standing
Stopping to load or unload is prohibited here.
What to do: Do not stop your vehicle in this zone, even briefly.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white
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No trucks
Trucks are not allowed on this roadway.
What to do: Do not drive a truck past this sign.
Shape: square · Color: white
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No turns
Turning in any direction is prohibited here.
What to do: Continue straight; do not turn.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white
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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
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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
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Reserved parking (accessible)
Marks a parking space reserved for people with disabilities.
What to do: Only park here with a valid accessible plate or permit.
Shape: square · Color: blue
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Road closed
The road ahead is closed to through traffic.
What to do: Do not proceed; use an alternate route.
Shape: rectangle horizontal · Color: white
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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
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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
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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
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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 ramp ahead.
What to do: Slow to the advisory speed shown.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: yellow
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Cattle crossing
Warns that livestock may cross or be near the roadway.
What to do: Slow down and watch for animals on or near the road.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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Crossroad
Warns of a four-way intersection ahead.
What to do: Slow down and watch for cross traffic.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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Curve left
Road curves to the left ahead.
What to do: Slow down and steer smoothly through the left curve.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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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
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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
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Hill
A steep downhill grade is ahead.
What to do: Shift to a lower gear and control speed going downhill.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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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
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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
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Reverse curve
Road curves right then left ahead.
What to do: Slow down and steer carefully through both curves.
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: triangle · Color: red
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Side road right
Warns that a side road joins from the right ahead.
What to do: Watch for vehicles entering from the side road.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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Signal ahead
Warns that a traffic signal is coming up.
What to do: Slow down and be prepared to stop at the signal.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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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
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Stop ahead
Warns that a stop sign is coming up.
What to do: Slow down and prepare to stop.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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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
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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
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
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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
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Railroad crossbuck
Marks a railroad crossing; motor vehicles must yield to trains.
What to do: Slow down, look both ways, listen, and stop if a train approaches.
Shape: crossbuck · Color: white
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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
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Detour ahead
Warns that a detour is coming up ahead.
What to do: Prepare to follow the marked detour route.
Shape: diamond · Color: orange
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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
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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
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Exit sign
Shows the exit number and direction to leave the highway.
What to do: Move into the exit lane if that is your destination.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: green
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Interstate route marker
Identifies a numbered Interstate highway route.
What to do: Use the marker to confirm which Interstate you are on.
Shape: shield · Color: blue
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Mile marker
Shows the distance along the highway in miles.
What to do: Use the marker to note your location for reference.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: green
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State route marker
Identifies a numbered state highway route.
What to do: Use the marker to confirm which route you are on.
Shape: circle · Color: black
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US route marker
Identifies a numbered US highway route.
What to do: Use the marker to confirm which route you are on.
Shape: shield · Color: white
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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
Hospital
Directs drivers to a nearby hospital.
What to do: Follow the sign if you need emergency medical services.
Shape: square · Color: blue
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Rest area
Directs drivers to a nearby rest area.
What to do: Follow the sign if you want to stop and rest.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: blue
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Pedestrian don't walk signal
An upraised red hand means do not start crossing.
What to do: Do not begin crossing when the red hand is shown.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
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Pedestrian walk signal
A white walking figure means pedestrians may begin crossing.
What to do: Cross the street in the direction indicated while it is shown.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
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Hand signal left turn
Arm extended straight out signals a left turn.
What to do: Watch for this arm signal and yield if appropriate.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
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Hand signal right turn
Arm bent upward at the elbow signals a right turn.
What to do: Watch for this arm signal and yield if appropriate.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
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Hand signal stop or slow
Arm extended downward signals stopping or slowing down.
What to do: Watch for this arm signal from cyclists or drivers without working lights.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
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