Do not enter
Entry is prohibited in this direction.
What to do: Do not drive past this sign; find another route.
Shape: circle · Color: red
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Utah 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 Utah course.
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
Left turn only
Traffic in this lane must turn left.
What to do: Turn left from this lane; do not go straight or right.
Shape: square · 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 left turn
Left turns are prohibited at this location.
What to do: Do not turn left; continue straight or use another route.
Shape: square · Color: white
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No parking
Parking is not allowed here.
What to do: Do not park a vehicle in this area.
Shape: square · Color: white
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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
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No right turn
Right turns are prohibited at this location.
What to do: Do not turn right; continue straight or use another route.
Shape: square · Color: white
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No U-turn
U-turns are prohibited at this location.
What to do: Do not make a U-turn here.
Shape: square · Color: white
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Right or straight lane
This lane may go straight or turn right.
What to do: Use this lane only to go straight or turn right.
Shape: square · Color: white
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Speed limit
Sets the maximum legal speed on this road.
What to do: Do not exceed the posted speed limit.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: white
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State law yield to pedestrians in crosswalk
State law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
What to do: Stop and let pedestrians in the crosswalk cross before proceeding.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: fluorescent_yellow_green
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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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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
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
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 right ahead; advisory speed is posted.
What to do: Slow to the advisory speed and steer right through the curve.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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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
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
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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
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
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
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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
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
Warns that a roundabout is ahead.
What to do: Slow down and be ready to yield to traffic in the roundabout.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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Share the road (bicycle)
Warns drivers to share the lane with bicyclists.
What to do: Watch for and give room to bicyclists sharing the roadway.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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Side road right
Warns of a side road joining 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 ahead.
What to do: Be prepared to stop for the traffic signal.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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Slippery when wet
Warns the road may be slippery when wet.
What to do: Slow down and avoid sudden braking or turning in wet conditions.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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Slow-moving vehicle emblem
Identifies a vehicle that travels 25 mph or less.
What to do: Slow down early and pass with care when you see this emblem.
Shape: triangle · Color: orange
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Stop ahead
Warns that a stop sign is ahead.
What to do: Begin slowing down and prepare to stop.
Shape: diamond · Color: yellow
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T intersection
Warns that the road ends ahead in a T intersection.
What to do: Slow down and prepare to turn left or right.
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
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 crossing
Warns that a school crosswalk is ahead.
What to do: Slow down and watch for children crossing near the school.
Shape: pentagon · Color: yellow
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School speed limit when flashing
Shows the reduced school-zone speed limit when the beacon flashes.
What to do: Slow to the posted speed only while the beacon is flashing.
Shape: rectangle vertical · Color: yellow
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
Detour
Directs traffic onto an alternate route around a closure.
What to do: Follow the arrow to take the detour route.
Shape: rectangle horizontal · 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
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
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
Interstate route marker
Marks a numbered Interstate highway.
What to do: Use the number to confirm your route on the interstate system.
Shape: shield · Color: blue
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State route marker
Marks a numbered Utah state highway route.
What to do: Use the number to confirm you are on the correct state route.
Shape: other · Color: black
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Trailer route sign
Marks a route or rule that applies to vehicles towing trailers.
What to do: Follow posted trailer-related restrictions for this route.
Shape: square · Color: blue
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US route marker
Marks a numbered US highway route.
What to do: Use the number to confirm you are on the correct route.
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
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
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Hospital
Indicates a hospital is nearby.
What to do: Follow the sign if you need emergency medical services.
Shape: square · Color: blue
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Recreational area
Points the way to a state park or recreation area.
What to do: Follow the arrow if you want to reach the park.
Shape: rectangle horizontal · Color: brown
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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
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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
Broken yellow center line
A dashed yellow line separates two-way traffic and allows passing.
What to do: Pass on your side only when the dashed yellow line is clear and safe.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
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Lane use arrows
Arrows show the direction of travel permitted in a lane.
What to do: Travel only in the direction shown by the lane arrows.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
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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.
Shape: n/a · Color: n/a
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