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Wyoming road signs

Wyoming 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 Wyoming course.

3-foot passing law (bicycles)

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

3-foot passing law for bicycles

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

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

Do not enter

Do not enter

Entry is prohibited in this direction.

What to do: Do not enter; find another route.

Shape: circle · Color: red

Handbook p. 95 ↗
Lane-use arrows (left turn only; straight or right)

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)

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)

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)

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

No bicycles

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

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

No passing zone

Marks the start of a zone where passing is not allowed.

What to do: Do not pass other vehicles within this zone.

Shape: pennant · Color: yellow

Handbook p. 96 ↗
No right turn

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

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 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

Stop

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

Handbook p. 95 ↗
Timed pay parking

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

Yield

Slow down and give the right-of-way to other traffic or pedestrians.

What to do: Slow or stop if needed and let crossing or oncoming traffic go first.

Shape: triangle · Color: red

Handbook p. 95 ↗
Accessible crossing (persons with disabilities)

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

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

Curve right

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 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

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 ends

The divided highway ends ahead; traffic will merge into a single roadway.

What to do: Move to the right and expect oncoming traffic ahead.

Shape: diamond · Color: yellow

Handbook p. 95 ↗
Exit speed advisory

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

Flood area (Turn Around Don't Drown)

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

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

Hill

Hill

Warns of a steep downgrade ahead.

What to do: Reduce speed and check your brakes before the descent.

Shape: diamond · Color: yellow

Handbook p. 95 ↗
Left lane ends

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

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

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

Playground

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

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

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

Road narrows

Road narrows

The roadway width decreases ahead.

What to do: Slow down and be ready to merge as the road narrows.

Shape: diamond · Color: yellow

Handbook p. 95 ↗
Roundabout ahead

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

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

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

Handbook p. 45 ↗
Stop ahead

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

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

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

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

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

Handbook p. 96 ↗
Advance intersection railroad

Advance intersection railroad

Warns the intersecting road ahead has a railroad crossing.

What to do: Watch for trains at the side-road crossing as you approach the intersection.

Shape: diamond · Color: yellow

Railroad crossing ahead

Railroad crossing ahead

Advance warning that a railroad crossing is ahead.

What to do: Slow down and prepare to stop if a train is coming.

Shape: circle · Color: yellow

Handbook p. 96 ↗
Railroad crossing emergency notification sign

Railroad crossing emergency notification sign

Gives a phone number and ID to report a problem at this rail crossing.

What to do: Note the number and crossing ID to report a malfunction or emergency.

Shape: rectangle horizontal · Color: blue

Handbook p. 96 ↗
Active work zone when flashing (increased penalties)

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

Detour

Detour

Directs traffic around a closed section of road.

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

Shape: rectangle horizontal · Color: orange

Handbook p. 96 ↗
Flagger ahead

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 construction ahead

Road construction ahead

Construction work is ahead on the roadway.

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

Shape: diamond · Color: orange

Handbook p. 96 ↗
Road work ahead

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

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

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)

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

Gas

Indicates fuel services are available.

What to do: Follow the sign if you need to refuel.

Shape: square · Color: blue

Historical marker

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

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

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

Yellow arrow

Yellow arrow

Warns that the protected turn signal is ending soon.

What to do: Prepare to stop; the turn signal is about to change.

Shape: n/a · Color: n/a

Handbook p. 97 ↗
Broken white line

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

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

Hand signal left turn

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.

Shape: n/a · Color: n/a

Hand signal stop or slow

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.

Shape: n/a · Color: n/a