Traffic Signs

TRAFFIC SIGNS
Traffic signs control the flow of traffic, warn you of hazards ahead, guide you to your destination, and inform you of roadway services. As indicated below, traffic signs are intentionally color coded to assist the operator. RED - stop GREEN - direction
YELLOW - general warning BLACK/WHITE - regulation

BLUE - motorist service (e.g., gas, food, hotels) BROWN - recreational, historic, or scenic site ORANGE - construction or maintenance warning
STOP AND YIELD SIGNS

The STOP sign always means come to a complete halt and applies to each vehicle that comes to the sign. You must stop before any crosswalk or stop line painted on the pavement. Come to a complete stop, yield to pedestrians or other vehicles, and proceed carefully. Simply slowing down is not enough. If a 4-WAY or ALL WAY sign is added to a STOP sign at an intersection, all traffic approaching the intersection must stop. The first vehicle in the intersection of a four-way stop has the right of way.
When you see a YIELD sign, slow down and be prepared to stop. Let traffic, pedestrians, or bicycles pass before you enter the intersection or join another roadway. You must come to a complete stop if traffic conditions require it.
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REGULATORY SIGNS The United States is now using an international system of traffic control signs that feature pictures and symbols rather than words. The red-and-white YIELD and DO NOT ENTER signs prohibit access or movement. WARNING SIGNS
Yellow warning signs alert you to hazards or changes in conditions ahead. Changes in road layout, proximity to a school zone, or some special situation are examples of warning signs. Slow down and obey the sign. Disregarding a warning sign is not only dangerous, it is against the law.
GUIDE SIGNS
In the guide signs category you will find route markers, distance-and-destination signs, and informational signs.
Green signs give highway directions and guide you through highway interchanges.
Blue signs list motorist services, like gas, food, and lodging. Brown signs direct you to public recreational areas, state and national parks, historical points of interest, and scenic sites. In Massachusetts, numbered state highway routes are posted on white, rectangular signs with black letters and borders. Interstate highway signs are blue, red, and white shields.
CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE ROAD WORK WARNINGS
Drum
Barricade
When people are repairing or constructing roadways, their work areas are protected from traffic by orange warning signs and other devices. These signs and devices may be mounted with warning flags or yellow flashing lights. These warnings help to guide pedestrians and vehicle traffic safely through a work zone and past any hazards.
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Tubuar Marker
Many of these warning signs use the same symbols as yellow warning signs, but you should take extra care when orange signs are posted. Traffic and road conditions around work zones often change quickly.
Traffic cone
In addition to posting orange warning signs, road work crews can use a number of channeling devices to keep traffic in lanes and away from hazards. Sometimes, electric warning arrow signs will direct traffic flow near a work zone.
When a flag person or police officer is directing traffic around a work zone, you must obey the flaggers or officers signals or directions.
Work zone flag person
Know signs by their appearances so you can recognize them at a distance.
Stop
School Zone
Guide/Information
Yield
Regulation
No Passing Zone
Warning
Railroad Crossing
Interstate Highway
Know traffic signs by their shapes
Lighted directional signs
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REGULATORY
WARNING
allowed between posted hours
No right turn Cm r phi
Traffic moves only in one direction ng 1 chiu
No left turn Cm r tri
No U turn Cm quay u xe
You may not overtake another vehicle Cm vt
You may not turn right after stopping at a red light
All traffic must go left Phi r tri
No pedestrians Cm i b
Keep to the right of the upcoming median or lane divider
No trucks Cm xe ti No parking
Crossroad ahead Road slippery Traffic signal ahead Road curves left Lane merging from right, watch for other traffic when wet
Pedestrian crossing
You may not cross the yellow line to pass
Road entering from the right
Deer crossing
Playground
Stop ahead
Area off paved road is soft dirt and could be Winding road, hazardous do not Road narrows pass Road ends at or right lane junction ends
Traffic may Two-way traffic flow on both sides of sign
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No bicycle s
GUIDES & DIRECTIONS
ROAD WORK
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Interstate highway route marker
Information
Gas
U.S. highway route marker
Hospital
Lodging
Massachusetts state highway route marker
Telephone
Food
Access for those with disabilities
Picnic area
Highway rest area Junction with a numbered route ahead Scenic overlook
Destination directions
Highway mile markers
Motorist services
Notice of destination - Exit
Parking
Point of interest
facilities
Destination distances, in miles
Notice of
highway exits,
Freeway interchange sign
in miles
Road work
Detour
Lane closing
Road crew flag person ahead
Work in progress on the side of the road
Maintenance or public utility crew ahead
Notice
Roadway detour directions
RAILROAD CROSSINGS
A round warning sign will usually alert you to an upcoming railroad crossing. When you see this sign, slow down and prepare to stop. If you see or hear a train approaching, do not speed up and try to beat the train to the crossing.
Railroad crossing ahead
The point at which train tracks cross a road is marked with a white crossbuck sign. If more than one track crosses a road, the number of tracks is posted below the crossbuck.
A railroad crossing may also feature red flashing lights, a bell, and a red-and-white striped gate that is lowered across the roadway when a train is passing. If the lights begin to flash, you must stop at least 15 feet before the light post or gate and remain stopped until the gate raises and the lights stop flashing. Failure to stop is a violation that carries a heavy fine. Even if you dont see a train approaching, never drive around a lowered gate or ignore the flashing lights.
Railroad
Pedestrian Gate
Railroad crossbuck
PAVEMENT MARKINGS
Lines, symbols, and words painted on a roadway help to direct riders and control traffic flow. You must know what the different lines and colors mean and obey them as you would traffic signs or signals. White and yellow lines are used along pavement edges and between lanes to keep vehicles in line. These lines may be solid or broken (long dashes), single or double. A solid white or solid yellow line that turns into a dotted line (short dashes) is a continuation of the line through an intersection or a highway interchange. Unless you are turning, exiting a highway, or changing lanes, always stay between the lines marking your lane.
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TRAFFIC SIGNS

YELLOW - general warning BLACK/WHITE - regulation

STOP AND YIELD SIGNS

CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE ROAD WORK WARNINGS

Know signs by their appearances so you can recognize them at a distance.

Know traffic signs by their shapes

Lighted directional signs

No right turn Cm r phi

Traffic moves only in one direction ng 1 chiu

No left turn Cm r tri

You may not overtake another vehicle Cm vt

You may not turn right after stopping at a red light

All traffic must go left Phi r tri

Keep to the right of the upcoming median or lane divider

You may not cross the yellow line to pass

Road entering from the right

Traffic may Two-way traffic flow on both sides of sign

GUIDES & DIRECTIONS

Interstate highway route marker

U.S. highway route marker

Massachusetts state highway route marker

Access for those with disabilities

Highway mile markers

Notice of destination - Exit

Destination distances, in miles

Freeway interchange sign

Road crew flag person ahead

Work in progress on the side of the road

Maintenance or public utility crew ahead

Roadway detour directions

Railroad crossing ahead

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