USA Traffic Signs

1.0 Regulatory Signs

Regulatory signs inform drivers of traffic laws and regulations. They are typically rectangular with a white background and black text, or red and white for prohibitions.

Image	Sign	Meaning & Action
	Stop	Come to a complete stop. Yield to other traffic.
	Yield	Yield to traffic on the intersecting road. Stop if necessary.
	Left Turn Only	Traffic in this lane must turn left.
	Straight Only	Traffic in this lane must go straight.
	Keep Left	Keep to the left of the obstruction.
	Do Not Enter	Entry prohibited for all vehicles.
	No Parking	Parking is prohibited.
	No Right Turn	Right turn prohibited.
	No Left Turn	Left turn prohibited.
	No U-Turn	U-turn prohibited.
	Speed Limit	Maximum speed limit in mph.
	Do Not Pass	Overtaking is prohibited.
	Low Clearance	Maximum vehicle height clearance (Warning).

2.0 Warning Signs

Warning signs alert drivers to potential hazards. They are typically diamond-shaped with a yellow background and black symbols.

Image	Sign	Meaning & Action
	Turn Right	Sharp turn to the right ahead. Slow down.
	Cross Road	Intersection ahead. Be prepared for traffic.
	Merge	Traffic merging from the right.
	Road Narrows	Road narrows ahead.
	Signal Ahead	Traffic signals ahead. Be prepared to stop.
	Pedestrian Crossing	Pedestrian crossing ahead. Watch for pedestrians.