REGULATORY, WARNING, AND INFORMATION SIGNS ON THE

ROADWAYSSummer CurtisRaven JeffersLataziun Lee

Regulatory Signs

Stop Sign

A stop sign is an octagonal sign which notifies a driver to come to a complete stop where indicated

Stop signs also regulate flow of traffic and help to control speeds

Wrong Way

Wrong way signs indicate that a driver is going the opposite way of which traffic flows

Wrong way signs help to keep people on the correct sides of the road

They also notify a driver of the correct flow of traffic

Speed Limit

Speed limit signs show a driver the appointed speed of the current road that they are traveling

Speed limit signs keep drivers speeds suited to the terrain that is upcoming on a certain road.

Warning Signs

Dip

Dip signs indicate that there is a significant indention in the roadahead

When seen a driver should consider slowing speed until past the obstacle

Deer Crossing

Deer crossing signs are more often spotted in rural areas

These signs indicate that deer are often seen crossing the road here and drivers should consider slowing

Slow, Children at Play

These signs are generally in more urban areas, most commonly near a park or school

Children at play signs urge motorists to slow down and be more aware of their surroundings to protect the children

Informatio

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Signs

Hospital Sign

Notifies motorists the direction of a hospital

These signs can also indicate that a specific exit does posses a hospital

Fuel Sign

Inform motorists that a fuel station is ahead

Also indicates that a specific exit possesses a fuel station

Camping Sign

Notifies a driver that there is camping ahead

These symbols can also be found on an interstate exit sign indicating that on that specific exit there is a place to camp

Additional Resources

Summer Curtis: Slides 2-5

Raven Jeffers: Slides 6-9

Lataziun Lee: Slides 10-14