Florida Driver's Handbook 2008

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4. Signals, Signs, and Pavement Markings

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Rectangle: Regulatory or Information

These signs tell you the law, so you must follow their instructions.

slash

Remember that a red circle with a slash means NO. The sign shows you what is not allowed.

no u-turn

NO U-TURN - You cannot make a complete turn to go in the opposite direction where this sign is displayed. No U-turn.

no right turn

You must not make a right turn at this intersection.

speed limit

50 miles per hour is the highest speed you can safely travel in this area.

turn left or right

You cannot go straight ahead. You must turn either to the right or left.

wrong way

You are going the wrong way on an expressway exit ramp. Do not drive past this sign. Turn around immediately.

stay right

A divided highway is ahead. Stay on the right side of the divider.

handicap permit only

Parking in this space is only for vehicles displaying an official permit and transporting a disabled person.

one way

You may travel only in the direction of the arrow.

recommended speed limit

This sign lists the maximum recommended safe speed for an entrance or exit on an expressway. Slow down to whatever speed is shown.

no turn on red

You may not turn right or left during the red light. You must wait for the signal to turn green.

restricted lane ahead

A diamond-shaped marking shows that a lane is reserved for certain purposes or certain vehicles. The lanes are usually reserved for buses or car-pool vehicles during rush hour traffic. Other diamond signs are used to designate bicycle lanes.

center lane turn only

The center lane is shared for left turns in both directions of travel.

do not pass

You must not pass any other vehicles going in the same direction as you are while you are in this area.

pass with care

When you have passed this sign, you are again permitted to pass other vehicles with care.

left lane must turn left

Traffic in left lane must turn left at the intersection ahead.

emergency stopping only

Stopping permitted only for emergencies.

speed zone ahead

You are approaching an area where a speed zone has been established.

left lane left turn only

At the intersection ahead traffic in left lane must turn left and traffic in adjoining lane may turn left or continue straight ahead.

slow traffic keep right

This sign is used on multiple lane highways to advise slower driving traffic to stay in the right hand lane, and also to do so when approached from behind by other traffic even if you are doing the speed limit.

wrong way

This marks a one-way roadway with traffic coming toward you. You must not enter the one-way roadway at this point.

no turns

You must not turn either to the right or to the left at this intersection.

no parking on pavement

If you park, you must always park off the pavement of the highway.

begin right turn lane

When entering a right turn lane motorists will conflict with bicycle through movements. Always yield.


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