Alabama road sign library

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Regulatory signs - Alabama

Yield Shape (Triangle)
The three types of traffic signs are classified according to function. They are regulatory, warning, and information or guide signs. KNOW THESE SIGNS BY THEIR SHAPES AND COLORS.
Manual page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
Stop Shape (Octagon)
The three types of traffic signs are classified according to function. They are regulatory, warning, and information or guide signs. KNOW THESE SIGNS BY THEIR SHAPES AND COLORS.
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Regulatory Shape (Vertical Rectangle)
The three types of traffic signs are classified according to function. They are regulatory, warning, and information or guide signs. KNOW THESE SIGNS BY THEIR SHAPES AND COLORS.
Manual page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
STOP
As you approach a 4-way stop intersection, look for other vehicles approaching at the same time. If there are other vehicles stopped or moving, the vehicles should leave the stop signs in the same order in which they arrived. The first vehicle to arrive at a complete stop is the first vehicle allowed to leave the stop sign. When more than one vehicle arrives at the same time at the 4-way stop, the vehicle furthest to the right is allowed to leave first.
Manual page 42 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 42)

School Warning Shape (Pentagon)
The three types of traffic signs are classified according to function. They are regulatory, warning, and information or guide signs. KNOW THESE SIGNS BY THEIR SHAPES AND COLORS.
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No Passing Zone Shape (Pennant)
The three types of traffic signs are classified according to function. They are regulatory, warning, and information or guide signs. KNOW THESE SIGNS BY THEIR SHAPES AND COLORS.
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Warning Shape (Diamond)
The three types of traffic signs are classified according to function. They are regulatory, warning, and information or guide signs. KNOW THESE SIGNS BY THEIR SHAPES AND COLORS.
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Construction Shape (Orange Diamond)
The three types of traffic signs are classified according to function. They are regulatory, warning, and information or guide signs. KNOW THESE SIGNS BY THEIR SHAPES AND COLORS.
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Railroad Warning Shape (Circle)
The three types of traffic signs are classified according to function. They are regulatory, warning, and information or guide signs. KNOW THESE SIGNS BY THEIR SHAPES AND COLORS.
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Slow Moving Vehicle Emblem
The three types of traffic signs are classified according to function. They are regulatory, warning, and information or guide signs. KNOW THESE SIGNS BY THEIR SHAPES AND COLORS.
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Guidance Shape (Green Rectangle)
The three types of traffic signs are classified according to function. They are regulatory, warning, and information or guide signs. KNOW THESE SIGNS BY THEIR SHAPES AND COLORS.
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Railroad Crossing Crossbuck
Approach with caution and be sure that all tracks are clear before your cross.
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Red Light
RED…Stop when signal is steady circular red. Remain stopped until signal turns to green. Right turn, and in certain instances, left turn movements after stopping are permitted.
Manual page 54 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 54)
Yellow Light
YELLOW…A circular steady yellow means clear the intersection. It follows a green signal. You must not enter the intersection when the red signal comes on.
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Green Light
GREEN…Go when signal is steady circular green. You may go straight or turn right or left, yielding to other vehicles and pedestrians lawfully within the intersection. A sign may prohibit a turn or turns.
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Flashing Red Light
At a flashing red signal. This means the same as a STOP sign.
Manual page 61 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 61)

Shared Lane Marking (Sharrow)
Shared Lane Markings (Sharrow) inform road users that people on bicycles might occupy the travel lane.
Manual page 50 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 50)
Centerline (Yellow, Two-Lane Road)
The centerline is the painted stripe in the center of the road, which separates traffic proceeding in opposite directions. Under the new Uniform Code, centerlines are to be painted yellow on two lane highways.
Manual page 52 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 52)
Two-Lane Road: Passing Permitted
Broken lines are used in areas where there are no restrictions on passing when safe to do so.
Manual page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
Passing Prohibited One Direction
In those areas where passing is not allowed, a solid yellow line is painted alongside the broken line. If the solid yellow line is on your side of the centerline, you may not pass.
Manual page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)