Regulatory signs in Alabama
The Alabama Driver Manual shows or names everything on this page: 32 in all, on pages 41–44, 50, 57–58.
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Regulatory signs
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.
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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.
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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.
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YIELD
The YIELD sign means slow down so you can yield the right of way to pedestrians crossing the roadway and to vehicles on the intersecting street or highway.
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WRONG WAY
White on red background. Motorist is approaching one-way highway or ramp from wrong direction.
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DO NOT ENTER
This marks a one-way roadway with traffic coming against you. You must not enter the one-way at this point.
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NO LEFT TURN (Symbol)
You must not make a left turn at this intersection.
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NO PARKING ANY TIME
You may not park your car in this area even though you stay in the car.
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NO PARKING (Symbol)
You may not park your car in this area even though you stay in the car.
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RESERVED PARKING (Handicap Plate or Permit Only)
You must not park in a parking space designated for the physically handicapped on either private or public property unless: (a) the vehicle being parked is operated by a physically handicapped person or under the direction of a physically handicapped person and (b) the vehicle visibly displays the handicapped sticker.
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EMERGENCY STOPPING ONLY
Stopping permitted only for real emergencies.
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LEFT LANE MUST TURN LEFT
Traffic in left lane must turn left at the intersection ahead.
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NO TURNS
You must not turn either to the right or to the left at this intersection.
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SPEED LIMIT 70
Speed limit as posted under normal conditions.
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SPEED LIMIT 55 MINIMUM 45
These are the “maximum” and “minimum” speeds permitted on this section of the highway. “Minimum” limits are usually posted on freeways and other controlled access highways.
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SPEED LIMIT 30
30 miles an hour is the top speed permitted in this area.
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SCHOOL SPEED LIMIT 25 (Hours Plate)
Speed limit in school zone during hours indicated. School zone speed limit may also be displayed on lighted sign with flashing amber lights.
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DO NOT PASS
Marks the beginning of a no passing zone.
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NO TURN ON RED
At intersections controlled by traffic signals, you MAY NOT make a right or left turn on red if this sign is posted.
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KEEP RIGHT (Island Symbol)
You must not drive to the left of this sign.
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ONE WAY (Arrow)
You may travel only in the direction indicated by arrow.
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STATE LAW 3 FEET MINIMUM
3 foot minimum clearance required when passing.
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MAY USE FULL LANE (Bicycle Symbol)
Cyclist may use full lane if travel lane is narrow.
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Roundabout Chevrons (Central Island)
Traffic goes counterclockwise in a roundabout
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ONE WAY (Vertical, Right Arrow)
The manual does not state it
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Lane-use control signals
Straight or Right / Right Only Lanes
At the intersection ahead, traffic in right lane must turn right and traffic in adjoining lane may turn right or continue straight ahead. Double right turns are only permitted at intersections that are properly signed.
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Roundabout Lane Arrows: Right Turn / Straight-Left-U-Turn
Right lane is for right turns only. Left lane is for left turns, U-turns, or through traffic only.
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Roundabout Lane Arrows: Straight-Right / Straight-Left-U-Turn
Right lane is for right turns or through traffic only. Left lane is for left turns, U-turns, or through traffic only.
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Roundabout Lane Arrows: Left-U-Turn / Straight-Right
Right lane is for right turns or through traffic only. Left lane is for left turns or U-turns only.
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Roundabout Lane-Use Sign (Left or U-Turn ONLY / Straight or Right)
Left turns/U-turns: use left lane. Right turns: use right lane. Going straight: follow the pavement markings, arrows or signs.
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