Guide, railroad and other signs in Arizona
The Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide shows or names everything on this page: 11 in all, on pages 42–43, 49, 52, 58.
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Guide and service signs
Interstate Route Marker
The manual does not state it
Manual page 43
U.S. Route Marker
The manual does not state it
Manual page 43
State Route Marker
The manual does not state it
Manual page 43
MILE Marker
Arizona is one of the few states where all state highways have mileage markers. These reference “posts” are set 2 feet off the right shoulder and are about 1 mile apart. Mile posts can be used to tell where you are located if you are involved in a crash, have mechanical problems, or are out of gas.
Manual page 43
Railroad crossings
Railroad Warning Sign
A circle-shaped sign provides a warning that you are approaching a railroad crossing.
Manual page 42
Railroad Crossing Sign
This sign marks the location of a railroad crossing. When you arrive at a railroad crossing, you must stop no closer than 15 feet from the nearest railroad track when you observe any of the following: • Flashing red lights • Lowered crossing barricade • Ringing bells • Flagger warning of an approaching train or other on-track equipment.
Manual page 42
Railroad Crossing Signal
When you arrive at a railroad crossing, you must stop no closer than 15 feet from the nearest railroad track when you observe any of the following: • Flashing red lights • Lowered crossing barricade • Ringing bells • Flagger warning of an approaching train or other on-track equipment. Do not cross the tracks until all signals have stopped and the crossing barricade is up all the way.
Manual page 42
Lowered Crossing Barricade
Do not cross the tracks until all signals have stopped and the crossing barricade is up all the way. Do not drive around or under a lowered crossing barricade.
Manual page 42
Train Approaching Sign
These electronic signs are posted at all METRO light rail intersections and flash when a train is approaching the intersection.
Manual page 49
Other signs and symbols
Slow-Moving Vehicle Emblem
When you see this symbol on the back of a vehicle ahead, it is a warning to slow down. The vehicle with the sign cannot travel faster than 25 mph.
Manual page 52
Wrong-Way Driver Alert Message
When ADOT is alerted to a possible wrong-way driver, overhead messages boards on that stretch of freeway will display the message, “ALERT, WRONG-WAY DRIVER AHEAD.” If you see that message, safely move toward the nearest highway exit as soon as possible.
Manual page 58