Regulatory signs in Colorado
The Colorado Driver Handbook shows or names everything on this page: 21 in all, on pages 7–10.
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Regulatory signs
SPEED LIMIT 50
These signs show the maximum or minimum speed that is allowed. The maximum limits are for ideal conditions and you must reduce your speed when conditions require it.
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STOP
These signs mean you must come to a complete stop. You must stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or if none, then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic.
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YIELD
These signs indicate you must slow or stop to yield to all pedestrians and any vehicle with right of way.
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DO NOT ENTER
These signs warn and redirect drivers who are heading the wrong way on streets or freeway ramps. Do not proceed past one of these signs.
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WRONG WAY
These signs warn and redirect drivers who are heading the wrong way on streets or freeway ramps. Do not proceed past one of these signs.
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ONE WAY (Horizontal Arrow)
These signs indicate you may only travel in the direction indicated by the sign’s arrow.
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ONE WAY (Vertical)
These signs indicate you may only travel in the direction indicated by the sign’s arrow.
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NO U-TURN
These signs indicate you cannot do something, for example, no U-turn or no left turn.
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NO RIGHT TURN
These signs indicate you cannot do something, for example, no U-turn or no left turn.
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PASS 3FT MIN
These signs have a white background with black letters and symbols. Motorists, when passing or overtaking bicyclists, must allow for clearance of 3 feet to avoid sideswiping on all roadways even if a sign is not posted.
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BICYCLES MAY USE FULL LANE
These signs have a white background with black letters and symbols. They remind drivers that bicyclists have a right to ride in the center of the lane if they feel their safety is compromised by hazards or poor visibility if they were to ride in the right side of the lane.
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Disabled Parking Symbol
These signs mark special parking areas for only those vehicles displaying a disabled parking permit. Disabled parking indicators may also appear on the pavement in designated parking spaces.
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RESERVED PARKING (Disabled)
These signs mark special parking areas for only those vehicles displaying a disabled parking permit. In order to park in a disabled parking space, the person who owns the disabled placard must be entering or exiting the vehicle.
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Lane-use control signals
Reversible Lane Control Signals
Some travel lanes are designed to carry traffic in one direction at certain times and in the opposite direction at other times. These lanes are separated by a barrier or marked by double-broken yellow lines. There may be signs posted by the side of the road or overhead. Sometimes special lights are used.
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LEFT LANE MUST TURN LEFT
These signs give direction and information about where you can turn and often use an arrow symbol. The signs are along the side of the road or hang over the road. Sometimes arrows may be painted on the road.
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Lane Control: Left, Straight, Right ONLY
These signs give direction and information about where you can turn and often use an arrow symbol. The signs are along the side of the road or hang over the road. Sometimes arrows may be painted on the road.
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LEFT LANE HOV 2+ ONLY 6AM-9AM MON-FRI
These lanes are identified by a white diamond painted on the roadway. Signs will identify the types of vehicles and the number of occupants required per vehicle to use the lane.
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HOV 2+ ONLY 2 OR MORE PERSONS PER VEHICLE
These lanes are identified by a white diamond painted on the roadway. Signs will identify the types of vehicles and the number of occupants required per vehicle to use the lane.
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MOTORCYCLES ALLOWED
These lanes are identified by a white diamond painted on the roadway. Signs will identify the types of vehicles and the number of occupants required per vehicle to use the lane.
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HOV LANE ENDS
These lanes are identified by a white diamond painted on the roadway. Signs will identify the types of vehicles and the number of occupants required per vehicle to use the lane.
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Two-Way Left-Turn Lane
This lane is for the exclusive use of left turning vehicles. It shall not be used for passing or travel by a driver except to make a left turn.
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