Warning and work zone signs in Connecticut
The Connecticut Driver's Manual shows or names everything on this page: 32 in all, on pages 15–16, 37, 45–46, 49–51.
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Warning signs
School Zone Flashing Warning Lights
Follow the signs or flashing lights that warn you that you are approaching a school or a school crossing. School hours are not the only time children are present. You must obey the slower posted speed limit in school zones or be subject to fines.
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Roundabout Ahead
Roundabouts are intersections that are controlled by a circular island in the center. They may have one lane or two lanes. Entering traffic must yield the right-of-way to circulating traffic.
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HAWK Signal Warning Sign
A pedestrian signal activated by a push button. The HAWK is composed of a circular yellow signal centered under two horizontally-aligned circular red signals. When activated, vehicles must come to a complete stop as the pedestrian crosses. Then vehicles may move once the pedestrians have finished crossing.
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Downward Arrow Plaque (W16-7P)
Signs may have a separate downward-pointing arrow plaque, which indicates the actual location of the crosswalk.
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Signal Ahead
Traffic signals are ahead. Slow down and prepare to stop.
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Stop Ahead
A stop sign is ahead. Slow down and prepare to stop.
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Reduction in Lanes
This sign is used on multi-lane highways to warn you of a reduction in the number of traffic lanes in the direction you are traveling. Be prepared to change lanes or to allow other vehicles to merge into your lane.
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NO PASSING ZONE
This sign marks the beginning of a no passing zone. You may not pass cars ahead of you in your lane.
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Merge
Two lanes of traffic are about to become one. Drivers in both lanes are responsible for merging smoothly.
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Pedestrian Crossing
Watch for people crossing your path. Be prepared to slow down and stop. Signs may have a separate downward-pointing arrow plaque, which indicates the actual location of the crosswalk.
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School Zone
Slow down – School grounds nearby. Watch out for children crossing the street or playing. Be ready to stop. Obey signals from any crossing guards.
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Slippery When Wet
When pavement is wet, reduce your speed. Do not brake hard or change direction suddenly. Increase the distance between your car and the one ahead. These actions are needed on all wet roads and especially on roads where this sign is posted.
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Two-Way Traffic
This sign tells you that you are leaving a divided roadway and will be driving on a two-way highway.
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Advisory Speed Plaque (35 MPH)
Usually installed below another warning sign. This sign is used to indicate the advisory speed for a condition.
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Divided Highway Begins
The highway ahead is split into two separate roadways by a median or divider and each roadway is one-way. Keep right.
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Change in Direction (Chevron)
This sign warns you of a change in direction or narrowing of the road. You may find several of these signs on the outside of a sharp curve or on approaches to a narrow bridge.
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Crossroad
Four signs warn you of intersections ahead where traffic may exist or where a right or left turn may be required. A sign naming the intersecting road may also be posted.
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Side Road
Four signs warn you of intersections ahead where traffic may exist or where a right or left turn may be required. A sign naming the intersecting road may also be posted.
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T Intersection
Four signs warn you of intersections ahead where traffic may exist or where a right or left turn may be required. A sign naming the intersecting road may also be posted.
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Y Intersection
Four signs warn you of intersections ahead where traffic may exist or where a right or left turn may be required. A sign naming the intersecting road may also be posted.
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Right and Left Turns Coming
Certain signs are posted before turns and curves. The shape of the arrow tells you what to expect. A small sign showing the maximum safe speed may also be posted below the arrow.
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Road Curves to Right and Left
Certain signs are posted before turns and curves. The shape of the arrow tells you what to expect. A small sign showing the maximum safe speed may also be posted below the arrow.
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Road Curves to Right
Certain signs are posted before turns and curves. The shape of the arrow tells you what to expect. A small sign showing the maximum safe speed may also be posted below the arrow.
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Right Turn Ahead
Certain signs are posted before turns and curves. The shape of the arrow tells you what to expect. A small sign showing the maximum safe speed may also be posted below the arrow.
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Winding Road Ahead
Certain signs are posted before turns and curves. The shape of the arrow tells you what to expect. A small sign showing the maximum safe speed may also be posted below the arrow.
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Work zone signs
Reduced Speed Limit Ahead (Work Zone)
Most work zones also have signs alerting you to reductions in the speed limit through the work zone. These speed reductions are necessary for the safety of the workers and motorists. The reduced speed limits are clearly posted within the work zone and if there are no reduced speed limit signs, you should obey the normal posted speed limit.
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END ROAD WORK
Just because you do not see the workers immediately after you see the warning sign does not mean they are not out there. Observe the posted signs until you see the one that says “End Road Work.”
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Road Work (Worker with Shovel)
These construction, maintenance, or emergency operations signs are generally diamond or rectangle-shaped and orange with black letters or symbols. These warn you that people are working on or near the roadway. These warnings include reduced speed, detours, slow moving construction equipment, and poor or suddenly changing road surfaces.
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SHOULDER WORK
These construction, maintenance, or emergency operations signs are generally diamond or rectangle-shaped and orange with black letters or symbols. These warn you that people are working on or near the roadway. These warnings include reduced speed, detours, slow moving construction equipment, and poor or suddenly changing road surfaces.
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UTILITY WORK AHEAD
These construction, maintenance, or emergency operations signs are generally diamond or rectangle-shaped and orange with black letters or symbols. These warn you that people are working on or near the roadway. These warnings include reduced speed, detours, slow moving construction equipment, and poor or suddenly changing road surfaces.
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DETOUR
This sign is used at the beginning of an alternate route that has been established because a road has been closed.
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Flagger Ahead
This sign warns that there is a flag person ahead. Always follow his or her directions.
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