Regulatory signs in Delaware
The Delaware Driver Manual shows or names everything on this page: 27 in all, on pages 74–75, 78, 85, 96.
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Regulatory signs
STOP
The stop sign is the only 8-sided sign you will see on the highway. It's red with white letters. When you come to a stop sign, you must make a complete stop at the stop line; or, if none, at the crosswalk; or if none, before entering the intersection. Before starting you must yield the right-of-way to any vehicle or pedestrian in or approaching the intersection.
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YIELD
You will see no other sign of this shape on the highway. You must yield the right-of-way to any vehicle or pedestrian in or approaching the intersection, stopping if necessary. Having so yielded to any vehicle or pedestrian, you shall not proceed until such movement can be made in safety. Slow down as you approach a yield sign. Look to left and right. Yield to pedestrians and vehicles performing lawful maneuvers or crossing.
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SPEED LIMIT 50
Used to regulate traffic, this particular sign tells you the speed limit for the stretch of highway where it is posted.
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No Left Turn
These are some of the international signs adopted in Delaware and the other 49 states. They mean "No Left Turn", "No Right Turn", and "No U Turn."
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No Right Turn
These are some of the international signs adopted in Delaware and the other 49 states. They mean "No Left Turn", "No Right Turn", and "No U Turn."
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No U-Turn
These are some of the international signs adopted in Delaware and the other 49 states. They mean "No Left Turn", "No Right Turn", and "No U Turn."
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Keep Right
Keep to the right of the traffic island or divider.
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LEFT LANE MUST TURN LEFT
With more complex traffic patterns, signs such as this may be used.
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ONE WAY
Both signs carry the same message. Either may be used.
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ONE WAY
Both signs carry the same message. Either may be used.
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NO TURN ON RED
Where this sign is posted, you must wait until the signal turns green before proceeding or making turns.
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DO NOT PASS
Watch out for and obey this sign. Also look for double solid lines on the highway.
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DO NOT ENTER
You must not enter the street so marked. It may be a one-way street in the opposite direction or all vehicular traffic may be prohibited.
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NO PARKING STOPPING STANDING ANY TIME
No stopping, standing or parking where posted.
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RESERVED PARKING
Reserved parking for handicapped only.
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Left Turn Only
You must obey the overhead sign in your lane. When the word "ONLY" is used, you must go in the direction the arrow points; there is no option.
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Left or Straight
You must obey the overhead sign in your lane. When the word "ONLY" is used, you must go in the direction the arrow points; there is no option.
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Right Turn Only
You must obey the overhead sign in your lane. When the word "ONLY" is used, you must go in the direction the arrow points; there is no option.
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TURNING VEHICLES YIELD TO BIKES
The manual does not state it
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STOP HERE ON RED
The manual does not state it
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Lane-use control signals
Lane Signal: Green Arrow
A green arrow means you can use the lane beneath it
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Lane Signal: Red X
a red "X" means you cannot.
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Lane Signal: Yellow X
A steady yellow "X" means that the use of the lane is changing and you should move out of it as soon as it is safe to do so.
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Transit or Bus Lane
"Transit" or "bus" means the lane is for bus use only.
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Bicycle Lane (reserved)
"Bicycle" means the lane is reserved for bicycles.
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HOV 3
"HOV" stands for "High Occupancy Vehicles" and indicates lanes reserved for vehicles with more than one person in them. Signs say how many people must be in the vehicle, as well as the days and hours to which it applies. For example, "HOV 3" means there must be at least three people in the vehicle.
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