Guide, railroad and other signs in Florida
The Florida Driver License Handbook shows or names everything on this page: 17 in all, on pages 46, 55–56, 80, 89.
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Guide and service signs
Green guide sign with Interstate shield
Green Guide Signs. Gives information about directions and distances. East-West routes have even numbers and North-South have odd numbers.
Manual page 46
Mile marker
In Florida, mile markers indicate your location on an interstate and match with exit numbers.
Manual page 46
Gas service sign
Blue and White Service Signs. Directs you to services, such as gas, food, motels, and hospitals.
Manual page 46
Lodging service sign
Blue and White Service Signs. Directs you to services, such as gas, food, motels, and hospitals.
Manual page 46
Hospital service sign
Blue and White Service Signs. Directs you to services, such as gas, food, motels, and hospitals.
Manual page 46
Food service sign
Blue and White Service Signs. Directs you to services, such as gas, food, motels, and hospitals.
Manual page 46
Brown national park sign
Brown and White Signs. Direct you to scenic areas, parks, and areas of cultural/historical significance.
Manual page 46
Railroad crossings
Drawbridge gate
Gates. Many drawbridges have gates with flashing red lights and bells. Stop when the lights begin to flash and before the gate lowers. It's against the law to drive around or under a gate—either down or while being opened or closed—and it is extremely dangerous.
Manual page 55
Railroad advance warning
Advance Warning Sign. This is usually the first sign you see when approaching a highway-railroad crossing.
Manual page 56
Crossbuck
Crossbuck Sign. These are yield signs; you must yield the right-of-way to trains. A sign below the crossbuck will show the number of tracks if there is more than one track.
Manual page 56
Crossbuck with number of tracks
A sign below the crossbuck will show the number of tracks if there is more than one track.
Manual page 56
Flashing red light signals
Flashing Red Light Signals. At many crossings, the crossbuck sign has flashing red lights and bells. When the lights begin to flash, stop immediately! A train is approaching.
Manual page 56
Railroad gate (raised)
Gates. Many crossings have gates with flashing red lights and bells. Stop when the lights begin to flash and before the gate lowers across your road lane. It's against the law to drive around or under a crossing gate—either down or while being opened or closed.
Manual page 56
Railroad pavement marking
Pavement Marking. Markings may be painted on the paved approach to a crossing before the stop line.
Manual page 56
Dynamic envelope
Dynamic Envelope. White roadway markings in the shape of connecting X's used to visually highlight the danger zone where road users should not stop. These markings indicate the clearance needed for trains to safely pass, as any object within the dynamic envelope has the potential to be struck when the train passes through.
Manual page 56
Emergency Notification System sign
There is a blue ENS sign installed at every highway-rail grade crossing. This sign provides critical emergency contact information to reach the railroad responsible if there is a problem at the crossing or if something is blocking the tracks.
Manual page 80
Other signs and symbols
Slow-moving vehicle emblem
Farm vehicles designed for operation at speeds less than 25 MPH must display this sign on the rear when using public highways (not limited access/interstates).
Manual page 89