Regulatory signs in Florida
The Florida Driver License Handbook shows or names everything on this page: 37 in all, on pages 45, 47–48, 57, 69.
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Regulatory signs
STOP
Stop Sign. You must bring your vehicle to a complete halt. Stop before the stop line, or if there is no stop line, before the crosswalk or intersection at a point near the intersecting roadway where you have a clear view of approaching traffic.
Manual page 47
STOP with ALL WAY plate
All Way Stop. Traffic in all directions must stop. Vehicles proceed through the intersection in the order that they arrived; the first vehicle to reach the intersection should move forward first. If vehicles arrive at approximately the same time, each driver must yield to the driver on their right.
Manual page 47
YIELD
Yield. Slow down. Give vehicles crossing your path the right-of-way. If the way is clear, you may move forward slowly without stopping.
Manual page 47
DO NOT ENTER
Do Not Enter. On one-way streets and roadways where you may not enter.
Manual page 47
WRONG WAY
Wrong Way. You are going the wrong way. Turn around immediately.
Manual page 47
NO symbol (red circle and slash)
NO symbol. Red circle with red slash. The sign shows what you are not allowed to do.
Manual page 47
SPEED LIMIT 50
Speed Limit. Your speed must not exceed the posted speed in this area.
Manual page 47
SPEEDING FINES DOUBLED
Speeding Fines Doubled. Posted in active school and work zones. Fines will be doubled if you are cited for speeding in this area.
Manual page 47
No U-turn
No U-Turn. You must not make a complete turn to go in the opposite direction.
Manual page 48
No right turn
No Right Turn. You must not make a right turn at this intersection (also No Left Turn).
Manual page 48
No left turn
You must not make a right turn at this intersection (also No Left Turn).
Manual page 48
NO TURN ON RED
No Turn on Red. You must not turn right or left during the red light. You must wait for the green signal.
Manual page 48
NO TURNS
No Turns. You must not turn either to the right or to the left at this intersection.
Manual page 48
ONE WAY
One Way. You must travel only in the direction of the arrow.
Manual page 48
KEEP RIGHT
Keep Right. Stay to the right of the divider.
Manual page 48
SLOWER TRAFFIC KEEP RIGHT
Slower Traffic Keep Right. Slower traffic must stay in the right lane unless passing. Slower traffic must move out of the left lane when being overtaken by a faster vehicle.
Manual page 48
NO PASSING ZONE pennant
No Passing. You may not pass another vehicle.
Manual page 48
PASS WITH CARE
Pass with Care. You are allowed to pass, but do so with caution.
Manual page 48
EMERGENCY STOPPING ONLY
Emergency Stopping Only. You must only stop for emergencies.
Manual page 48
NO PARKING ON PAVEMENT
No Parking on Pavement. If you stop, you must always park off the pavement of the roadway.
Manual page 48
PARKING BY DISABLED PERMIT ONLY
Parking by Disabled Permit Only. Parking in this space is only for vehicles displaying an official disabled parking permit and transporting a person with a disability.
Manual page 48
School speed limit 20 when flashing
Begin School Zone. Do not exceed the school zone speed limit during indicated times or when light is flashing.
Manual page 57
END SCHOOL ZONE
End School Zone. Marks the end of a reduced speed school zone.
Manual page 57
STOP HERE ON RED
Obey any NO TURN ON RED or STOP HERE signs.
Manual page 69
Lane-use control signals
Turn lane arrow with ONLY
Lane is marked with a curved arrow and the word "ONLY": you must turn in the direction of the arrow.
Manual page 45
Combined turn and straight arrow
Lane is marked with both a curved and straight arrow: you may either turn or go straight.
Manual page 45
Center turn lane
Two-way roadway with center lane: drivers from either direction may use the center lane for left turns; you must not use for passing.
Manual page 45
Reversible lane
Some highways have reversible traffic lanes to help handle rush-hour traffic. The direction of traffic is normally reversed at set times each day. These lanes are marked with special pavement markings, lane signals, and signs.
Manual page 45
Bicycle lane
Exclusive bike lane. Solid white lines separate these bike lanes from motor vehicle travel lanes. Often marked with bike lane signs/symbols.
Manual page 45
Sharrow
Shared-use lane. Marked with "sharrows." These markings alert motorists that bicyclists may use the entire lane, indicate to bicyclists where to ride, and discourage bicycling in the wrong direction.
Manual page 45
Turn lanes (left lane ONLY)
Turn Lanes. At the intersection ahead, traffic in the left lane must turn left and traffic in the adjoining lane may turn left or continue straight ahead.
Manual page 47
CENTER LANE ONLY
Center Turn Lane. The center lane is shared, allowing left turns in both directions of travel.
Manual page 47
LEFT LANE MUST TURN LEFT
Left Lane Must Turn. Traffic in the left lane must turn left at the intersection ahead (also Right Lane Must Turn).
Manual page 47
RIGHT LANE MUST TURN RIGHT
Traffic in the left lane must turn left at the intersection ahead (also Right Lane Must Turn).
Manual page 47
BEGIN RIGHT TURN LANE
Begin Right Turn Lane. When entering a right turn lane you may encounter bicyclists traveling straight; you must yield to the bicyclists.
Manual page 47
RESTRICTED LANE AHEAD
Restricted Lane Ahead. A lane is reserved for certain purposes or certain vehicles, such as buses or carpool vehicles during rush hour traffic. Also used in bike lanes.
Manual page 48
HOV lane diamond markings
High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes are identified by signs/diamond pavement symbols, and are separated by a striped buffer zone. Vehicles may enter and exit the HOV lane only at designated points.
Manual page 69