Georgia road sign library

Every sign, signal and marking the Georgia driver manual shows or names, with its meaning in the manual's words and its page.

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Regulatory signs - Georgia

NO PARKING ON PAVEMENT
Vertical Rectangle signs are generally used for regulatory signs, which tell you what you must do. You must obey them in the same manner as traffic laws.
Manual page 28
STOP
An Octagon (eight-sided shape) always means stop. When you come to it, you must make a complete stop at a marked stop line. If there is no stop line, stop before the crosswalk on your side of the intersection. If there is no crosswalk, stop at a point from which you can best see oncoming traffic. You must not start again until all pedestrians have finished crossing on the side of the roadway you are traveling on, and you have yielded the right-of-way to closely approaching traffic.
Manual page 28
YIELD
Triangle signs mean yield. You must slow down to a speed that is reasonable for existing conditions and stop if necessary. If you must stop, do so at a marked stop line, if it exists. After slowing or stopping, you must yield the right-of-way to other vehicles in the intersection or approaching closely on another roadway or auxiliary road leading into a major highway.
Manual page 28
DO NOT ENTER
This marks a one-way road. If you are facing this sign traffic is coming toward you. You must not continue down the road.
Manual page 29

DIVIDED HIGHWAY ENDS
Diamond shaped signs warn of existing or possible hazards on roadways or adjacent areas. They are yellow with black words indicating the potential hazard, or black symbols visually describing the potential hazard.
Manual page 28
School Crossing
Pentagon shaped signs mean you are approaching a school zone and/or school crossing. When used, they will be erected not less than 150 feet nor more than 700 feet in advance of the school grounds or school crossing. (These signs can sometimes be fluorescent green in color.)
Manual page 28
Sharp Right Turn
Sharp turn to the right.
Manual page 30
Right Curve
Curve to the right.
Manual page 30

ROAD CONSTRUCTION 5 MILES
Warning signs for construction and maintenance projects are used to alert you to dangers ahead and give you enough time to adjust your speed accordingly. These signs are orange with black markings.
Manual page 33
FLAGMAN 500 FT
Warning signs for construction and maintenance projects are used to alert you to dangers ahead and give you enough time to adjust your speed accordingly. These signs are orange with black markings.
Manual page 33
ROAD CONSTRUCTION 1500 FT
Warning signs for construction and maintenance projects are used to alert you to dangers ahead and give you enough time to adjust your speed accordingly. These signs are orange with black markings.
Manual page 33
ROAD CLOSED
The manual does not state it
Manual page 33

THRU TRAFFIC
Horizontal Rectangle signs are generally used as guide signs. They show locations, directions, or other special information.
Manual page 28
Railroad Advance Warning
A round sign means you are approaching a railroad crossing. This sign is posted a few hundred feet in front of the tracks and alerts you to slow down, look, listen and prepare to stop. If necessary, roll down a window and listen carefully for an approaching train. If a train is approaching, stop! Do not try to calculate whether you can "make it" across the track. Never try to beat a train through the intersection. Passing is prohibited at all railroad crossings.
Manual page 28
Georgia Route 20 Marker
Guide signs may indicate what road you are on, and how to get to your destination.
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Interstate 75
Guide signs may indicate what road you are on, and how to get to your destination.
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Steady Red Signal
A red light means you must make a complete stop before entering the crosswalk or intersection and wait until the light turns to green before proceeding.
Manual page 34
Steady Yellow Signal
A yellow light warns that the light is changing from green to red. Slow down and prepare to stop.
Manual page 34
Steady Green Signal
A green light means you may proceed if it is safe to do so after stopping for pedestrians and yielding to vehicles within the intersection.
Manual page 34
Green Arrow (Straight)
A green arrow means you may proceed carefully only in the direction the arrow is pointing after stopping for pedestrians and yielding to vehicles within the intersection. In this case you may go straight ahead only.
Manual page 34

Stop Line
Stop lines are white lines painted across the pavement at intersections indicating the point beyond which your vehicle should not cross if you are stopping for a traffic control device. In urban areas, the line is usually located about four feet before the crosswalk. Drivers must come to a complete stop at the stop line, when present, not at the actual stop sign or traffic signal.
Manual page 36
Crosswalk Lines
These white lines are painted across, or partially across the pavement. Sometimes they will be painted in a ladder pattern. When pedestrians are in the crosswalks, they have the right-of-way over motor vehicles. Crosswalks are sometimes in the middle of a block in residential areas, and in some cases, a pedestrian crossing signal is located at the white line.
Manual page 36
Broken Yellow Center Line
These are used to separate traffic moving in opposite directions on paved roadways. Broken yellow lines are used when there are only two lanes and it is safe to pass in either direction.
Manual page 36
Solid and Broken Yellow Center Line
These single, solid yellow lines on two-lane roads indicate zones where passing is prohibited. They will be located on the right of the broken yellow line when they apply to the lane in which you are traveling.
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