Regulatory signs in Kansas
The Kansas Driving Handbook shows or names everything on this page: 29 in all, on pages 39–41, 45, 54.
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Regulatory signs
No Left Turn
Some regulatory signs have a red circle with a red slash over a symbol. These signs prohibit certain actions.
Manual page 39
No Right Turn
Some regulatory signs have a red circle with a red slash over a symbol. These signs prohibit certain actions.
Manual page 39
No U-Turn
Some regulatory signs have a red circle with a red slash over a symbol. These signs prohibit certain actions.
Manual page 39
SPEED LIMIT 65
These black and white signs indicate the maximum legal speed allowed or the minimum legal speed required. The maximum limit should be driven only in ideal driving conditions, and you must reduce your speed when weather or traffic conditions require it.
Manual page 39
MINIMUM SPEED 40
Some high-speed roads have minimum speed limits, and you are legally required to travel at least this fast so as not to be a hazard to other drivers.
Manual page 39
SCHOOL SPEED 20 WHEN FLASHING
This sign is posted before a school to indicate a reduced speed limit in a school zone. The speed limit is required only when flashing; otherwise obey the roadway's speed limit.
Manual page 40
STOP
A stop sign has eight sides and is red with white letters. You must stop behind the stop line or crosswalk if one is present. Look for crossing vehicles and pedestrians in all directions and yield the right-of-way. When it is safe to do so, you may enter the intersection.
Manual page 40
4-WAY
A 4-WAY sign may be added to the stop sign at intersections where all approaching traffic has a stop sign. You may also see 3-WAY, 5-WAY or ALL-WAY signs.
Manual page 40
YIELD
A yield sign is a red and white downward pointing triangle with red letters. It means you must slow down and allow traffic that has the right-of-way to cross before entering.
Manual page 40
NO TURN ON RED
When you see this sign posted, it means that you may not turn right or left during the red light. You must wait for the traffic signal to turn green before turning.
Manual page 40
STOP HERE ON RED
This sign tells you where you must stop if the traffic light is red. If there is not a NO TURN ON RED sign at the traffic light, after stopping at the stop line and checking for traffic and pedestrians, you may turn right on red.
Manual page 40
DO NOT BLOCK INTERSECTION
This sign tells you not to stop, stand or park at any time in the intersection. You must not enter an intersection if traffic conditions do not permit you to clear the intersection completely. You must not block traffic entering into the intersection from any other direction.
Manual page 41
LEFT TURN YIELD ON GREEN
This sign tells you that a left turn is permitted, but you must yield to oncoming traffic.
Manual page 41
ONE WAY (Vertical)
These signs tell you that traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow. Do not turn in the opposite direction of the arrow. Never drive the wrong way on a one-way street.
Manual page 41
ONE WAY
These signs tell you that traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow. Do not turn in the opposite direction of the arrow. Never drive the wrong way on a one-way street.
Manual page 41
PASS WITH CARE
This sign tells you that you are at the end of a no passing zone. You may pass only when it is safe to do so.
Manual page 41
KEEP RIGHT
These signs indicate when traffic must stay to the right of a roadway feature or obstruction, such as an upcoming median, island or lane divider.
Manual page 41
SLOWER TRAFFIC KEEP RIGHT
This sign is posted on a multilane highway for those driving slower than the normal speed of traffic. It tells the slow driver to stay in the right lane.
Manual page 41
DO NOT ENTER
A square sign with a white horizontal line inside a red circle means you cannot enter. This sign is visible at roadway openings that you may not enter such as exit ramps where you would be going in the wrong direction, in crossovers on divided roadways and at numerous locations on one-way streets.
Manual page 41
WRONG WAY
This sign tells you that your vehicle is moving in the wrong direction. You will see this sign on expressway ramps a short distance past the DO NOT ENTER sign. You also will see this sign if you turn the wrong way onto a one-way street, alley or driveway.
Manual page 41
NO PARKING (Symbol)
There are many areas where you cannot park. Check for signs that may prohibit or limit parking.
Manual page 54
Lane-use control signals
Straight
These black and white signs tell you where you can go, where you can turn and often use an arrow symbol. These signs can be located on the side of the road or hanging over the lane of travel.
Manual page 40
Left Turn Only
These black and white signs tell you where you can go, where you can turn and often use an arrow symbol. These signs can be located on the side of the road or hanging over the lane of travel.
Manual page 40
Right Turn Only
These black and white signs tell you where you can go, where you can turn and often use an arrow symbol. These signs can be located on the side of the road or hanging over the lane of travel.
Manual page 40
Straight or Turn Right
These black and white signs tell you where you can go, where you can turn and often use an arrow symbol. These signs can be located on the side of the road or hanging over the lane of travel.
Manual page 40
CENTER LANE ONLY (Shared Left Turn)
This sign tells you where a lane is reserved for the use of left turning vehicles from either direction and is not to be used for through traffic or passing other vehicles.
Manual page 40
HOV Overhead Lane Signs
HOV signs or markings mean "High Occupancy Vehicles" and indicate lanes reserved for vehicles with two or more people in them.
Manual page 45
LEFT LANE (Reserved Lane Diamond Sign)
Reserved lanes are marked by special lane marking signs stating that the lane is reserved for special use and often have a white diamond posted at the side of the road or painted on the road surface.
Manual page 45
LEFT LANE HOV-2 ONLY
Signs may indicate how many people must be in the vehicle, as well as the days and hours which apply to the lane use. For example, "HOV 3" means there must be at least three people in the vehicle to use that lane.
Manual page 45