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Regulatory signs in Maine

The Maine Driver’s License Manual shows or names everything on this page: 19 in all, on pages 6-6 – 6-7, 6-11, 7-8, 7-10 – 7-11, 8-3, 10-1.

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Regulatory signs

  • SCHOOL SPEED LIMIT 15 WHEN FLASHING

    SCHOOL SPEED LIMIT 15 WHEN FLASHING

    A 5-sided sign means you are in a school zone and must slow to 15 mph ... when school speed limit signs are flashing during school opening or closing hours. (8-3)

    Manual page 8-3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8-3)

  • No Left Turn

    No Left Turn

    Some signs have a red circle with a red slash across the symbol. This means you cannot do certain things.

    Manual page 6-6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-6)

  • No Right Turn

    No Right Turn

    Some signs have a red circle with a red slash across the symbol. This means you cannot do certain things.

    Manual page 6-6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-6)

  • No U-Turn

    No U-Turn

    Some signs have a red circle with a red slash across the symbol. This means you cannot do certain things.

    Manual page 6-6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-6)

  • SPEED LIMIT 65

    SPEED LIMIT 65

    Speed Limit Signs - These black and white signs indicate the legal speed if conditions are ideal.

    Manual page 6-6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-6)

  • STOP

    STOP

    Stop Sign - A stop sign has eight sides (octagon) and is red with white letters. You must stop behind the stop line or crosswalk if there is one. If there is no crosswalk or stop line, stop at the point nearest the intersection to enable you to see approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway. The stop must be made before any portion of your vehicle has entered the intersection. If it is a four-way stop, wait your turn. In all cases you must wait until it is safe before proceeding. Look for vehicles and pedestrians and, if any are present, yield the right-of-way.

    Manual page 6-6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-6)

  • YIELD

    YIELD

    Yield Sign - A yield sign is a red and white down-pointing triangle with red letters (some old signs may still be yellow with black letters). It means you should slow down to wait for traffic to clear on the road you are entering or crossing. You must slow and yield to traffic or pedestrians that have the right-of-way before proceeding.

    Manual page 6-6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-6)

  • ONE WAY

    ONE WAY

    One-Way Street -Traffic moves 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 6-7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-7)

  • DO NOT PASS

    DO NOT PASS

    You may not pass where ... a rectangular white (regulatory) DO NOT PASS sign appears on the right of the road.

    Manual page 7-8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7-8)

  • No Parking (P with slash)

    No Parking (P with slash)

    No-Parking Zones - Check for signs or painted curbs that may ban or limit parking.

    Manual page 7-11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7-11)

  • In-street pedestrian crossing sign (STATE LAW, WITHIN CROSSWALK)

    In-street pedestrian crossing sign (STATE LAW, WITHIN CROSSWALK)

    The manual does not state it

    Manual page 10-1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10-1)

  • Accessible Parking Symbol

    Accessible Parking Symbol

    The manual does not state it

    Manual page 7-10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7-10)

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