Regulatory signs in Maryland
The Maryland Driver’s Manual shows or names everything on this page: 31 in all, on pages 16, 20–21, 23, 27.
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Regulatory signs
Octagon: Stop Shape
The octagonal (eight-sided) shape always means stop. You must come to a complete stop.
Manual page 20
Triangle: Yield Shape
Slow down and, if necessary, stop to give the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
Manual page 20
Rectangle: Regulatory or Guide Shape
Vertical signs usually give instructions or tell you the rules of the road. Horizontal signs usually give directions or information.
Manual page 20
STOP
The stop sign is the only 8-sided sign you will see on the road. When you come to a stop sign: You must make a complete stop at the stop line. If there is no stop line, stop before entering a crosswalk. If there is no stop line or crosswalk, stop before entering the intersection. You must yield to vehicles and pedestrians in the intersection; and remain stopped until it is safe to enter and continue through the intersection.
Manual page 21
YIELD
The yield sign is the only sign shaped like this. Slow down as you come to a yield sign. Look to the left and the right. Yield to pedestrians, bicycles, and vehicles. Once you have yielded to vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians, you may proceed only when you can do so safely.
Manual page 21
SPEED LIMIT 50
These signs regulate traffic. This sign tells you the maximum speed limit for the part of the road where it is posted.
Manual page 21
No Right Turn
These signs are about traffic laws. You must obey them.
Manual page 21
No Left Turn
These signs are about traffic laws. You must obey them.
Manual page 21
No U-Turn
These signs are about traffic laws. You must obey them.
Manual page 21
NO TURNS
These signs are about traffic laws. You must obey them.
Manual page 21
DO NOT ENTER
These signs are about traffic laws. You must obey them.
Manual page 21
No Parking (Both Directions)
These signs are about traffic laws. You must obey them.
Manual page 21
NO TURN ON RED
These signs are about traffic laws. You must obey them.
Manual page 21
DO NOT PASS
These signs are about traffic laws. You must obey them.
Manual page 21
Stay to the Right of Median
These signs are about traffic laws. You must obey them.
Manual page 21
LEFT TURN YIELD ON GREEN
These signs are about traffic laws. You must obey them.
Manual page 21
BIKE LANE
These signs are about traffic laws. You must obey them.
Manual page 21
WRONG WAY
These signs are about traffic laws. You must obey them.
Manual page 21
RESERVED PARKING (Disability Permit)
These signs are about traffic laws. You must obey them.
Manual page 21
ONE WAY
Traffic can only go in the direction of the arrow.
Manual page 21
No Parking (Symbol)
The manual does not state it
Manual page 16
Stay Right
In areas where you see “stay right” signs, drive in the right-hand lane or lanes unless you are passing a vehicle.
Manual page 16
LIGHTS ON WHEN USING WIPERS
Maryland law requires that you turn on your headlights when using your windshield wipers in inclement weather. Inclement weather is bad weather that might cause unsafe conditions.
Manual page 27
Lane-use control signals
Left Turn Only
These signs are about traffic laws. You must obey them.
Manual page 21
CENTER LANE ONLY (Two-Way Left Turn)
Vehicles traveling in either direction can use the center lane to turn left.
Manual page 21
HOV 2+ ONLY
You may only use this lane if you have the number of people that is marked on the sign.
Manual page 21
Lane Use: Left, Straight, Right ONLY
You will see these signs above the road. They provide information about destinations, directions, and how to use the lanes.
Manual page 23
Straight ONLY
You will see these signs above the road. They provide information about destinations, directions, and how to use the lanes.
Manual page 23
Right Turn ONLY
You will see these signs above the road. They provide information about destinations, directions, and how to use the lanes.
Manual page 23
HOV 2+ ONLY 6AM-9AM MON-FRI
You will see these signs above the road. They provide information about destinations, directions, and how to use the lanes.
Manual page 23
Straight or Right Turn
You will see these signs above the road. They provide information about destinations, directions, and how to use the lanes.
Manual page 23