Warning and work zone signs in Maryland
The Maryland Driver’s Manual shows or names everything on this page: 41 in all, on pages 20, 22–23, 31.
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Warning signs
Diamond: Warning Shape
These signs warn you of special conditions or hazards ahead. You may have to slow down, so be ready to take appropriate action.
Manual page 20
Pennant: No Passing Shape
Marks the start of a no passing zone. Do not pass other vehicles.
Manual page 20
Pentagon: School Zone and School Crossing Shape
The pentagon (five-sided) shape warns you of school zones and marks school crossings.
Manual page 20
Stop Ahead
These signs provide notice to road users of a situation that might not be readily apparent.
Manual page 22
Yield Ahead
These signs provide notice to road users of a situation that might not be readily apparent.
Manual page 22
Signal Ahead
These signs provide notice to road users of a situation that might not be readily apparent.
Manual page 22
Sharp Right Turn
These signs provide notice to road users of a situation that might not be readily apparent.
Manual page 22
Pedestrian Crossing
The manual does not state it
Manual page 22
Traffic Circle / Roundabout
These signs provide notice to road users of a situation that might not be readily apparent.
Manual page 22
35 MPH Advisory Speed
These signs provide notice to road users of a situation that might not be readily apparent.
Manual page 22
Exit Ramp Advisory Speed
These signs provide notice to road users of a situation that might not be readily apparent.
Manual page 22
NO PASSING ZONE
Marks the start of a no passing zone. Do not pass other vehicles.
Manual page 22
Two Roads Merging
These signs provide notice to road users of a situation that might not be readily apparent.
Manual page 22
Road Divides Ahead
These signs provide notice to road users of a situation that might not be readily apparent.
Manual page 22
Divided Road Ends Ahead
These signs provide notice to road users of a situation that might not be readily apparent.
Manual page 22
Road Curves Right
These signs provide notice to road users of a situation that might not be readily apparent.
Manual page 22
Sharp Turns (Right then Left)
These signs provide notice to road users of a situation that might not be readily apparent.
Manual page 22
Winding Road
These signs provide notice to road users of a situation that might not be readily apparent.
Manual page 22
Side Road Enters Ahead
These signs provide notice to road users of a situation that might not be readily apparent.
Manual page 22
LANE ENDS MERGE LEFT
These signs provide notice to road users of a situation that might not be readily apparent.
Manual page 22
Intersection Ahead
These signs provide notice to road users of a situation that might not be readily apparent.
Manual page 22
T Intersection Ahead
These signs provide notice to road users of a situation that might not be readily apparent.
Manual page 22
Railroad before T Intersection
These signs provide notice to road users of a situation that might not be readily apparent.
Manual page 22
Steep Hill
These signs provide notice to road users of a situation that might not be readily apparent.
Manual page 22
Slippery When Wet
These signs provide notice to road users of a situation that might not be readily apparent.
Manual page 22
Lane Ends
These signs provide notice to road users of a situation that might not be readily apparent.
Manual page 22
TRUCK CROSSING
These signs provide notice to road users of a situation that might not be readily apparent.
Manual page 22
TRAIL X-ING
These signs provide notice to road users of a situation that might not be readily apparent.
Manual page 22
Pedestrian and Bicycle Crossing
The manual does not state it
Manual page 22
Deer or Other Wildlife Crossing
These signs provide notice to road users of a situation that might not be readily apparent.
Manual page 22
School Crossing Ahead
The pentagon (five-sided) shape warns you of school zones and marks school crossings.
Manual page 22
School Bus Stop Ahead
These signs provide notice to road users of a situation that might not be readily apparent.
Manual page 22
LAST EXIT BEFORE TOLL
You will see these signs above the road. They provide information about destinations, directions, and how to use the lanes.
Manual page 23
Work zone signs
Flagger Ahead
These signs provide notice to road users of a situation that might not be readily apparent.
Manual page 22
ROAD WORK 1000 FT
These signs provide notice to road users of a situation that might not be readily apparent.
Manual page 22
DETOUR
These signs provide notice to road users of a situation that might not be readily apparent.
Manual page 22
BEGIN WORK ZONE
These signs provide notice to road users of a situation that might not be readily apparent.
Manual page 22
END ACTIVE WORK ZONE
These signs provide notice to road users of a situation that might not be readily apparent.
Manual page 22
ACTIVE WORK ZONE WHEN FLASHING
These signs provide notice to road users of a situation that might not be readily apparent.
Manual page 22
Flashing Amber Lights (Work Zone)
Active work zone/workers present
Manual page 31
Flashing Blue Lights (Speed Cameras)
Active speed cameras
Manual page 31