Regulatory signs in Mississippi
The Mississippi Driver's License Manual shows or names everything on this page: 21 in all, on pages 28–29, 70, 73.
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Regulatory signs
STOP
The STOP sign is the only sign with eight sides. It requires you to come to a COMPLETE STOP before entering an intersection. After stopping, you MUST yield to any traffic close enough to be a hazard.
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YIELD
The YIELD right-of-way sign is an equilateral triangle. It means you MUST let other vehicles on the roadway have the right-of-way.
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DO NOT ENTER
The DO NOT ENTER sign might include the words “do not enter,” or it might only include the white bar across the red circle background. Either way, it means you may not enter this lane of travel.
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Red Circle with White Bar (Do Not Enter)
The DO NOT ENTER sign might include the words “do not enter,” or it might only include the white bar across the red circle background. Either way, it means you may not enter this lane of travel.
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WRONG WAY
The WRONG WAY sign tells you that you are traveling in the opposite direction from the other cars in your lane. You are in danger of causing a head-on collision. You must leave the roadway and turn around as soon as possible.
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No Left Turn
This sign means no LEFT turns are allowed at this intersection.
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No Right Turn
This sign means no RIGHT turns are allowed at this intersection.
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No U-Turn
This sign means YOU MAY NOT TURN AROUND in an intersection, in the center of a street, or in a highway median.
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NO TURN ON RED
Usually, if a traffic signal is red, you may turn right AFTER you stop completely and make sure the way is clear. However, signs like these mean RIGHT TURNS ARE NEVER ALLOWED while the traffic signal is red. You must wait for the green light to turn right.
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No Right Turn ON RED (Symbol)
Usually, if a traffic signal is red, you may turn right AFTER you stop completely and make sure the way is clear. However, signs like these mean RIGHT TURNS ARE NEVER ALLOWED while the traffic signal is red. You must wait for the green light to turn right.
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No Trucks
This sign means NO TRUCKS are allowed on this street or highway.
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ONE WAY
This sign means you may ONLY TRAVEL IN THE DIRECTION OF THE ARROW.
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SPEED LIMIT 70
This sign indicates the MAXIUM SPEED ALLOWED under ideal driving conditions.
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Accessible Parking Symbol
This sign designates HANDICAPPED PARKING ONLY. Parking is only allowed for vehicles with an official indicator such as a handicap license tag or temporary hangtag. For information on obtaining a handicap tag, contact your County Tax Collector's Office.
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MINIMUM SPEED
Be mindful of the posted minimum speed limit.
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3 FEET PLEASE - IT’S THE LAW
Leave a safe distance of at least three feet between the vehicle and bicycle when passing the bicycle.
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Lane-use control signals
Left Turn ONLY
This sign means you MUST TURN LEFT.
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Right Turn ONLY
This sign means you MUST TURN RIGHT.
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CENTER LANE ONLY
This sign means you may ONLY use the center lane TO MAKE TURNS. The center lane is not available for normal travel or passing.
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