Guide, railroad and other signs in Missouri
The Missouri Driver Guide shows or names everything on this page: 21 in all, on pages 36, 45, 47–48, 50–51, 54.
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Guide and service signs
Horizontal Rectangle (Guide Shape)
Horizontal Rectangle = Guide Parks and Recreation
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REST AREA
These signs are square or rectangular, and are blue with white letters or symbols. They show the location of various services, such as rest areas and hospitals.
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Hospital (H with Arrow Plaque)
These signs are square or rectangular, and are blue with white letters or symbols. They show the location of various services, such as rest areas and hospitals.
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INTERSTATE 70
The shape of route signs indicates the type of roadway: interstate, United States, state, or county. North-south routes are identified by odd numbers. East-west roads are identified by even numbers.
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BUSINESS LOOP 44
The shape of route signs indicates the type of roadway: interstate, United States, state, or county. North-south routes are identified by odd numbers. East-west roads are identified by even numbers.
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US Route 36
The shape of route signs indicates the type of roadway: interstate, United States, state, or county. North-south routes are identified by odd numbers. East-west roads are identified by even numbers.
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Missouri Route 25
The shape of route signs indicates the type of roadway: interstate, United States, state, or county. North-south routes are identified by odd numbers. East-west roads are identified by even numbers.
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Lettered Route A
The shape of route signs indicates the type of roadway: interstate, United States, state, or county.
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Emergency Reference Marker
Emergency reference markers are mile markers placed along the outside shoulder to mark the edge of the roadway and convey information to drivers about their location on the interstate for navigation and emergency situations. The reference markers are located every two-tenths of a mile, so motorists will always be in sight of a sign. They tell the direction of travel and route number.
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Railroad crossings
Round (RAILROAD Shape)
Round = Railroad
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Crossbuck (RAILROAD Shape)
Crossbuck = Railroad
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Side Road Railroad Crossing
A warning of a railway crossing very close to the intersection. Use caution when crossing tracks.
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Railroad Advance Warning
Many railroad crossings have signs or signals to warn drivers. The round advance warning sign tells you that you are nearing a railroad crossing. Never try to beat a train across the tracks.
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Railroad Pavement Marking (RXR)
You may also see a pavement marking before a crossing. Like the round advance warning sign, pavement markings tell you that you are nearing a railroad crossing.
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Railroad Crossing Crossbuck
A white, X-shaped sign or "crossbuck" is located at the railroad crossing. This sign has the same meaning as a "yield" sign; therefore, you must yield to trains at crossings.
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2 TRACKS
The sign under the crossbuck tells you how many tracks cross the road.
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Railroad Flashing Lights
At some crossings, along with the crossbuck sign, you will see side-by-side red lights that flash alternately. At both of these signal-equipped crossings, you must stop and you cannot cross the tracks until the train has passed. You must STOP if the red lights are flashing or the gate is down. You must stop within 15 to 50 feet before the railroad tracks. The red lights may continue to flash after the train has gone by.
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Railroad Gate
At some crossings there is also a crossing gate (some with a bell) that will lower when a train is coming. You must STOP if the red lights are flashing or the gate is down. DO NOT try to go around the gate.
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Other signs and symbols
International Symbol of Access
This symbol marks spaces for vehicles operated by or used to transport people with handicaps.
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Slow Moving Vehicle Emblem
A reflective orange triangle on the rear of a vehicle means it is traveling less than 25 mph. You may see this sign on construction equipment or farm vehicles. From sunset to ½ hour before sunrise, any vehicle moving 25 mph or slower must have a "slow moving vehicle" sign (refer to Chapter 3). The sign must be on the rear of the vehicle, near the middle, and four feet or more above the road. The sign must be clean and reflective.
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Vehicle Inspection Station
Any licensed inspection station may inspect your vehicle for safety. Authorized stations will display the sign shown on Page 54.
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