Regulatory signs in Nevada
The Nevada Driver's Handbook shows or names everything on this page: 24 in all, on pages 28–29, 33, 36–38, 46, 48, 50.
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Regulatory signs
REGULATORY shape (vertical rectangle)
Rectangle — traffic regulations or directions to drivers
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YIELD shape (inverted triangle)
Inverted triangle — yield right-of-way
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STOP shape (octagon)
Octagon (8 sides) — STOP
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STOP
Stop signs mean you must: Come to a full stop behind the stop sign at the crosswalk or stop line. If the view of the cross street is blocked, slowly move forward to determine when it is safe to proceed. If no signs or markings exist, slow down and stop, if necessary, at the point nearest the intersection where there is a view of approaching traffic on the through roadway. Give right-of-way to pedestrians and to any cross traffic before moving forward.
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YIELD
Yield signs mean the same as stop signs except you may proceed without coming to a full stop if it is safe to do so. You must: Slow down upon approaching the intersection. Give the right-of-way to pedestrians and through traffic. Yield the right-of-way to drivers already on the highway. Check in all directions for cross traffic before entering the intersection to avoid a collision. Yield the right-of-way to vehicles making a U-turn from an intersection.
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SPEED LIMIT 50
Regulatory signs are rectangular and have a white background. They inform you of traffic laws and regulations. You must obey these signs.
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SCHOOL SPEED LIMIT 15 (with hours)
In school zones, the speed limit is either 15 or 25 mph. These speed limits are in effect on school days from a half hour before school begins to a half hour after school ends, unless otherwise posted. ... Signs and signals clearly show these speed limits and either designate the hours when the speed limit is in effect or state that the speed limit is in effect when children are present.
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DO NOT ENTER
Drivers should use the on-ramp when you enter the freeway. Signs will say “Do Not Enter” and “Wrong Way” if they have made a mistake.
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WRONG WAY
Drivers should use the on-ramp when you enter the freeway. Signs will say “Do Not Enter” and “Wrong Way” if they have made a mistake.
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SPEED LIMIT 65
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SPEED LIMIT 35
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NO U-TURN
Never make a U-turn: ... Where a “No U-turn” sign is posted.
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2 HR PARKING 8:30 AM TO 5:30 PM
Green allows you to park for a limited time. The amount of time is usually shown on a sign.
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NO PARKING ANY TIME
You may not park your car in any of the following places (NRS 484B.450): ... Wherever parking is prohibited by signs or curb markings
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Lane-use control signals
OPEN Lane Signal (Green Arrow)
A down green arrow with OPEN means drivers are allowed to drive the posted speed limit in the lane below the green arrow.
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CAUTION Lane Signal (Yellow X)
A yellow X with CAUTION means drivers can use the lane under the yellow X. There could be slow traffic or potential debris in the lane so drivers should exercise caution.
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MERGE Lane Signal (Yellow X)
A yellow X with MERGE means the lane is ending and the driver should prepare to safely merge into another open lane.
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CLOSED Lane Signal (Red X)
A red X with CLOSED means drivers cannot drive in the lane under the red X. There could be many reasons for the lane closure. For the driver’s safety and the safety of others, do not drive in this lane. Drivers must safely merge into another open lane.
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CRASH RT 3 LNS BLOCKED (overhead gantry)
In the example on the next page, starting at the bottom of the figure, signals display that the speed limit has been reduced due to a crash ahead. As a driver gets closer to the crash, the signals will provide updated information regarding lane closures and reduced speed limits. Once drivers pass the crash, the signals indicate all lanes are once again open.
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CRASH AHEAD RT 3 LNS CLOSED MERGE LEFT (overhead gantry)
As a driver gets closer to the crash, the signals will provide updated information regarding lane closures and reduced speed limits.
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CRASH AHEAD REDUCED SPEED ZONE (overhead gantry)
In the example on the next page, starting at the bottom of the figure, signals display that the speed limit has been reduced due to a crash ahead.
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Yellow diamond SPEED LIMIT 35 ahead signs (overhead gantry)
In the example on the next page, starting at the bottom of the figure, signals display that the speed limit has been reduced due to a crash ahead.
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2+ ONLY (diamond)
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OPEN TO ALL
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