Guide, railroad and other signs in New Jersey
The New Jersey Driver Manual shows or names everything on this page: 16 in all, on pages 19, 76, 153, 216–217, 220–222.
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Guide and service signs
HOSPITAL
Motorist service signs have white letters or symbols on a blue background and provide information about motorist services.
Manual page 220 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 220)
Person with a disability
Motorist service signs have white letters or symbols on a blue background and provide information about motorist services.
Manual page 220 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 220)
U.S. Route marker
Guidance signs identify destinations and routes for motorists.
Manual page 221 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 221)
State Route marker
Guidance signs identify destinations and routes for motorists.
Manual page 221 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 221)
County Route marker
Guidance signs identify destinations and routes for motorists.
Manual page 222 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 222)
INTERSTATE route marker
Guidance signs identify destinations and routes for motorists.
Manual page 222 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 222)
REST AREA 1 MILE
Motorist service signs have white letters or symbols on a blue background and provide information about motorist services.
Manual page 222 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 222)
Railroad crossings
Railroad crossing: flashing lights, bells, gates down
Flashing red lights, ringing bells, descending gates or gates that have already been lowered indicate that a train is coming, and a motorist must stop.
Manual page 76 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 76)
CROSSBUCK (Railroad Crossing)
X-shaped railroad crossing sign with black wording on a white background means the same as a Yield sign. Motorists must always yield the right-of-way to trains. Trains cannot swerve to avoid motorists.
Manual page 216 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 216)
Emergency Notification sign
Call the number on the Emergency Notification sign located at the crossing or 911.
Manual page 153 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 153)
RAILROAD ADVANCE WARNING
Railroad crossing advance warning signs
Manual page 222 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 222)
Parallel track / side road warning
Roadway hazard and railroad crossing warning signs
Manual page 222 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 222)
Other signs and symbols
SLOW-MOVING VEHICLE emblem
A fluorescent and reflective orange triangular sign indicates slow-moving vehicles, such as farm and construction equipment operating on public highways. The operators must obey all traffic rules and place a slow-moving vehicle sign on the back of their vehicles to warn approaching motorists.
Manual page 217 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 217)
GDL decal on license plate
All GDL drivers under age 21, who possess a permit or probationary license, are required to display two visible, red reflective decals, distributed through the MVC, on any vehicle that they operate. One decal is to be displayed on the top left corner of the rear license plate and the other on the top left corner of the front license plate.
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