Regulatory signs in New Jersey
The New Jersey Driver Manual shows or names everything on this page: 34 in all, on pages 62, 72, 215–217, 221–222.
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Regulatory signs
STOP
Octagonal sign with white wording and border on red background
Manual page 215 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 215)
YIELD
White inverted triangle with red wording and border with a white border band
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DO NOT ENTER
White square with red circle that has a white band horizontally across the center of the circle and the words "DO NOT ENTER" in white letters on the upper and lower parts of the circle.
Manual page 216 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 216)
Truck route (green)
Marks the routes and ramps where trucks are permitted; also marks the travel route to services and terminals.
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No trucks on route (red)
Marks the routes and ramps where trucks are prohibited; also marks the end of designated routes.
Manual page 216 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 216)
SPEED LIMIT 25
25 mph School zones, business, or residential districts
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SPEED LIMIT 35
35 mph Suburban business and residential districts
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SPEED LIMIT 50
50 mph Non-posted rural roadways
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SPEED LIMIT 55
55 mph Certain state highways (as posted) and interstates
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SPEED LIMIT 65
65 mph Certain interstate highways (as posted)
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NO TURN ON RED
Unless a No Turn on Red sign is posted, New Jersey law authorizes a right turn on a red light after a motorist comes to a full stop and checks for traffic.
Manual page 72 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 72)
NO TRUCKS
Regulation (such as speed signs)
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NO U-TURN
Regulation (such as speed signs)
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NO PARKING ANY TIME
Regulation (such as speed signs)
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DO NOT PASS
Regulation (such as speed signs)
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NO PASSING ZONE
No-passing warning signs
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BIKE LANE
The manual does not state it
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NO STANDING ANY TIME
Regulation (such as speed signs)
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RESERVED PARKING (handicap plate or permit only)
Regulation (such as speed signs)
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STOP HERE ON RED
Regulation (such as speed signs)
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ROAD CLOSED
Regulation (such as speed signs)
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NO PEDESTRIANS
Regulation (such as speed signs)
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NO TURNS
Regulation (such as speed signs)
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ONE WAY
Regulation (such as speed signs)
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KEEP RIGHT
Regulation (such as speed signs)
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WRONG WAY
Regulation (such as speed signs)
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NO RIGHT TURN
Regulation (such as speed signs)
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STATE LAW: stop for pedestrian in crosswalk
Traffic engineers use color, such as an optional yellow-green or standard yellow, for the pedestrian crossing and bicycle warning signs, which are of utmost importance. These signs alert New Jersey motorists that they must share the road with pedestrians and bicyclists and yield to them.
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Lane-use control signals
HOV 3+ ONLY
Indicate high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes reserved for a particular vehicle type or vehicles carrying multiple riders, as identified by posted regulatory signs. Such signs will also indicate hours that HOV lanes are in operation.
Manual page 217 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 217)
LEFT LANE MUST TURN LEFT
Regulation (such as speed signs)
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Multiple turning lanes (straight or right / right only)
Regulation (such as speed signs)
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LEFT TURN ONLY
Regulation (such as speed signs)
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LEFT OR STRAIGHT ONLY
Regulation (such as speed signs)
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BUSES AND 2 PERSON CAR POOLS ONLY
Indicate high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes reserved for a particular vehicle type or vehicles carrying multiple riders, as identified by posted regulatory signs.
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