New Mexico road sign library

Every sign, signal and marking the New Mexico driver manual shows or names, with its meaning in the manual's words and its page.

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Regulatory signs - New Mexico

No Left Turn
Some regulatory signs have a red circle with a red slash over a symbol. These signs prohibit certain actions, i.e., no left turn, no right turn, no U-turn, etc.
Manual page 6
No Right Turn
Some regulatory signs have a red circle with a red slash over a symbol. These signs prohibit certain actions, i.e., no left turn, no right turn, no U-turn, etc.
Manual page 6
No U-Turn
Some regulatory signs have a red circle with a red slash over a symbol. These signs prohibit certain actions, i.e., no left turn, no right turn, no U-turn, etc.
Manual page 6
NO TURN ON RED
If you are turning right, you may turn after coming to a full stop, if it is safe to do so and if there is no sign prohibiting the turn on a red light.
Manual page 4

Cross Road
These signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and most are diamond shaped. These signs warn you to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. It warns you that a special situation or a hazard is ahead.
Manual page 5
Signal Ahead
These signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and most are diamond shaped. These signs warn you to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. It warns you that a special situation or a hazard is ahead.
Manual page 5
Merging Traffic
These signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and most are diamond shaped. These signs warn you to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. It warns you that a special situation or a hazard is ahead.
Manual page 5
Two-Way Traffic
These signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and most are diamond shaped. These signs warn you to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. It warns you that a special situation or a hazard is ahead.
Manual page 5

Railroad Advance Warning
A round yellow warning sign with an “X” symbol and black “RR” letters is placed along the road before you get to a railroad crossing.
Manual page 6
Crossbuck (Railroad Crossing)
A white, X-shaped sign or “crossbuck” with “Railroad Crossing” on it is located at the railroad crossing. This sign has the same meaning as a “Yield” sign. You must yield to crossing trains.
Manual page 6
Crossbuck with Flashing Red Lights
At some crossings, along with the crossbuck sign, you will see side-by-side lights that will flash alternately when a train is approaching. When the lights are flashing, you must stop.
Manual page 6
Railroad Crossing Gate
At some crossings there is also a crossing gate that will lower when a train is coming. Do not drive around the gate.
Manual page 6

Steady Red Light
A steady RED traffic light means stop. ... You must wait until the traffic light turns green and there is no crossing traffic before you may move ahead. If you are turning right, you may turn after coming to a full stop, if it is safe to do so and if there is no sign prohibiting the turn on a red light.
Manual page 3
Steady Yellow Light
A steady YELLOW traffic light means the traffic light is about to change to red. You must stop if it is safe to do so. If you are in the intersection when the yellow light comes on, do not stop but continue through the intersection.
Manual page 3
Steady Green Light
A steady GREEN traffic light means you can go through the intersection. You must yield to emergency vehicles and others as required by law. If you are stopped and then the light turns green, you must allow crossing traffic to clear the intersection before you go ahead.
Manual page 3
Green Arrow
A GREEN arrow means you can safely turn in the direction of the arrow. There should be no on-coming or crossing traffic while the arrow is green.
Manual page 4

White Diamond (Reserved Lane Marking)
Reserved lanes are marked by signs stating that the lane is reserved for special use and often have a white diamond posted at the side of the road or painted on the road surface.
Manual page 9
Reversible Lane (Double Dashed Yellow Lines)
Some travel lanes are designed to carry traffic in one direction at certain times and in the opposite direction at other times. These lanes are usually marked by double-dashed yellow lines. Before you start driving in them, check to see which lanes you can use at that time.
Manual page 9
Center Left-Turn Lane
These center lanes are reserved for making left turns (or U-turns when they are permitted) but can be used by vehicles traveling in both directions. On the pavement, left-turn arrows for traffic in one direction alternate with left-turn arrows for traffic coming from the other direction. These lanes are marked on each side by a solid yellow and dashed yellow line.
Manual page 9
Solid White Edge Line
Solid lines along the side of the road show you where the edge of the road is located.
Manual page 8