Guide, railroad and other signs in New Mexico

The New Mexico Driver Manual shows or names everything on this page: 10 in all, on pages 6–8, 19.

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Guide and service signs

Green Guide Sign
These signs are square or rectangular shaped and are green or brown with white lettering. They show directions and distance to various locations such as cities, airports, or state lines or to special areas such as national parks, historical areas or museums.
Manual page 8
Blue Service Sign
These signs are square or rectangular shaped and are blue with white letters or symbols. They show the location of various services such as rest areas, gas stations, campgrounds or hospitals.
Manual page 8
Route Number Sign
The shape and color of route number signs indicate the type of roadway: interstate, U.S., state, city or county road.
Manual page 8
Emergency CB Channel or Phone Number Sign
Many roadways have signs that tell you the CB channel or telephone number to call in an emergency.
Manual page 19

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
Number of Tracks Sign
Crossings with more than one train track will often post a sign that shows the number of tracks. These signs warn you that there is more than one track and there may be more than one train crossing.
Manual page 6

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 decal on construction equipment, in rural areas on farm vehicles or horse drawn wagons or carriages.
Manual page 7