Regulatory signs in New Mexico
The New Mexico Driver Manual shows or names everything on this page: 19 in all, on pages 4, 6–7, 9, 12–13.
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Regulatory signs
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
Speed Limit
These signs indicate the maximum safe speed allowed or the minimum safe speed required. The maximum limit should be driven only in ideal driving conditions and you must reduce your speed when conditions require it.
Manual page 6
Minimum Speed Limit
Some high-speed roads have minimum speed limits and you are required to travel at least this fast so as not to be a hazard to other drivers. If the minimum posted speed is too fast for you, you should use another road.
Manual page 7
DO NOT PASS
These signs tell you where passing is not permitted. ... These signs, along with pavement markings, indicate where you can pass another vehicle, the beginning and ending of a passing zone or where you may not pass.
Manual page 7
STOP
A stop sign has eight sides and is red with white letters. You must come to a full stop at a stop sign or stop line, if one is present. You must wait until crossing vehicles and pedestrians have cleared and pull forward only when it is safe to do so.
Manual page 7
YIELD
A yield sign is a downward pointing triangle. It is red and white with red letters. It means you must slow down and yield the right-of-way to traffic in the intersection you are crossing or roadway you are entering.
Manual page 7
DO NOT ENTER
A square sign with a white horizontal line inside a red ball means you cannot enter. You will see this sign at roadway openings that you should not enter such has exit ramps where you would be going in the wrong direction, in crossovers on divided roadways and at numerous locations on one-way streets.
Manual page 7
ONE WAY
The State has the right to turn any public road into a one-way road. If they do this, they must post signs that tell drivers it is one-way. You may only drive on these roads in the direction the sign tells you to drive.
Manual page 12
No Parking Sign
There are many areas where you cannot park. Check for signs that may prohibit or limit parking.
Manual page 13
Lane-use control signals
Straight Ahead Lane Arrow
These signs tell you where you can go, where you can turn and often use an arrow symbol. These signs can be located on the side of the road or hanging over the lane of travel.
Manual page 7
Left Turn Lane Arrow
These signs tell you where you can go, where you can turn and often use an arrow symbol. These signs can be located on the side of the road or hanging over the lane of travel.
Manual page 7
Right Turn Lane Arrow
These signs tell you where you can go, where you can turn and often use an arrow symbol. These signs can be located on the side of the road or hanging over the lane of travel.
Manual page 7
U-Turn Lane Arrow
These signs tell you where you can go, where you can turn and often use an arrow symbol. These signs can be located on the side of the road or hanging over the lane of travel.
Manual page 7
Transit / Bus Lane Sign
“Transit” or “bus” means the lane is for bus use only.
Manual page 9
Bicycle Lane Sign
“Bicycle” means the lane is reserved for bicycles.
Manual page 9
HOV 3
“HOV” stands for “High Occupancy Vehicles” and indicates lanes reserved for vehicles with more than one person in them. Signs say how many people must be in the vehicle, as well as the days and hours to which it applies. For example, “HOV 3” means there must be at least three people in the vehicle.
Manual page 9