Warning and work zone signs in New York
The New York State Driver's Manual shows or names everything on this page: 15 in all, on pages 30, 49, 65.
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Warning signs
Divided highway
You are approaching a hazardous location or a location where there is a special rule, as shown in the sample signs.
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NARROW BRIDGE
You are approaching a hazardous location or a location where there is a special rule, as shown in the sample signs.
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Winding road
You are approaching a hazardous location or a location where there is a special rule, as shown in the sample signs.
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School crossing
You are approaching a hazardous location or a location where there is a special rule, as shown in the sample signs.
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Recommended speed plate
Sometimes a warning sign is joined with a yellow and black “recommended speed” sign. This indicates reduced speed is advised in that area.
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Deer crossing
Use caution on roadways marked with deer crossing signs. These signs are put in areas that have had a large number of deer-vehicle collisions.
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Work zone signs
ROAD WORK 1000 FT
People are at work on or near the roadway and traffic can be controlled by a flag person. A work area speed limit as low as 25 MPH (40 km/h) can be posted. Even if no speed limit is provided, you must drive at a reduced speed through the work zone and you must always obey the flag persons.
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Flagger
People are at work on or near the roadway and traffic can be controlled by a flag person. A work area speed limit as low as 25 MPH (40 km/h) can be posted. Even if no speed limit is provided, you must drive at a reduced speed through the work zone and you must always obey the flag persons.
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Workers
People are at work on or near the roadway and traffic can be controlled by a flag person. A work area speed limit as low as 25 MPH (40 km/h) can be posted. Even if no speed limit is provided, you must drive at a reduced speed through the work zone and you must always obey the flag persons.
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Flagger ahead
A flagger is a worker who motions for you to stop, continue with caution or change lanes. A flagger has the same authority as a sign, which indicates you can receive a ticket for disobeying their directions.
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Lane closed ahead
As you enter a work zone, flashing signs or signs with arrows or signs that warn “lane closed ahead” mean you should merge your vehicle into the correct lane when it is safe.
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ROAD WORK 1500 FT
Decrease your speed when a sign indicates: “Road Work 1,500 feet,” that means your car, with a speed of 60 miles per hour, will get there in 17 seconds.
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End of the work zone
Obey the signs until you pass the one that states the work zone has ended.
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Flagger's STOP sign
These illustrations show some signals a flag person will use. Know and obey them.
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Flagger's SLOW sign
These illustrations show some signals a flag person will use. Know and obey them.
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