Guide, railroad and other signs in North Carolina
The North Carolina Driver Handbook shows or names everything on this page: 17 in all, on pages 60–62, 85–86, 95.
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Guide and service signs
U.S. route marker 301
Route markers for U.S. highways are in the shape of a shield.
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N.C. route marker 27
North Carolina route markers are diamond shaped.
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County route marker 1003
N.C. secondary road signs are rectangular in shape.
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Interstate route marker 40
Interstate highways are marked by a red, white and blue shield.
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Hospital (H) sign
Signs indicating a nearby hospital, Highway Patrol station or telephone are blue and white.
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EXIT 44
Guide signs, also rectangular in shape, may be green, brown or blue. They provide directions and distances. If you are lost, a mileage and directional sign can help you.
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State park sign (PILOT MOUNTAIN)
Guide signs, also rectangular in shape, may be green, brown or blue. They provide directions and distances. If you are lost, a mileage and directional sign can help you.
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REST AREA sign
Guide signs, also rectangular in shape, may be green, brown or blue. They provide directions and distances. If you are lost, a mileage and directional sign can help you.
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Exit diagram guide sign (EXIT 122)
Guide signs, also rectangular in shape, may be green, brown or blue. They provide directions and distances. If you are lost, a mileage and directional sign can help you.
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Railroad crossings
Railroad crossing warning
A yellow and black “RR” sign indicates that you are approaching a railroad crossing. As you approach the tracks, look both ways and listen because you may have to stop.
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Railroad crossing crossbuck
The X-shaped railroad grade crossing sign, known as a Crossbuck Sign is mounted at the railroad crossing.
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TRACKS plate (number of tracks)
A smaller sign below the crossbuck indicates if there is more than one track.
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Railroad flashing lights
Many crossings have flashing red lights or flashing red lights with gates. If the warning signal activates, you must stop before the gates lower across your side of the road. ... When flashing red lights are used with crossbuck signs at the railroad crossing, you must stop, just as you would stop for any flashing red traffic signal;
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Railroad crossing gate arm
If the warning signal activates, you must stop before the gates lower across your side of the road. It is unlawful and extremely dangerous to move through a railroad crossing when the gates are lowered.
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Railroad Emergency Notification (blue) sign
The ENS sign, known as the “Blue sign,” contains the railroad crossing identification number, name of the railroad company and an emergency telephone number to report emergencies, hazardous conditions or issues with railroad crossing lights or gates directly to the railroad company.
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DO NOT STOP ON TRACKS
The DO NOT STOP ON TRACKS sign reminds the driver not to stop on the railroad track for any reason.
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Other signs and symbols
Adopt-A-Highway sign
The Department of Transportation erects two signs identifying the adopted stretch of roadside and recognizing the group’s contribution.
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