Regulatory signs in North Carolina
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Regulatory signs
STOP
The eight-sided (or octagon) sign is the stop sign. The word “STOP” is printed in white on a red background. The octagonal shape is used for stop signs only. The stop sign is usually posted six to 50 feet from the intersection. When you approach this sign, the law requires you to come to a FULL stop. Do not proceed to move again until you are sure the way is clear.
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YIELD
The yield sign is triangular shaped with the point at the bottom. This sign is red and white with the word “YIELD” in large letters at the top. When you approach the yield sign, you must slow down and yield the right of way. Your need to stop depends on the traffic on the intersecting street. To avoid interfering with that traffic, you must stop and wait for it to pass.
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No U-turn
These signs will also have messages such as “NO U-TURN” or “KEEP RIGHT EXCEPT TO PASS.” Failure to obey these signs is unsafe as well as a violation of the traffic laws.
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KEEP RIGHT EXCEPT TO PASS
These signs will also have messages such as “NO U-TURN” or “KEEP RIGHT EXCEPT TO PASS.” Failure to obey these signs is unsafe as well as a violation of the traffic laws.
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Keep right
Rectangular and square-shaped signs, which are normally black and white or red and white, are also used to show speed limits and other regulations.
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No right turn
Rectangular and square-shaped signs, which are normally black and white or red and white, are also used to show speed limits and other regulations.
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ONE WAY (black, arrow right)
Rectangular and square-shaped signs, which are normally black and white or red and white, are also used to show speed limits and other regulations.
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Reserved parking (accessible)
The handicap parking sign indicates that a space is reserved for persons who qualify for and are displaying a handicap license plate or a dashboard placard.
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SPEED LIMIT 50
Rectangular and square-shaped signs, which are normally black and white or red and white, are also used to show speed limits and other regulations.
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DO NOT ENTER
Rectangular and square-shaped signs, which are normally black and white or red and white, are also used to show speed limits and other regulations.
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No bicycles
Rectangular and square-shaped signs, which are normally black and white or red and white, are also used to show speed limits and other regulations.
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No left turn
Rectangular and square-shaped signs, which are normally black and white or red and white, are also used to show speed limits and other regulations.
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ONE WAY (white, arrow below)
Rectangular and square-shaped signs, which are normally black and white or red and white, are also used to show speed limits and other regulations.
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Keep left
Rectangular and square-shaped signs, which are normally black and white or red and white, are also used to show speed limits and other regulations.
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NO TURNS
Rectangular and square-shaped signs, which are normally black and white or red and white, are also used to show speed limits and other regulations.
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KEEP OFF MEDIAN
Rectangular and square-shaped signs, which are normally black and white or red and white, are also used to show speed limits and other regulations.
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DO NOT PASS
The pennant–shaped yellow warning sign emphasizes, rather than replaces, the rectangular regulatory “DO NOT PASS” sign.
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PASS WITH CARE
Rectangular and square-shaped signs, which are normally black and white or red and white, are also used to show speed limits and other regulations.
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SLOWER TRAFFIC KEEP RIGHT
Rectangular and square-shaped signs, which are normally black and white or red and white, are also used to show speed limits and other regulations.
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EMERGENCY PARKING ONLY
Rectangular and square-shaped signs, which are normally black and white or red and white, are also used to show speed limits and other regulations.
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ONE HOUR PARKING 9AM - 7PM
Rectangular and square-shaped signs, which are normally black and white or red and white, are also used to show speed limits and other regulations.
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NO PARKING BUS STOP
Rectangular and square-shaped signs, which are normally black and white or red and white, are also used to show speed limits and other regulations.
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NO PARKING sign
Where there are “no-parking” signs;
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Lane-use control signals
Left turn only
Rectangular and square-shaped signs, which are normally black and white or red and white, are also used to show speed limits and other regulations.
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Through and left turn
Rectangular and square-shaped signs, which are normally black and white or red and white, are also used to show speed limits and other regulations.
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LEFT LANE MUST TURN LEFT
Rectangular and square-shaped signs, which are normally black and white or red and white, are also used to show speed limits and other regulations.
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Double left turns
Rectangular and square-shaped signs, which are normally black and white or red and white, are also used to show speed limits and other regulations.
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