Regulatory signs in Ohio
The Ohio Driver Manual shows or names everything on this page: 31 in all, on pages 9, 11, 14, 17, 23, 34.
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Regulatory signs
SPEED LIMIT 15
Generally, speed limits are based on the type of road (two-lane, divided highways, etc.), and the road’s location as described in the examples below. [Table row: 15 — Alleys within a municipal corporation]
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SPEED LIMIT 20
Generally, speed limits are based on the type of road (two-lane, divided highways, etc.), and the road’s location as described in the examples below. [Table row: 20 — School Zones during recess and while children are arriving or leaving school during normal hours of operation]
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SPEED LIMIT 25
Generally, speed limits are based on the type of road (two-lane, divided highways, etc.), and the road’s location as described in the examples below. [Table row: 25 — Streets within a municipal corporation]
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SPEED LIMIT 35
Generally, speed limits are based on the type of road (two-lane, divided highways, etc.), and the road’s location as described in the examples below. [Table row: 35 — State routes or through highways, except controlled-access highways within municipal corporations outside business districts]
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SPEED LIMIT 50
Generally, speed limits are based on the type of road (two-lane, divided highways, etc.), and the road’s location as described in the examples below. [Table row: 50 — State routes within municipal corporations outside urban districts]
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SPEED LIMIT 55
Generally, speed limits are based on the type of road (two-lane, divided highways, etc.), and the road’s location as described in the examples below. [Table row: 55 — Freeways with paved shoulders inside municipal corporations]
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SPEED LIMIT 70
Generally, speed limits are based on the type of road (two-lane, divided highways, etc.), and the road’s location as described in the examples below. [Table row: 70 — Rural freeways]
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STOP
Regulatory Signs regulate the movement of traffic. These signs give notice to travelers of traffic laws or regulations.
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SCHOOL SPEED LIMIT 20 DURING RESTRICTED HOURS
Regulatory Signs regulate the movement of traffic. These signs give notice to travelers of traffic laws or regulations.
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DO NOT ENTER
Regulatory Signs regulate the movement of traffic. These signs give notice to travelers of traffic laws or regulations.
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ONE WAY
Regulatory Signs regulate the movement of traffic. These signs give notice to travelers of traffic laws or regulations.
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YIELD
Regulatory Signs regulate the movement of traffic. These signs give notice to travelers of traffic laws or regulations.
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NO LEFT TURN
Prohibitory Signs instruct the viewer that an action is prohibited. The red circle with a slash represents the word ‘NO.’ Whenever this symbol appears on a sign, the illustrated action is prohibited.
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NO U TURN
Prohibitory Signs instruct the viewer that an action is prohibited. The red circle with a slash represents the word ‘NO.’ Whenever this symbol appears on a sign, the illustrated action is prohibited.
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NO RIGHT TURN
Prohibitory Signs instruct the viewer that an action is prohibited. The red circle with a slash represents the word ‘NO.’ Whenever this symbol appears on a sign, the illustrated action is prohibited.
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NO BICYCLES
Prohibitory Signs instruct the viewer that an action is prohibited. The red circle with a slash represents the word ‘NO.’ Whenever this symbol appears on a sign, the illustrated action is prohibited.
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STOP HERE FOR PEDESTRIANS
You must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians entering or in a crosswalk. If there is a stop line before the crosswalk, the stop line must be obeyed.
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STATE LAW YIELD TO PEDESTRIANS
You must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians entering or in a crosswalk.
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LEFT TURN ON RED PERMITTED AFTER STOPPING
Left Turn on Red — You may turn left at a red traffic signal, only from the extreme left lane of a one-way street onto another one-way street, unless the intersection has a sign posted forbidding a left turn on red.
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NO TURN ON RED
Right Turn on Red — You may turn right at a red traffic signal, unless a sign specifically prohibits it.
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1 HOUR PAY PARKING
Always park in a designated area.
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RESERVED PARKING (ACCESSIBLE)
Do not park in spaces marked by a wheelchair symbol reserved for people with disabilities, unless you have been issued a disability placard or disability license plate.
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NO PARKING FIRE LANE
Check for signs or painted curbs that may prohibit or limit parking.
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NO PARKING LOADING ZONE
Check for signs or painted curbs that may prohibit or limit parking.
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NO PARKING BIKE LANE
Check for signs or painted curbs that may prohibit or limit parking.
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NO STANDING ANY TIME
No person shall stop, park, or stand a vehicle in any of the following places, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic, or in compliance with the directions of a law enforcement officer or traffic control device: ... At any place where signs prohibit stopping.
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DO NOT BLOCK DRIVEWAY
No person shall stop, park, or stand a vehicle in any of the following places, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic, or in compliance with the directions of a law enforcement officer or traffic control device: ... At any place where signs prohibit stopping.
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DO NOT BLOCK INTERSECTION
No person shall stop, park, or stand a vehicle in any of the following places, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic, or in compliance with the directions of a law enforcement officer or traffic control device: ... At any place where signs prohibit stopping.
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YIELD TO PEDESTRIANS (SYMBOL)
Pedestrians don’t always obey traffic signals or walk in marked crosswalks, so as a driver, you must yield to pedestrians.
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STATE LAW YIELD TO PEDESTRIANS WITHIN CROSSWALK
Pedestrians don’t always obey traffic signals or walk in marked crosswalks, so as a driver, you must yield to pedestrians.
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Lane-use control signals
CENTER LANE ONLY
The marked center lane is for left turns only. Vehicles from either direction may use the center lane immediately prior to making a left turn. This is not a lane used for traveling or passing.
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