Regulatory signs in Oregon
The Oregon Driver Manual shows or names everything on this page: 31 in all, on pages 7–10, 19–20, 24, 34, 44, 49, 69, 79.
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Regulatory signs
STOP
This sign means you must come to a complete stop. Yield to other vehicles and stop and stay stopped for pedestrians crossing in marked or unmarked crosswalks. When it is safe, you may enter the intersection.
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YIELD
This sign means you should reduce speed and yield right of way. If needed, stop the same as you would for a stop sign.
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DO NOT ENTER
This sign warns you not to enter a road or freeway. You will see this sign if you are going the wrong way.
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No Left Turn
These signs prohibit certain actions. When you see a sign with a red circle and a slash mark, it means do not make the turn shown.
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No Right Turn
These signs prohibit certain actions. When you see a sign with a red circle and a slash mark, it means do not make the turn shown.
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No U Turn
These signs prohibit certain actions. When you see a sign with a red circle and a slash mark, it means do not make the turn shown.
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SPEED LIMIT 40
This indicates the maximum speed in miles per hour. Signs may be electronic and may change based on current conditions.
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ONE WAY
Traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow.
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RIGHT TURN PERMITTED WITHOUT STOPPING
This sign may appear below a stop sign. Traffic turning right may turn without stopping. Other traffic must stop and yield right of way.
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Keep Right
A traffic island, median or obstruction divides the road ahead. Keep to the right.
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DO NOT PASS
This sign indicates that you may not pass.
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NO TURN ON RED
You may not turn during the red light. You must wait for the signal to turn green.
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LEFT TURN YIELD ON GREEN
On a green circular signal, yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic and pedestrians until it is safe to turn.
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STOP HERE FOR PEDESTRIANS
This sign may appear near a crosswalk. Stop at the stop line when a pedestrian is in the crosswalk.
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In-Street Pedestrian Crossing
This sign may appear at a crosswalk. Stop when a pedestrian is in the crosswalk.
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Speed Limit Signs (15, 20, 25, 55, 65)
The following speed limits are set in law for the specified areas, whether posted or not. They apply unless a different speed is posted. 15 Miles Per Hour: When driving in alleys. Narrow residential areas. 20 Miles Per Hour: In any business district. Within a school speed zone. 25 Miles Per Hour: In residential districts. In public parks. On ocean shores, if vehicles are permitted. 55 Miles Per Hour: On all roads and highways not meeting any other definition unless otherwise posted. Interstate Speed Limits: Speed limits will vary on interstate highways.
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Variable Speed Limit
Variable speed limit signs are black and white and say, “speed limit.” These signs change the speed limit based on driving conditions like heavy traffic, poor weather or a slippery road (such as heavy rain, fog, ice or snow). Police may enforce these signs like any other speed limit sign.
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NO LANE CHANGES NEXT XXXX FT
Usually accompanied by a sign prohibiting lane changes for a certain distance. Means you are not allowed to change lanes. Stay in your lane.
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WRONG WAY
If you start to enter a freeway the wrong way, a DO NOT ENTER or WRONG WAY sign will warn you of your mistake. Immediately pull off to the side of the ramp and stop. Turn on your hazard lights to warn other vehicles. Cautiously turn around or back off the ramp.
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SCHOOL SPEED LIMIT 20 WHEN FLASHING
Any time a yellow light on a school speed sign is flashing indicates that children are arriving at or leaving school.
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SCHOOL SPEED LIMIT 20 SCHOOL DAYS 7 AM-5PM
Between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on a day school is in session. If you are unsure whether or not it is a school day, slow down to 20 mph.
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SCHOOL SPEED LIMIT 20 WHEN CHILDREN ARE PRESENT
Any day, at any time children are present. Children are present means: children are waiting at a crosswalk. children are occupying or walking within a crosswalk. a traffic patrol member is present to assist children at a crosswalk.
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END SCHOOL ZONE
The school speed zone begins at the SCHOOL SPEED LIMIT 20 sign and ends at the END SCHOOL ZONE sign or at another posted speed sign.
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RESERVED PARKING (Accessible)
Oregon issues special parking permits to persons with disabilities or groups that transport persons with disabilities. Spaces may have the disabled symbol on the ground as well as a sign with the symbol placed at the front of each space. It is illegal to park in a space marked for persons with disabilities unless you have a valid disabled parking permit.
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Chains or Traction Tires Required
You may see signs that require you to carry or use chains or traction tires.
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Lane-use control signals
Lane-Use Control: ONLY
These signs are used where turns are required or permitted from lanes as shown.
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RIGHT LANE ONLY (Transit)
These signs are used in Transit Only lanes. Only transit vehicles (or people biking, if indicated on the sign) may continue straight through an intersection.
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RIGHT LANE ONLY with RIGHT TURNS PERMITTED
This sign indicates you can briefly use the transit lane to turn into a driveway, turn at the next intersection, or pull over to park along the curb where allowed. Always yield to transit vehicles and people riding bicycles in transit lanes. Merge into the lane behind them after they pass.
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CENTER LANE ONLY
Share the center lane for left turns from both directions.
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HOV 2+ ONLY
This lane is reserved for vehicles carrying at least two or more persons, as noted on the sign. A white diamond may be painted on the lane.
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Roundabout Lane-Use Sign
Lane Choice: Prior to entering the roundabout, pay close attention to exit and lane use signs, along with pavement markings. Enter the roundabout using the appropriate lane for your exit.
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