Rhode Island road sign library

Every sign, signal and marking the Rhode Island driver manual shows or names, with its meaning in the manual's words and its page.

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Regulatory signs - Rhode Island

STOP
RIGL 31-20-9 Obedience to stop signs. – Every driver of a vehicle approaching a stop sign shall stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection. In the event there is no crosswalk, the driver shall stop at a clearly marked stop line. If no stop line exists, then stop at the point nearest the intersecting highway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting highway before entering the intersection, except when directed to proceed by a police officer or traffic control signal.
Manual page 85
YIELD
When approaching uncontrolled intersections, motorists must treat the intersection as if there were a yield sign present.
Manual page 85
DO NOT ENTER
The manual does not state it
Manual page 85
No Left Turn
The manual does not state it
Manual page 85

SOLID RED LIGHT
Complete stop. The signal stopped until signal turns green. Steady Red Light: Stop before reaching the crosswalk and wait until the light is green (unless another light such as a green arrow directs you otherwise).
Manual page 42
SOLID YELLOW LIGHT
Clear the intersection. Prepare for the red light. Steady Yellow Light: A yellow light tells a driver that a red light is next. Slow down and proceed with caution if a stop cannot be made safely. A motorist must proceed with caution through the yellow light so as to clear the intersection as required by law.
Manual page 42
SOLID GREEN LIGHT
Go, if clear, after yielding or stopping for vehicles or pedestrians. Steady Green Light: You may proceed with caution to avoid colliding with another vehicle or pedestrian.
Manual page 42
RED, YELLOW and GREEN ARROWS
RED, YELLOW and GREEN ARROWS tell. motorist to stop/go in the direction the arrow is pointing.
Manual page 42

Divided Roadway (Median Strip)
Divided roadway delineated by a median strip, jersey barrier, guard rail, etc.
Manual page 39
Multi-Lane Roadway
Multi-lane roadway. Solid lines separate lanes of traffic. Motorists are not permitted to pass other vehicles nor change lanes.
Manual page 39
Passing Prohibited Both Directions (Double Solid Line)
Two-lane, two-way roadway, passing prohibited in both directions. Single or double solid yellow lines separate traffic traveling in opposite directions. They prohibit motorists from passing other vehicles.
Manual page 39
Passing Prohibited One Direction
Two-lane, two-way roadway, passing prohibited in one direction. Motorists with the solid line on their side of the roadway should not pass another vehicle. Motorists with the broken line at the drivers’ side may pass another vehicle with care.
Manual page 39