Regulatory signs in Texas
The Texas Driver Handbook shows or names everything on this page: 37 in all, on pages 23–25, 30–31, 61, 64.
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Regulatory signs
LEFT TURN YIELD ON GREEN
You can turn left on a green light. However, you must yield the right-of-way to all traffic that is approaching from the opposite direction before turning.
Manual page 25
ONE WAY (arrow)
If you wish to turn at an intersection where this sign is posted, do so only in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Manual page 30
ONE WAY (vertical)
If you wish to turn at an intersection where this sign is posted, do so only in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Manual page 30
HOV 2+ ONLY
High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Preferential Lane: Buses and vehicles used for carpools may use this lane only between the hours of 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., Monday through Friday.
Manual page 30
DO NOT PASS
Do Not Cross Yellow Lines: The distance you can see ahead is so limited that passing another vehicle is hazardous and you may not pass.
Manual page 30
RESERVED PARKING
Do not park, stop, or allow your vehicle to stand idling in a parking space reserved for disabled individuals unless your vehicle has a disabled license plate or windshield identification card.
Manual page 30
No left turn
Turning left at an intersection where this sign is posted is prohibited.
Manual page 30
No U-turn
Making a U-turn at an intersection where this sign is posted is prohibited.
Manual page 30
WRONG WAY
If you see this sign facing you, you are driving the wrong way on a one-way street and you are directly opposing the flow of traffic.
Manual page 30
STOP
Stop: A red stop sign with white letters or a yellow sign with black letters. The stop sign means come to a complete stop, yield to pedestrians or other vehicles, and then proceed carefully. Stop before the crosswalk, intersection, or stop sign. This applies to each vehicle that comes to the sign. Slowing down is not adequate.
Manual page 30
DO NOT PASS
Do not pass other vehicles.
Manual page 30
SLOWER TRAFFIC KEEP RIGHT
Stay in the right-hand lane if you are driving slower than other vehicles on the road.
Manual page 30
SPEED LIMIT 55
This sign tells you the maximum speed (in mph) you are permitted to travel. Sign also indicates the maximum speeds permitted on the road for day time and nighttime.
Manual page 30
No trucks
Trucks are prohibited from using or entering the roadway where this sign is displayed.
Manual page 30
Keep right
Drive to the right of this sign. This sign is used in advance of islands and medians.
Manual page 30
DO NOT ENTER
The road or street ahead is for one-way traffic traveling in the opposite direction. You must not drive in that direction or else you will be driving into oncoming traffic.
Manual page 31
YIELD
This signs tells you the road you are on joins with another road ahead. You should slow down or stop if necessary so you can yield the right-of-way to vehicles, pedestrians, or bicycles on the other road. (p.49: "roundabouts use yield signs rather than traffic lights to control vehicles entering the intersection.")
Manual page 31
SCHOOL SPEED LIMIT 20 WHEN FLASHING
School Zone: The speed shown is in effect when the yellow light is flashing. Be extremely careful for school children.
Manual page 31
PHOTO ENFORCED
Red light photo enforced.
Manual page 31
DO NOT CROSS DOUBLE WHITE LINE
Drivers should not change lanes or turn across the double white lines.
Manual page 31
PROTECTED LEFT ON GREEN ARROW
Vehicles facing the signal with the green arrow may proceed safely into the intersection. While turning left, you are protected from oncoming traffic that must stop for vehicles at an intersection. Vehicles turning at a protected light should use caution.
Manual page 31
EMERGENCY STOPPING ONLY
This designates the shoulder of the road should only be used by vehicles required to stop because of mechanical breakdown, tire trouble, lack of fuel, or other emergencies.
Manual page 31
ROAD CLOSED
The road ahead is not open to any traffic. Look for a detour or other route.
Manual page 31
Cell phone use prohibited in school zone
The use of a wireless communication device is prohibited in the school zone.
Manual page 31
4-WAY
These signs are added to a stop sign advising that all approaching traffic to this intersection must stop before proceeding in the order you arrived. If two vehicles arrive at the same time, yield to the vehicle on your right.
Manual page 31
ALL-WAY
These signs are added to a stop sign advising that all approaching traffic to this intersection must stop before proceeding in the order you arrived. If two vehicles arrive at the same time, yield to the vehicle on your right.
Manual page 31
LEFT LANE FOR PASSING ONLY
On roadways with more than one lane with vehicles traveling in the same direction, slower traffic should travel in a lane other than the farthest left lane. The farthest left lane is for passing only.
Manual page 31
LEFT TURN SIGNAL
A green signal will indicate when you may turn left.
Manual page 31
YIELD HERE TO PEDESTRIANS
The “Yield Here to Pedestrians” sign is used when yield lines are used in advance of a marked crosswalk that crosses an uncontrolled multi-lane roadway.
Manual page 23
In-street pedestrian crossing sign
The “In-Street Pedestrian Crossing” signs or the “Overhead Pedestrian Crossing” signs may be used to remind road users of laws regarding right-of-way at a pedestrian crosswalk without signals. The “In-Street Pedestrian Crossing” signs are placed in the road at the crosswalk location on the center line, on a lane line, or on a median island. The “In-Street Pedestrian Crossing” signs will not be posted on the left- or right-hand side of the road.
Manual page 23
STATE LAW YIELD TO PEDESTRIANS
The “In-Street Pedestrian Crossing” signs or the “Overhead Pedestrian Crossing” signs may be used to remind road users of laws regarding right-of-way at a pedestrian crosswalk without signals. The “Overhead Pedestrian Crossing” signs are placed over the roadway at the crosswalk.
Manual page 24
PUSH BUTTON FOR GREEN
The manual does not state it
Manual page 61
FASTEN SAFETY BELTS STATE LAW
The manual does not state it
Manual page 64
Lane-use control signals
Two left-turn lanes
This sign indicates two lanes of traffic are permitted to turn left. The traffic in the left lane must turn left, traffic in the other lane has a choice.
Manual page 30
FORM ONE LINE LEFT
Instructs drivers that all traffic on the same roadway must merge into one lane.
Manual page 31
CENTER LANE ONLY
The center lane is only used for vehicles turning left, and should never be used for passing or moving through traffic. The only time a vehicle should enter the center lane is at a point where the vehicle will have time to slow down or stop to make a safe left turn.
Manual page 31
RIGHT LANE MUST TURN RIGHT
Vehicles driving in the right lane must turn right at the next intersection unless the sign indicates a different turning point.
Manual page 31