Regulatory signs in Vermont
The Vermont Driver's Manual shows or names everything on this page: 23 in all, on pages 26–27, 29, 31–32, 34–35, 38.
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Regulatory signs
LEFT LANE MUST TURN LEFT
On a multilane road, always make sure you’re in the left lane well in advance of the turn. Never move suddenly from the right lane to the left lane.
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RIGHT LANE MUST TURN RIGHT
The manual does not state it
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STOP
A stop sign has 8 sides. It means you must stop scan the intersection, honor the right of way, and then proceed. REMEMBER: You are required to stop before the stop line, crosswalk (marked or unmarked) or the intersecting road, whichever comes first. (p32) / By law, drivers must STOP not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail when: ... 3. When there is a STOP sign at the crossing. (p37) / If a signal light is dark, as in a power failure, stop as if there are stop signs in all directions. (p31)
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YIELD
Yield right-of-way signs are the shape of an upside down triangle, and they mean you should slow down, search and enter only if the way is clear of pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicles. (p32) / When nearing an intersection marked with a "yield right-of-way" sign, you are required to travel at a speed slow enough to be able to stop if necessary. Enter only when the way is clear. (p28)
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NO PARKING (Symbol)
Any place where an official sign says - No Parking (p29, list of places you may not park)
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No Parking Signs at a Fire Station Driveway
Within 20 feet of the driveway of a fire station or across the street within 75 feet of the driveway, when there are signs
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STATE LAW MOVE OVER OR REDUCE SPEED FOR STOPPED EMERGENCY VEHICLES
If you see a police vehicle with flashing blue lights, or an emergency vehicle with flashing red lights, which is stopped, you must always proceed with caution (slow down). If you are on a four-lane highway, such as an Interstate, the law also requires you to make a lane change if you can do so safely.
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LEFT TURN YIELD ON GREEN
At some intersections where special emphasis is needed, a “left turn yield on green light” sign will be attached to the overhead wire near the signal.
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Left Turn ONLY
Rectangular signs with white backgrounds indicate what things a driver must or must not do. These signs display speed limits, turning and passing laws, and other directions.
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ROAD CLOSED
Rectangular signs with white backgrounds indicate what things a driver must or must not do. These signs display speed limits, turning and passing laws, and other directions. (p34) / Do not drive around traffic barricades or past “road closed” signs. Obey all detour signs. (p46)
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TRUCK ROUTE
Rectangular signs with white backgrounds indicate what things a driver must or must not do. These signs display speed limits, turning and passing laws, and other directions.
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KEEP RIGHT
Rectangular signs with white backgrounds indicate what things a driver must or must not do. These signs display speed limits, turning and passing laws, and other directions.
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DO NOT ENTER
Rectangular signs with white backgrounds indicate what things a driver must or must not do. These signs display speed limits, turning and passing laws, and other directions.
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No U-Turn
Rectangular signs with white backgrounds indicate what things a driver must or must not do. These signs display speed limits, turning and passing laws, and other directions.
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NO THRU TRUCK TRAFFIC
Rectangular signs with white backgrounds indicate what things a driver must or must not do. These signs display speed limits, turning and passing laws, and other directions.
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ONE WAY (Left)
Rectangular signs with white backgrounds indicate what things a driver must or must not do. These signs display speed limits, turning and passing laws, and other directions.
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YIELD HERE TO PEDESTRIANS
This series of white triangles, pointing toward approaching cars, shows drivers where they should stop, if they are required to yield to pedestrians or other vehicles.
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STAY IN LANE
Remain in the designated lane until after the turn has been completed. Lane changes may take place after the turn has been completed. Avoid changing lanes while turning. This is an illegal maneuver and leads to crashes.
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STATE LAW YIELD TO PEDESTRIANS WITHIN CROSSWALK
At marked crosswalks, a pedestrian sign may be placed on the road to remind drivers that they are required to yield to pedestrians within crosswalks.
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NO TURN ON RED
Many intersections with signals have “No Turn On Red” signs that light up during pedestrian crossing times. Do not turn right on red when the signs are lit. (p38) / Some intersections have signs or symbols that indicate you cannot turn right on red. (p31)
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School Speed Limit When Flashing
Signs or flashing lights warn you that you are approaching a school or school crossing. Many school zones have lower speed limits, and the speed limit signs will have the words “when flashing” or “when children are present” to let you know when the speed limit is in effect.
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Lane-use control signals
Left Turn ONLY / Straight or Left
Lane use control signs, or pavement markings, may be used to direct drivers into the correct lane when turning. ... Multiple lanes may turn in the same direction at the same time when lane use control signs or pavement markings permit it. Remain in the designated lane until after the turn has been completed. (p34) / Drivers must always follow through on the directions that are indicated in the lane they are in. For example, if a driver is driving in a lane with a straight arrow, it is illegal and unsafe to attempt a turn to the right or left once they are at the intersection. (p35)
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Straight or Right / Right ONLY
Lane use control signs, or pavement markings, may be used to direct drivers into the correct lane when turning. ... Multiple lanes may turn in the same direction at the same time when lane use control signs or pavement markings permit it. Remain in the designated lane until after the turn has been completed. (p34) / Drivers must always follow through on the directions that are indicated in the lane they are in. For example, if a driver is driving in a lane with a straight arrow, it is illegal and unsafe to attempt a turn to the right or left once they are at the intersection. (p35)
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