DRIVER’S GUIDE

green arrow is permitted to travel in that
lane.
Action or activity within circle is permitted.
Green circle on white
background
Square shape
Regulatory message such as speed limit
Regulatory message
on white background
Rectangle shape
Vehicle moving from red X lane to green
arrow lane.
SIGN SHAPES
AND COLOURS
The word or symbol on traffic regulation
signs tell the driver what can or cannot
be done at a specific location or time,
and provide information. The shape and
colour will vary depending on the type
of message.
Traffic regulation signs include those
that show right-of-way and road access
that is permitted or prohibited. They also
show control of speed, turns, direction
of travel, passing, traffic lanes, parking
and crosswalks.
Action or activity within the circle is
not permitted.
Indicates school zone/area or school
crosswalk.
Indicates lane control.
Fluorescent yellow
green background
Pentagon shape
White message on
black background
Square shape
Provides construction area information.
Information or picture
on orange background
Diamond shape
Red circle and slash
on white background
Square shape
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