Rules Of The Road

Flashing Red Light

The same as a stop sign. You must come to a complete stop. Proceed only when safe.

Flashing Yellow Light

Slow down, be more aware, and proceed with caution. Be careful of crossing intersection traffic, controlled by a flashing red.

No Traffic Signals

The approaching driver shall reduce speed and prepare to yield to other vehicles that are in or approaching the intersection.

Right-Of-Way

Motor vehicle laws of Delaware and other states do not give anyone the right-of-way.

Steady Red Arrow

A full stop is required when a steady red arrow is displayed. You may not proceed in the direction of a steady red.

Flashing Red Arrow

Turns are permitted in the direction of a flashing red arrow after coming to a full stop. The full stop enables drivers to select a safe gap in the main flow of traffic, and then complete the turn without waiting for a green signal. Signal may be followed by a steady red arrow, steady yellow arrow or solid red ball.

Steady Yellow Arrow

A green arrow display has ended. If you are too close to stop safely continue thru the intersection with care.

Flashing Yellow Arrow

The movement in the indicated direction is permitted after yielding to opposing traffic and pedestrians.

Steady Green Arrow

Proceed with caution in the direction the arrow points. Remember that you must yield to all pedestrians and vehicles already lawfully in the intersection.

Complex Signal: Steady Green

Thru traffic and, if not otherwise prohibited, left and right turns may proceed when safe: exercise special care when making turns, especially left turns across oncoming opposite traffic.

Complex Signals: Green Arrow and Yellow Light

The green light for the thru and right turn has ended, but the left turn continues to be green. Continue leg turning if safe. Straight thru and right-turning traffic should prepare to stop. If unable to stop, proceed with great caution.

Complex Signals: Steady Red And Green Arrow

Left turns may proceed, if safe, but all drivers must stop. Right-turning traffic may turn after stopping, if safe and not otherwise prohibited.

Pedestrian Signal: Don’t Walk

The pedestrian has started to cross the street? they should finish crossing as rapidly as possible. If they have not started to cross, they should not start.

Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS)

A device that is used in conjunction with pedestrian signals that communicate pedestrian signal information in non-visual formats such as audible tones, verbal messages, and/or vibrating surfaces.

Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon

Has been proven effective in improving motorists yielding rates at crosswalks. These are mounted above or below pedestrian and/or bicycle warning signs at crosswalks are activated via a push button by pedestrians or bicyclists.

Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon

Has been proven effective in improving motorists yielding rates at crosswalks. These are mounted above or below pedestrian and/or bicycle warning signs at crosswalks are activated via a push button by pedestrians or bicyclists.

Bicycle Signals

Although not yet common in Delaware, there are some traffic signals intended specifically for bicyclists, and more are planned in the future. These signals may include traditional circular or arrow indicators that are designated for bicyclists lanes or paths. Alternately, there are bicycle signal indicators that have the shape of a bicycle. These signals have the same meaning as circular signal indicators, but are only applicable to bicyclists in designated bicycle lanes or paths. Bicyclists traveling in general travel lanes are to obey the regular circular and arrow traffic signals described in previous sections.

Highway Signs

These signs tell you about traffic rules, hazards, where you are, give directions, and where services are located. The shape and color of these signs give clues to the type of information they provide. You must know highway signs by their shape and color, as well as by the words, numbers, or figures on them.

Regulatory Signs

These signs tell you of laws and regulations for traffic direction, lane use, turning, speed, parking and other special situations. These signs are square rectangular, or have a special shape and are usually white, red, or black with black, red, white or green letters or symbols. Ex: Stop, yield, or speed limit.

Keep to the…

right of the traffic island or divider

Do not pass

Watch out for and obey this sign. Also look for double solid lines on the highway.

Warning of…

traffic signals at intersection ahead

Road narrows

Slow down

What does this mean?

Approaching divided highway

What does this mean?

Divided highway ends

Pavement ends

Road surface unknown; slow down and check vehicle control on changed surface.

What sign is this?

Roadway slippery when wet. First half hour of rain most hazardous.

What sign is this?

Two-way traffic, one-way traffic ends and reminder of oncoming traffic.

What sign is this?

Room for two lanes of traffic but potentially dangerous. Slow down and watch out for oncoming vehicles.

What sign is this?

Added lane, merging not required, watch for other vehicles changing lanes.

What does this sign mean?

Sharp turn to the right and then to the left

What does this sign mean?

Sharp turn to the right and then to left