Michigan road signs

Gas Pump. Indicates the location of gas stations

Incident Ahead. An emergency or other
unplanned event has disrupted traffic. These
warning and guide signs will assist you in driving
around or through the affected area.

Exit. Indicates where the exit from the freeway is
located

One Way. Traffic flow is the same direction in all

lanes

Speed Limit 55. Regulates that the legal speed
limit on a stretch of road is 55 mph.

National Forest. Informs you about the location of
a national park.

School Children Present. School children are in the
area. Drive carefully and obey directions given by
a school crossing guard.

Flint/Saginaw. Informs you of the direction to take
to reach a location, in this case the cities of Flint
and Saginaw

Wheelchair Symbol. Services and
accommodations for people with disabilities are
available

State Route Marker. State highway M-32.

Parking permitted

Stop sign. Come to a complete stop and yield to
traffic and pedestrians before proceeding

Yield. Yield the right of way. Slow down and let
vehicles crossing your path go by

No Turn On Red. Prohibits turning on a red light

No Right Turn. Right turns are prohibited.

No U Turn. U-turns are prohibited

Right Turn Lanes. Regulates which lanes allow

right turns.

Center Lane Left Turn Only. Regulates that the

center lane of traffic is designated for left turns

only

Do Not Pass. Prohibits passing.

Pass With Care. This sign follows the Do Not Pass

sign. It is on the right side of the road and marks

the end of a no-passing zone. Pass when it is safe

to do so.

Median Ahead. Indicates that a divided

roadway begins ahead.

Authorized Vehicles Only. Only law enforcement,

emergency or maintenance vehicles may

legally use the emergency crossover. Never

drive across the median or emergency crossover

of a freeway. To change directions, drive to the

next exit, get off and re-enter the freeway in the

other direction.

Do Not Enter. You are not allowed to enter areas

where this sign is posted.

Wrong Way. You have entered a lane of

oncoming traffic. Get out the safest and quickest

way possible

No Trucks Allowed. Trucks are not allowed to

drive in areas where this sign is posted.

RR Crossbuck. A railroad crossing consisting of

two train tracks is ahead.

Rest Area. Indicates accommodations that have

restrooms for the public

School Crossing. A school crossing for children is

ahead. Drive carefully and obey directions given

by a school crossing guard.

Slow-Moving Vehicle. The orange triangle is

mounted on the back of vehicles that do not

move faster than 25 mph

Right Turn Ahead. The road turns to the right

Road Curves Ahead. The road curves sharply to

the right and then to the left.

Sharp Curve Ahead, Limit Speed. A sharp curve

is ahead; limit your speed to 35 mph

RR. A railroad crossing is ahead

Watch for Bicyclists. Bicyclists may be in the area;

drive carefully.

Watch for Pedestrians. Pedestrians may be in the

area, drive carefully

Obstacle in Roadway. A traffic island or

obstruction is ahead. Drive to either side.

Maximum Height Allowed. The maximum

clearance under a bridge or other structure is 12

feet, 6 inches.

Exit 25 mph. The speed to exit should not exceed

25 mph.

No Passing Zone. Located on the left side of the

roadway, this yellow pennant cautions you to

refrain from passing because conditions make

passing hazardous

Intersection Ahead. A road intersects your road;

watch for cross traffic

Side Road Ahead. A side road intersects with

your road from the right; watch for traffic.

Roundabout Ahead. A roundabout is ahead

Road Work Ahead. This orange sign indicates

that construction or maintenance crews are

working in the area; drive with care.

Stop Ahead. A stop sign is posted ahead.

Yield Ahead. A yield sign is posted ahead

Merging Traffic. Traffic merges from the right

Lane Ends Merge Left. The right lane is ending;

merge left. Yield right of way to traffic in the left

lane

Divided Highway Ends. The divided highway is

ending and will turn into two lanes of traffic.

Two-Way Traffic. Two-way traffic begins; keep to

the right.

Hill. A steep down slope is ahead. All vehicles,

especially large trucks, should take precautions

to make sure their brakes are working properly

and gear down if necessary.

Slippery When Wet. Road conditions become

slippery in bad weather; drive carefully.

Merge Left. The right lane is ending; merge left.

Yield the right of way to traffic in the left lane.

Bicyclists and Pedestrians. A bicycle and

pedestrian crossing is near; drive carefully.

White lines separate traffic lanes moving in the same

direction.

On roads that have more than one lane moving

in one direction, broken white lines separate traffic

lanes. Do not straddle the broken white lines or cross

the double yellow line

Solid white lines mark the right edge of the road.

Often called fog lines, these lines help you stay on

the road at night or in bad weather. It is illegal to

cross solid white lines when passing. Solid white lines

also are used to separate lanes of traffic moving

in the same direction. Do not cross a solid white

line

A double solid white line is used to show a travel path

where driving in the same direction is permitted on

both sides of the line but crossing the line is prohibited

Yellow lines separate traffic lanes moving in opposite

directions. They include solid, broken and center-lane

lines.

A single broken yellow line usually marks the center

line of a two-way roadway where a vehicle may

pass if it is safe to do so.

If a solid yellow line is on your side of the center line,

do not cross it to pass.

A left turn only center lane helps traffic flow smoothly

by providing a designated lane for left turns. Each

outside edge of the left turn only center lane is

marked with a solid yellow line with broken yellow

lines on the inside edges

Michigan lefts

Michigan Lefts, also known

as indirect left turns, are a type of turn that have

been part of Michigan's road system since the late

1960s. To turn left, a person must drive straight through the

intersection, or turn right, then make a U-turn at a

median crossover.

Red light means stop. It is at the top

of a traffic signal in Michigan. Stop

your vehicle behind the crosswalk

or stop line

Yellow light means the signal is

about to turn red. You are required

to stop on a yellow light. If you

cannot stop safely, do not speed

up but drive cautiously through

the intersection

Green light means proceed with

caution after checking for pedestrians

and vehicles

A flashing red light means come to

a full stop. Proceed when the road is

clear.

A flashing yellow light means proceed

carefully through the intersection.

Scan across traffic in both directions.

A steady green arrow means that traffic

coming toward you is stopped and

you may proceed with caution in the

direction of the arrow. Yield the right of

way to pedestrians in the intersection.

A solid red arrow means you

must stop. You cannot turn

until the signal changes

A solid yellow arrow warns you that the left turn signal

is about to change to red. If you are approaching

the intersection, you must stop. However, if you

are already within the intersection and there is no

conflicting traffic present, you may complete your

left turn

A flashing yellow arrow allows you to turn left when the

oncoming traffic, which has a green light, is clear. Be

sure that there is an adequate gap in the traffic and

that there are no pedestrians or bicyclists crossing

before making your turn.