2.1-2.3

At a red light, Come to a complete stop at the stop line before entering the intersection, or

before reaching the crosswalk. remain stopped as long as the signal is red, unless turns are allowed.

When can you turn right at a red light?

After a complete stop, if there are no signs prohibiting it and the way is clear.

What should you do if a traffic signal is not working?

Treat it as an all-way stop unless directed otherwise.

Are right and left turns allowed on red arrows?

Virginia law prohibits turns on red arrows.

Red Arrow

indicates you must stop if you intend to move in the direction of the arrow. Virginia law prohibits right and left turns at red arrow lights.

Flashing Red Light/Arrow

Stop, yield to traffic and pedestrians, then proceed when clear . At a railroad crossing, you must come to a complete stop even if you don't see a train.

indicate lanes where you can and cannot drive during different hours of the day.

this signal means that you should move out of the lane as soon as safely possible.

means slow down and proceed with caution. at locations with higher-than-normal hazardous conditions.

permitted to enter in a lane marked with a one-way or two-way arrow only to turn in the direction of the arrow. (left turn arrow)

Red Signs

Used for stop, yield, do not enter, and wrong way signs. Example: Stop sign, yield sign, wrong way sign.

Black & White Signs

Used for regulatory information. Example: Speed limit, no turns, do not pass.

Yellow Signs

Used for warnings. Example: Curve ahead, stop ahead, slippery when wet.

Yellow-Green Signs

Used for school zones, pedestrian, and bicycle warnings.

Green & White Signs

Used for destination and directional guidance. Example: Highway exit signs.

Blue & White Signs

Used for motorist services. Example: Gas stations, hospitals, rest areas.

Brown & White Signs

Used for historical and cultural interest sites.

Orange & Black Signs

Used for construction zone warnings.

Pink & Black Signs

Used for incident management (accidents, emergency conditions).

Octagon Sign

Always means STOP. Come to a complete stop at intersections.

Triangle Sign

Slow down, be prepared to stop, and yield to vehicles, pedestrians, or cyclists.

Rectangle Sign

(Regulatory/Guide Sign) Vertical signs provide regulations; horizontal signs give directions or information.

Diamond Sign

(Warning Sign) Warns of special road conditions or hazards. Example: Slippery when wet, curve ahead.

Pentagon

(School Zone/Crossing Sign) Marks school zones and warns of school crossings.

means NO—the symbol inside the circle tells you what is prohibited.

means maximum legal speed under good conditions.Some roads have electronic speed limit signs that change based on weather/traffic conditions. During rain, snow and ice, you may receive a ticket for driving too fast for the conditions even if you are driving at or less than the posted speed limit.

do not enter/wrong way

cannot drive in this direction. If you pass this sign, turn around immediately to avoid a head-on crash.

Traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow. (one way)

Left turns are illegal. In Virginia, U-turns are considered two left turns and are also illegal if this sign is posted.

no right turn.

no u turn.

You must wait for the green light before turning.

marks the beginning of a no passing zone. You may not pass cars ahead of you in your lane, even if the way is clear.

This sign is used with a traffic signal. It tells you that the traffic turning left at a green light does not have the right-of-way and must yield to traffic coming from the other direction. Stop and look for oncoming traffic, then proceed with caution.

Keep Right: A traffic island, median or barrier is ahead. Keep to the side indicated by the arrow.

Lane Use Control- Indicates where turns are required or permitted for specific lanes—traffic in the lane must follow the direction of the arrow.

High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane

Reserved for buses and vehicles with a driver plus at least one passenger, as specified on the sign.

Disabled Parking

Parking spaces marked with this sign are reserved for people with disabled parking permits.