365 signs
Regulatory signs in California
Signs that state a law. Disobeying one is a traffic violation, which is why they carry the strictest shapes and colors on the road.
- R1-1 Requires drivers to come to a complete stop before proceeding
- R1-2 Requires drivers to yield the right-of-way to other traffic
- R1-2aP Supplemental plaque indicating yield applies to oncoming traffic
- R1-2bP Supplemental plaque indicating yield applies to traffic in a roundabout
- R1-2cP Supplemental plaque indicating yield applies to all traffic lanes
- R1-3P Supplemental plaque indicating all-way stop or yield control
- R1-5aL Drivers must yield at a school crossing on the left side
- R1-5aR Drivers must yield at a school crossing on the right side
- R1-5bL Drivers must stop for pedestrians on the left side
- R1-5bR Drivers must stop for pedestrians on the right side
- R1-5cL Drivers must stop at a school crossing on the left side
- R1-5cR Drivers must stop at a school crossing on the right side
- R1-5dL Drivers must yield at a trail crossing on the left side
- R1-5dR Drivers must yield at a trail crossing on the right side
- R1-5eL Drivers must stop at a trail crossing on the left side
- R1-5eR Drivers must stop at a trail crossing on the right side
- R1-5L Drivers must yield to pedestrians on the left side
- R1-5R Drivers must yield to pedestrians on the right side
- R1-6 In-street pedestrian crossing location
- R1-6a Alternative design for in-street pedestrian crossing location
- R1-6b In-street school crossing location
- R1-6c Alternative design for in-street school crossing location
- R1-6d In-street trail crossing location
- R1-6e Alternative design for in-street trail crossing location
- R1-7 Instructs drivers to wait when stop indication is displayed
- R1-7a Combined sign instructing to wait on stop and proceed slowly when indicated
- R1-8 Instructs drivers to proceed slowly when the indication is displayed
- R1-9 Overhead sign indicating pedestrian crossing ahead
- R1-9a Alternative overhead sign design for pedestrian crossing
- R1-9b Overhead sign indicating school crossing ahead
- R1-9c Alternative overhead sign design for school crossing
- R1-10P Supplemental plaque indicating exception for right turn movements
- R2-1 Maximum speed limit for all vehicles on the roadway
- R2-2 Specific speed limit for trucks only
- R2-2aP Specific speed limit for buses only
- R2-2bP Specific speed limit for both trucks and buses
- R2-2cP Specific speed limit for vehicles over 5 tons
- R2-3P The speed limit that applies during nighttime hours
- R2-4 Minimum speed limit that vehicles must maintain
- R2-4a Both the maximum and the minimum speed limits on this road
- R2-5aP The speed limit applies citywide unless otherwise posted
- R2-5bP The speed limit applies in neighborhood areas
- R2-5cP The speed limit applies in residential areas
- R2-5P Default speed limit when no other speed limit signs are present
- R2-6aP Fines for speeding violations are doubled in this area
- R2-6bP Specific fine amount for speeding violations
- R2-6P Fines for speeding violations are higher in this area
- R2-10 Beginning of a zone where higher or double fines apply
- R2-11 End of a zone where higher or double fines apply
- R2-12 End of a work zone speed limit restriction
- R2-13 End of a variable speed limit zone
- R2-14 End of a specific speed limit restriction for trucks
- R3-1 No right turn
- R3-1b Right turns are prohibited for trucks
- R3-1c Right turns are prohibited for trucks and buses
- R3-1d Right turns are prohibited for trucks over the posted weight
- R3-1e Right turns are prohibited, except for buses
- R3-1f Right turns are prohibited, except for buses and taxis
- R3-1g Right turns are prohibited during the times and days posted on the sign
- R3-1h Right turns are prohibited during several posted time periods
- R3-2 No left turn
- R3-3 No turns — you must continue straight through
- R3-4 No U-turn
- R3-5a Traffic in this lane must proceed straight through the intersection
- R3-5bP Plaque identifying that the lane control sign above applies to the left lane
- R3-5cP Plaque used when the mandatory movement applies to a lane reserved for high-occupancy vehicles. A diamond symbol may replace the word HOV
- R3-5dP Plaque used when the lane is exclusively designated for taxis
- R3-5fP Plaque identifying that the lane control sign above applies to the right lane
- R3-5gP The lane is exclusively designated for buses
- R3-5L Traffic in this lane must turn left
- R3-5R Overhead sign: traffic in this lane must turn right
- R3-6a Both U-turns and left turns are permitted from this lane
- R3-6aL Variant showing U-turn and left-turn movements permitted from the lane
- R3-6aR Variant showing U-turn and turn movements permitted from the lane
- R3-6b Left-turn movements permitted from this lane
- R3-6L From this lane you may turn left or go straight
- R3-6R Overhead sign showing two or more permitted movements from the lane, including a right turn
- R3-7aP Plaque indicating the mandatory turn does not apply to buses
- R3-7bP Plaque indicating the mandatory turn does not apply to bicycles
- R3-7L Post-mounted sign placed in advance of the intersection: the left lane must turn left
- R3-7R The right lane must turn right
- R3-8aL Advance lane control for approaches with three or more lanes. With three or more lanes these signs are post-mounted, never overhead
- R3-8aR Advance lane control for approaches with three or more lanes
- R3-8b Advance lane control variant showing the permitted movement from each lane ahead
- R3-8L Post-mounted sign showing the configuration of all lanes ahead so you can pick the right one in time
- R3-8R Layout of every lane on the approach ahead
- R3-9a Overhead sign for the shared centre lane used by traffic in both directions to make left turns. It is not a travel lane or a passing lane
- R3-9b The center lane is shared by both directions for making left turns only
- R3-9cP Plaque marking where the two-way left-turn lane begins
- R3-9dP Plaque marking where the two-way left-turn lane ends
- R3-9e A reversible lane, whose direction of travel changes by time of day
- R3-9f Post-mounted version of the reversible lane control sign
- R3-9g The point ahead where a reversible lane changes direction
- R3-9i End of the reversible lane section
- R3-18 No U-turn and no left turn
- R3-19 This median lane is for left turns only
- R3-19a Start of a median lane reserved for U-turns
- R3-19b Median lane where both U-turns and left turns are allowed
- R3-20L Beginning of a left-turn lane
- R3-20R A right-turn lane begins here
- R3-27 No straight through — you must turn
- R3-33aL Vertical version of the left lane must exit sign
- R3-33aR Vertical version of the right lane must exit sign
- R3-33L Traffic in the left lane must leave the freeway at the upcoming exit
- R3-33R Traffic in the right lane must leave at the upcoming exit
- R4-1 Prohibits passing other vehicles
- R4-2 Allows passing but requires caution
- R4-3 Directs slower moving traffic to stay in the right lane
- R4-4 Beginning of right turn lane with requirement to yield to bicycles
- R4-5 Directs trucks to use the right lane
- R4-7 Directs traffic to keep to the right side
- R4-7a Alternative version directing traffic to keep to the right side
- R4-7b Another version directing traffic to keep to the right side
- R4-7c Directs traffic to keep to the right of an obstacle or median
- R4-8 Directs traffic to keep to the left side
- R4-8a Alternative version directing traffic to keep to the left side
- R4-8b Another version directing traffic to keep to the left side
- R4-8c Directs traffic to keep to the left of an obstacle or median
- R4-9 Requires vehicles to remain in their designated lane
- R4-9a Requires vehicles to stay in lane until reaching the merge point
- R4-10 Lane or ramp for runaway vehicles only
- R4-12 Requires slow vehicles with five or more following vehicles to use turn-out areas
- R4-13 Slow vehicles to use the upcoming turn-out area
- R4-14 Requires slow vehicles to turn out at this location
- R4-16 Directs traffic to keep right except when passing other vehicles
- R4-17 Prohibits driving on the shoulder of the roadway
- R4-18 Prohibits passing other vehicles using the shoulder
- R4-19 Required clearance distance when passing bicycles
- R4-20L Requires all traffic to turn left at this location
- R4-20R Requires all traffic to turn right at this location
- R4-21L This lane is designated for left turns only
- R4-21R This lane is designated for right turns only
- R5-1 Prohibits entry to all vehicles
- R5-1a Traffic is traveling in the wrong direction
- R5-1b Bicycles are traveling in the wrong direction
- R5-2 Prohibits truck traffic
- R5-2aP Allows local delivery trucks despite general truck prohibition
- R5-2b Prohibits through truck traffic; local delivery permitted
- R5-3 Prohibits access to all motorized vehicles
- R5-4 Prohibits commercial vehicle traffic
- R5-5 Prohibits vehicles with lugs that can damage pavement
- R5-6 Prohibits bicycle access
- R5-7 Prohibits non-motorized vehicles including bicycles and carts
- R5-8 Prohibits small engine-powered cycles like mopeds
- R5-10 Prohibits all pedestrian, bicycle, and motor-driven cycle traffic
- R5-10a Prohibits these road users from entering the freeway
- R5-10b Prohibits pedestrian and bicycle access
- R5-10c Prohibits pedestrian access
- R5-10dP Clarifies that restriction applies to freeway
- R5-11 Only authorized vehicles may enter
- R5-12 Prohibits vehicles from using the road as a through route
- R6-1L One-way traffic flow to the left
- R6-1R One-way traffic flow to the right
- R6-2L One-way traffic flow to the left with directional arrow
- R6-2R One-way traffic flow to the right with directional arrow
- R6-3 Crossing of a divided highway
- R6-3a Divided highway crossing at a T-intersection
- R6-5P Direction of circulation in a roundabout
- R6-6 Beginning of a one-way street or section
- R6-7 End of a one-way street or section
- R7-1 Prohibits parking at all times in the designated area
- R7-2 Prohibits parking during specified times
- R7-2a Alternative design prohibiting parking during specified times
- R7-3 Prohibits parking except on Sundays and holidays
- R7-4 Prohibits standing or waiting at all times
- R7-4a Prohibits stopping at all times
- R7-5 Limits parking to one hour maximum
- R7-6 Prohibits parking in designated loading zone area
- R7-8 Reserves parking space for vehicles with wheelchair accessibility
- R7-8aP Supplemental plaque indicating van accessibility for disabled parking
- R7-9 Prohibits parking in designated bike lane area
- R7-9a Alternative design prohibiting parking in bike lane area
- R7-10 Requires vehicles to park by backing in only
- R7-20 Location of parking fee payment station
- R7-21 Limits parking to two hours with meter payment during specified times and days
- R7-21aP Supplemental plaque indicating parking payment requirements
- R7-22 Metered parking during specified times and days
- R7-107 Prohibits parking in designated bus stop area
- R7-107a Alternative design prohibiting parking in bus stop area
- R7-107b Prohibits parking in bus stop area with transit symbol
- R7-108 Limits parking to two hours during specified times
- R7-111 Prohibits parking except for electric vehicles
- R7-111a Prohibits parking during specified times except for electric vehicles
- R7-112 Limits parking to two hours for electric vehicles only
- R7-112a Limits parking to two hours for electric vehicles only during specified times
- R7-112b Limits parking to two hours for electric vehicles only during specified times and days
- R7-113 Prohibits parking except while vehicle is charging
- R7-113aP Supplemental plaque requiring vehicle to be plugged in for charging
- R7-113bP Supplemental plaque requiring vehicle to leave when charging is complete
- R7-114 Limits parking to two hours for vehicle charging only
- R7-114a Limits parking to 45 minutes for vehicle charging only during specified times
- R7-114b Limits parking to 45 minutes for vehicle charging only during specified times and days
- R7-200 Combined sign showing no parking and one hour parking restrictions at different times
- R7-200a Alternative combined sign showing no parking and one hour parking restrictions at different times
- R7-201aP Supplemental plaque indicating vehicles will be towed if parked illegally
- R7-201P Area where vehicles will be towed if parked illegally
- R7-202P Supplemental plaque indicating parking restriction applies to this side of the sign
- R7-203 Snow emergency route with parking prohibition and towing during snow emergencies
- R8-1 Prohibits parking on the paved roadway surface
- R8-2 Prohibits parking except on the road shoulder area
- R8-3 Prohibits parking in the designated area
- R8-3a Text-based sign prohibiting parking in the area
- R8-3c Prohibits parking on the paved roadway surface with text
- R8-3d Prohibits parking on bridge structures
- R8-3e Prohibits parking on or blocking railroad tracks
- R8-3f Prohibits parking except on the designated shoulder area
- R8-4 Restricts parking to emergency situations only
- R8-5 Prohibits stopping on the paved roadway surface
- R8-6 Prohibits stopping except on the road shoulder area
- R8-7 Restricts stopping to emergency situations only
- R8-8 Prohibits stopping on or blocking railroad tracks
- R8-9 Railroad tracks are out of service
- R8-10 Requires drivers to stop at this location when signal is flashing
- R8-10a Alternative design requiring drivers to stop when signal is flashing
- R9-1 Instructs pedestrians to walk on the left side facing oncoming traffic
- R9-2 Requires pedestrians to cross only at designated crosswalks
- R9-3a Pedestrians may not cross at this location
- R9-3b Supplemental plaque directing pedestrians to use designated crosswalk
- R9-3c Supplemental plaque instructing cyclists to ride with traffic flow
- R9-4 Prohibits hitchhiking using symbol representation
- R9-4a Prohibits hitchhiking with text-based sign
- R9-5 Instructs cyclists to follow pedestrian signal indications
- R9-6 Requires cyclists to yield right-of-way to pedestrians
- R9-7 Path usage with bicycles on left and pedestrians on right
- R9-8 Designated pedestrian crosswalk location
- R9-9 The sidewalk is closed to pedestrian traffic
- R9-10 Directs pedestrians to use the sidewalk on the opposite side when current sidewalk is closed
- R9-11 Sidewalk is closed ahead and directs pedestrians to cross at this location
- R9-11a Directs pedestrians to cross at this location when sidewalk is closed
- R9-12 The bike lane is closed to bicycle traffic
- R9-13 Prohibits skating, skateboarding, or rollerblading in the area
- R9-14 Prohibits horseback riding in the designated area
- R9-15 Prohibits snowmobile use in the designated area
- R9-16 Prohibits ATV or all-terrain vehicle use in the designated area
- R9-19P Supplemental plaque indicating exception for shoulder use
- R9-20 Bicycles are allowed to use the full traffic lane
- R9-21 Requires bicycles to use only the road shoulder area
- R9-22 Requires bicycles to exit the roadway or facility
- R9-23 Requires all bicycle turns to be made from the designated bike lane
- R9-23bL Requires bicycles making left turns to use designated turn box
- R9-23cL Alternative design requiring bicycles making left turns to use designated turn box
- R9-24 All bicycle turns using diagonal right arrow direction
- R9-24a All bicycle turns using right arrow direction
- R9-25 Bicycle U-turns and left turns using diagonal right arrow direction
- R9-25a Bicycle U-turns and left turns using right arrow direction
- R9-25b Bicycle U-turns and left turns using straight arrow direction
- R9-26 Bicycle U-turn using diagonal right arrow direction
- R9-26a Bicycle U-turn using right arrow direction
- R9-26b Bicycle U-turn using straight arrow direction
- R9-27 Bicycle left turn using diagonal right arrow direction
- R9-27a Bicycle left turn using right arrow direction
- R9-27b Bicycle left turn using straight arrow direction
- R10-1 Instructs pedestrians to cross only when the signal shows green
- R10-2 Instructs pedestrians to cross only when the pedestrian signal indicates
- R10-3 Location to push button to activate pedestrian crossing signal
- R10-3a Instructions to push button and wait for pedestrian signal before crossing
- R10-3b Provides instructions for using crosswalk signals
- R10-3c Alternative design providing crosswalk signal instructions
- R10-3d Additional variation of crosswalk signal instructions
- R10-3e Another variation of crosswalk signal instructions
- R10-3f Additional design for crosswalk signal instructions
- R10-3g Alternative format for crosswalk signal instructions
- R10-3h Another format for crosswalk signal instructions
- R10-3i Additional variation for crosswalk signal instructions
- R10-4 Location to push button to request green signal
- R10-4a Instructions to push button and wait for green signal before crossing
- R10-5 Restricts left turns to only when green arrow is displayed
- R10-6 Vehicles must stop when signal is red
- R10-6a Alternative design indicating where to stop on red for left side
- R10-6aR Alternative design indicating where to stop on red for right side
- R10-7 Prohibits vehicles from blocking the intersection
- R10-8 Instructs drivers to use only the lane with the green arrow signal
- R10-10a U-turn signal control
- R10-10bL Left lane signal control
- R10-10bR Right lane signal control
- R10-10cL Left turn lane signal control
- R10-10cR Right turn lane signal control
- R10-10L Left turn signal control
- R10-10R Right turn signal control
- R10-11 Prohibits turns when circular red signal is displayed
- R10-11a Prohibits turns during red signal phase
- R10-11b Alternative design prohibiting turns on red signal
- R10-11c Prohibits turns on red except from the right lane
- R10-11d Prohibits turns on red from the specific lane
- R10-12 Requires left-turning vehicles to yield on green signal
- R10-12a Requires left-turning vehicles to yield on flashing yellow arrow
- R10-12b Requires left-turning vehicles to yield to bicycles
- R10-13 Emergency signal operation
- R10-14 Requires stopping when emergency signal flashes red
- R10-14a Overhead version requiring stop on flashing red emergency signal
- R10-14b To stop when signal flashes red
- R10-15a Requires turning vehicles to stop for pedestrians
- R10-15L Requires left-turning vehicles to yield to pedestrians
- R10-15R Requires right-turning vehicles to yield to pedestrians
- R10-16 Requires U-turning vehicles to yield to right-turning traffic
- R10-17a Allows right turn on red arrow after coming to complete stop
- R10-18 Traffic laws are enforced by photo surveillance
- R10-18a Traffic signal violations are photo enforced
- R10-19aP Supplemental plaque indicating photo enforcement
- R10-19P Supplemental plaque with symbol indicating photo enforcement
- R10-22 Instructs bicycles to wait on designated line to request green signal
- R10-23 Requires stopping at crosswalk when signal is red
- R10-23a Requires stop on red, then yield on flashing red after stopping
- R10-24 Push button for bicycles to request green light
- R10-25 Instructions to push button for warning lights and wait for traffic gap
- R10-26 Bicycle push button for green light with directional arrow
- R10-27 Allows left turn after stop and yield on flashing red arrow
- R10-28 Limits to one vehicle per green signal phase
- R10-29 Limits to one vehicle per green signal phase in each lane
- R10-30 Requires right turn on red to yield to U-turning vehicles
- R10-31P Supplemental plaque indicating rule applies at signal location
- R10-32P Instructions to push button for 2 seconds to get extra crossing time
- R10-40 Mandatory turn movement for bicycle signal
- R10-40a Mandatory through movement for bicycle signal
- R10-41 Optional through and turn movements for bicycle signal
- R10-41a Optional left and right turn movements for bicycle signal
- R10-41b All optional movements for bicycle signal
- R10-41c Optional left and through movements for bicycle signal
- R11-1 Prohibits vehicles from driving on or crossing the median strip
- R11-2 The road is completely closed to all traffic
- R11-2a The street is completely closed to all traffic
- R11-2b A bridge is out of service or impassable
- R11-2c A pedestrian or bicycle path is closed
- R11-3 Road is closed ahead at specified distance, allowing only local traffic
- R11-3a Street is closed ahead at specified distance, allowing only local traffic
- R11-3b Bridge is out ahead at specified distance, allowing only local traffic
- R11-4 Road is closed to through traffic but may allow local access
- R12-1 Maximum weight limit for vehicles on the roadway
- R12-2 Maximum weight limit per axle for vehicles
- R12-4 Both per axle and gross weight limits for vehicles
- R12-5 Weight limits specifically for trucks with visual truck symbols
- R12-6 Weight limits for special hauling or oversized vehicles
- R12-7 Weight limits that apply to emergency vehicles
- R12-7aP Supplemental plaque indicating weight limits for emergency vehicles
- R13-1 Requires trucks over 10 tons to enter the weigh station at the next right exit
- R14-1 Designated truck route for commercial vehicles
- R14-2 Designated route for vehicles carrying hazardous materials
- R14-3 Prohibits vehicles carrying hazardous materials from using the route
- R14-4 Route that is part of the National Network for large trucks
- R14-5 Prohibits National Network trucks from using the route
- R15-1 Standard railroad crossing sign indicating intersection with railroad tracks
- R15-2P Supplemental plaque indicating the number of railroad tracks at the crossing
- R15-3P Supplemental plaque exempting certain vehicles from mandatory stop requirements at railroad crossings
- R15-4a Restricts the right lane to light rail vehicles only
- R15-4b Restricts the left lane to light rail vehicles only
- R15-4c Restricts the center lane to light rail vehicles only
- R15-5 Prohibits passing stopped trains at railroad crossings
- R15-5a Alternative design prohibiting passing of a stopped train
- R15-6 Prohibits vehicles from driving on railroad tracks
- R15-6a Alternative design prohibiting vehicles from driving on railroad tracks
- R15-7 Transit rail crossing on a divided highway
- R15-7a Transit rail crossing on a divided highway at a T-intersection
- R15-8 Instructs to look both ways before crossing railroad tracks
- R16-3 Requires drivers to move over or reduce speed when passing vehicles stopped on the shoulder
- R16-4 Instructs drivers to move vehicles out of travel lanes after minor crashes
- R16-5 Requires headlights to be turned on when windshield wipers are in use
- R16-6 Requires headlights to be turned on when it is raining
- R16-7 Instructs drivers to turn on headlights for the next specified distance in miles
- R16-8 Instructs drivers to turn on their headlights
- R16-9 Instructs drivers to check their headlights for proper operation
- R16-10 Beginning of a section where daytime headlight use is required
- R16-11 End of a section where daytime headlight use is required
- R16-15 Prohibits the use of hand-held phones while driving
- R16-15a Alternative design prohibiting the use of hand-held phones while driving
- R22-2 Requires drivers to turn off 2-way radios and cell phones in blasting zones for safety
