roadsign
Directional traffic indicator
A roadsign is a marker placed along a road to convey information to drivers and pedestrians—speed limits, directions, warnings, or regulations.
Most roadsigns use standardized shapes and colors: red octagons for stop, yellow diamonds for caution, green rectangles for distance and direction.
Also spelled as two words: road sign.
Cease all motion
- yieldProduce or relinquish
- speed limitMaximum legal driving pace
- no passingProhibition on overtaking
- do not enterAccess prohibition warning
one way · no parking · no trucks · weight limit · keep right · wrong way · no U-turn · carpool lane
Pointed shaft for shooting
Vertical structural beam
- poleCylindrical shaft or extremity
- reflectiveCasting back light
- metalHard conductive solid
- greenColor of vegetation
yellow · red · octagonal · rectangular · diamond · triangular · overhead · mounted
Distance traveled by vehicle
- distanceSpace between two points
- exit numberHighway departure designation
- route markerGuides along a path
- rest areaHighway stopping facility
services · gas · food · lodging · hospital · camping · scenic view · historical marker
Careful attention to risk
- dangerExposure to harm
- curve aheadSign indicating turning roadway
- slipperyLacking friction, hard-to-grasp
- deer crossingAnimal road hazard zone
falling rocks · steep grade · school zone · pedestrian crossing · bicycle crossing · railroad crossing · low clearance · ice
stop
Cease all motion
- yieldProduce or relinquish
- speed limitMaximum legal driving pace
- no passingProhibition on overtaking
do not enter · one way · no parking · no trucks · weight limit · keep right · wrong way · no U-turn · carpool lane · truck route
arrow
Pointed shaft for shooting
north · south · east · west · fork · curve · merge · exit · detour · roundabout
post
Vertical structural beam
- poleCylindrical shaft or extremity
- reflectiveCasting back light
- metalHard conductive solid
green · yellow · red · octagonal · rectangular · diamond · triangular · overhead · mounted · illuminated
mileage
Distance traveled by vehicle
- distanceSpace between two points
- exit numberHighway departure designation
- route markerGuides along a path
rest area · services · gas · food · lodging · hospital · camping · scenic view · historical marker · city limit
caution
Careful attention to risk
- dangerExposure to harm
- curve aheadSign indicating turning roadway
- slipperyLacking friction, hard-to-grasp
deer crossing · falling rocks · steep grade · school zone · pedestrian crossing · bicycle crossing · railroad crossing · low clearance · ice · bump
roadsigntraffic light
Road signal device
stoplight · traffic signal · signal light · crossing guard · traffic cop
- roadside assistanceEmergency help for motorists
- roadside attractionUnusual highway landmark
- roadside dinerInformal restaurant beside highways
- roadside standInformal outdoor vending booth
- roadside motelBasic highway accommodation
- roadside bombConcealed explosive targeting vehicles