Regulatory signs
These signs give a direction that must be obeyed. They are usually rectangular or square with a white or black background and black, white or coloured letters.
A sign with a green circle means you may or must do the activity shown inside the ring. A red circle with a line through it means the activity shown is not allowed.
Here are some common regulatory signs:
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This
road is an official bicycle route. Watch for cyclists and
be prepared to share the road with them.
Snowmobiles
may use this road.
You
may park in the area between the signs during the times
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Do
not enter this road.
Do
not stop in the area between the signs. This means you may
not stop your vehicle in this area, even for a moment. (Used
in pairs or groups.)
Do
not stand in the area between the signs. This means you
may not stop your vehicle in this area except to load or
unload passengers. (Used in pairs or groups.)
Do
not park in the area between the signs. This means you may
not stop your vehicle except to load or unload passengers
or merchandise. (Used in pairs or groups.)
This
sign reserves curb area for picking up and dropping off
passengers with disabilities.
This
parking space is only for vehicles displaying a valid Disabled
Person Parking Permit.
Do
not turn left at the intersection.
Do
not drive through the intersection.
Do
not turn to go in the opposite direction. (U-turn)
Do
not turn right when facing a red light at the intersection.
Do
not turn left during the times shown.
Do
not pass on this road.
No
bicycles allowed on this road.
No
pedestrians allowed on this road.
Keep
to the right of the traffic island.
Slow
traffic on multi-lane roads must keep right.  |
This is a pedestrian crossing or crossover. You must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians. |
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The speed limit in this zone is lower during school hours. Observe the speed limit shown when the yellow lights are flashing. |
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Speed
limit changes ahead.|
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These
signs, above the road or on the pavement before an intersection,
tell drivers the direction they must travel. For example:
the driver in lane one must turn left; the driver in lane
two must turn left or go straight ahead; and the driver
in lane three must turn right.
This
sign, above the road or on the ground, means the lane is
only for two-way left turns.
Traffic
may travel in one direction only.
These
signs mean lanes are only for specific types of vehicles,
either all the time or during certain hours.
Different
symbols are used for the different types of vehicles. They
include: buses, taxis, vehicles with three or more people
and bicycles.
Keep
to the right lane except when passing on two-lane sections
where climbing lanes are provided.© 2003 Queen's Printer for Ontario
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