Regulatory Signs
Regulatory signs tell drivers the traffic laws that apply on a road and must be obeyed — stop, speed limit, yield, one way, no parking, turn, lane, and weight-limit signs. All are MUTCD/DOT-compliant, reflective, and available on rust-proof aluminum. Choose a category below.
Shop Best Selling Regulatory Signs:
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Stop Signs
4 styles
All-way, 3-way, and 4-way MUTCD stop signs, reflective and in stock.
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Speed Limit Signs
16 styles
Customizable speed limit signs for any posted speed.
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One Way Signs
7 styles
One way left and right arrow signs (R6).
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Yield Signs
3 styles
MUTCD yield signs for intersections and roundabouts (R1-2).
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Restrictive Signs
33 styles
No trucks, do not enter, no turn, and other prohibition signs.
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Turn Prohibited Signs
10 styles
No left, no right, and no U-turn signs (R3).
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Keep Right Signs
6 styles
Keep right signs for medians and obstructions (R4-7).
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Keep Left Signs
4 styles
Keep left signs for medians and dividers (R4-8).
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Lane Control Signs
21 styles
Lane-use, turn-lane, and HOV lane control signs (R3).
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Headlight Use Signs
6 styles
Turn on headlights and headlight-use signs (R16).
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Informational Signs
7 styles
Regulatory information and notice signs.
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Passing Zone Signs
10 styles
Do not pass and pass-with-care signs (R4).
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Pay Toll Signs
4 styles
Toll and pay-toll regulatory signs.
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Roundabout Signs
4 styles
Roundabout circulation and yield-ahead signs (R6-4).
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Signalized Intersection Signs
44 styles
No turn on red, signal, and crosswalk signs (R10).
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Slow Traffic Signs
4 styles
Slow traffic keep right and related signs (R4).
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Weight Limit Signs
8 styles
Weight limit and axle-load signs (R12).
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Unsignalized Pedestrian Crosswalk Signs
8 styles
Yield and stop here for pedestrians signs (R1-5).
Regulatory Signs FAQ
How do they differ from warning and guide signs?
Warning signs are usually yellow and diamond-shaped, designed to alert drivers of potential hazards ahead, while guide signs are typically green, blue, or brown and provide directional and informational assistance, such as route markers, street names, and points of interest.
What colors are common?
They are primarily white with black or red lettering or symbols, although stop signs are a red sign with white background, and yield signs are a red color and white.
What is the purpose?
To inform drivers of traffic rules and regulations that they must obey, ensuring safety and smooth flow of traffic. They provide necessary information such as speed limits, intersection controls, and lane usage, helping to reduce uncertainty and potential conflicts among road users. These signs help reinforce traffic laws for highway users while providing guidance to help regulate traffic and public behavior.
What are examples?
Examples include stop sign, yield sign, speed limit sign, no U-turn sign, no parking sign, and lane control sign.
What are the common sizes?
The conventional size for a stop sign is 30 inches wide by 30 inches tall. Rectangular signs are typically 24 inches wide by 30 inches tall, but many factors affect the size of a sign, including traffic volume and other highway signs. Parking signs and pedestrian signs are typically smaller in size when compared to conventional regulatory versions.
What are the most common regulatory signs?
The most common examples encountered on roads and highways are the stop sign, yield sign, and a speed limit sign. Other prevalent versions include one-way signs, no parking signs, and lane control signs that govern turning, merging, and the use of specific lanes.
What are the typical shapes?
Rectangular or square, with some exceptions such as the octagonal stop and the inverted triangle yield sign. Symbols these signs are commonly used to indicate the restriction.
