Types of Street Signs
Street signs, which are also known as road signs or traffic signs, are designed to provide drivers with the information that they need to safely navigate public roads. Street signs in the United States are typically separated into six groups based on their purpose: construction signs, guide signs, recreation signs, regulatory signs, service signs, and warning signs.
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Construction Signs
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A construction sign is a street sign that indicates that there is roadwork in the area. These signs are typically orange and include signs such as detour signs, lane-closure warnings, and road-work warning signs.
Guide Signs
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Guide signs identify street names, freeway exits, and directions to other roads or places. Guide signs are typically green and include signs such as exit signs, street markers, and mile markers.
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Recreation Signs
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A recreation sign provides information about recreational sites or facilities that are available to the public. These signs are usually brown and indicate directions to museums, historic sites, scenic overlooks, and public parks.
Regulatory Signs
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Regulatory signs inform drivers about the rules that they are expected to follow in a particular area. Regulatory signs are typically red and/or white and include stop signs, yield signs, one-way street signs, and speed-limit signs.
Service Signs
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A service sign indicates that a driver can rest and/or get gas, food and/or lodging in the area. These signs are usually blue and identify local gas stations, restaurants, rest stops, and/or hotels.
Warning Signs
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A warning sign is a street sign that indicates that a driver is approaching something that requires extra care to navigate. These signs are yellow and include signs such as school zone signs, crosswalk signs, and railroad crossing signs.
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