Virginia Traffic Signs and Rules

What does a red octagon sign mean?

• Yield

• Stop

• Do not EnTER

• No U-Turn

A yellow diamond-shaped sign with a deer symbol means:

• Wildlife crossing ahead

• Zoo nearby

• No animals allowed

• Farm ahead

A double solid yellow line in the center of the road means

• You can pass only if no traffic is coming

• No passing allowed in either direction

• Passing allowed only for oncoming traffic

• You can turn left but not passddd

Broken white lines separate

• Traffic moving in the same direction

• Traffic moving in opposite directions

• Highway exit lanes only

• Traffic and bike lanes

A yellow diamond sign means

• Regulatory sign (law)

• Warning of hazards or changes in road conditions

• Guide sign (direction)

• Service sign (gas/food)

What does a flashing red light mean?

• Slow down and proceed with caution

• Stop completely, then proceed when safe

• Pedestrian crossing only

• Signal is broken — go through as normal

When is it legal to turn right on red in Virginia?

• Always

• Never

• Only after stopping and yielding, unless a “No Turn on Red” sign is posted

• Only if no pedestrians are visibl

A solid yellow line on your side of the centerline means

• Passing allowed

• No passing from your lane

• Turn only lane

• Bike lane

What shape is a yield sign?

• Cirlce

• Triangle (point down)

• Diamond

• Rectangle

A pentagon-shaped sign is used for

• Stop

• School zone/crossing

• Railroad crossing

• Yield