Connecticut road signs are categorized into various types including Warning Signs, Regulatory Signs, Guide/Informational Signs, Construction Signs, and Pavement Marking Signs.
Emphasis on recognizing signs by color and shape (e.g., Warning signs are yellow or fluorescent yellow-green and diamond-shaped).
Warning Signs
Purpose: Highlight existing conditions or potential dangers like curves, school zones, dead ends, or traffic signals.
Common Shapes & Colors: Yellow or fluorescent yellow-green, diamond-shaped.
Examples
Y Intersection: Indicates an intersection where the road splits into a Y.
Yield Sign Ahead: Alerts drivers of a yield sign coming up.
Winding Road: Warns of a road with multiple curves.
U Turn: Indicates a location where U-turns are allowed or alerting of an upcoming U-turn.
Two-Way Traffic: Warns of oncoming traffic on roads that were previously one-way.
Truck Rollover: Indicates a high risk of truck rollovers.
Traffic Signal Ahead: Alerts drivers of a traffic light ahead.
Regulatory Signs
Purpose: Provide specific rules and regulations that must be followed by drivers.
Examples
Yield to Pedestrians: Drivers must yield to pedestrians.
Stop Sign: Complete stop required.
Speed Limit: Maximum allowable speed.
No U Turn: U-turns are prohibited.
No Parking: Parking is not permitted in the designated area.
Guide/Informational Signs
Purpose: Provide helpful information for navigation and awareness.
Examples
US Route: Indicates a U.S. highway.
Rest Area: Location of rest areas.
Hospital: Directs to nearby medical facilities.
Construction Signs
Purpose: Warn about construction zones and changes in usual traffic patterns.
Common Signs: "Roadwork Ahead", "Right Shoulder Closed", "Detour".
Pavement Marking Signs
Purpose: Indicate directions and rules directly on the road surface.
Examples
Two Lane Roadway Passing: Indicates lanes and passing rules.
Multilane Restricted Lane: Warning about restricted lanes.
Additional Information
State-Specific Signs: Links provided for road signs in other U.S. states.