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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA NEVADA CYCLING ASSOCIATION The official manual for signing in the United States is the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), published by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
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Bicycle Traffic Signs
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Different colors on signs mean different things:
Red signs mean stop or use caution. Yellow signs with black lettering are used to warn you that you are coming to a hazardous area or an area with special rules. Orange signs with black lettering are used in areas where there is road construction. Green signals mean go. Green signs with white lettering show the directions and distances to different places. Purpose of Traffic Signs Traffic signs are devices placed along, beside, or above a highway, roadway, pathway, or other route to guide, warn, and regulate the flow of traffic, including motor vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, equestrians, and other travelers. Signs, like any other traffic control devices, must meet five fundamental requirements:
Signs should be placed only where warranted by facts and engineering studies. Signs that are unwarranted or ineffective may distract road users from more important traffic control devices, may breed disrespect for all signs in the area, and are often a waste of valuable public agency and taxpayers' resources. Signs should be placed as necessary for safety and proper regulation of traffic. However, the use of too many signs in a given location may reduce the effectiveness of all the signs at that location.
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