Nebraska Road Signs (A Complete Guide)

Color:	Visual Aid:	Meaning:
Red		Stop. Make a complete stop before going over the crosswalk or entering the intersection.
Yellow		Slow down. The light is about to turn red, so prepare to stop.
Green		You may proceed when it is safe.
Flashing Red Light		Make a complete stop or yield to pedestrians or oncoming traffic before proceeding. If the flashing red light is at a railroad crossing, make a complete stop and wait for the train to pass.
Flashing Yellow Light		Be alert. You may proceed with caution.
Red Arrow		Stop. Come to a complete stop and don’t make a turn until the go sign is on.
Yellow Arrow		Slow down. The light is about to turn red, so prepare to stop.
Flashing Yellow Arrow		Proceed in the direction of the arrow, but yield to pedestrians and oncoming traffic.
Green Arrow		Proceed in the direction of the arrow if the road is clear.
(Lane Signal) Red X		You are not allowed on the lane under this light.
(Lane Signal) Yellow X		Move out of the lane because it is about to turn into a red X.
(Lane Signal) Green Downward Arrow		You are allowed to drive in this lane.

	The sign starts with no lights turned on. You can proceed with caution.
	The flashing yellow light at the bottom warns vehicles that the solid yellow light will turn on and they will soon need to stop.
	The solid yellow light signals that you are required to stop soon.
	The right and left red lights tell you that you have to make a complete stop. Remain stopped until the red light flashes. During this time, the pedestrian signal “WALK” will be turned on.
	The red flashing lights turn on when the “DON’T WALK” signal is turned on. Pedestrians are no longer allowed to cross. Drivers can proceed cautiously.
	The cycle ends when the beacon returns to black.

Color:	Visual Aid:	Meaning:
Red		Stop, yield, or do not enter.
Yellow		Mostly used on warning signs to call attention
Yellow-Green		Used for warning signs specific to pedestrians, bicyclists, school zones, school buses, and playgrounds
Pink		Incident management signs
Green		Used for guide, distance, and direction signs
Blue		Used for motorist services like lodging, restrooms, and hospitals
White		Regulatory signs such as speed limits
Orange		Used as a warning for construction ahead
Brown		For recreational and cultural area signs

Shape:	Visual Aid:	Meaning:
Octagon		Make a complete stop.
Triangle		Yield to pedestrians, bicyclists, or oncoming traffic.
Diamond		Warning signs for hazards ahead
Rectangle		When vertical, it indicates regulatory signs. When horizontal, it gives directions or information.
Pentagon		Marks school zones
Pennant		Marks no passing zones
Crossbuck and Circle		Warns of a railroad ahead. Slow down and prepare to stop if a train is approaching.

Sign:	Visual Aid:	Meaning:
Stop		Make a complete stop before going over the crosswalk or entering the intersection.
Yield		Slow down or stop and give the right-of-way to crossing or merging vehicles.
Speed Limit		The maximum speed limit in the area is stated on the sign.
No Left Turn		You can’t make a left turn.
No Right Turn		You can’t make a right turn.
No U-Turn		You can’t make a U-turn.
Wrong Way		You are going the wrong way. Turn around and exit the road immediately.
Do Not Enter		You are not allowed to enter the road ahead.
One Way		The traffic direction follows the arrow.
No Parking		You are not allowed to park here.
Center Lane, Left Turn Only		The center lane is for left turns only.
Keep Right		Keep right off an island.
Slower Traffic Keep Right		If you are driving slower than the other vehicles, occupy the right lane to avoid lane changes from other vehicles.

Warning Sign:	Visual Aid:	Meaning:
Signal Ahead		A traffic signal is ahead. Prepare to stop.
Reduce Speed Ahead		There is a reduced speed zone ahead.
Stop Ahead		You are approaching a stop sign.
Yield Ahead		You are approaching a yield sign.
Divided Highway Begins		The traffic lanes ahead are divided by an island or a median. Keep to the right.
Divided Highway Ends		The divided highway ends ahead.
Two Way Traffic		You are approaching a roadway that has traffic in opposite directions.
Added Lane		There is traffic joining the roadway from another road ahead. There is no need to merge because there is one lane added.
Advisory Exit Speed Sign		The advised exit speed is stated.
Slippery When Wet		The road may be slippery when wet. Slow down and proceed with caution.
Lane Ends		The lane ends ahead, so you might have to merge with traffic.
Low Clearance		The overpass ahead has a low clearance. Do not proceed if your vehicle does not fit within the height dimensions indicated.
Hill		There is a steep downgrade ahead. Check your brakes and brake slowly.
Deer Crossing		Deer may be passing ahead. Be alert and slow down so you can stop when an animal ends up crossing.
Horse-Drawn Vehicle		Horse-drawn or slow-moving vehicles may be present.
Pedestrian Crossing		Pedestrian crossing ahead. Yield to pedestrians.
School Advance Crossing		You are approaching a school crosswalk ahead. Start slowing down.
School Crossing		School crossing at this point. Follow the directions given by the school crossing guards.
Bicycle Warning		Be alert for bicyclists on the road.
Reverse Turn		On the road ahead, expect to make a sharp right and then a sharp left (can be shown as left or right).
Reverse Curve		The road ahead curves right and then curves left (can be shown as left or right).
Curve		The road ahead has a gradual curve. Slow down and follow the speed indicated. The sign may show left or right.
Advisory Speed Plaque		Found as a supplement to a warning sign to indicate the advised speed under road conditions.
Winding Road		The road ahead is winding. Be alert.
Crossroad		There is a four-way intersection ahead.
T Intersection		The roadway you are on will be ending. Prepare to turn either left or right.
Sideroad		A roadway from the left/right will be joining the road you are on. Be alert for vehicles merging.
Roundabout		There is a roundabout intersection ahead. Slow down to the recommended speed and yield to vehicles that are approaching.
Traffic Merging from Right		There is merging traffic coming from the right. Adjust speed or your lane position.
Railroad Crossing		There is a railroad crossing ahead. If the red lights are flashing, slow down and make a stop. Do not pass the railroad.
No Train Horn		Found under the railroad crossing warning sign, this sign tells you that trains won’t be blowing their horns in the area. Be alert for approaching trains.

Sign Name:	Visual Aid:	Meaning:
Guide Signs		Usually, in green and white, these signs give directions for areas, exits, and entrances at interchanges.
Slow-Moving Vehicles Warning		Placed on the rear of slow-moving vehicles such as animal-drawn and road construction vehicles. These vehicles run at 25 MPH or less.
Service Signs		These signs are in blue and inform drivers of lodging, restrooms, gas, food, etc.
No Passing Zone		You cannot pass other vehicles on the road. This sign can be found on the right or left side of the road.
Reference Post Marker		Found on Nebraska highways in one-mile increments to indicate reference points for drivers when an emergency or assistance is needed.
Handicapped Parking		The parking space is dedicated to vehicles with handicapped parking privileges.
Route Markers		These signs vary in shape and color but all of them indicate the route number.
Dynamic Message Signs		These signs provide information for travelers. Messages can change from time to time referring to current weather, traffic, or road conditions. Some of these signs are found on the highway or in construction zones.

Work Zone Device:	Visual Aid:	Meaning:
Flashing Arrow Panels		These arrows are meant to guide drivers in which direction to go.
Work Zone Signs		These signs are to notify you of hazards ahead and where you can go.
Flagger		Sometimes, flaggers will be present to help manage traffic. Follow their directions instead of the road signs placed.
Channeling Devices		Channeling devices help guide traffic and avoid any collisions in the work zone.

Markings:	Visual Aid:	Meaning:
Yellow broken center lines		Yellow center lines are used to separate traffic flowing in opposite directions. A broken center line indicates that passing and overtaking are permitted when safe.
Yellow broken and solid center lines		Passing is permitted on the side where there is a broken line, but not on the side of the solid yellow line.
Double solid yellow lines		Passing is prohibited from both directions. You can only make a left turn.
Yellow solid and broken lines for shared left turn lane		The lane in between the yellow lines is only for making left turns. Passing is not allowed. Follow the painted arrows to know where you can make left turns.
White broken center lines		White lines separate traffic flowing in the same direction. A broken white lane allows passing.
Solid white lines with turn lane arrow		Solid white lines are for turn lanes only. No lane changes are allowed in these areas. If the road has an “only” word, it means that if you are occupying the road, you are supposed to make a turn.
Bike lanes		Bike lanes are usually found at the rightmost of the roadway. These lanes are for bicyclists only and passing and driving on them is not allowed. However, you can use this lane if you need to turn or go to private property. Just always follow the right-of-way.