Warning signs
Hazards and changes ahead: curves, crossings, merges and road conditions.
Pictures and official names only. A design here is not proof that the sign is used or required in your state; for explanations, start with the sign guide.
323 designs
W1-1Horizontal Alignment - TurnLeft horizontal alignment turn 2024Meaning & what to do 
W1-1Horizontal Alignment - TurnRight horizontal alignment turn 2024Meaning & what to do 
W1-2Horizontal Alignment - CurveLeft horizontal alignment curve 2024Meaning & what to do 
W1-2Horizontal Alignment - CurveRight horizontal alignment curve 2024Meaning & what to do 
W1-3Horizontal Alignment - Reverse TurnLeft horizontal alignment reverse turn 2024Meaning & what to do 
W1-3Horizontal Alignment - Reverse TurnRight horizontal alignment reverse turn 2024Meaning & what to do 
W1-4Horizontal Alignment - Reverse CurveLeft horizontal alignment reverse curve 2024Meaning & what to do 
W1-4Horizontal Alignment - Reverse CurveRight horizontal alignment reverse curve 2024Meaning & what to do 
W1-4bReverse Curve (2 lanes)Left reverse curve 2 lanes 2024Meaning & what to do 
W1-4bReverse Curve (2 lanes)Right reverse curve 2 lanes 2024Meaning & what to do 
W1-4cReverse Curve (3 lanes)Left reverse curve 3 lanes 2024Meaning & what to do 
W1-4cReverse Curve (3 lanes)Right reverse curve 3 lanes 2024Meaning & what to do 
W1-5Horizontal Alignment - Winding RoadLeft horizontal alignment winding roadMeaning & what to do 
W1-5Horizontal Alignment - Winding RoadRight horizontal alignment winding roadMeaning & what to do 
W1-6Large Arrow (1-direction)Left large arrow 1 directionMeaning & what to do 
W1-6Large Arrow (1-direction)Right large arrow 1 directionMeaning & what to do 
W1-7Large Arrow (2-direction)Meaning & what to do 
W1-8Chevron AlignmentLeft chevron alignmentMeaning & what to do 
W1-8Chevron AlignmentRight chevron alignmentMeaning & what to do 
W1-10Combination Horizontal Alignment/IntersectionLeft combination horizontal alignment intersection curve with t 2024Meaning & what to do 
W1-10Combination Horizontal Alignment/IntersectionRight combination horizontal alignment intersection curve with t 2024Meaning & what to do 
W1-10aCombination Horizontal Alignment/IntersectionLeft combination horizontal alignment intersection curve after 4 way intersection 2024Meaning & what to do 
W1-10aCombination Horizontal Alignment/IntersectionRight combination horizontal alignment intersection curve after 4 way intersection 2024Meaning & what to do 
W1-10bCombination Horizontal Alignment/IntersectionLeft combination horizontal alignment intersection curve with minor street straight ahead 2024Meaning & what to do 
W1-10bCombination Horizontal Alignment/IntersectionRight combination horizontal alignment intersection curve with minor street straight ahead 2024Meaning & what to do 
W1-10cCombination Horizontal Alignment/IntersectionLeft combination horizontal alignment intersection curve into minor street 2024 
W1-10cCombination Horizontal Alignment/IntersectionRight combination horizontal alignment intersection curve into minor street 2024 
W1-10dCombination Horizontal Alignment/IntersectionLeft combination horizontal alignment intersection reverse curve with t intersectionMeaning & what to do 
W1-10dCombination Horizontal Alignment/IntersectionRight combination horizontal alignment intersection reverse curve with t intersectionMeaning & what to do 
W1-10eCombination Horizontal Alignment/IntersectionLeft combination horizontal alignment intersection reverse curve with 4 way intersectionMeaning & what to do 
W1-10eCombination Horizontal Alignment/IntersectionRight combination horizontal alignment intersection reverse curve with 4 way intersectionMeaning & what to do 
W1-11Hairpin CurveLeft hairpin curveMeaning & what to do 
W1-11Hairpin CurveRight hairpin curveMeaning & what to do 
W1-13Truck RolloverLeft truck rolloverMeaning & what to do 
W1-13Truck RolloverRight truck rolloverMeaning & what to do 
W1-15270-degree CurveLeft 270 degree curve 2024Meaning & what to do 
W1-15270-degree CurveRight 270 degree curve 2024Meaning & what to do 
W2-1Intersection Warning - CrossroadMeaning & what to do 
W2-2Intersection Warning - Side RoadLeft intersection warning side roadMeaning & what to do 
W2-2Intersection Warning - Side RoadRight intersection warning side roadMeaning & what to do 
W2-3Intersection Warning - Oblique Side Road (Obtuse)Left intersection warning oblique side road obtuseMeaning & what to do 
W2-3Intersection Warning - Oblique Side Road (Obtuse)Right intersection warning oblique side road obtuseMeaning & what to do 
W2-4Intersection Warning - T-IntersectionMeaning & what to do 
W2-5Intersection Warning - Y-IntersectionMeaning & what to do 
W2-6Intersection Warning - CircularMeaning & what to do 
W2-7Intersection Warning - Offset Side RoadsLeft intersection warning offset side roads 
W2-7Intersection Warning - Offset Side RoadsRight intersection warning offset side roads 
W2-8Intersection Warning - Side RoadsLeft intersection warning side roadsMeaning & what to do 
W2-8Intersection Warning - Side RoadsRight intersection warning side roadsMeaning & what to do 
W3-1Stop AheadMeaning & what to do 
W3-2Yield AheadMeaning & what to do 
W3-3Signal AheadMeaning & what to do 
W3-4Be Prepared to StopMeaning & what to do 
W3-5Reduced Speed Limit AheadMeaning & what to do 
W3-5aXX MPH Speed Zone AheadMeaning & what to do 
W3-6Draw BridgeMeaning & what to do 
W3-7Ramp Meter AheadMeaning & what to do 
W3-8Ramp Metered When FlashingMeaning & what to do 
W4-1MergeLeft mergeMeaning & what to do 
W4-1MergeRight mergeMeaning & what to do 
W4-2Lane EndsLeft lane endsMeaning & what to do 
W4-2Lane EndsRight lane endsMeaning & what to do 
W4-3Added LaneLeft added laneMeaning & what to do 
W4-3Added LaneRight added laneMeaning & what to do 
W4-4PCross Traffic Does Not Stop (plaque) 
W4-4aPTraffic From Left (Right) Does Not Stop (plaque)Left traffic from left does not stop plaque 
W4-4aPTraffic From Left (Right) Does Not Stop (plaque)Right traffic from right does not stop plaque 
W4-4bPOncoming Traffic Does Not Stop (plaque) 
W4-5Entering Roadway MergeLeft entering roadway mergeMeaning & what to do 
W4-5Entering Roadway MergeRight entering roadway mergeMeaning & what to do 
W4-5aPNo Merge Area (plaque) 
W4-6Entering Roadway Added LaneLeft entering roadway added laneMeaning & what to do 
W4-6Entering Roadway Added LaneRight entering roadway added laneMeaning & what to do 
W5-1Road NarrowsMeaning & what to do 
W5-2Narrow BridgeMeaning & what to do 
W5-3One Lane BridgeMeaning & what to do 
W5-4Ramp Narrows 
W5-4aPath Narrows 
W6-1Divided HighwayMeaning & what to do 
W6-2Divided Highway EndsMeaning & what to do 
W6-3Two-Way TrafficMeaning & what to do 
W6-4Narrow Two-Way Traffic 
W7-1HillMeaning & what to do 
W7-1aHill with GradeMeaning & what to do 
W7-2PUse Low Gear (plaque)Meaning & what to do 
W7-2bPTrucks Use Lower Gear (plaque)Meaning & what to do 
W7-3PXX% Grade (plaque)Meaning & what to do 
W7-3aPNext XX Miles (plaque)Meaning & what to do 
W7-3bPXX% Grade XX Miles (plaque)Meaning & what to do 
W7-4Runaway Truck Ramp XX MilesMeaning & what to do 
W7-4bRunaway Truck Ramp Entrance Direction with ArrowMeaning & what to do 
W7-4cTruck Escape RampMeaning & what to do 
W7-4dPSand (plaque)Meaning & what to do 
W7-4ePGravel (plaque)Meaning & what to do 
W7-4fPPaved (plaque)Meaning & what to do 
W7-5Hill (Bicycle) 
W7-6Hill Blocks ViewMeaning & what to do 
W8-1BumpMeaning & what to do 
W8-2DipMeaning & what to do 
W8-3Pavement EndsMeaning & what to do 
W8-4Soft ShoulderMeaning & what to do 
W8-5Slippery When WetMeaning & what to do 
W8-5PWhen Wet (plaque) 
W8-5aPIce (plaque) 
W8-5bPSteel Deck (plaque) 
W8-5cPExcess Oil (plaque) 
W8-6Truck CrossingMeaning & what to do 
W8-7Loose GravelMeaning & what to do 
W8-8Rough RoadMeaning & what to do 
W8-9Low ShoulderMeaning & what to do 
W8-10Bicycle Surface Condition 
W8-10PSlippery When Wet (plaque) 
W8-11Uneven LanesMeaning & what to do 
W8-12No Center LineMeaning & what to do 
W8-13Bridge Ices Before RoadMeaning & what to do 
W8-14Fallen RocksMeaning & what to do 
W8-15Grooved PavementMeaning & what to do 
W8-15aPMotorcycle (plaque) 
W8-16Metal Bridge DeckMeaning & what to do 
W8-17Shoulder Drop-OffLeft shoulder drop offMeaning & what to do 
W8-17Shoulder Drop-OffRight shoulder drop offMeaning & what to do 
W8-17PShoulder Drop-Off (plaque) 
W8-18Road May FloodMeaning & what to do 
W8-19Depth Gauge 
W8-21Gusty Winds Area 
W8-22Fog Area 
W8-23No Shoulder 
W8-24Steel Plate Ahead 
W8-25Shoulder Ends 
W9-1Right (Left) Lane EndsLeft left lane endsMeaning & what to do 
W9-1Right (Left) Lane EndsRight right lane endsMeaning & what to do 
W9-2aMerge Here Take Turns 
W9-3Interior Lane Shift Ahead 
W9-6Pay Toll XX Miles Cars (price) 
W9-6aStop Ahead Pay Toll Cars (price) 
W9-6bPPay Toll XX Miles Cars (price) (plaque) 
W9-6cPStop Ahead Pay Toll (plaque) 
W9-7Right (Left) Lane for Exit Only AheadLeft left lane for exit only 
W9-7Right (Left) Lane for Exit Only AheadRight right lane for exit only 
W10-1Grade Crossing Advance WarningMeaning & what to do 
W10-1aPExempt (plaque) 
W10-2Grade Crossing Advance Warning - Crossroad with Grade CrossingLeft grade crossing advance warning crossroad with grade crossingMeaning & what to do 
W10-2Grade Crossing Advance Warning - Crossroad with Grade CrossingRight grade crossing advance warning crossroad with grade crossingMeaning & what to do 
W10-3Grade Crossing Advance Warning - Side Road with Grade CrossingLeft grade crossing advance warning side road with grade crossingMeaning & what to do 
W10-3Grade Crossing Advance Warning - Side Road with Grade CrossingRight grade crossing advance warning side road with grade crossingMeaning & what to do 
W10-4Grade Crossing Advance Warning - T-Intersection with Grade CrossingLeft grade crossing advance warning t intersection with grade crossingMeaning & what to do 
W10-4Grade Crossing Advance Warning - T-Intersection with Grade CrossingRight grade crossing advance warning t intersection with grade crossingMeaning & what to do 
W10-5Low Ground ClearanceMeaning & what to do 
W10-5PLow Ground Clearance (plaque) 
W10-7Light Rail Activated Blank-Out 
W10-8Trains May Exceed 80 mphMeaning & what to do 
W10-9No Train Horn 
W10-9PNo Train Horn (plaque) 
W10-11Storage SpaceMeaning & what to do 
W10-11aStorage Space Ahead 
W10-11bStorage Space Behind 
W10-12Skewed CrossingLeft skewed crossingMeaning & what to do 
W10-12Skewed CrossingRight skewed crossingMeaning & what to do 
W10-13PNo Gates or Lights (plaque) 
W10-14PNext Crossing (plaque) 
W10-14aPUse Next Crossing (plaque) 
W10-15PRough Crossing (plaque) 
W11-1BicycleMeaning & what to do 
W11-2PedestrianMeaning & what to do 
W11-3Large Animal - DeerMeaning & what to do 
W11-4Large Animal - CattleMeaning & what to do 
W11-5Farm VehicleMeaning & what to do 
W11-6SnowmobileMeaning & what to do 
W11-7Equestrian 
W11-8Emergency VehicleMeaning & what to do 
W11-9HandicappedMeaning & what to do 
W11-10TruckMeaning & what to do 
W11-11Golf CartMeaning & what to do 
W11-12PEmergency Signal Ahead (plaque) 
W11-14Horse-Drawn VehicleMeaning & what to do 
W11-15Trail CrossingMeaning & what to do 
W11-15PTrail Crossing (plaque) 
W11-15aTrail Crossing 
W11-16Large Animal - Bear 
W11-17Large Animal - Sheep 
W11-18Large Animal - Bighorn Sheep 
W11-19Large Animal - Donkey 
W11-20Large Animal - Elk 
W11-21Large Animal - Moose 
W11-22Large Animal - Wild Horse 
W12-1Double ArrowMeaning & what to do 
W12-2Low Clearance AdvanceMeaning & what to do 
W12-2aLow Clearance Overhead 
W13-1PAdvisory Speed (plaque)Meaning & what to do 
W13-2Advisory Exit Speed 
W13-3Advisory Ramp SpeedMeaning & what to do 
W13-4POn Ramp (plaque) 
W13-6Combination Horizontal Alignment/ Advisory Exit Speed - 270-degree LoopLeft combination horizontal alignment advisory exit speed 270 degree loopMeaning & what to do 
W13-6Combination Horizontal Alignment/ Advisory Exit Speed - 270-degree LoopRight combination horizontal alignment advisory exit speed 270 degree loopMeaning & what to do 
W13-7Combination Horizontal Alignment/ Advisory Ramp Speed - 270-degree LoopLeft combination horizontal alignment advisory ramp speed 270 degree loopMeaning & what to do 
W13-7Combination Horizontal Alignment/ Advisory Ramp Speed - 270-degree LoopRight combination horizontal alignment advisory ramp speed 270 degree loopMeaning & what to do 
W14-1Dead EndMeaning & what to do 
W14-1aDead End (with arrow)Left dead end with arrow 
W14-1aDead End (with arrow)Right dead end with arrow 
W14-2No OutletMeaning & what to do 
W14-2aNo Outlet (with arrow)Left no outlet with arrow 
W14-2aNo Outlet (with arrow)Right no outlet with arrow 
W14-3No Passing ZoneMeaning & what to do 
W15-1PlaygroundMeaning & what to do 
W16-2PXX Feet (2-line plaque)Meaning & what to do 
W16-2aPXX Ft (1-line plaque)Meaning & what to do 
W16-3PXX Miles (2-line plaque) 
W16-3aPXX Miles (1-line plaque) 
W16-4PNext XX Feet (plaque) 
W16-5PDirectional Arrow (plaque)Left directional arrow plaque 2024Meaning & what to do 
W16-5PDirectional Arrow (plaque)Right directional arrow plaque 2024Meaning & what to do 
W16-6PAdvance Turn Arrow (plaque)Left advance turn arrow plaque 2024Meaning & what to do 
W16-6PAdvance Turn Arrow (plaque)Right advance turn arrow plaque 2024Meaning & what to do 
W16-7PDownward Diagonal Arrow (plaque)Left downward diagonal arrow plaqueMeaning & what to do 
W16-7PDownward Diagonal Arrow (plaque)Right downward diagonal arrow plaqueMeaning & what to do 
W16-8PAdvance Street Name (1-line plaque) 
W16-8aPAdvance Street Name (2-line plaque) 
W16-9PAhead (plaque) 
W16-10PPhoto Enforced (symbol plaque) 
W16-10aPPhoto Enforced (plaque) 
W16-11PHigh-Occupancy Vehicles (plaque) 
W16-12PTraffic Circle (plaque) 
W16-12aPRoundabout (plaque) 
W16-13PWhen Flashing (plaque) 
W16-15PNew (plaque) 
W16-16PLast Exit Before Toll (1-line plaque) 
W16-17PToll (plaque) 
W16-18PNOTICE (plaque) 
W17-1Speed Hump 
W18-1No Traffic Signs 
W19-1Freeway Ends XX Miles 
W19-2Expressway Ends XX Miles 
W19-3Freeway Ends 
W19-4Expressway Ends 
W19-5All Traffic Must Exit 
W20-1Road Work (with distance)Road work with distance 1000 ftMeaning & what to do 
W20-1Road Work (with distance)Road work with distance 500 ftMeaning & what to do 
W20-1Road Work (with distance)Road work with distance aheadMeaning & what to do 
W20-1Road Work (with distance)Road work with distance half mileMeaning & what to do 
W20-1Road Work (with distance)Street work with distance 1000 ftMeaning & what to do 
W20-1Road Work (with distance)Street work with distance 500 ftMeaning & what to do 
W20-1Road Work (with distance)Street work with distance aheadMeaning & what to do 
W20-1Road Work (with distance)Street work with distance half mileMeaning & what to do 
W20-1bPath Work (with distance) 
W20-2Detour (with distance)Detour with distance 1 mile 
W20-2Detour (with distance)Detour with distance 1000 ft 
W20-2Detour (with distance)Detour with distance 500 ft 
W20-2Detour (with distance)Detour with distance ahead 
W20-2aBike Detour (with distance) 
W20-3Road Closed (with distance)Road closed with distance 1 mile 
W20-3Road Closed (with distance)Road closed with distance 1000 ft 
W20-3Road Closed (with distance)Road closed with distance 500 ft 
W20-3Road Closed (with distance)Road closed with distance ahead 
W20-3Road Closed (with distance)Street closed with distance 1 mile 
W20-3Road Closed (with distance)Street closed with distance 1000 ft 
W20-3Road Closed (with distance)Street closed with distance 500 ft 
W20-3Road Closed (with distance)Street closed with distance ahead 
W20-3aPath Closed (with distance) 
W20-4One Lane Road (with distance)One lane road with distance 1 mile 
W20-4One Lane Road (with distance)One lane road with distance 1000 ft 
W20-4One Lane Road (with distance)One lane road with distance 500 ft 
W20-4One Lane Road (with distance)One lane road with distance ahead 
W20-5Lane Closed (with distance)Left left lane closed with distance 1 mile 2024 
W20-5Lane Closed (with distance)Left left lane closed with distance 1000 ft 2024 
W20-5Lane Closed (with distance)Left left lane closed with distance 500 ft 2024 
W20-5Lane Closed (with distance)Left left lane closed with distance ahead 2024 
W20-5Lane Closed (with distance)Right right lane closed with distance 1 mile 2024 
W20-5Lane Closed (with distance)Right right lane closed with distance 1000 ft 2024 
W20-5Lane Closed (with distance)Right right lane closed with distance 500 ft 2024 
W20-5Lane Closed (with distance)Right right lane closed with distance ahead 2024 
W20-5a2 Lanes Closed (with distance)Left 2 lanes closed with distance 1 mile 
W20-5a2 Lanes Closed (with distance)Left 2 lanes closed with distance 1000 ft 
W20-5a2 Lanes Closed (with distance)Left 2 lanes closed with distance 500 ft 
W20-5a2 Lanes Closed (with distance)Left 2 lanes closed with distance ahead 
W20-5a2 Lanes Closed (with distance)Right 2 lanes closed with distance 1 mile 
W20-5a2 Lanes Closed (with distance)Right 2 lanes closed with distance 1000 ft 
W20-5a2 Lanes Closed (with distance)Right 2 lanes closed with distance 500 ft 
W20-5a2 Lanes Closed (with distance)Right 2 lanes closed with distance ahead 
W20-5bBike Lane Closed (with distance) 
W20-7FlaggerMeaning & what to do 
W20-7aFlaggerFlagger 1 mile 
W20-7aFlaggerFlagger 1000 ft 
W20-7aFlaggerFlagger 500 ft 
W20-7aFlaggerFlagger ahead 
W20-8Slow and Stop (on Stop/Slow Paddle) 
W21-1WorkersMeaning & what to do 
W21-1aWorkers 
W21-2Fresh Oil (Tar)Fresh oil 
W21-2Fresh Oil (Tar)Fresh tar 
W21-3Road Machinery Ahead 
W21-4Slow Moving Vehicle 
W21-5Shoulder Work 
W21-5aShoulder ClosedLeft shoulder closed 
W21-5aShoulder ClosedRight shoulder closed 
W21-5bShoulder Closed (with distance)Left shoulder closed with distance 1 mile 
W21-5bShoulder Closed (with distance)Left shoulder closed with distance 1000 ft 
W21-5bShoulder Closed (with distance)Left shoulder closed with distance 500 ft 
W21-5bShoulder Closed (with distance)Left shoulder closed with distance ahead 
W21-5bShoulder Closed (with distance)Right shoulder closed with distance 1 mile 
W21-5bShoulder Closed (with distance)Right shoulder closed with distance 1000 ft 
W21-5bShoulder Closed (with distance)Right shoulder closed with distance 500 ft 
W21-5bShoulder Closed (with distance)Right shoulder closed with distance ahead 
W21-6Survey Crew 
W21-7Utility Work (with distance)Utility work with distance 1 mile 
W21-7Utility Work (with distance)Utility work with distance 1000 ft 
W21-7Utility Work (with distance)Utility work with distance 500 ft 
W21-7Utility Work (with distance)Utility work with distance ahead 
W21-8Mowing Ahead 
W22-1Blasting Zone Ahead 
W22-3End Blasting Zone 
W23-1Slow Traffic Ahead 
W23-2New Traffic Pattern Ahead 
W24-1Double Reverse Curve (1 lane)Left double reverse curve 1 lane 
W24-1Double Reverse Curve (1 lane)Right double reverse curve 1 lane 
W24-1aDouble Reverse Curve (2 lanes)Left double reverse curve 2 lanes 
W24-1aDouble Reverse Curve (2 lanes)Right double reverse curve 2 lanes 
W24-1bDouble Reverse Curve (3 lanes)Left double reverse curve 3 lanes 
W24-1bDouble Reverse Curve (3 lanes)Right double reverse curve 3 lanes 
W24-1cPAll Lanes (plaque) 
W25-1Oncoming Traffic Has Extended Green 
W25-2Oncoming Traffic May Have Extended Green 
W3-V1Speed limit may vary next xx milesVA source 
W15-V2Person with disability areaVA source
Sources & scope
Public-domain vector artwork from the FHWA Standard Highway Signs, with designs from Virginia’s supplement marked separately. Some designs show placeholder text or numbers. State coverage is incomplete; use your state handbook and the signs on the road for the rules that apply to you.