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Signal ahead sign

W3-3 / Warning signs

A traffic signal is ahead that you may not see in time.

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Signal ahead sign (W3-3)
Left turn yield on green sign (R10-12)

Left turn yield on green

R10-12

Meaning & what to do
Stop ahead sign (W3-1)

Stop ahead

W3-1

Meaning & what to do
Be prepared to stop sign (W3-4)

Be prepared to stop

W3-4

Meaning & what to do

Sources & scope

Independent educational summaries by DMV One Way. Sign designs follow MUTCD conventions; state and local rules can add restrictions. Use your current state handbook and the signs on the road for the rules that apply to your trip.

This explanation has not been reviewed yet. Current guide illustrations: public-domain FHWA Standard Highway Signs. Historical illustrations: DMV One Way archive.

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