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Stay in lane sign

R4-9 / Regulatory signs

STAY IN LANE means you must not change lanes on this section of road. It is…

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Stay in lane sign (R4-9)
Do not pass sign (R4-1)

Do not pass

R4-1

Meaning & what to do
Advance intersection lane control (2 lanes) sign (R3-8)

Advance intersection lane control (2 lanes)

R3-8

Meaning & what to do
Through only (lane) sign (R3-5a)

Through only (lane)

R3-5a

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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