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Signalization
Signs That Are Easily Confused
Some signs look similar, but have completely different meanings. But if you know what the shapes and colors of the signs mean, you can decode and separate them. The astute reader will notice that the sign descriptions here don't match exactly with those in the other sign sections. This was done to help demonstrate the differences between signs that look similar.
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| Maximum speed in km/hr | Minimum speed in km/hr | Recommended speed in km/hr | |
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| You are required to go in the direction of the arrow, but does not necessarily mean it's a one-way road | One-way road | ||
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| You have right-of-way over those coming from the other direction | You must yield to those coming from the other direction | Two-way traffic | |
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| Bus lane | Bus stop | No entry for buses | |
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| Tram lane | Tram stop | Tram crossing ahead | Tram crossing right here |
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| Crosswalk ahead | Crosswalk right here | No entry for pedestrians | |
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| Pedestrian lane | Pedestrian area | Area frequented by children | |
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| Bicycle lane | Bicycle area | No entry for bicycles | Watch for bicycles |
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| Hump or bump ahead | Hump or bump right here | This sign is placed only underneath another sign. It means a hump or bump is involved in whatever the sign above it says. | |
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| Dead-end road (no outlet) | Distress lane | ||
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| Reserved for horses | Watch for horses | ||
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| Yield | Danger | ||
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| River crossing | Lieu-dit Huh? |
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