Regulatory, Lane & Parking Signs
What does this sign mean?
- AWatch for bicycles that cross the road ahead.
- BBicycles may use the full lane on this road.
- CBicycles are not allowed on this road.
- DThis lane is kept for people who ride bicycles.
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Correct answer: C. Bicycles are not allowed on this road.
Why
The red circle and slash mean NO. This No Bicycles sign tells you that bicycles may not use this road or facility, for example a section of freeway. If you ride a bicycle, use another route. As a driver, you can expect fewer bicycles here, but still watch for them. The yellow diamond Bicycle Warning sign is different: it warns that bicyclists may ride on or cross the road ahead.
Why the other answers are not correct
- A. Wrong: a warning of bicycles ahead is a yellow diamond with a bicycle and no red circle and slash.
- B. Wrong: the red circle and slash forbid bicycles here; they do not give bicycles the full lane.
- D. Wrong: a bike lane is shown by a BIKE LANE sign and lane markings, not by a red circle and slash.
Verified against Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, 11th Edition with Revision 1 · Section 2B.45 Selective Exclusion Signs and Plaques · p. 148
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