Saskatchewan road signs and their meanings

The red octagon is a STOP sign. Come to a full stop and proceed only when you are sure the way is clear.

White rectangles or squares are regulatory signs. They state the law, such as speed limits, parking rules, and turning and passing movements.

A triangle with a red border is a Yield sign. Slow down approaching the intersection, give the right of way, and stop if other traffic is in or closely approaching the intersection.

Warning signs are diamond shaped, yellow or orange with black letters or symbols. They warn of dangerous or unusual conditions ahead, such as a curve, turn, dip or side road.

The crossbuck marks a railway crossing. The handbook says it has the same colour and meaning as a yield sign: give the right of way and stop if necessary.

A pentagon with a fluorescent yellow-green background and children's silhouettes is a school zone sign. The tab underneath gives the speed to observe.

Traffic travels in both directions on this road.

The maximum speed allowed under ideal conditions. In bad weather you should drive slower.

The arrow above the number is an advance warning: a lower maximum speed zone is ahead.

All traffic moves in the direction of the arrow.

Maximum speed in a work zone. The speeding fine triples when you exceed the posted limit past workers (anyone within 3 km of a traffic control person, survey crew or highway workers sign).

A black shield on the left and an arrow passing it on the right: keep to the right of the traffic island or obstruction.

A red circle with a white bar means Do not enter.

A green square with a white D marks a route for over dimensional vehicles.

Two cars in a green circle: passing is allowed. The same symbol in a crossed-out red circle prohibits passing.

A red crossed-out circle with two cars means passing is not permitted. The same symbol in a green circle means passing is permitted.

A U-turn arrow in a green circle means you may turn around here.

No U-turn: you must not turn your vehicle around on the roadway to travel in the opposite direction.

A truck in a green circle: heavy trucks should use this roadway.

A truck in a crossed-out red circle: heavy trucks are not allowed on this roadway.

A black diamond in a green circle marks the route that dangerous goods carriers should use.

The black diamond stands for dangerous goods. In a green circle it marks a dangerous goods route; in a crossed-out red circle, dangerous goods carriers are prohibited.

The “t” stands for tonnes. This is the vehicle weight limit permitted on the highway or bridge.

A truck and a scale: a truck inspection station is here.

The arrow shows which side of the road the truck inspection station exit is on.

A green P: parking is allowed for the time, hours and days shown, in the direction of the arrows.

Do not stop to wait here at any time.

A crossed-out P in a red circle means parking is prohibited in the direction of the arrows.

A crossed-out stop symbol: stopping is prohibited in the direction of the arrows.

The new-style pedestrian crosswalk sign. The old style shows the word PEDESTRIAN and an X.

The old-style pedestrian crosswalk sign. The new style shows a walking figure.

The new-style school crosswalk sign with two children. The old style shows the word SCHOOL and an X.

The old-style school crosswalk sign. The new style shows two children.

At a crosswalk with flashing lights, traffic must stop while the lights are flashing and proceed when it is safe.

A diamond with a bus symbol marks a bus lane. The times and days show when the restriction applies.

This lane is reserved for bicycles.

Overhead lane sign: traffic in this lane must turn left. Each overhead sign is centred over the lane it controls.

From this lane you may turn left or go straight.

Two left arrows mean two left-turning lanes. Each overhead sign is centred over the lane it controls.

Two right arrows: two lanes turn right. From the outside (left) lane you may also turn right on red after stopping and yielding.

From this lane you may turn left or right, but not go straight.

From this lane you may turn left, go straight or turn right.

Traffic in this lane must go straight through.

Traffic in this lane must turn right.

From this lane you may turn right or go straight.

A left arrow in a crossed-out red circle. A tab underneath may show hours when it applies.

A right arrow in a crossed-out red circle. A tab underneath may show hours when it applies.

A green circle shows the permitted movements: straight or right.

A green circle shows permitted movements: straight through or a left turn only.

You must turn right or left; going straight is not permitted.

You must go straight; turns are not permitted.

You must turn left.

You must turn right.

A crossed-out right arrow next to a red light: no right turn on red. Wait for the green light.

The centre lane is used by traffic from both directions to make left turns.

Turning vehicles must yield to cyclists travelling straight in their lane.

Ahead, the road changes to traffic in both directions.

You are approaching a divided highway.

The road surface becomes slippery when wet.

There is a bump or rough road ahead. Slow down.

There is an obstruction ahead. You may pass on either side.

Arrows splitting around a median: a divided highway begins. Keep to the right.

This section of roadway is regularly crossed by deer.

Steep hill ahead. On a very steep downgrade, shift to a lower gear or slow down.

Speed on this road is photo enforced. A current list of locations is at sgi.sk.ca/photo-speed-enforcement.

Speed on this road is photo enforced. A current list of locations is at sgi.sk.ca/photo-speed-enforcement.

There is a stop sign ahead. Be ready to stop.

The divided highway ends; traffic in both directions will share the road.

There are traffic signals ahead. Be prepared to stop.

A yellow diamond with rails means a railway is ahead, crossing the road at the angle shown. The crossing itself is marked with a crossbuck.

The road ahead is not as wide as the road you are driving on.

The width of the pavement on the bridge is narrower than the approach.

The right lane ends, so you will need to merge.

A winding road is ahead; the first curve is to the right.

Reverse curve: two turns in opposite directions separated by less than 120 m, first turn right. A winding road sign means three or more curves.

There is a curve to the right ahead.

A sharp curve to the right is ahead. The tab shows the recommended safe speed.

An underpass is ahead. The overhead clearance is as shown.

A road joins from the right and/or left at a hidden intersection ahead.

Two roads converge, and merging movements are not required.

Traffic entering from the right merges into your lane.

The checkerboard diamond means the road ends.

The pavement ends; the road continues with a gravel surface.

The bridge or roadway surface may be slippery at zero degrees Celsius. Slow down.

Snowmobiles cross the road ahead.

Cattle cross the road ahead.

The road ends ahead at a T-intersection and turns sharply right and left.

A playground is ahead. With a km/h tab underneath, that speed must be observed.

A pedestrian crosswalk or corridor is ahead.

A school bus stop is ahead. Stop for a bus with flashing lights.

Chevron (arrowhead) signs are posted in groups to guide drivers around sharp curves.

A school crosswalk is ahead. Fluorescent yellow-green is used for school zone and school crosswalk ahead signs.

The orange triangle with a red border is mounted on the rear of vehicles travelling under 40 km/h. Slow down when approaching from behind.

Marks a hazard close to the edge of the road. The downward lines show the side on which you may safely pass.

This sign is placed on over-dimension loads or on escort vehicles.

An orange sign with a figure holding a STOP/SLOW paddle: a traffic control person (flagperson) is ahead. Be prepared to stop for instructions. This sign also marks the start of a work zone.

A survey crew is working ahead. This sign marks the start of a work zone.

Highway workers ahead; it may have a WORKERS PRESENT tab. Slow to 60 km/h or less when passing a worker.

Marks where trucks are entering, leaving or crossing the road.

The orange OVERHEAD LINES sign: be prepared to stop if you are driving a vehicle with a high load.

You are entering a construction zone. Drive with extra caution and be prepared for changes in the speed limit.

Traffic ahead may be stopped in the construction zone. Be prepared to stop.

The adjacent lane or shoulder (or both) is lower or higher than your travel lane.

The pavement ahead is grooved, which can affect steering.

At crossings without gates you may cross after stopping while the red lights flash, if it is safe. If a train is closely approaching or a signal person tells you to stop, you must wait. Never drive around lowered gates.

Three delineators: provincial and public highways, community access roads, grid roads, major streets. Two: main farm access roads, improved all-weather roads, intermediate urban streets. One: all other minor rural roads and local streets.

The green maple-leaf marker identifies the Trans Canada Highway.

The blue shield marks a numbered provincial highway.

The green sheaf marker identifies a numbered rural municipal route.

The plane points in the direction of the airport.

Announces a community ahead and the services available there.

A telephone is available.

Picnic facilities are available.

Accommodation is available.

Facilities for trailers are available.

Food is available.

A swimming area is available.

Camping is available.

A hospital is nearby.

A golf course is nearby.

Police services are nearby.

A museum is nearby.

Gasoline fuel is available. A D on the sign means diesel fuel.