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Trail Signs

Route Signs and Arrows

 
Route Sign
Route Sign
Purpose:
Indicates that a highway or road is designated for use by off-road riders.
Colors: Green and white.
Side arrow
Directional Arrows
Purpose:
Indicated the direction an off-road rider may proceed on a highway or road after leaving the trail.
Colors: Green and white.
Diagonal arrows: both waysSplit arrow: Up and diagonalUp arrowDiagonal up arrow Side arrows: both ways Right angle arrows: Up and to the side

Caution and Hazard Signs

 

Stop AheadStop Ahead

Stop Ahead Sign
Purpose:
Warn off-road riders that they are approaching a stop sign.
Colors: Yellow with black letters or symbol.
Bridge Ahead
Bridge Ahead Sign
Purpose:
Warn off-road riders that they are approaching a bridge.
Colors: Yellow with black letters or symbols.
Intersection Ahead
Road Intersection Sign
Purpose:
Warn off-road riders that they are approaching an intersection.
Colors: Yellow with black letters or symbols.
Caution Ahead
Caution Ahead Sign
Purpose:
Warn off-road riders operators to proceed with caution at a reduced speed.
Colors: Yellow with black letters or symbols.
Winding Road Ahead
Winding Road Sign
Purpose:
Warn off-road riders operators that they are approaching a winding road.
Colors: Yellow with black letters or symbols.
Chevron: Turn Ahead
Chevron
Purpose: Provides additional guidance to the rider in a sharp turn.
Colors: Yellow with black symbol.
Culvert Markers
Hazard or Culvert Markers
Purpose: Shows that a fixed object, such as bridge railings, narrows the normal width of the trail. The stripes slope down towards the trail.
Colors: Yellow and black.

Trail Markers

 
Blazer: Designated trail
Blazer
Purpose: Tells off-road riders that they are on a designated trail.
Colors: Orange.
Directional Blazer
Directional Arrow
Purpose: Indicates the direction to go to stay on the designated trail.
Colors: Orange with black border and arrow.

Regulatory Signs

 
Stop sign
Stop Sign
Purpose:
Instructs riders to bring their ORV to a complete stop before proceeding with caution.
Colors: Red and white.
Yield sign
Yield Sign
Purpose:
Instructs riders to yield the right-of-way to vehicles traveling on the other trails.
Colors: Red and white.
Do Not Enter
Do Not Enter Sign
Purpose:
Instructs riders not to enter a particular road or trail, such as a one-way trail.
Colors: Red and white.
Stay on Trail
Stay on Trail Sign
Purpose:
Reminds riders of the importance of staying on the designated trail.
Colors: Black and white.
Restricted Area: No Off-Road Riders
Restricted Area Sign
Purpose:
Identifies areas where off-road riders may not ride their vehicles.
Colors: Black legend with red slash and circle.
Barrier Markers
Barrier Markers
Purpose: Indicate a gated path or a road that is closed.
Colors: Red and white.
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