ATV Trail Signs

Route Signs and Arrows
	ATV Route Sign Purpose: Indicates that a highway or road is designated for use by ATV operators Colors: Green and white
	Directional Arrows Purpose: At the point an ATV operator leaves a trail, the arrow indicates the direction the operator may proceed on the highway or road Colors: Green and white

Warning Signs
	Steep Hill Sign Purpose: Warns ATV operators that they are approaching a steep hill Colors: Yellow with black letters
	Stop Ahead Sign Purpose: Warns ATV operators that there is a stop ahead Colors: Yellow with black letters
	Bridge Ahead Sign Purpose: Warns ATV operators that there is a bridge ahead Colors: Yellow with black letters
	Winding Road Sign Purpose: Warns ATV operators that they are approaching a winding road Colors: Yellow with black letters or symbol
	Intersection Ahead Purpose: Warns ATV operators that they are approaching an intersection Colors: Yellow with black symbol
	Turn Ahead Purpose: Provides additional guidance to the rider in a sharp turn Colors: Yellow with black symbol
	Hazard or Culvert Markers Purpose: Identifies a fixed object at the side of the trail. Used anytime the fixed object, such as bridge railings, narrows the normal width of the trail. The stripes slope down towards the trail Colors: Yellow and black
	Railroad Crossing Purpose: Warns ATV operators that they are approaching a railroad crossing Colors: Yellow and black
Trail Markers
	Trail Blazer Purpose: Informs riders that they are on a designated ATV trail Colors: Orange with black border Also used for snowmobile trails. Must be used in conjunction with the ATV Trail Marker below.
	Directional Blazer Purpose: Informs riders that the trail ahead makes significant changes in direction Colors: Orange with black border and arrow
	Restricted Area Sign Purpose: Identifies trails or areas where ATVs are not allowed Colors: Black legend with red slash and circle
	Trail Marker Purpose: Identifies trails or areas where ATVs are allowed Colors: Brown and white
Regulatory Signs
	Stop Sign Purpose: Instructs riders to bring their ATV to a complete stop before proceeding with caution Colors: Red and white
	Yield Sign Purpose: Instructs riders at intersection to yield the right-of-way to vehicles traveling on the other trails Colors: Red and white
	Do Not Enter Sign Purpose: Instructs riders not to enter a particular road or trail. Typically used in con-junction with one-way trails Colors: Red and white
	Stay on Trail Sign Purpose: Reminds riders of the importance of staying on the designated trail Colors: Black and white
	One Way Sign Purpose: Alerts riders to one way traffic on a particular trail or route Colors: Black arrow and white letters
	Speed Limit Sign Purpose: Reminds riders of the importance of staying within the speed limit Colors: Black and white
	Green Mileage Marker Purpose: Provides direction and mileage information to riders Colors: Green and white
	Highway Marker Purpose: Colors: Blue, red and white

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