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ATV Trail Signs

Route Signs and Arrows
ATV Route Sign
ATV Route Sign
Purpose:
Indicates that a highway or road is designated for use by ATV operators
Colors: Green and white
Side arrow
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
Diagonal arrows: both waysSplit arrow: Up and diagonalUp arrowDiagonal up arrow Side arrows: both ways Right angle arrows: Up and to the side
Warning Signs

Steep Hill Ahead sign

Steep Hill Sign
Purpose:
Warns ATV operators that they are approaching a steep hill
Colors: Yellow with black letters
Stop Ahead Sign
Stop Ahead Sign
Purpose:
Warns ATV operators that there is a stop ahead
Colors: Yellow with black letters
Bridge Ahead
Bridge Ahead Sign
Purpose:
Warns ATV operators that there is a bridge ahead
Colors: Yellow with black letters
Winding Road Ahead
Winding Road Sign
Purpose:
Warns ATV operators that they are approaching a winding road
Colors: Yellow with black letters or symbol
Intersection Ahead
Intersection Ahead
Purpose: Warns ATV operators that they are approaching an intersection
Colors: Yellow with black symbol
Turn Ahead sign
Turn Ahead
Purpose: Provides additional guidance to the rider in a sharp turn
Colors: Yellow with black symbol
Culvert Markers
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
Railroad Crossing
Purpose: Warns ATV operators that they are approaching a railroad crossing
Colors: Yellow and black
Trail Markers
Blazer: Designated ORV trail

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
Directional Blazer
Purpose: Informs riders that the trail ahead makes significant changes in direction
Colors: Orange with black border and arrow
Restricted Area: No ATVs Allowed
Restricted Area Sign
Purpose:
Identifies trails or areas where ATVs are not allowed
Colors: Black legend with red slash and circle
Trail Marker
Trail Marker
Purpose: Identifies trails or areas where ATVs are allowed
Colors: Brown and white
Regulatory Signs
Stop sign
Stop Sign
Purpose:
Instructs riders to bring their ATV to a complete stop before proceeding with caution
Colors: Red and white
Yield sign
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
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
Stay on Trail Sign
Purpose:
Reminds riders of the importance of staying on the designated trail
Colors: Black and white
One Way sign
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
Speed Limit Sign
Purpose:
Reminds riders of the importance of staying within the speed limit
Colors: Black and white
Mileage Marker and Directional Marker
Green Mileage Marker
Purpose:
Provides direction and mileage information to riders
Colors: Green and white
Highway Marker
Highway Marker
Purpose:
Colors:
Blue, red and white
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