Mississippi Road Signs (A Complete Guide)

Want to know what each road sign in Mississippi means?

Then you’ve come to the right place.

Here, we’re going to give you a complete guide to all Mississippi road signs. We’ll look at:

Traffic signals
Traffic signs
Pavement markings

For each sign, we’ll look at the meaning, as well as give you a visual aid.

There’s a lot to cover, so let’s get started right away!

Mississippi Traffic Signals

Traffic signals are lights that are often found at intersections. They tell you when you need to stop, slow down, and go.

Mississippi Traffic Signs

Traffic signs use colors, shapes, and text to tell you what you need to do. Some signs are directional while some will be more informative.

In Mississippi, there are 4 types of signs. These include:

Regulatory signs
Warning signs
Guide signs
Railroad crossing signs

Before we get into that, let’s look at the sign colors and shapes.

Road Sign Colors

Color:	Symbol:	Meaning:
Red		Stop or yield
Green		You are allowed to go
Yellow		General warning
Blue		Motorist service guidance
Black		Regulation
White		Regulation
Orange		Construction or maintenance warning
Brown		Public recreation or scenic guidance

Road Sign Shapes

Regulatory Signs

Warning Signs

Warning signs tell you of a hazard ahead. In most cases, you must slow down and be extra cautious when passing.

In some cases, you need to do more than just slow down. Here are some warning signs with additional meanings.

Guide Signs

Guide signs tell you about where you are – either on a highway route, interstate route, destination, and direction.

Railroad Crossing Signs

In general, if you are at a railroad crossing, you must stop even if there are no flashing lights. Flashing lights, however, will warn you if there is a train approaching.

Mississippi Pavement Markings

Pavement markings are found on the roads to help with directions, lanes, and alerts. These supplement signals to manage traffic and prevent accidents.

Conclusion

Woah, that’s a lot of Mississippi road signs!

At this point, you’re probably in an information overload, so we won’t push you to memorize all the signs in one go.

However, we recommend familiarizing yourself with these signs since they can help you understand where you’re allowed to go and what to do on the road.

Good luck!

Signal:	Sample Traffic Light:	Meaning:
Solid red light		Make a complete stop and remain stopped until the green light turns on
Solid yellow light		The light will soon be red so start slowing down. If you are already in the intersection, pass it quickly.
Solid green light		Pass the intersection if it is safe to do so. Yield to pedestrians if they are crossing.
Green arrow		You are allowed to turn in the pointed direction when it is safe to do so.
Yellow flashing arrow		You may turn if you are in the proper lane and it is safe to do so, but you must yield to oncoming traffic.
Yellow solid arrow		Works the same way as a solid yellow light – the light is about to turn red so start slowing down.
Red light		Stop. You can’t turn in any direction and you can’t go straight.
Red light with green arrow		Those going straight must stop while those going to where the arrow is pointed are allowed to turn.
Green light and green arrow		You may go straight or turn left.
Yellow arrow		The signal is about to turn red. Slow down and prepare to stop.
Green light		You may go straight. You can only turn left if the road is clear. You should always yield to oncoming traffic.
Yellow light		The signal is about to turn red. Prepare to stop.
Flashing red light		Make a full stop first. If it is safe to do so, you can continue, but always yield the right-of-way before passing.
Flashing yellow light		Slow down and exercise caution when passing.
Pedestrian crossing		You can cross the street.
Pedestrian crossing		Don’t cross the street.
Flashing pedestrian crossing		You shouldn’t leave the curb. This means that the traffic will start crossing the intersection.

Shape:	Symbol:	Meaning:
Octagon		Stop signs
Horizontal rectangle		Guide signs
Equilateral triangle		Yield signs
Pennant		Warning for a no-passing zone
Diamond		Warning for possible hazards ahead
Vertical rectangle		Regulatory signs
Pentagon		School zone or school crossing ahead
Round		Warning of a railroad crossing ahead

Name:	Symbol:	Meaning:
Stop		Make a complete stop and yield to any pedestrian or vehicle that might be a hazard.
Yield		Yield the right-of-way or yield to pedestrians.
Do Not Enter		You are not allowed to enter the road.
Wrong Way		You are going the wrong way. Exit the road as soon as possible.
No Left Turn		You cannot make a left turn.
No Right Turn		You cannot make a right turn.
No U-Turn		You cannot make a U-turn at the intersection, highway, or median.
No Turn on red		You cannot make a turn while the traffic signal is red. Wait for it to become green.
No Trucks		Trucks are not allowed on this highway.
Keep Left/Right		Keep left or right of the island.
Right/Left Turn Only		You must turn left/right only.
One way		This road only goes in the direction shown.
Speed Limit		This is the maximum speed limit under ideal conditions.
Center Lane		You are only allowed to use the center lane when making a turn. Do not drive on the road unless you’re turning.
Handicapped Parking		The parking space is only for vehicles with a handicap license or temporary hang tag.
No Passing Zone		Crossing into the other lane is not allowed.

Name:	Symbol:	Meaning:
School crossing		This is located several blocks from the school zone or at the school zone itself. The sign warns you about children that might cross in the area.
School zone		Your speed limit is only up to 15 mph when passing a school zone.
Pedestrian crossing		Pedestrians have the right-of-way; yield to them.
Exit only		You must continue onto the exit.
Stop for your stop sign		This accompanies a stop sign. It indicates that other lanes have the right-of-way and do not have a stop sign.
Slow-moving vehicle		This sign is found attached to a vehicle. It warns you that the vehicle ahead is only allowed to travel at 25 mph or less.

Name:	Symbol:	Meaning:
Pavement markings		Warns you of a railroad crossing nearby.
Crossbuck sign		Indicates a railroad crossing and the number of tracks ahead.
Flashing light signals		Used with the crossbuck sign at a railroad crossing. Stop when the lights are flashing and remain stopped until the lights turn off.
Round yellow sign		Warns you of a railroad ahead.
Gates		Gates go down when the flashing light starts. Stop before the gates and only pass when the gates are raised and it is safe to do so.

Marking:	What It Looks Like:	Meaning:
Broken yellow line		Used to separate traffic lanes moving in opposite directions. You are only allowed to pass a broken yellow lane when it’s safe to do so.
Broken yellow line with a solid yellow line		Used to separate lanes that move in the opposite direction. If there is a solid line beside it, the side that has a solid line is not allowed to pass over the lines.
Double solid yellow line		Separates lanes traveling in the opposite direction. Passing from either side is not allowed.
Broken white line		Separates lanes traveling in the same direction. Passing is allowed only when it’s safe to do so.
Single solid white line		Separates lanes traveling in the same direction. Passing is not allowed on both sides of the line. Pedestrians are discouraged to cross this line.
Double solid white line		Separates lanes traveling in the same direction. Passing and crossing are not allowed.
Directional arrows		Shows which direction you are allowed to go when approaching an intersection or turn. If you are in the left lane with a left arrow, you are required to turn left. If the arrow is going straight, you are required to go straight. You must turn right if the arrow is pointing to the right.
Two-headed arrows		Shows the two directions you’re allowed to go when you’re on the lane. For example, a two-headed arrow pointing straight and right will allow vehicles to go either straight or turn right.
Center lane		The center lane is used only when turning. Vehicles that are in this lane are required to go right/left.
Crosswalk		Crosswalks indicate areas on the road where pedestrians can cross. Slow down when approaching a crosswalk. If there is a pedestrian crossing, yield to them.