Alberta Traffic Signs

• Stop – Red octagon. Must come to a complete stop before proceeding.

• Yield – Red and white triangle. Slow down, give right-of-way.

• Speed Limit – White rectangle with black numbers. Maximum legal speed.

• No Entry / Do Not Enter – Road or lane is prohibited.

• One Way – White arrow on black rectangle. Traffic flows in the arrow direction only.

Alberta Traffic Signs Guide

2. Warning Signs (Caution / Hazards)

• Curve Ahead – Yellow diamond. Sharp turn approaching.

• Intersection Ahead – Watch for cross traffic.

• Pedestrian Crossing – People may cross. Slow down.

• Animal Crossing – Watch for wildlife or farm animals.

• Slippery When Wet – Road may be slick in wet conditions.

3. Guide / Information Signs

• Highway / Route Markers – Show highway number and direction.

• Service Signs – Indicate gas stations, food, lodging, hospitals.

• Destination / Distance Signs – Show distance to towns or cities.

4. Construction / Temporary Signs

• Orange Diamond / Rectangle – Roadwork or temporary hazards.

• Examples: Detour, Lane Closed, Workers Ahead.

5. Pavement Markings (Road Lines)

• Solid White Line – Stay in your lane.

• Broken White Line – Lane changes allowed when safe.

• Solid Yellow Line – No passing. Separates opposite traffic.

• Broken Yellow Line – Passing allowed when safe.

Tips to Remember

1. Red = Stop or Prohibition

2. Yellow = Warning

3. Green / Blue / Brown = Guidance / Services

4. Shapes Matter: Octagon = Stop, Triangle = Yield, Diamond = Warning