Bicycle Crossing Sign - Meaning

All you need to know about the Bicycle Crossing sign: definition, type of sign, shape, color and more

Bicycle Crossing Sign
Type: warning sign
Color: yellow and black
Shape: diamond-shaped
Location: before bicycle crossings

What does a Bicycle Crossing sign mean?

A Bicycle Crossing sign warns drivers that a bicycle crossing is up ahead on the road. Slow down and be on the look-out for bicyclists entering and exiting the roadway.

What type of sign is a Bicycle Crossing sign?

A Bicycle Crossing sign is a warning sign. It warns motorists about unexpected roadway conditions or potential hazards requiring special attention.

What color(s) is a Bicycle Crossing sign?

This sign can have a yellow background (as shown) or a fluorescent yellow-green background with black graphics.

What shape are Bicycle Crossing warning signs?

Bicycle Crossing signs are in the shape of a diamond, and have a black bicycle design printed in the center. A second sign with an arrow may show the exact location of the bicycle crossing.

Where are Bicycle Crossing signs placed?

Bicycle Crossing are placed where a bicycle crossing is up ahead on the road.
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Bicycle Crossing Sign - What To Do

When you see a Bicycle Crossing sign while driving, you should:

• be aware that a bicycle crossing is up ahead on the road
• slow down
• be on the look-out for bicyclists crossing the roadway
• follow the rules of sharing the road with bicyclists
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Question 3 of 36
Negotiating Intersections
3. If an intersection has crosswalk lines but no STOP line, where must you stop for a red light?
After the crosswalk.
On the crosswalk.
Before the stop line.×
Before the crosswalk.
Explanation
If there is no stop line at a red light, you must stop before the crosswalk — it’s always illegal to stop on it.
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