Keep Right Sign - Meaning

What does a Keep Right sign mean?

A Keep Right sign marks a highway divider or a traffic island and tells drivers that they must stay to the right of the obstacle. On highways, Keep Right signs may be accompanied by Divided Highway Begins warning signs. If you see a Keep Right sign while driving, you must keep to the right of the obstacle.

What type of sign is a Keep Right sign?

A Keep Right sign is a regulatory sign. The sign controls traffic and gives commands.

What color(s) is a Keep Right sign?

A Keep Right sign is black and white. It has a white background with black borders, graphics and lettering.

What shape is a Keep Right road sign?

A Keep Right sign is in the shape of a vertical rectangle, with black graphics and lettering. The sign may vary from state to state. In some states, the sign shows an arrow pointing to the right with the words "KEEP RIGHT", while in other states the sign has symbols that represent the flow of traffic keeping to the right of a highway divider.

Where are Keep Right signs commonly placed?

Keep Right signs are placed before highway dividers or traffic islands to warn drivers that they must stay to the right of the obstacle.

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Keep Right Sign - What To Do

If you see a KEEP RIGHT sign while driving, you must keep to the right of the obstacle.