If you are turning left, you must give way to all other traffic.: This sign specifically instructs left-turning traffic to give way. This means you must slow down or stop if necessary to allow other vehicles (including those coming from the opposite direction going straight or turning right, and any crossing pedestrians) to proceed before you make your left turn.

Drivers must stop when this sign is displayed by a school patrol to allow children to cross.: This sign is used by school crossing patrols (often referred to as ’crossing wardens’ in NZ). When they display this sign, all vehicles approaching from either direction must stop to ensure the safety of children crossing the road. You must remain stopped until the patrol signals it is safe to proceed.

You have priority over oncoming vehicles when this sign is present.: This sign indicates that you have the right of way over traffic coming from the opposite direction. It is typically found at narrow sections of road, bridges, or other areas where only one vehicle can pass at a time. Oncoming vehicles are expected to wait for you.

You are prohibited from turning left at this intersection or junction.: This sign means ’No Left Turn’. You must not make a left turn when you encounter this sign. You will need to continue straight or turn right (if permitted) and find an alternative route if a left turn was your intended direction.

All vehicles except cycles are prohibited from entering this area.: This ’No Entry’ sign, with the ’EXCEPT CYCLES’ plate, means that only bicycles are allowed to proceed beyond this point. All other motor vehicles are forbidden from entering the road or area where this sign is displayed.

Adhere to 30 km/h during school hours on school days.: This regulatory sign indicates a reduced speed limit of 30 km/h that is enforceable only during specific times on designated school days to ensure child safety.

Observe 30 km/h school speed limit.: This regulatory sign indicates a 30 km/h speed limit specifically within a school zone (KURA SCHOOL), prioritizing the safety of students and pedestrians.

Observe 60 km/h, then 30 km/h in beach pedestrian areas.: This regulatory sign indicates a general speed limit of 60 km/h for the beach area, with a further reduction to 30 km/h specifically where pedestrians are present.

Cycles only are allowed.: This regulatory sign prohibits all vehicles except cycles from entering the designated area.

Only authorized vehicles are allowed.: This regulatory sign prohibits all vehicles except those specifically authorized from entering the designated area.

Do not enter; the road is impassable.: This regulatory sign indicates that the road is completely closed to all traffic.

Do not proceed in this direction.: This regulatory sign indicates that you are traveling in the incorrect direction on the road.

Turn left.: This mandatory sign instructs drivers that they must turn left.

Continue straight; no turns permitted.: This mandatory sign instructs drivers to proceed straight ahead and prohibits any turns.

Turn left or right.: This mandatory sign instructs drivers that they must turn either left or right.

Traffic flows only to the right.: This regulatory sign indicates that traffic in this lane or roadway moves in one direction only: to the right.

Stay to the left.: This mandatory sign instructs drivers to keep to the left side of the road.

Stay to the right.: This mandatory sign instructs drivers to keep to the right side of the road.

Drive cautiously in the school zone.: This sign marks a school zone, indicating drivers should be cautious and adhere to any posted speed limits.

You may go straight or turn left.: This mandatory sign indicates that vehicles in this lane are permitted to proceed straight or turn left.

Use Shown lane.: This variable sign, used in dynamic lane systems, indicates that the lane below is currently open for traffic.

Prepare for a lane closure; merge left.: This sign warns of an upcoming lane closure, instructing drivers to merge into the adjacent left lane.

Use this lane only for the next exit.: This variable sign indicates that the lane below is exclusively for traffic intending to use the very next exit.

Do not use this lane; it is closed.: This variable sign indicates that the lane below is closed to traffic and must not be used.

Only buses may use this lane.: This regulatory sign designates the lane for the exclusive use of buses.

The T2 transit lane ends.: This sign indicates the termination of a T2 transit lane, meaning restrictions for 2+ occupant vehicles no longer apply.

This lane is for cycles only.: This regulatory sign designates the lane for the exclusive use of bicycles.

This lane is for heavy vehicles/trucks.: This regulatory sign designates the lane for the exclusive use of heavy vehicles or trucks.

Share path with cyclists and pedestrians.: This sign indicates a path that is shared by both cyclists and pedestrians, requiring mutual awareness.

Use this lane only for emergencies.: This regulatory sign designates a lane exclusively for emergency stopping or vehicles.

Cyclists keep to the left.: This regulatory sign instructs cyclists to stay on the left side of the road or path.