Gas Station Sign
The gas station sign is a blue sign with a white fuel pump symbol that indicates the nearest fuel station is accessible from the upcoming exit or road. It is posted on highways and major roads to help drivers plan fuel stops.
Last updated: April 4, 2026
On Ontario's 400-series highways, blue service signs are posted at interchanges to indicate which services are available near that exit, including gas, food, and lodging. The fuel pump symbol alerts drivers that gasoline is available at that exit. On some signs, the brand names of available fuel stations are listed.
Quick Facts
Type
Information Sign
Shape
Rectangular
Colours
Blue background with white fuel pump symbol
In this guide
What does the Gas Station Sign mean?
On Ontario's 400-series highways, blue service signs are posted at interchanges to indicate which services are available near that exit, including gas, food, and lodging. The fuel pump symbol alerts drivers that gasoline is available at that exit. On some signs, the brand names of available fuel stations are listed.
What to do when you see it
Use these signs to plan fuel stops, especially on longer stretches of highway in northern Ontario where services may be spread far apart. If your fuel level is low, act on the first gas sign rather than waiting for a preferred brand.
Where you'll see it in Ontario
Gas station signs appear at highway interchanges throughout Ontario, on major rural roads where fuel stations are not visible from the road, and on approach signs listing available services at the upcoming exit.
G1 test relevance
Information signs are part of the G1 test sign identification section. Candidates should know that blue background signs provide service information and that the fuel pump symbol indicates gas availability.
Common mistakes drivers make
Passing an exit with a gas sign expecting another station immediately is a mistake on northern Ontario highways where the next station may be 50 to 100 kilometres away.
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