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Crossing for pedestrians

This traffic sign indicates a crossing for pedestrians.

Dead end street

This traffic sign indicates that the road ahead is a dead end, the road stops or is closed to traffic.

Detour for vehicles that are not allowed to pass

This traffic sign indicates a detour for vehicles that are not allowed to pass.

Road with one-way traffic

This traffic sign indicates the begin of a road with one-way traffic. It is not allowed to drive in the other direction.

Parking allowed

This traffic sign indicates that parking is allowed.

Turning left mandatory

This traffic sign indicates that all drivers must turn left, other directions are not allowed.

Turning right mandatory

This traffic sign indicates that all drivers must turn right, other directions are not allowed.

Passing left mandatory

This traffic sign indicates that all drivers must pass the traffic sign on the left. The traffic sign is used to mark obstructions, such as traffic islands or roadworks.

Passing left or right mandatory

This traffic sign indicates that drivers reach the same destination by proceeding either side of the sign. The traffic sign is used to mark obstructions such as traffic islands or roadworks. It’s used only on places where the traffic will merge again past the obstruction.

Passing right mandatory

This traffic sign indicates that all drivers must pass the traffic sign on the right. The traffic sign is used to mark obstructions, such as traffic islands or roadworks.

Mandatory direction of the roundabout

This traffic sign indicates that you must give way to all drivers on the roundabout. When the roundabout is clear, continue in the direction of the roundabout.

Mandatory left

This sign indicates that all drivers must turn left, turning right is not allowed.

Mandatory right

This traffic sign indicates that all drivers must turn right, turning left is not allowed.

Driving straight ahead mandatory

This traffic sign indicates that all drivers must drive straight ahead, turning left or right is not allowed.

Direction prohibited(road with one-way traffic)

This traffic sign indicates a place where the entry is prohibited for all drivers, the road has one-way traffic.

Handcarts prohibited

This traffic sign indicates a place where handcarts are prohibited. An example of this would be a narrow road where a slow moving handcart would cause considerable traffic congestion.

Horsecarts prohibited

This traffic sign indicates a place where horsecarts are prohibited. An example of this would be a narrow street where a slow moving cart would cause considerable congestion.

Motorcycles and cars prohibited

This traffic sign indicates a place where motorcycles and cars are prohibited. Pedestrians and cyclists are allowed in these places. An example of this would be a market area.

Pedestrians prohibited

This traffic sign indicates a place where pedestrians are prohibited, such as certain bridges where separate provisions have been made for pedestrians.

Trucks prohibited

This traffic sign indicates a place where trucks are prohibited. An example of this would be a narrow road where there is difficulty for vehicles wider than cars to pass each other. This traffic sign can also be used to prevent truck nuisance.

Using the horn prohibited

This traffic sign indicates a place where using the horn is prohibited.

Overtaking prohibited

This traffic sign indicates a place where drivers are not allowed to overtake vehicles travelling in the same direction. The traffic sign is only used where overtaking would be very dangerous. Such as at busy crossroads or places where there is a bad record of overtaking accidents.

Begin of a speed limit

This traffic sign indicates the begin of a speed limit. Driving faster than indicated is prohibited.

End of the speed limit

This traffic sign indicates the end of the speed limit.

Turning left prohibited

This traffic sign indicates a place where turning left is prohibited. This normally occurs where either the side road is one way in the opposite direction or vehicles waiting to turn left would cause traffic congestion.

Turning right prohibited

This traffic sign indicates a place where turning right is prohibited. This normally occurs where either the side road is one way in the opposite direction or vehicles waiting to turn right would cause traffic congestion.

Turning around prohibited (U-turn)

This traffic sign indicates a place where it is prohibited to reverse direction by making a U-turn. This will usually be because the manoeuvre is dangerous or will cause congestion.

Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited

This traffic sign indicates a place where vehicles higher then indicated will not be able to negotiate the obstruction ahead.

Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited

This traffic sign indicates a place where vehicles longer then indicated are prohibited. An example would be where the geometry of the road ahead is too tight to allow vehicles over the length indicated to pass.

Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited

This traffic sign indicates a place where vehicles heavier then indicated are prohibited. It is usually used at bridges and other structures which cannot safely support heavy vehicles. It can also be used to keep heavy trucks off unsuitable roads.

Vehicles with an axle weight heavier than indicated prohibited

This traffic sign indicates a place where vehicles over the axle weight indicated are prohibited. This will usually be as a result of restrictions on a bridge. It is often more appropriate to specify the maximum safe load of a structure in terms of axle weight rather than laden weight.

Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited

This traffic sign a place that vehicles wider indicated are prohibited on the road ahead because of an obstruction which limits the width of the carriageway.

Entry prohibited (checkpoint)

This traffic sign indicates a checkpoint.

Parking prohibited

This traffic sign indicates a place where parking is prohibited. The restriction only applies to the side of the road on which the sign is placed. It’s only placed where there would be a serious parking problem such as on a narrow, busy street or too close to a major crossroad.

Parking and stopping prohibited

This traffic sign indicates a place where parking and stopping is not allowed. It is used where it is essential to ban vehicles from stopping. Such as on heavily-traffic or high-speed roads where stopping would cause congestion and accidents.

Warning for a danger with no specific traffic sign

This traffic sign warns for miscellaneous dangers for which there is no specific traffic sign. For examples: road accidents, flooded roads and roads blocked by fallen trees. It always have a supplementary sign attached that tells drivers of what hazard to expect.

Warning for low-flying aircrafts

This traffic sign warns that the road ahead is crossed by low-flying aircrafts. This is usually where a road passes close to the end of a runway. It warns drivers to be prepared for the sudden sight and loud noise of an aircraft.

Warning for cattle on the road

This traffic sign warns that cattle could be crossing the road ahead. The traffic sign is used where there are often cattle crossing or moving along a road.

Warning for crossing deer

This traffic sign warns that deers are likely to be crossing the road ahead. The traffic sign is used where there are often wild animals crossing the road.

Warning for a speed bump

This traffic sign warns that there is a speed bump ahead which is designed to slow traffic. Driving too fast over a speed bump can cause serious damage to the vehicle.