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Traffic Signs & Road Markings

Stop

Stop

You must stop completely before the stop line or intersection, check for safety, and then proceed.

Stop

Stop

You must stop completely before the stop line or intersection.

Slow Down

Slow Down

You must proceed at a speed at which you can stop immediately.

Slow Down

Slow Down

You must proceed at a speed at which you can stop immediately.

Road Closed

Road Closed

The road is closed to all traffic (vehicles, pedestrians, etc.).

No Vehicles Allowed

No Vehicles Allowed

All vehicles are prohibited from entering.

No Entry

No Entry

All vehicles are prohibited from entering the road beyond this sign.

No Vehicles Other Than Motorcycles

No Vehicles Other Than Motorcycles

All vehicles except for motorcycles are prohibited.

No Motorcycles or Mopeds

No Motorcycles or Mopeds

Motorcycles and mopeds are not allowed.

No Two-Up Riding on Motorcycles

No Two-Up Riding on Motorcycles

Riding with a passenger on a large or regular motorcycle is prohibited.

No Large Trucks

No Large Trucks

Large trucks and other specified vehicles are prohibited.

No Large Passenger Vehicles

No Large Passenger Vehicles

Large passenger vehicles are prohibited.

No Light Vehicles (Except Bicycles)

No Light Vehicles (Except Bicycles)

Light vehicles other than bicycles are prohibited.

No Vehicles with Hazardous Materials

No Vehicles with Hazardous Materials

Vehicles carrying hazardous materials are prohibited.

No Vehicles Without Tire Chains

No Vehicles Without Tire Chains

Vehicles without tire chains are not allowed to pass.

No Entry for Vehicle Combination

No Entry for Vehicle Combination

The specified combination of vehicles is not allowed.

No Mopeds or Bicycles

No Mopeds or Bicycles

Specific mopeds and bicycles are not allowed.

Maximum Speed

Maximum Speed

The maximum speed limit.

Minimum Speed

Minimum Speed

You must drive at or above the indicated speed.

Weight Limit

Weight Limit

Vehicles exceeding the specified weight are prohibited.

Height Limit

Height Limit

Vehicles exceeding the specified height are prohibited.

Maximum Width

Maximum Width

Vehicles wider than the indicated limit are prohibited.

Motor Vehicles Only

Motor Vehicles Only

This road is for motor vehicles only.

Mopeds & Bicycles Only

Mopeds & Bicycles Only

This road is for specific mopeds and bicycles only.

Bicycles and Pedestrians Only

Bicycles and Pedestrians Only

This road is for bicycles and pedestrians only.

Pedestrians Only

Pedestrians Only

This road is for pedestrians only.

No Pedestrians

No Pedestrians

Pedestrians are not allowed.

No Pedestrian Crossing

No Pedestrian Crossing

Pedestrians are not allowed to cross here.

One Way

One Way

Traffic may only proceed in the direction indicated.

One Way

One Way

Traffic may only proceed in the direction indicated.

Moped & Bicycle One Way

Moped & Bicycle One Way

One way traffic for mopeds and bicycles.

Moped & Bicycle One Way

Moped & Bicycle One Way

One way traffic for mopeds and bicycles.

Directional Lanes

Directional Lanes

Lanes are designated for specific directions of travel.

Directional Lanes

Directional Lanes

Lanes are designated for specific directions of travel.

Directional Lanes

Directional Lanes

Lanes are designated for specific directions of travel.

Directional Lanes

Directional Lanes

Lanes are designated for specific directions of travel.

Exclusive Lane

Exclusive Lane

This lane is designated for specific vehicles (e.g., buses).

Bicycle Only Lane

Bicycle Only Lane

This lane is exclusively for bicycles.

Priority Lane for Buses

Priority Lane for Buses

This is a priority lane for buses; other vehicles must yield.

Designated Vehicle Lane

Designated Vehicle Lane

Specifies which types of vehicles can use which lanes.

Vehicle Lane Designation

Vehicle Lane Designation

Indicates lanes designated for specific types of vehicles.

No Entry Except Designated Directions

No Entry Except Designated Directions

You must proceed only in the direction indicated by the arrow.

No Entry Except Designated Directions

No Entry Except Designated Directions

You must proceed only in the direction indicated by the arrow.

No Entry Except Designated Directions

No Entry Except Designated Directions

You must proceed only in the direction indicated by the arrow.

No Entry Except Designated Directions

No Entry Except Designated Directions

You must proceed only in the direction indicated by the arrow.

No Entry Except Designated Directions

No Entry Except Designated Directions

You must proceed only in the direction indicated by the arrow.

No Entry Except Designated Directions

No Entry Except Designated Directions

You must proceed only in the direction indicated by the arrow.

No Crossing

No Crossing

Crossing the road is prohibited for vehicles.

No U-Turn

No U-Turn

U-turns are prohibited.

No Overtaking

No Overtaking

Overtaking other vehicles is prohibited in this section.

No overtaking by driving into the right-hand lane

No overtaking by driving into the right-hand lane

overtaking by driving into the right-hand lane is prohibited in this section.

Moped Right Turn (Two-Stage)

Moped Right Turn (Two-Stage)

Mopeds must perform a two-stage right turn at this intersection.

Moped Right Turn (Small Turn)

Moped Right Turn (Small Turn)

Mopeds must make a small, direct right turn at this intersection.

No Parking or Stopping

No Parking or Stopping

Parking and stopping are prohibited.

No Parking

No Parking

Parking is prohibited.

Paid Parking Zone

Paid Parking Zone

This is a paid parking zone with a time limit.

Parallel Parking

Parallel Parking

Vehicles must be parked parallel to the curb.

Angle Parking

Angle Parking

Vehicles must be parked at an angle.

Perpendicular Parking

Perpendicular Parking

Vehicles must be parked perpendicular to the curb.

Sound Horn

Sound Horn

You must sound your horn.

Roundabout - Clockwise Traffic

Roundabout - Clockwise Traffic

Traffic in the roundabout proceeds in a clockwise direction.

Towing Vehicle Expressway Lane

Towing Vehicle Expressway Lane

Lane designation for towing vehicles on national expressways.

Towing Vehicle Expressway Lane

Towing Vehicle Expressway Lane

Designated lane for towing vehicles on expressways.

Wide-Area Disaster Response Vehicles Only

Wide-Area Disaster Response Vehicles Only

This lane is for wide-area disaster response vehicles only.

Permitted Vehicles Only

Permitted Vehicles Only

Only permitted vehicles may use this lane.

Permitted Vehicles Only

Permitted Vehicles Only

Only permitted vehicles may use this lane.

Permitted Vehicles Only

Permitted Vehicles Only

Only permitted vehicles may use this lane.

Permitted Vehicles (Combination) Only

Permitted Vehicles (Combination) Only

Only specific combinations of permitted vehicles may use this lane.