Traffic Signals
Content
Straight Prohibited or No Entry
One Way Sign
One Way Sign
Vehicle Prohibited in Both Directions
All Motor Vehicles Prohibited
Truck Prohibited
Bullock Cart Prohibited
Tonga Prohibited
Hand Cart Prohibited
Cycle Prohibited
Pedestrians Prohibited
Right turn Prohibited
Left Tturn Prohibited
U-Turn Prohibited
Overtaking Prohibited
Horn Prohibited
Bullock Cart & Cart Prohibited
Length Limit
Speed Limit
Load Limit
Height Limit
Width Limit
Axle Load Limit
Restriction Ends Sign
No Parking
No Stopping or Standing
Compulsory Ahead Only
Compulsory Keep Left
Compulsory Turn Left
Compulsory Tturn Right
Compulsory Turn Right Ahead
Compulsory Turn Left Ahead
Compulsory Ahead or Turn Left
Compulsory Ahead or Turn Right
Compulsory Cycle Track
Compulsory Sound Horn
Stop
Give Way
Cautionary or Warning or Precautionary Signs
Right Hand Curve
Left Hand Curve
Right Hair Pin Bend
Left Hair Pin Right Reverse Bend Bend
Left Reverse Steep Ascent Bend
Steep Descent
Narrow Road Ahead
Road Wideness Ahead
Narrow Bridge
Slippery Road
Loose Gravel
Cycle Crossing
Pedestrian Crossing
School Ahead
Men at Work
Cattle
Falling Rocks
Ferry
Cross Road
Gap in Median
Side Road Right
Side Road Left
YIntersection
YYTIntersection Intersection Intersection
Staggered Intersection
Staggered Intersection
Major Road Ahead
Major Road Ahead
Roundabout
Dangerous Dip
Hump or Rough Road
Barrier Ahead
200 Meters
50-100 Meters
200 Meters
50-100 Meters
Advanced Direction Sign
Re-Assurance Sign
Destination Sign
Place Identification Sign
Hospital
First Aid Post
Resting Place
Eating Place
No Through Road
No Through Side Road
Park This Side
Park This Both Side
Parking Lot Taxis
Parking Lot Auto rickshaws
Parking Lot Cycle rickshaws
Parking Lot Cycles
Parking Lot Scooters and Motorcycle
Barrier Ahead
To start one sided vehicles
To stop vehicles coming from front
To stop vehicles approaching from behind
To stop vehicles approaching simultaneously from front and
behind
To stop vehicles approaching simultaneously from right and left
To start vehicle approaching from left
To start vehicles coming from right
To change sign
To start one sided vehicles
To start vehicles on T-Point
To give VIP salute
To manage vehicles on T-Point
Hand Signals by Drivers
I intend to move in to the left or turn left
I intend to move out to the right or changing the lane or turn right
I intend to stop
I intend to slow down
Indicating the car following you to overtake
Centre Line Marking For A Two Lane Road
Lane Line And Broken Centre Line
Centre Barrier Line Marking For A Four Lane Road
Centre Barrier Line Marking For A Six Lane Road
Double White/Yellow Lines: Used where visibility is restricted in both directions. Neither stream of traffic is allowed to cross the lines. Combination Of Solid And Broken Lines: • If the line on your side is broken, you may cross or straddle it. OverTake - but only if it is safe to do so.
•
If the line on your side is continious you must not cross or straddle it.
Stop Line: A stop line is a single solid transverse line painted before the intersecting edge of the road junction/ intersection.This line indicates where you are required to stop when directed by traffic officer, traffic light of stop sign. Where a pedestrian crossing is provided, the stop line is marked before the pedestrian crossing. Give Way Line: The give way line is usually a double dotted line marked transversely at junctions. These lines are generally supplemented by a reverse triangle give way sign painted on the road surface before the dotted lines or by a road sign installed beside the marking. Give way to traffic on the main approaching road. Border or Edge Lines: These are continuous lines at the edge of the carriageway and mark the limits of the main carriageway upto which a driver can safely venture. Parking Prohibited Lines: A solid continuous yellow line painted on the kerb or edge of the carriageway along with a "No-parking" sign indicates the extent of no-parking area.
Yellow Box Junctions or Keep Clear: These are yellow crossed diagonal lines within the box. The vehicles should cross it only if they have a clear space available ahead of the yellow box. In this marked area vehicles must not stop even briefly. Pedestrian Crossings These are alternate black and white stripes painted parallel to the road generally known as zebra crossing. Pedestrians must cross only at the point where these lines are provided and when the signal is in their favour at controlled crossings.You must stop and give way to pedestrians at these crossings. Pedestrian crossings are marked to facilitate and give the right of way to pedestrians.
For
Drivers:
Drivers usually drive under tense conditions. They should primarily focus on ways to control aggressiveness: 1. Be a cautious and courteous driver. Have consideration for others. 2. Avoid creating a situation that may provoke another motorist. 3. Don't tailgate. 4. Don't make inappropriate hand and facial gestures. 5. Use horn sparingly. 6. Stay far behind a suspected drunken driver. 7. Always wear safety belts. 8. Use low beams in bad weather conditions. 9. Keep specified speed limits in mind while driving. 10. Limit the speed at curves and turns.
11. During night time be cautious about road signs, pedestrians, animals, slow moving vehicles, motorcycles and bicycles. 12. 13. 14. 15. If someone is catching up and wants to overtake, let him. Don't drive faster than the flow of the traffic. Two wheeler drivers should wear helmets. Car drivers and others in cars should wear seat belts.
16. Always carry your driving license and important documents such as your vehicle registration certificate, insurance certificate, road tax, and P.U.C certificate with you while driving. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. Don't drink while driving. Don't drive under influence of drugs. Obey all traffic signals, lights and signs. Use indicators and signals while changing lanes. Don't use cell phones while driving.
22. Always stay alert while on road and be considerate to pedestrians especially with senior citizens, handicapped and ladies. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. Don't overload vehicles. Don't use tinted glasses. Always drive in correct gears. Avoid sudden braking and harsh acceleration. Never use clutch as footrest while driving.
Note: These are a collection of rules generally applicable to whole of the driver community as a whole including private and commercial vehicle drivers.
One Way Sign
One Way Sign
Vehicle Prohibited in Both Directions
All Motor Vehicles Prohibited
Truck Prohibited
Bullock Cart Prohibited
Tonga Prohibited
Hand Cart Prohibited
Cycle Prohibited
Pedestrians Prohibited
Right turn Prohibited
Left Tturn Prohibited
U-Turn Prohibited
Overtaking Prohibited
Horn Prohibited
Bullock Cart & Cart Prohibited
Length Limit
Speed Limit
Load Limit
Height Limit
Width Limit
Axle Load Limit
Restriction Ends Sign
No Parking
No Stopping or Standing
Compulsory Ahead Only
Compulsory Keep Left
Compulsory Turn Left
Compulsory Tturn Right
Compulsory Turn Right Ahead
Compulsory Turn Left Ahead
Compulsory Ahead or Turn Left
Compulsory Ahead or Turn Right
Compulsory Cycle Track
Compulsory Sound Horn
Stop
Give Way
Cautionary or Warning or Precautionary Signs
Right Hand Curve
Left Hand Curve
Right Hair Pin Bend
Left Hair Pin Right Reverse Bend Bend
Left Reverse Steep Ascent Bend
Steep Descent
Narrow Road Ahead
Road Wideness Ahead
Narrow Bridge
Slippery Road
Loose Gravel
Cycle Crossing
Pedestrian Crossing
School Ahead
Men at Work
Cattle
Falling Rocks
Ferry
Cross Road
Gap in Median
Side Road Right
Side Road Left
YIntersection
YYTIntersection Intersection Intersection
Staggered Intersection
Staggered Intersection
Major Road Ahead
Major Road Ahead
Roundabout
Dangerous Dip
Hump or Rough Road
Barrier Ahead
200 Meters
50-100 Meters
200 Meters
50-100 Meters
Advanced Direction Sign
Re-Assurance Sign
Destination Sign
Place Identification Sign
Hospital
First Aid Post
Resting Place
Eating Place
No Through Road
No Through Side Road
Park This Side
Park This Both Side
Parking Lot Taxis
Parking Lot Auto rickshaws
Parking Lot Cycle rickshaws
Parking Lot Cycles
Parking Lot Scooters and Motorcycle
Barrier Ahead
To start one sided vehicles
To stop vehicles coming from front
To stop vehicles approaching from behind
To stop vehicles approaching simultaneously from front and
behind
To stop vehicles approaching simultaneously from right and left
To start vehicle approaching from left
To start vehicles coming from right
To change sign
To start one sided vehicles
To start vehicles on T-Point
To give VIP salute
To manage vehicles on T-Point
Hand Signals by Drivers
I intend to move in to the left or turn left
I intend to move out to the right or changing the lane or turn right
I intend to stop
I intend to slow down
Indicating the car following you to overtake
Centre Line Marking For A Two Lane Road
Lane Line And Broken Centre Line
Centre Barrier Line Marking For A Four Lane Road
Centre Barrier Line Marking For A Six Lane Road
Double White/Yellow Lines: Used where visibility is restricted in both directions. Neither stream of traffic is allowed to cross the lines. Combination Of Solid And Broken Lines: • If the line on your side is broken, you may cross or straddle it. OverTake - but only if it is safe to do so.
•
If the line on your side is continious you must not cross or straddle it.
Stop Line: A stop line is a single solid transverse line painted before the intersecting edge of the road junction/ intersection.This line indicates where you are required to stop when directed by traffic officer, traffic light of stop sign. Where a pedestrian crossing is provided, the stop line is marked before the pedestrian crossing. Give Way Line: The give way line is usually a double dotted line marked transversely at junctions. These lines are generally supplemented by a reverse triangle give way sign painted on the road surface before the dotted lines or by a road sign installed beside the marking. Give way to traffic on the main approaching road. Border or Edge Lines: These are continuous lines at the edge of the carriageway and mark the limits of the main carriageway upto which a driver can safely venture. Parking Prohibited Lines: A solid continuous yellow line painted on the kerb or edge of the carriageway along with a "No-parking" sign indicates the extent of no-parking area.
Yellow Box Junctions or Keep Clear: These are yellow crossed diagonal lines within the box. The vehicles should cross it only if they have a clear space available ahead of the yellow box. In this marked area vehicles must not stop even briefly. Pedestrian Crossings These are alternate black and white stripes painted parallel to the road generally known as zebra crossing. Pedestrians must cross only at the point where these lines are provided and when the signal is in their favour at controlled crossings.You must stop and give way to pedestrians at these crossings. Pedestrian crossings are marked to facilitate and give the right of way to pedestrians.
For
Drivers:
Drivers usually drive under tense conditions. They should primarily focus on ways to control aggressiveness: 1. Be a cautious and courteous driver. Have consideration for others. 2. Avoid creating a situation that may provoke another motorist. 3. Don't tailgate. 4. Don't make inappropriate hand and facial gestures. 5. Use horn sparingly. 6. Stay far behind a suspected drunken driver. 7. Always wear safety belts. 8. Use low beams in bad weather conditions. 9. Keep specified speed limits in mind while driving. 10. Limit the speed at curves and turns.
11. During night time be cautious about road signs, pedestrians, animals, slow moving vehicles, motorcycles and bicycles. 12. 13. 14. 15. If someone is catching up and wants to overtake, let him. Don't drive faster than the flow of the traffic. Two wheeler drivers should wear helmets. Car drivers and others in cars should wear seat belts.
16. Always carry your driving license and important documents such as your vehicle registration certificate, insurance certificate, road tax, and P.U.C certificate with you while driving. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. Don't drink while driving. Don't drive under influence of drugs. Obey all traffic signals, lights and signs. Use indicators and signals while changing lanes. Don't use cell phones while driving.
22. Always stay alert while on road and be considerate to pedestrians especially with senior citizens, handicapped and ladies. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. Don't overload vehicles. Don't use tinted glasses. Always drive in correct gears. Avoid sudden braking and harsh acceleration. Never use clutch as footrest while driving.
Note: These are a collection of rules generally applicable to whole of the driver community as a whole including private and commercial vehicle drivers.
