Additional signsBangladesh

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Additional signs

An additional sign is a traffic sign placed directly below another sign to provide extra information or clarify how the main sign should be understood. It can specify conditions such as distance, time periods, road users affected, directions, or special circumstances. Additional signs do not create new rules by themselves but modify, limit, or explain the meaning of the sign above them so drivers can apply the rule correctly in that specific situation.


For people with disabilities. For cyclists. For rickshaws. For motorcycles. For cars. For taxis. For trucks. For buses. Buses allowed. Entry prohibited. To the left. To the right. ... metres ahead. Stop. Give way. For ... kilometres. Parking prohibited. During the time shown. Speed limit. One-lane bridge. Single-track road. One-way traffic. Dual carriageway. Road closure. Accident. End. High tide or flooding. School.
Why must I read a supplementary plate?

It can qualify the main sign by identifying an exception, a time period or the distance to a restriction. Read the complete assembly rather than applying only the main symbol.

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1. For people with disabilities

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to people with disabilities. Any permit or eligibility requirements depend on the applicable sign and local rules.

For people with disabilities.

English • Supplementary plate D27 • Disabled driver or passenger. This supplementary plate indicates that the main sign applies to vehicles carrying a disabled driver or passenger.

বাংলা • D27 • প্রতিবন্ধী চালক বা যাত্রী. অতিরিক্ত ফলকটি বোঝায় যে মূল চিহ্ন প্রতিবন্ধী চালক বা যাত্রী বহনকারী যানবাহনের জন্য প্রযোজ্য।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • D27 • PDF 181

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bangladesh Road Transport Authority SVG work: Fry1989 eh? • Public domain • Original revision 2015-02-23. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority Traffic Signs Manual (March 2000): Rhd.gov.bd • PDF page 181. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG.
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org • Published manual copy used for review.

2. For cyclists

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to cyclists.

For cyclists.

English • Supplementary plate D24 • Bicycles. This supplementary plate indicates that the main sign applies only to bicycles.

বাংলা • D24 • সাইকেল. অতিরিক্ত ফলকটি বোঝায় যে মূল চিহ্ন শুধু সাইকেলের জন্য প্রযোজ্য।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • D24 • PDF 178

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bangladesh Road Transport Authority SVG work: Fry1989 Fry1989 • Public domain • Original revision 2015-02-23. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority Traffic Signs Manual (March 2000): Rhd.gov.bd • PDF page 178. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG.
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org • Published manual copy used for review.

3. For rickshaws

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to rickshaws.

For rickshaws.

English • Supplementary plate D25 • Rickshaws. This supplementary plate indicates that the main sign applies only to rickshaws.

বাংলা • D25 • রিকশা. অতিরিক্ত ফলকটি বোঝায় যে মূল চিহ্ন শুধু রিকশার জন্য প্রযোজ্য।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • D25 • PDF 179

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bangladesh Road Transport Authority SVG work: Fry1989 eh? • Public domain • Original revision 2025-12-21. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority Traffic Signs Manual (March 2000): Rhd.gov.bd • PDF page 179. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG.
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org • Published manual copy used for review.

4. For motorcycles

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to motorcycles.

For motorcycles.

English • Supplementary plate D22 • Motorcycles. This supplementary plate indicates that the main sign applies only to motorcycles.

বাংলা • D22 • মোটরসাইকেল. অতিরিক্ত ফলকটি বোঝায় যে মূল চিহ্ন শুধু মোটরসাইকেলের জন্য প্রযোজ্য।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • D22 • PDF 176

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bangladesh Road Transport Authority SVG work: Fry1989 Fry1989 • Public domain • Original revision 2015-02-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority Traffic Signs Manual (March 2000): Rhd.gov.bd • PDF page 176. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG.
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org • Published manual copy used for review.

5. For cars

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to cars. The vehicle category covered by the symbol is determined by the applicable local definitions.

For cars.

English • Supplementary plate D19 • Cars. This supplementary plate indicates that the main sign applies only to cars.

বাংলা • D19 • গাড়ি. অতিরিক্ত ফলকটি বোঝায় যে মূল চিহ্ন শুধু গাড়ির জন্য প্রযোজ্য।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • D19 • PDF 173

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bangladesh Road Transport Authority SVG work: Fry1989 Fry1989 • Public domain • Original revision 2015-03-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority Traffic Signs Manual (March 2000): Rhd.gov.bd • PDF page 173. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG.
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org • Published manual copy used for review.

6. For taxis

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to taxis.

For taxis.

English • Supplementary plate D23 • Baby taxis and tempos. This supplementary plate indicates that the main sign applies to baby taxis and tempos. It is not a symbol for all types of taxi.

বাংলা • D23 • বেবি ট্যাক্সি ও টেম্পো. অতিরিক্ত ফলকটি বোঝায় যে মূল চিহ্ন বেবি ট্যাক্সি ও টেম্পোর জন্য প্রযোজ্য। এটি সব ধরনের ট্যাক্সির প্রতীক নয়।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • D23 • PDF 177

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2015-03-08. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority Traffic Signs Manual (March 2000): Rhd.gov.bd • PDF page 177. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG.
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org • Published manual copy used for review.

7. For trucks

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to trucks. The truck categories covered depend on the applicable local definitions.

For trucks.

English • Supplementary plate D20 • Lorries. This supplementary plate indicates that the main sign applies only to lorries.

বাংলা • D20 • ট্রাক. অতিরিক্ত ফলকটি বোঝায় যে মূল চিহ্ন শুধু ট্রাকের জন্য প্রযোজ্য।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • D20 • PDF 174

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bangladesh Road Transport Authority SVG work: Fry1989 eh? • Public domain • Original revision 2015-03-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority Traffic Signs Manual (March 2000): Rhd.gov.bd • PDF page 174. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG.
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org • Published manual copy used for review.

8. For buses

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to buses. The vehicle categories covered depend on the applicable local definitions.

For buses.

English • Supplementary plate D21 • Buses. This supplementary plate indicates that the main sign applies only to buses.

বাংলা • D21 • বাস. অতিরিক্ত ফলকটি বোঝায় যে মূল চিহ্ন শুধু বাসের জন্য প্রযোজ্য।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • D21 • PDF 175

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bangladesh Road Transport Authority SVG work: Fry1989 Fry1989 • Public domain • Original revision 2015-03-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority Traffic Signs Manual (March 2000): Rhd.gov.bd • PDF page 175. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG.
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org • Published manual copy used for review.

9. Buses allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that buses are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access or use. The bus categories covered depend on the applicable local definitions.

Buses allowed.

English • Supplementary plate D4 • Except buses. Buses are exempt from the restriction on the main sign. Read this plate together with the main sign.

বাংলা • D4 • বাস ব্যতীত. মূল চিহ্নে দেওয়া বিধিনিষেধ থেকে বাসকে ছাড় দেওয়া হয়েছে। ফলকটি মূল চিহ্নের সঙ্গে পড়ুন।

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10. Entry prohibited

This supplementary sign indicates that entry is prohibited in the situation or for the road users specified by the main traffic sign.

Entry prohibited.

English • Supplementary plate D17 • No entry: supplementary plate. This plate explains the meaning of the main no-entry sign. It must be read together with the main sign.

বাংলা • D17 • প্রবেশ নিষেধের অতিরিক্ত ফলক. মূল প্রবেশ নিষেধ চিহ্নের অর্থ ব্যাখ্যা করে। এটি মূল চিহ্নের সঙ্গে পড়তে হবে।

11. To the left

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies in the direction shown by the arrow, to the left.

To the left.

English • Supplementary plate D26 • Applies to the left. The instruction on the main sign applies to the section of road to the left, as shown by the arrow.

বাংলা • D26 • বাম দিকে প্রযোজ্য. মূল চিহ্নের নির্দেশনা বাম দিকে তীরের নির্দেশিত সড়কাংশে প্রযোজ্য।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • D26 • PDF 180

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bangladesh Road Transport Authority SVG work: Fry1989 eh? • Public domain • Original revision 2015-02-18. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority Traffic Signs Manual (March 2000): Rhd.gov.bd • PDF page 180. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG.
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org • Published manual copy used for review.

12. To the right

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies in the direction shown by the arrow, to the right.

To the right.

English • Supplementary plate D26 • Applies to the right. The instruction on the main sign applies to the section of road to the right, as shown by the arrow.

বাংলা • D26 • ডান দিকে প্রযোজ্য. মূল চিহ্নের নির্দেশনা ডান দিকে তীরের নির্দেশিত সড়কাংশে প্রযোজ্য।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • D26 • PDF 180

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bangladesh Road Transport Authority SVG work: Fry1989 eh? • Public domain • Original revision 2015-02-18. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority Traffic Signs Manual (March 2000): Rhd.gov.bd • PDF page 180. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG.
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org • Published manual copy used for review.

13. metres ahead

This supplementary sign indicates the distance from the main traffic sign to the point where the indicated danger, regulation or information begins. The distance is shown in metres.

... metres ahead.

English • Supplementary plate D1 • 200 metres ahead. The danger or restriction on the main sign begins 200 metres ahead. Read this plate together with the main sign.

বাংলা • D1 • সামনে ২০০ মিটার. মূল চিহ্নে দেওয়া বিপদ বা বিধিনিষেধ ২০০ মিটার সামনে শুরু হয়। এটি মূল চিহ্নের সঙ্গে পড়ুন।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • D1 • PDF 155

SVG source: มองโกเลีย๔๔ • Public domain • Original revision 2021-02-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

14. Stop

This supplementary sign displays the instruction STOP as additional information to the main traffic sign. It must be interpreted together with the main sign.

Stop.

English • Supplementary plate D7 • Stop: supplementary plate. This plate explains the stopping instruction on the main sign. Read it together with the main stop or no-passing-without-stopping sign. The meaning of the supplementary plate has been identified, but the prescribed layout of this complete illustration has not been confirmed.

বাংলা • D7 • থামুন: অতিরিক্ত ফলক. মূল চিহ্নের থামার নির্দেশ ব্যাখ্যা করে। মূল থামা বা না থেমে যাওয়া নিষেধ চিহ্নের সঙ্গে পড়ুন। অতিরিক্ত ফলকটির অর্থ শনাক্ত করা হয়েছে; তবে এই সম্পূর্ণ চিত্রের নির্ধারিত বিন্যাস নিশ্চিত করা হয়নি।

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15. Give way

This supplementary sign displays the instruction Give Way as additional information to the main traffic sign. It must be interpreted together with the main sign.

Give way.

English • Supplementary plate D8 • Give way: supplementary plate. This plate explains the give-way instruction on the main sign. It must be read together with the main sign.

বাংলা • D8 • আগে যেতে দিন: অতিরিক্ত ফলক. মূল চিহ্নের আগে যেতে দেওয়ার নির্দেশ ব্যাখ্যা করে। এটি মূল চিহ্নের সঙ্গে পড়তে হবে।

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16. For kilometres

This supplementary sign indicates the length of the section to which the main traffic sign applies. The length is shown in kilometres.

For ... kilometres.

English • Supplementary plate D2 • For 2 kilometres. The danger or restriction on the main sign applies over a distance of 2 kilometres. This is not the distance to its start.

বাংলা • D2 • ২ কিলোমিটার পর্যন্ত. মূল চিহ্নে দেওয়া বিপদ বা বিধিনিষেধ ২ কিলোমিটার জুড়ে প্রযোজ্য। এটি শুরুর স্থানের দূরত্ব নয়।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • D2 • PDF 156

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
มองโกเลีย๔๔ • Public domain • Original revision 2021-02-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority Traffic Signs Manual (March 2000): Rhd.gov.bd • PDF page 156. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG.
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org • Published manual copy used for review.

17. Parking prohibited

This supplementary sign indicates that parking is prohibited where the restriction applies.

Parking prohibited.

English • Supplementary plate D15 • No parking: supplementary plate. This plate explains the meaning of the main no-parking sign. It must be read together with the main sign.

বাংলা • D15 • পার্কিং নিষেধের অতিরিক্ত ফলক. মূল পার্কিং নিষেধ চিহ্নের অর্থ ব্যাখ্যা করে। এটি মূল চিহ্নের সঙ্গে পড়তে হবে।

18. During the time shown

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies during the time shown.

During the time shown.

English • Supplementary plate D16 • 9 am to 6 pm. The restriction, danger or facility indicated by the main sign applies during the times shown. Read this plate together with the main sign.

বাংলা • D16 • সকাল ৯টা থেকে সন্ধ্যা ৬টা. মূল চিহ্নের বিধিনিষেধ, বিপদ বা সুবিধা দেখানো সময়ে প্রযোজ্য। এটি মূল চিহ্নের সঙ্গে পড়ুন।

19. Speed limit

This supplementary sign indicates that the displayed speed is a maximum speed limit.

Speed limit.

English • Supplementary plate D12 • 40 km/h: supplementary plate. This plate explains in Bengali the 40 km/h limit on the main speed-limit sign. Read it together with the main sign.

বাংলা • D12 • ৪০ কিমি/ঘণ্টা: অতিরিক্ত ফলক. মূল গতিসীমার চিহ্নে দেওয়া ৪০ কিমি/ঘণ্টা সীমা বাংলায় ব্যাখ্যা করে। এটি মূল চিহ্নের সঙ্গে পড়ুন।

20. One-lane bridge

This supplementary sign warns that the bridge ahead has a single lane shared by traffic in both directions.

One-lane bridge.

English • Supplementary plate D9 • Narrow bridge: supplementary plate. The bridge is not wide enough for two vehicles to pass side by side. Read this plate together with the main narrow-bridge sign.

বাংলা • D9 • সরু সেতু: অতিরিক্ত ফলক. সেতুতে পাশাপাশি দুইটি যানবাহন পার হওয়ার মতো প্রস্থ নেই। এটি মূল সরু সেতুর চিহ্নের সঙ্গে পড়ুন।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • D9 • PDF 163

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
มองโกเลีย๔๔ • Public domain • Original revision 2021-02-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority Traffic Signs Manual (March 2000): Rhd.gov.bd • PDF page 163. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG.
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org • Published manual copy used for review.

21. Single-track road

This supplementary sign warns that the road ahead is a single-track road shared by traffic in both directions.

Single-track road.

English • Supplementary plate D6 • Narrow road: supplementary plate. The road ahead is not wide enough for two vehicles to pass side by side. Read this plate together with the main warning sign.

বাংলা • D6 • সরু রাস্তা: অতিরিক্ত ফলক. সামনের সড়কে পাশাপাশি দুইটি যানবাহন পার হওয়ার মতো প্রস্থ নেই। এটি মূল সতর্কতার চিহ্নের সঙ্গে পড়ুন।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • D6 • PDF 160

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
มองโกเลีย๔๔ • Public domain • Original revision 2021-02-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority Traffic Signs Manual (March 2000): Rhd.gov.bd • PDF page 160. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG.
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org • Published manual copy used for review.

22. One-way traffic

This supplementary sign indicates that the road concerned carries traffic in one direction only.

One-way traffic.

English • Supplementary plate D13 • One-way traffic: supplementary plate. The road ahead carries one-way traffic. This plate must be read together with the main sign.

বাংলা • D13 • একমুখী চলাচল: অতিরিক্ত ফলক. সামনের সড়কে একমুখী যান চলাচল হয়। এটি মূল চিহ্নের সঙ্গে পড়তে হবে।

23. Dual carriageway

This supplementary sign indicates a road with separate carriageways for opposing directions of traffic, divided by a central reservation or other separation.

Dual carriageway.

English • Supplementary plate D14 • Divided road: supplementary plate. A junction with a road having separate carriageways for opposing traffic lies ahead. Read this plate together with the main sign.

বাংলা • D14 • বিভক্ত সড়ক: অতিরিক্ত ফলক. সামনে দুই দিকের যান চলাচলের জন্য পৃথক সড়কবিশিষ্ট রাস্তার সংযোগ রয়েছে। এটি মূল চিহ্নের সঙ্গে পড়ুন।

24. Road closure

This supplementary sign indicates that the road ahead is closed to the traffic specified by the main sign.

Road closure.

English • Supplementary plate D10 • Road closed. The road ahead is temporarily closed. Follow the main sign and diversion directions.

বাংলা • D10 • রাস্তা বন্ধ. সামনের রাস্তা সাময়িকভাবে বন্ধ রয়েছে। মূল চিহ্ন ও বিকল্প পথের নির্দেশনা অনুসরণ করুন।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • D10 • PDF 164

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
มองโกเลีย๔๔ • Public domain • Original revision 2021-02-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority Traffic Signs Manual (March 2000): Rhd.gov.bd • PDF page 164. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG.
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org • Published manual copy used for review.

25. Accident

This supplementary sign warns of an accident or accident scene ahead.

Accident.

English • Supplementary plate D11 • Accident ahead. An accident has occurred ahead. Slow down and obey the main sign and temporary controls.

বাংলা • D11 • সামনে দুর্ঘটনা. সামনে দুর্ঘটনা ঘটেছে। গতি কমিয়ে মূল চিহ্ন ও অস্থায়ী নিয়ন্ত্রণ মেনে চলুন।

26. End

This supplementary sign indicates the end of the section to which the main traffic sign applies.

End.

English • Supplementary plate D18 • End: supplementary plate. This plate indicates the end of the danger or restriction on the main sign. It is not a sign ending all restrictions.

বাংলা • D18 • শেষ: অতিরিক্ত ফলক. মূল চিহ্নে দেওয়া বিপদ বা বিধিনিষেধের শেষ নির্দেশ করে। এটি সব বিধিনিষেধ শেষ হওয়ার চিহ্ন নয়।

27. High tide or flooding

This supplementary sign warns that the road may be flooded or submerged during high tide or high water.

High tide or flooding.

English • Supplementary plate D5 • Flooding. There is a risk of the road ahead being submerged. Read this plate together with the main warning sign.

বাংলা • D5 • বন্যা. সামনে পানিতে সড়ক ডুবে যাওয়ার ঝুঁকি রয়েছে। এটি মূল সতর্কতার চিহ্নের সঙ্গে পড়ুন।

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28. School

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign relates to a nearby school.

School.

English • Supplementary plate D3 • School. Used with the main children warning sign, this plate indicates a school ahead. Slow down and watch for children.

বাংলা • D3 • স্কুল. মূল শিশুদের সতর্কতার চিহ্নের সঙ্গে সামনে স্কুল থাকার কথা বোঝায়। গতি কমিয়ে শিশুদের দিকে খেয়াল রাখুন।

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