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Traffic signs

Traffic rules

Priority signs

A priority sign is a traffic sign that indicates the order in which vehicles shall pass intersection points. Vehicles often come into conflict with other vehicles and pedestrians because their intended courses of travel intersect, and thus interfere with each other's routes. The general principle that establishes who has the right to go first is called 'right of way' or 'priority'. It establishes who has the right to use the conflicting part of the road and who has to wait until the other does so. The vehicle that does not need to wait is said to 'have the right of way' or to 'have priority.'

What should I know about priority signs in Bangladesh?

Give Way and Stop and Give Way are different regulatory controls. STOP adds a compulsory stopping duty.

🔗 bsp.brta.gov.bd • Road Sign Manual — actual priority-signs signs/markings, read with Act 41–49 and speed guidance

Must you always stop when giving way in Bangladesh?

No. A give-way control requires stopping when necessary to yield or obtain a safe view. A stop sign requires a complete stop even if the road appears empty.

🔗 bsp.brta.gov.bd • Road Sign Manual — actual priority-signs signs/markings, read with Act 41–49 and speed guidance

1. Stop and give way

This traffic sign means stop and give way. You must come to a complete stop before entering the intersection and give way to traffic that has priority. Proceed only when it is safe.

English • Traffic sign A1 • Stop and give way. Come to a complete stop. Give way to traffic with priority and proceed when it is safe.

বাংলা • A1 • থামুন ও আগে যেতে দিন. সম্পূর্ণ থামুন। অগ্রাধিকারপ্রাপ্ত যানবাহনকে আগে যেতে দিয়ে নিরাপদ হলে এগিয়ে যান।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A1 • PDF 15

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2021-12-04. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority Traffic Signs Manual (March 2000): Rhd.gov.bd • PDF page 15. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG.
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org • Published manual copy used for review.

2. Give way

This traffic sign means give way. Slow down and give way to traffic that has priority. Stop if necessary and proceed only when it is safe.

English • Traffic sign A2 • Give way. Give way to traffic with priority, stopping if necessary.

বাংলা • A2 • আগে যেতে দিন. অগ্রাধিকারপ্রাপ্ত যানবাহনকে আগে যেতে দিন। প্রয়োজনে থামুন।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A2 • PDF 16

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2022-02-08. Wikimedia original unmodified.

3. Crossroad ahead, give way

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a crossroad, give way. It alerts drivers that they are approaching an intersection where they must give way to traffic on the main road. Drivers should slow down and prepare to stop if needed.

English • Traffic sign B2 • Junction with a main road ahead. Observe the priority of other traffic and the controls at the junction.

বাংলা • B2 • সামনে প্রধান সড়কের চৌরাস্তা. সামনে প্রধান সড়কের সঙ্গে চৌরাস্তা রয়েছে। অন্য যানবাহনের অগ্রাধিকার ও মোড়ের নিয়ন্ত্রণ মেনে চলুন।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • B2 • PDF 59

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2022-02-13. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority Traffic Signs Manual (March 2000): Rhd.gov.bd • PDF page 59. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG.
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org • Published manual copy used for review.

4. Warning for a roundabout

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a roundabout. A roundabout lies ahead. Reduce speed and follow the applicable priority signs, traffic signals and local roundabout rules when approaching and entering it.

English • Traffic sign B9 • Roundabout ahead. Slow down and obey the controls and priority rules.

বাংলা • B9 • সামনে গোলচত্বর. সামনে গোলচত্বর রয়েছে। গতি কমিয়ে তার নিয়ন্ত্রণ ও আগে যেতে দেওয়ার নিয়ম মেনে চলুন।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • B9 • PDF 66

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2020-03-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority Traffic Signs Manual (March 2000): Rhd.gov.bd • PDF page 66. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG.
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org • Published manual copy used for review.

5. Priority at the junction

This traffic sign indicates that you have priority at the next intersection. A side road joins from the left, and traffic entering from that side road must give way.

English • Traffic sign B3 • Side road on the left. A minor road joins from the left. Watch for entering traffic.

বাংলা • B3 • বাম দিকে পার্শ্বসড়ক. সামনে বাম দিক থেকে একটি ছোট সড়ক যুক্ত হয়েছে। প্রবেশকারী যানবাহনের দিকে খেয়াল রাখুন।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • B3 • PDF 60

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2022-02-17. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority Traffic Signs Manual (March 2000): Rhd.gov.bd • PDF page 60. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG.
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org • Published manual copy used for review.

6. Priority at the junction

This traffic sign indicates that you have priority at the next intersection. A side road joins from the right, and traffic entering from that side road must give way.

English • Traffic sign B3 • Side road on the right. A minor road joins from the right. Watch for entering traffic.

বাংলা • B3 • ডান দিকে পার্শ্বসড়ক. সামনে ডান দিক থেকে একটি ছোট সড়ক যুক্ত হয়েছে। প্রবেশকারী যানবাহনের দিকে খেয়াল রাখুন।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • B3 • PDF 60

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2022-02-17. Wikimedia original unmodified.

7. Priority at the junction

This traffic sign indicates that you have priority at the next intersection. Side roads join from the left and right, and traffic entering from those side roads must give way.

English • Traffic sign B1 • Crossroads with a minor road. Watch for crossing and turning traffic.

বাংলা • B1 • সামনে চৌরাস্তা. সামনে ছোট সড়কের সঙ্গে চৌরাস্তা রয়েছে। পারাপার ও মোড় নেওয়া যানবাহনের দিকে খেয়াল রাখুন।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • B1 • PDF 58

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2022-02-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority Traffic Signs Manual (March 2000): Rhd.gov.bd • PDF page 58. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG.
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org • Published manual copy used for review.

8. Warning for a staggered junction

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a staggered junction. Side roads join the main road at different points rather than directly opposite each other. Reduce speed and watch carefully for vehicles entering, leaving or crossing the main road.

English • Traffic sign B4 • Staggered junctions, first right then left. Watch for traffic at both junctions.

বাংলা • B4 • সামনে পর্যায়ক্রমে পার্শ্বসড়ক. প্রথমে ডান দিকে, তারপর বাম দিকে ছোট সড়ক রয়েছে। উভয় সংযোগস্থলের যানবাহনের দিকে খেয়াল রাখুন।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • B4 • PDF 61

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2022-02-18. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority Traffic Signs Manual (March 2000): Rhd.gov.bd • PDF page 61. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG.
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org • Published manual copy used for review.

9. Warning for a staggered junction

English • Traffic sign B4 • Staggered junctions, first left then right. Watch for traffic at both junctions.

বাংলা • B4 • সামনে পর্যায়ক্রমে পার্শ্বসড়ক. প্রথমে বাম দিকে, তারপর ডান দিকে ছোট সড়ক রয়েছে। উভয় সংযোগস্থলের যানবাহনের দিকে খেয়াল রাখুন।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • B4 • PDF 61

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2022-02-18. Wikimedia original unmodified.

10. Warning for an uncontrolled T-junction

This traffic sign indicates a warning for an uncontrolled T-junction. The road ends at an intersection where no traffic signs or signals assign priority. Reduce speed and follow the applicable default priority rules.

English • Traffic sign B5 • T-junction ahead. Slow down and obey the controls at the junction.

বাংলা • B5 • সামনে টি-আকৃতির সংযোগস্থল. আপনার সড়ক সামনে অন্য সড়কের সঙ্গে টি-আকৃতিতে মিলেছে। গতি কমিয়ে মোড়ের নিয়ন্ত্রণ মেনে চলুন।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • B5 • PDF 62

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2022-02-18. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority Traffic Signs Manual (March 2000): Rhd.gov.bd • PDF page 62. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG.
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org • Published manual copy used for review.

11. Warning for an uncontrolled Y-junction

This traffic sign indicates a warning for an uncontrolled Y-junction. The road divides or meets another road at a Y-shaped intersection where no signs or signals assign priority. Reduce speed and follow the applicable default priority rules.

English • Traffic sign B6 • Y-junction ahead. Watch for traffic at the junction.

বাংলা • B6 • সামনে ওয়াই-আকৃতির সংযোগস্থল. সামনে ওয়াই-আকৃতির সড়ক সংযোগ রয়েছে। অন্য যানবাহনের দিকে খেয়াল রাখুন।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • B6 • PDF 63

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2020-03-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority Traffic Signs Manual (March 2000): Rhd.gov.bd • PDF page 63. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG.
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org • Published manual copy used for review.

12. Mandatory roundabout direction

This traffic sign indicates the mandatory direction around a roundabout. Traffic must circulate in the direction shown by the arrows. The sign does not itself determine priority; follow the applicable priority signs, traffic signals and local rules.

English • Traffic sign A35 • Mini-roundabout. Give way to vehicles entering the roundabout from the right, then follow the arrows.

বাংলা • A35 • ছোট গোলচত্বর. ডান দিক থেকে গোলচত্বরে প্রবেশকারী যানবাহনকে আগে যেতে দিন। তারপর তীরের দিকে চলুন।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A35 • PDF 49

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2021-12-21. Wikimedia original unmodified.