Prohibitory signsBangladesh

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Traffic signs

Traffic rules

Prohibitory signs

A prohibitory sign is a traffic sign that tells drivers what is not allowed on that specific road or in that situation. These signs impose restrictions such as no entry, no overtaking, no parking, speed limits, or bans on certain types of vehicles. Their purpose is to clearly indicate actions that are forbidden to ensure safety, maintain traffic flow, and protect vulnerable road users.

Flammable or explosive goods prohibited.

Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.

Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.

Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.

Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.

Vehicles exceeding the axle-load limit prohibited.

How are prohibitory signs classified in Bangladesh?

Prohibitory regulatory signs restrict actions, vehicle access or speed.

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

What does a no-turn sign prohibit in Bangladesh?

It prohibits the left, right or other turn shown at the junction or position controlled by the sign in Bangladesh. Follow any supplementary panel or authorised direction and choose another legal route.

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

Can a no-turn restriction apply only to certain vehicles or hours in Bangladesh?

Yes, where the local sign system provides a supplementary condition or exemption, such as a vehicle class, time or authorised access. Without a valid exception, comply with the prohibited movement shown.

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

1. No entry

This traffic sign means no entry. Drivers may not enter from the direction in which the sign is placed.

English • Traffic sign A3 • No entry. Do not enter from this direction.

বাংলা • A3 • প্রবেশ নিষেধ. এই দিক থেকে সড়কে প্রবেশ করবেন না।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A3 • PDF 17

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2022-01-26. Wikimedia original unmodified.

2. Pedestrians prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that pedestrians are prohibited. Pedestrians may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • Traffic sign A8 • No pedestrians. Pedestrians may not proceed beyond this sign.

বাংলা • A8 • পথচারীর প্রবেশ নিষেধ. এই চিহ্নের পর পথচারীদের প্রবেশ নিষিদ্ধ।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A8 • PDF 22

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2021-11-27. Wikimedia original unmodified.

3. Cyclists prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that cyclists are prohibited. Cyclists may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • Traffic sign A10 • No bicycles. Bicycles may not proceed beyond this sign.

বাংলা • A10 • সাইকেল নিষেধ. এই চিহ্নের পর সাইকেল চলাচল নিষিদ্ধ।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A10 • PDF 24

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2020-02-13. Wikimedia original unmodified.

4. Trucks prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that trucks are prohibited. Trucks covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it. Any applicable weight threshold or vehicle-category limitation is determined by the sign, supplementary information and local rules.

English • Traffic sign A5 • No lorries. Lorries may not proceed beyond this sign.

বাংলা • A5 • ট্রাক নিষেধ. এই চিহ্নের পর ট্রাক চলাচল নিষিদ্ধ।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A5 • PDF 19

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2020-02-13. Wikimedia original unmodified.

5. Tractors prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that tractors are prohibited. Tractors covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • Traffic sign A11 • No tractors or slow-moving vehicles. These vehicles may not proceed beyond this sign.

বাংলা • A11 • ট্রাক্টর ও ধীরগতির যান নিষেধ. এই চিহ্নের পর ট্রাক্টর ও ধীরগতির যানবাহন চলাচল নিষিদ্ধ।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A11 • PDF 25

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority SVG work: Fry1989 eh? • Public domain • Original revision 2015-03-07. Wikimedia original unmodified.

6. Handcarts prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that handcarts are prohibited. People using handcarts may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • Traffic sign A6 • No handcarts. Handcarts may not proceed beyond this sign.

বাংলা • A6 • হাতগাড়ি নিষেধ. এই চিহ্নের পর হাতগাড়ি চলাচল নিষিদ্ধ।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A6 • PDF 20

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority SVG work: Fry1989 eh? • Public domain • Original revision 2025-06-27. Wikimedia original unmodified.

7. Horsecarts prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that horsecarts are prohibited. Horse-drawn vehicles may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • Traffic sign A7 • No animal-drawn vehicles. Animal-drawn vehicles may not proceed beyond this sign.

বাংলা • A7 • পশুচালিত যান নিষেধ. এই চিহ্নের পর পশুচালিত যানবাহন চলাচল নিষিদ্ধ।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A7 • PDF 21

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority SVG work: Fry1989 eh? • Public domain • Original revision 2015-03-06. Wikimedia original unmodified.

8. Rickshaws prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that rickshaws are prohibited. Rickshaws may not enter or continue beyond the sign.

English • Traffic sign A9 • No rickshaws. Rickshaws may not proceed beyond this sign.

বাংলা • A9 • রিকশা নিষেধ. এই চিহ্নের পর রিকশা চলাচল নিষিদ্ধ।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A9 • PDF 23

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

9. Motorcycles and cars prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that motorcycles and cars are prohibited. Motorcycles and cars may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • Traffic sign A4 • No motor vehicles. This prohibition applies to motor vehicles generally, not just cars and motorcycles.

বাংলা • A4 • মোটরযান নিষেধ. এই চিহ্নের পর মোটরযান চলাচল নিষিদ্ধ। শুধু গাড়ি ও মোটরসাইকেলের মধ্যে নিষেধ সীমাবদ্ধ নয়।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A4 • PDF 18

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2020-02-17. Wikimedia original unmodified.

10. Flammable or explosive goods prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles carrying flammable or explosive substances are prohibited. Vehicles carrying the substances covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it.

English • Traffic sign A12 • No vehicles carrying explosives. Vehicles carrying explosives may not proceed beyond this sign.

বাংলা • A12 • বিস্ফোরক বহনকারী যান নিষেধ. এই চিহ্নের পর বিস্ফোরক বহনকারী যানবাহন চলাচল নিষিদ্ধ।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A12 • PDF 26

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority SVG work: Fry1989 eh? • Public domain • Original revision 2015-03-07. Wikimedia original unmodified.

11. Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles wider than indicated are prohibited. A vehicle or vehicle combination whose overall width, including its load, exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.

English • Traffic sign A15 • Maximum width: 2.4 m. Vehicles whose width, including their load, exceeds 2.4 m may not proceed beyond this sign.

বাংলা • A15 • সর্বোচ্চ প্রস্থ: ২.৪ মিটার. গাড়ি ও বোঝার প্রস্থ ২.৪ মিটারের বেশি হলে এই চিহ্নের পর যাবেন না।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A15 • PDF 29

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority SVG work: Fry1989 eh? • Public domain • Original revision 2025-06-23. Wikimedia original unmodified.

12. Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles higher than indicated are prohibited. A vehicle or vehicle combination whose overall height, including its load, exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.

English • Traffic sign A14 • Maximum height: 4.4 m. Do not proceed beyond this sign if the height of your vehicle and load exceeds 4.4 m.

বাংলা • A14 • সর্বোচ্চ উচ্চতা: ৪.৪ মিটার. গাড়ি ও বোঝার উচ্চতা ৪.৪ মিটারের বেশি হলে এই চিহ্নের পর যাবেন না।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A14 • PDF 28

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority SVG work: Fry1989 eh? • Public domain • Original revision 2025-06-23. Wikimedia original unmodified.

13. Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles longer than indicated are prohibited. A vehicle or vehicle combination whose overall length, including its load, exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.

English • Traffic sign A13 • Maximum length: 10 m. Do not proceed beyond this sign if your vehicle exceeds 10 metres in length.

বাংলা • A13 • সর্বোচ্চ দৈর্ঘ্য: ১০ মিটার. যানবাহনের দৈর্ঘ্য ১০ মিটারের বেশি হলে এই চিহ্নের পর যাবেন না।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A13 • PDF 27

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority SVG work: Fry1989 eh? • Public domain • Original revision 2015-03-07. Wikimedia original unmodified.

14. Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles heavier than indicated are prohibited. Vehicles or vehicle combinations exceeding the displayed mass limit may not continue beyond the sign. The legally relevant mass is determined by the applicable local rules.

English • Traffic sign A16 • Maximum gross weight: 17 tonnes. Do not proceed beyond this sign if the total weight of your vehicle and load exceeds 17 tonnes.

বাংলা • A16 • সর্বোচ্চ মোট ওজন: ১৭ টন. যানবাহন ও বোঝার মোট ওজন ১৭ টনের বেশি হলে এই চিহ্নের পর যাবেন না।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A16 • PDF 30

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority SVG work: Fry1989 eh? • Public domain • Original revision 2025-06-23. Wikimedia original unmodified.

15. Vehicles exceeding the axle-load limit prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles exceeding the indicated axle-load limit are prohibited. A vehicle whose load on an axle exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.

English • Traffic sign A17 • Maximum axle load: 4 tonnes. Do not proceed beyond this sign if the load on any axle exceeds 4 tonnes.

বাংলা • A17 • সর্বোচ্চ অ্যাক্সেল ওজন: ৪ টন. কোনো অ্যাক্সেলের ওপর ওজন ৪ টনের বেশি হলে এই চিহ্নের পর যাবেন না।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A17 • PDF 31

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority SVG work: Fry1989 eh? • Public domain • Original revision 2025-06-27. Wikimedia original unmodified.

16. Turning left prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that turning left is prohibited. A left turn may not be made where the sign applies. Other movements may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • Traffic sign A23 • No left turn. Do not turn left at this location.

বাংলা • A23 • বামে মোড় নেওয়া নিষেধ. চিহ্নিত স্থানে বামে মোড় নেবেন না।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A23 • PDF 37

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2020-02-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

17. Turning right prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that turning right is prohibited. A right turn may not be made where the sign applies. Other movements may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • Traffic sign A22 • No right turn. Do not turn right at this location.

বাংলা • A22 • ডানে মোড় নেওয়া নিষেধ. চিহ্নিত স্থানে ডানে মোড় নেবেন না।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A22 • PDF 36

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2020-02-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

18. Turning around prohibited (U-turn)

This traffic sign indicates that turning around (making a U-turn) is prohibited. A U-turn may not be made where the prohibition applies. Other movements may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • Traffic sign A24 • No U-turn. Do not make a U-turn at this location.

বাংলা • A24 • ইউ-টার্ন নিষেধ. চিহ্নিত স্থানে ইউ-টার্ন করবেন না।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A24 • PDF 38

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2020-02-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.

19. Overtaking prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that overtaking is prohibited. The vehicles covered by the prohibition and any categories that may still be overtaken depend on the applicable local rules.

English • Traffic sign A20 • No overtaking. Do not overtake motor vehicles travelling in the same direction.

বাংলা • A20 • ওভারটেকিং নিষেধ. একই দিকে চলমান মোটরযানকে ওভারটেক করবেন না।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A20 • PDF 34

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2020-02-19. Wikimedia original unmodified.

20. Start of a speed limit

This traffic sign indicates the start of a speed limit. The displayed value is the maximum permitted speed from this point. The limit remains in force until it ends or is replaced according to the applicable traffic signs and local rules.

English • Traffic sign A26 • Maximum speed: 40 km/h. Do not exceed 40 km/h. Drive more slowly if conditions require it.

বাংলা • A26 • সর্বোচ্চ গতি: ৪০ কিমি/ঘণ্টা. ৪০ কিমি/ঘণ্টার বেশি গতিতে চালাবেন না। পরিস্থিতি অনুযায়ী আরও ধীরে চালান।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A26 • PDF 40

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2020-02-16. Wikimedia original unmodified.

21. End of the speed limit

This traffic sign indicates the end of the previously indicated speed limit. From this point, follow any newly posted limit or the applicable default speed rules for the road and vehicle category.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2020-02-16. Wikimedia original unmodified.

22. Using the horn prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that using the horn is prohibited. The horn or other audible warning device may not be used where the prohibition applies, except where an applicable local rule permits or requires it.

English • Traffic sign A25 • No use of the horn. Do not use your horn in the indicated area.

বাংলা • A25 • হর্ন ব্যবহার নিষেধ. চিহ্নিত এলাকায় হর্ন ব্যবহার করবেন না।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A25 • PDF 39

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2020-02-13. Wikimedia original unmodified.

23. Entry prohibited (checkpoint)

This traffic sign indicates a checkpoint with restricted entry. Road users may not proceed beyond the checkpoint unless they are authorised or permitted to continue according to the applicable rules and instructions.

English • Traffic sign A21 • No passing without stopping. Come to a complete stop at the indicated point. Follow the checkpoint instructions before proceeding.

বাংলা • A21 • না থেমে যাওয়া নিষেধ. চিহ্নিত স্থানে সম্পূর্ণ থামুন। চেকপয়েন্টের নির্দেশনা মেনে তারপর এগিয়ে যান।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A21 • PDF 35

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2020-02-17. Wikimedia original unmodified.

24. Parking prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that parking is prohibited. Vehicles may not be parked in the area covered by the sign unless an exception applies. Brief stopping to pick up or drop off passengers or to load or unload goods may still be permitted where local rules allow it.

English • Traffic sign A18 • No parking. Do not park where this prohibition applies. Read supplementary plates for times, distances or other conditions.

বাংলা • A18 • পার্কিং নিষেধ. যেখানে নিষেধ প্রযোজ্য সেখানে গাড়ি পার্ক করবেন না। অতিরিক্ত সময়, দূরত্ব বা শর্তের ফলক পড়ুন।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A18 • PDF 32

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2022-01-23. Wikimedia original unmodified.

25. Parking and stopping prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that parking and stopping are prohibited. Vehicles may not stop or park voluntarily where the restriction applies, except where an applicable rule provides an exemption or stopping is required by traffic conditions.

English • Traffic sign A19 • No stopping. Stopping is prohibited where this restriction applies. Read the conditions on any supplementary plate.

বাংলা • A19 • থামা নিষেধ. যেখানে নিষেধ প্রযোজ্য সেখানে গাড়ি থামিয়ে রাখা নিষিদ্ধ। অতিরিক্ত ফলকে দেওয়া শর্ত পড়ুন।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A19 • PDF 33

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2022-01-23. Wikimedia original unmodified.