Traffic signsBangladesh

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Traffic signs

Traffic rules

Traffic signs

A traffic sign is a standardised visual symbol placed along roads to guide, warn, or regulate drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. These signs provide essential information about road conditions, rules, directions, and potential hazards, helping to ensure safety and smooth traffic flow. They come in various shapes and colours—such as triangular warning signs, circular prohibitory or mandatory signs, and rectangular information signs—each designed for quick recognition and clear understanding.

101. To the left

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

102. To the right

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

103. 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.

104. 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.

105. 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.

106. For kilometres

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

107. Parking prohibited

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

108. During the time shown

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

109. Speed limit

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

110. One-lane bridge

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

111. Single-track road

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

112. One-way traffic

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

113. Dual carriageway

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

114. Road closure

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

115. Accident

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

116. End

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

117. High tide or flooding

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

118. School

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