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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.

Direction prohibited (road with one-way traffic).

Driving straight ahead or turning left prohibited.

Driving straight ahead or turning right prohibited.

Vehicles with explosive materials prohibited.

Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.

Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.

Vehicles with an axle weight heavier than indicated prohibited.

Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.

End of the zone where parking and stopping is prohibited.

Begin of zone where parking is prohibited.

End of the zone where parking is prohibited.

Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers.

1. Access prohibited

This traffic sign indicates access is prohibited. The "Access Prohibited" sign indicates that all vehicles (and sometimes all road users) are not allowed to enter a road or area.

2. Buses prohibited

This traffic sign indicates buses are prohibited. It means that buses are not allowed to enter or use the road beyond the sign. Only buses (typically public transport or large passenger buses) are prohibited. Other vehicles (cars, trucks, etc.) may be allowed unless otherwise restricted.

3. Cars prohibited

This traffic sign indicates cars are prohibited. It means that cars are not allowed to enter or drive past the sign. Only passenger cars (and sometimes similar private vehicles) are prohibited. Other vehicles like buses, motorcycles, or bicycles may be allowed unless separately restricted.

4. Cyclists prohibited

This traffic sign indicates cyclists are prohibited. It means that bicycles (cyclists) are not allowed to enter or use the road beyond this point. Other vehicles (cars, pedestrians, etc.) may be allowed, unless separately restricted.

5. Direction prohibited (road with one-way traffic)

This traffic sign indicates direction is prohibited for all drivers, the road has one-way traffic. The "Direction Prohibited" sign means that entry from this direction is not allowed — it prohibits traffic from entering a street or road. No vehicles are allowed to enter from this side. Vehicles may still exit from the other end (it's often a one-way street in the opposite direction)

6. Handcarts prohibited

This traffic sign indicates handcarts are prohibited. It means that pedestrians pushing or pulling handcarts are not allowed beyond this point. Prohibits hand-pushed or pulled carts, such as: market trolleys, delivery carts, small manually operated trailers. Pedestrians without carts and other traffic may still be allowed, unless otherwise restricted

7. Horsecarts prohibited

This traffic sign indicates horsecarts are prohibited. It means that animal-drawn vehicles, such as horsecarts, are not allowed beyond this point. Other vehicles (cars, bicycles, etc.) may still be allowed unless restricted by other signs.

8. Motorcycles prohibited

This traffic sign indicates motorcycles are prohibited. It means that motorcycles are not allowed beyond the sign. Other vehicles (cars, mopeds, bicycles, etc.) may still be allowed, unless otherwise restricted.

9. Pedestrians prohibited

This traffic sign indicates pedestrians are prohibited. It means that pedestrians are not allowed beyond this point. Other users (vehicles, bicycles, etc.) may still be allowed unless restricted by other signs.

10. Rickshaws prohibited

This traffic sign indicates rickshaws are prohibited.

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