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Traffic signs

Traffic rules

Traffic signs

A traffic sign is a standardized 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 colors—such as triangular warning signs, circular prohibitory or mandatory signs, and rectangular information signs—each designed for quick recognition and clear understanding.

Warning for a crossroad with a side road on the left.

Warning for a crossroad side roads on the left and right.

Warning for a double curve, first left then right.

Warning for loose chippings on the road surface.

Warning for an obstacle, pass left or right.

Warning for a road narrowing on the left.

Warning for a railroad crossing without barriers.

Warning for a railroad crossing with barriers.

Warning for a railroad crossing with 1 railway.

Warning for a railroad crossing with more than 1 railway.

Warning for a road with two-way traffic.

Direction prohibited (road with one-way traffic).

Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.

Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers.

Information about the destination of the ramp.

Information about the directions of the roundabout.

Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way.

1. Warning for low-flying aircrafts

This traffic sign indicates a warning for low-flying aircrafts. It alerts road users that aircraft may fly low over the road, potentially causing noise distraction or sudden overflight surprises. Drivers should remain focused despite potential noise or shadow distractions. Typical Locations: airports, military airbases, landing strips, airshows or heliports.

2. Warning for cattle on the road

This traffic sign indicates a warning for cattle. It alerts drivers to the possible presence of cows, bulls, or other domestic livestock on or near the road. It helps prevent accidents, especially in rural or agricultural areas. Cattle may cross or walk along the road, either freely or under the supervision of a herder. Drivers should: slow down, be ready to stop suddenly, avoid honking or sudden movements. Typical Locations: farmlands, pastures near roads, unfenced grazing areas, mountain roads.

3. Warning for sheep on the road

This traffic sign indicates a warning for sheep. It alerts drivers to the possible presence of sheep on or near the road. Drivers should reduce speed and be cautious, especially in rural, hilly, or pastoral areas where sheep may graze freely or cross the road unexpectedly. Common in: Rural areas of countries like the UK, Ireland, Spain, Norway, Iceland, and Switzerland.

4. Warning for a speed bump

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a speed bump. It alerts drivers of an upcoming raised bump in the road designed to slow down traffic. Drivers should reduce speed to avoid discomfort, damage to the vehicle, or loss of control when driving over the bump. Typical Locations: residential areas, school zones, hospitals, pedestrian zones, roads with traffic calming measures.

5. Warning for a bad road surface

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a bad road surface. It alerts drivers to poor or uneven road conditions ahead. Drivers should slow down and be cautious of potholes, loose gravel, or irregular pavement. Common in: rural roads, construction zones, or temporarily damaged surfaces.

6. Warning for children

This traffic sign indicates a warning for children. It alerts drivers that children may be present or crossing the road. Drivers should reduce speed and watch for children playing, walking, or going to/from school. Be especially alert for children suddenly crossing the road. Typical Locations: school zones, playgrounds, residential areas, bus stops or near pedestrian crossings.

7. Give way to all drivers

This traffic sign indicates you have to give way. It alerts drivers to yield the right of way to other road users. Drivers must slow down and yield to traffic on the intersecting road. Stop if necessary and proceed only when the way is clear. Common at: minor roads joining major roads, roundabouts and merging lanes.

8. Give way ahead

This traffic sign indicates you have to give way ahead. It alerts drivers a Give Way (Yield) sign is coming up soon. It's used as a pre-warning to avoid sudden braking and used before intersections where visibility is low.

9. Warning for a roundabout

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a roundabout. It alerts that a roundabout (traffic circle) is ahead. Drivers should slow down and prepare to yield to traffic already in the roundabout.

10. Warning for a crossroad with a side road on the left

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a crossroad with a side road from the left. It alerts that a side road joins your road from the left at the upcoming intersection. Drivers should reduce speed and check for traffic coming from the side road.

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