Prohibitory signsPhilippines

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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.

Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.

Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.

Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.

What does a no-turn sign prohibit in the Philippines?

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

🔗 issuances-library.senate.gov.ph • Philippines RA 4136 — Sections 35–54: prudent speed, traffic controls, safe circulation and local/facility restrictions

🔗 lto.gov.ph • LTO — Filipino Driver’s Manual, volume 1, 2nd edition; relevant official indexed excerpts, full download blocked

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

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.

🔗 issuances-library.senate.gov.ph • Philippines RA 4136 — Sections 35–54: prudent speed, traffic controls, safe circulation and local/facility restrictions

🔗 lto.gov.ph • LTO — Filipino Driver’s Manual, volume 1, 2nd edition; relevant official indexed excerpts, full download blocked

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 R3-1 • No entry. No vehicles may enter from this direction.

Filipino • R3-1 • Bawal pumasok. Bawal pumasok ang lahat ng sasakyan mula sa direksiyong ito.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fliphtml5.com • LTO • Road Traffic Signs & Pavement Markings • p. 7 (pampublikong kopya)
🔗 Lto.gov.ph • LTO • opisyal na materyal
🔗 Scribd.com • DPWH • R3-1 (pampublikong kopya)

SVG source: Government of the Philippines - Department of Public Works and Highways derivative work: Fry1989 eh? • Public domain • Original revision 2015-04-22. 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 R3-10 • No pedestrian crossing. Do not cross here. Use a designated crossing or footbridge if available.

Filipino • R3-10 • Bawal tumawid ang pedestrian. Bawal tumawid ang pedestrian sa lugar na ito. Gamitin ang itinalagang tawiran o overpass kung mayroon.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fliphtml5.com • LTO • Road Traffic Signs & Pavement Markings • p. 8 (pampublikong kopya)
🔗 Lto.gov.ph • LTO • opisyal na materyal
🔗 Scribd.com • DPWH • R3-10 (pampublikong kopya)

SVG source: Original diagram: Department of Public Works and Highways (Philippines). Recreated by TagaSanPedroAko through Inkscape. • Public domain • Original revision 2015-05-03. 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 R3-4 • No bicycles. Bicycles may not use this road.

Filipino • R3-4 • Bawal ang bisikleta. Bawal pumasok ang mga bisikleta sa kalsadang ito.

Sources

SVG source: Department of Public Works and Highways (Philippines) • Public domain • Original revision 2015-06-05. 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 R3-8 • No lorries. Lorries may not use this road.

Filipino • R3-8 • Bawal ang trak. Bawal pumasok ang mga trak sa kalsadang ito.

Sources

SVG source: diagram-Department of Public Works and Highways (Philippines) derivative work-TagaSanPedroAko • Public domain • Original revision 2015-07-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.

5. 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 R6-2 • Maximum width: 2 m. Vehicles whose overall width, including their load, exceeds 2 metres may not enter.

Filipino • R6-2 • Hangganan sa lapad: 2 m. Bawal pumasok ang sasakyang may kabuuang lapad, kasama ang karga, na higit sa 2 metro.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fliphtml5.com • LTO • Road Traffic Signs & Pavement Markings • p. 12 (pampublikong kopya)
🔗 Lto.gov.ph • LTO • opisyal na materyal
🔗 Scribd.com • DPWH • R6-2 (pampublikong kopya)

SVG source: Department of Public Works and Highways (Philippines) *Derivative: Photo07 • Public domain • Original revision 2018-10-02. Wikimedia original unmodified.

6. 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 R6-3 • Maximum height: 3.5 m. Vehicles whose overall height, including their load, exceeds 3.5 metres may not enter.

Filipino • R6-3 • Hangganan sa taas: 3.5 m. Bawal pumasok ang sasakyang may kabuuang taas, kasama ang karga, na higit sa 3.5 metro.

Sources

SVG source: Diagram- Department of Public Works and Highways (Philippines) Derivative work- TagaSanPedroAko • Public domain • Original revision 2018-10-02. Wikimedia original unmodified.

7. 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 R6-4 • Maximum gross weight: 5 tonnes. Vehicles whose total weight, including their load, exceeds 5 tonnes may not enter.

Filipino • R6-4 • Hangganan sa kabuuang timbang: 5 tonelada. Bawal pumasok ang sasakyang may kabuuang timbang, kasama ang karga, na higit sa 5 tonelada.

Sources

SVG source: Diagram: Department of Public Works and Highways (Philippines) *Derivative: Photo07 • Public domain • Original revision 2018-10-02. Wikimedia original unmodified.

8. 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 R3-14 • No left turn. Turning left is prohibited at this location.

Filipino • R3-14 • Bawal lumiko pakaliwa. Bawal lumiko pakaliwa sa lugar na ito.

Sources

SVG source: Government of the Philippines - Department of Public Works and Highways derivative work: TagaSanPedroAko (Let's talk/Usap tayo) derivative work: Fry1989 eh? • Public domain • Original revision 2015-05-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.

9. 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 R3-13 • No right turn. Turning right is prohibited at this location.

Filipino • R3-13 • Bawal lumiko pakanan. Bawal lumiko pakanan sa lugar na ito.

Sources

10. 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 R3-15 • No U-turn. Turning around to travel in the opposite direction is prohibited at this location.

Filipino • R3-15 • Bawal mag-U-turn. Bawal umikot upang bumalik sa kasalungat na direksiyon sa lugar na ito.

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11. 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 R3-16 • No overtaking. Overtaking a motor vehicle ahead is prohibited on the section covered by this restriction.

Filipino • R3-16 • Bawal mag-overtake. Bawal lampasan ang nauunang sasakyang de-motor sa bahaging sakop ng pagbabawal.

Sources

SVG source: Original sign: Government of the Philippines - Department of Public Works and Highways derivative work: TagaSanPedroAko • Public domain • Original revision 2018-09-30. Wikimedia original unmodified.

12. 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 R4-1 • Maximum speed: 60 km/h. Do not exceed 60 km/h. Road conditions may require a lower speed.

Filipino • R4-1 • Pinakamataas na bilis: 60 km/h. Huwag lumampas sa 60 km/h. Maaaring kailanganing magpatakbo nang mas mabagal ayon sa kondisyon ng kalsada.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fliphtml5.com • LTO • Road Traffic Signs & Pavement Markings • p. 9 (pampublikong kopya)
🔗 Lto.gov.ph • LTO • opisyal na materyal
🔗 Scribd.com • DPWH • R4-1 (pampublikong kopya)

SVG source: Government of the Philippines - Department of Public Works and Highways derivative work: Fry1989 eh? • Public domain • Original revision 2015-07-16. Wikimedia original unmodified.

13. 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.

English • Traffic sign R4-2P • End of the 60 km/h speed limit. The special 60 km/h limit ends here. Follow other applicable limits and signs.

Filipino • R4-2P • Katapusan ng 60 km/h na limitasyon. Dito nagtatapos ang espesyal na 60 km/h na limitasyon. Sundin ang iba pang umiiral na limitasyon at mga karatula.

Sources

SVG source: Government of the Philippines - Department of Public Works and Highways derivative work: Fry1989 eh? • Public domain • Original revision 2018-09-30. Wikimedia original unmodified.

14. 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 R5-1S • No parking. Parking is prohibited in the area covered by this sign. Read any additional times or extent stated on the accompanying plate.

Filipino • R5-1S • Bawal pumarada. Bawal pumarada sa lugar na sakop ng karatula. Basahin din ang anumang karagdagang oras o saklaw na nakasaad sa kasamang plato.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fliphtml5.com • LTO • Road Traffic Signs & Pavement Markings • p. 10 (pampublikong kopya)
🔗 Lto.gov.ph • LTO • opisyal na materyal
🔗 Scribd.com • DPWH • R5-1S (pampublikong kopya)

SVG source: Diagram-Department of Public Works and Highways (Philippines) derivative work-TagaSanPedroAko • Public domain • Original revision 2015-06-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.

15. 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 R5-8 • No stopping at any time. Stopping is prohibited at any time along the section indicated by the arrows.

Filipino • R5-8 • Bawal huminto anumang oras. Bawal huminto sa bahaging ipinapakita ng mga palaso, anumang oras.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fliphtml5.com • LTO • Road Traffic Signs & Pavement Markings • p. 11 (pampublikong kopya)
🔗 Lto.gov.ph • LTO • opisyal na materyal
🔗 Scribd.com • DPWH • R5-8 (pampublikong kopya)

SVG source: Government of the Philippines - Department of Public Works and Highways derivative work: Fry1989 eh? derivative work: TagaSanPedroAko (Let's talk/Usap tayo) • Public domain • Original revision 2018-09-30. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork verified against Tuktukph.top • official published diagram R5-8.