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.
A priority sign is a traffic sign that indicates the order in which vehicles shall pass intersection points. Vehicles often come into conflict with other vehicles and pedestrians because their intended courses of travel intersect, and thus interfere with each other's routes. The general principle that establishes who has the right to go first is called 'right of way' or 'priority'. It establishes who has the right to use the conflicting part of the road and who has to wait until the other does so. The vehicle that does not need to wait is said to 'have the right of way' or to 'have priority.'
Give way to all drivers.
Warning for a roundabout.
Stop and give way to all drivers.
Mandatory direction of the roundabout.
A warning sign is a traffic sign that alerts drivers to a potential danger or change in road conditions ahead, giving them enough time to slow down and react safely. These signs warn about hazards such as sharp bends, pedestrian crossings, slippery surfaces, merging traffic, animals on the road, or upcoming intersections. Their purpose is not to forbid or command anything, but simply to prepare drivers for situations that require extra attention.
Warning for a bad road surface.
Give way to all drivers.
Warning for a roundabout.
Stop and give way to all drivers.
Warning for a curve to the left.
Warning for a curve to the right.
Warning for a narrowing.
Warning for a road narrowing.
Warning for a traffic light.
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.
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.
Access prohibited.
Cyclists prohibited.
Direction prohibited (road with one-way traffic).
Horsecarts prohibited.
Motorcycles prohibited.
Motorcycles and cars prohibited.
Pedestrians prohibited.
Trucks prohibited.
Using the horn prohibited.
Overtaking prohibited.
Begin of a speed limit.
End of the speed limit.
Turning left prohibited.
Turning right prohibited.
Turning around prohibited (U-turn).
Driving straight ahead prohibited.
Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles with an axle weight heavier than indicated prohibited.
Parking prohibited.
Parking and stopping prohibited.
A mandatory sign is a traffic sign that tells drivers what they must do. Instead of prohibiting actions, these signs impose obligations such as following a specific direction, using a particular lane, or keeping a minimum speed. Their purpose is to guide traffic safely and efficiently by ensuring that all road users follow the same required behavior in places where it is necessary for order and safety.
Turning left mandatory.
Turning right mandatory.
Passing left mandatory.
Passing left or right mandatory.
Passing right mandatory.
Mandatory direction of the roundabout.
Mandatory left.
Mandatory right.
Driving straight ahead mandatory.
Mandatory path for cyclists.
An information sign is a traffic sign that provides useful guidance or clarification to road users without imposing rules or warnings. These signs inform drivers about things like parking zones, directions, facilities, road layouts, or the start and end of built-up areas. Their purpose is to help drivers navigate confidently by giving clear, practical information that improves orientation, comfort, and overall traffic flow.
Parking allowed.
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.
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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.
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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.
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This traffic sign indicates a warning for a crossroad where you have to stop and give way. It alerts that you are approaching a controlled intersection where you must stop and yield the right of way to other road users. Drivers must come to a complete stop and give way to all traffic on the priority road.
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This traffic sign indicates a warning for a curve to the left. It alerts that the road bends to the left ahead. Drivers should reduce speed and prepare for a change in direction.
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This traffic sign indicates a warning for a curve to the right. It alerts drivers to an upcoming gentle or moderate curve to the right in the road. Drivers should reduce speed and be prepared to steer smoothly to the right. Stay alert, especially in poor visibility or slippery conditions.
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This traffic sign indicates a warning for a narrowing. It alerts drivers that the road will become narrower ahead, which may require reduced speed and greater caution. Drivers should reduce speed and be ready for reduced lane width. Common Locations: construction zones, bridges, tunnels or rural roads with sudden narrowing sections.
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This traffic sign indicates a warning for a road narrowing. It alerts drivers the road ahead becomes narrower, reducing the available lane width. Drivers should reduce speed and be cautious of limited space, especially in two-way traffic. Common Locations: construction zones, bridges, underpasses, rural roads or tight curves.
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This traffic sign indicates a warning for a traffic light. It alerts drivers to the presence of a traffic signal ahead, especially in areas where the light might be unexpected or hard to see. Drivers should be prepared to stop at a signal-controlled intersection. Common Locations: hidden or unexpected intersections, after bends or hills, temporary traffic signals in roadwork zones.
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This traffic sign indicates a warning for a railroad crossing without barriers. It alerts drivers to an upcoming level crossing where railway tracks cross the road and no barriers or gates are present to stop traffic. Drivers should slow down and look both ways for trains.
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