Guidance Chart - Road Signs

Sep 18, 2026

A structured guidance chart for roadway traffic signs and road markings, organized by category and function. It covers regulatory control signs such as stop, give way, mandatory directions, and prohibitory rules (turn restrictions, horn use, overtaking, and speed/height limits). It also includes warning signs, guide and route-finding symbols, hazard markers, advance and exit direction guidance, and supplementary messages. The document extends into roadway markings like stop lines, give way lines, pedestrian crossings, yellow box junction rules, tram markings, and warning-related marking types.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages5

Reading Time13 min

AccessFree to download

Regulatory Road Signs

Control Signs

Mandatory Signs

Prohibitory Signs

Parking Control Signs

Freeway Control Signs

Road Signs

Warning Signs

Advance Warning Signs

Hazard Marker Signs

Diagrammatic Warning Signs

Guide Signs

Route Finding (Trailblazing) Guide Signs

Advance Guide Signs

Exit Direction Signs

Other Important Traffic Signs

Road Markings

Regulatory Road Markings

Warning Road Markings

Guidance Road Markings

1. REGULATORY ROAD SIGNS CONTROL SIGNS Stop |
Give Way |
You must give way to pedestrians |
Give way to cyclists |
No Entry | | --- | --- | --- | --- | You must go this way MANDATORY SIGNS Ahead only Turn right ahead (left if symbol is reversed) |

Keep left |

Keep right |

Separated track & path for pedal cyclesand pedestrians |
Tram only

ال􀀝طةخفف ال􀀙عة
POLICE REDUCE SPEED
Used in temporary situations | | --- | --- | --- | --- | PROHIBITORY SIGNS No left turn (Right if symbol is reversed) You must not use your horn No overtaking Priority tooncoming traffic No Pedestrians Maximum Height limit No Hazardous materials 5,5t Maximum Gross weight limit No “U” turn Qualification plate PARKING CONTROL SIGNS Parking Zone No Parking These areas are reserved fortaxis stops These areas are reserved for Bus stops Handicapped Parking Parking area for Handicapped drivers only Goods Vehicle Parking Reserved Parking for loading or unloading vehicles (commercial) as per the times shown on sign No Stopping You must not stop or park in the areas shown by the arrow(s) No Waiting You must not wait in the areas shown by the arrow(s) during the times shown on the sign. FREEWAY CONTROL SIGNS Freeway begins Freeway ends ROAD SIGNS 2. WARNING SIGNS ADVANCE WARNING SIGNS |
Trafﬁc signals ahead |
Stop sign ahead |
Give Way sign ahead |
Roundabout ahead |
T-intersection ahead (you may need to stop) |
Side road ahead |
Intersection ahead (slow down and prepare to stop) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
Staggered junction ahead |
Junction ahead (you will merge with other traffic) |
Traffic merges from the left ahead |
Two-way traffic |
Two-way traffic crosses one-way road ahead |
Dual carriageway ends (2 lanes joinbeware of oncoming traffic ahead) |
Curve in road to the right ahead (slow down) | |
Curve in the road to the left ahead (slow down) |
Curves or bendsin the road (drive carefully) |
Right lane ends ahead |
Road narrows on the right ahead |
Road narrows on the left ahead |
Road narrows on both sides ahead |
Left-hand lane closed ahead | |
Right-hand lane closed ahead |
2 right-hand lanes closed ahead (left if symbol is reversed) |
Diversion to opposite
carriageway ahead |
No through road |
U turn ahead |
Steep hill upwards ahead |
Steep hill downwards ahead | |
Pedestrian crossing ahead |
Children |
Bicycles crossing ahead |
Animals |
Road works ahead |
Maximum headroom at hazard ahead |
Tunnel ahead | |
Low flying aircraft ahead (do not be distracted) |
Opening bridge ahead |
Quayside or riverbank ahead |
Risk of Falling rocks |
High Voltage overhead cable |
Speed Hump |
Uneven road | |
Other dangers ahead |
Loose chippings |
Slippery Road |
Beware edge way soft |
Tram or railway crossing ahead |
Tram or railway crossing to the right |
Tram or railway crossing to the left | HAZARD MARKER SIGNS Single Chevron Right T-Junction Chevron Single tram or railway line crossing over road Two or more tram or railway lines crossing over road DIAGRAMMATIC WARNING SIGNS 3. GUIDE SIGNS Emirates route emblem Dubai route emblem | ROUTE FINDING (TRAILBLAZING) GUIDE SIGNS | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | | | | Dubai routes | Emirates routes | City Centre Central
Business District | | Dubai International
Airport | Freeways | | | | |

Directions to specific landmarks | | | ADVANCE GUIDE SIGNS EXIT DIRECTION SIGNS Two Lane Exit: With two Lane Drop: Two Exit Route Numbers Two Lane Exit: With One Lane Dropped: Two Exit Route Numbers OTHER IMPORTANT TRAFFIC SIGNS No turning for lorries Hospital Other supplementary information signs ﳑﻨﻮ

FAQs

What do the regulatory control signs such as Stop and Give Way require from drivers?

Stop requires coming to a complete stop. Give Way requires yielding and giving way as indicated by the sign.

Which types of warning signs are included in the chart?

The chart includes advance warning signs for hazards like intersections, road curves, merging traffic, pedestrian crossings, animals, roadworks, and high-risk conditions such as tunnels and overhead hazards.

What road marking rules are highlighted for junctions and pedestrian crossings?

It lists stop and give way lines, pedestrian crossing markings, and box junction guidance such as the yellow box with diagonal squares and the instruction not to enter the yellow box if the exit is not clear.

Sep 18, 2026

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