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‫قامت وزارة املواصالت ي دولة قطر بتوف ﺮ دليل تصميم الطرق لدولة قطر )‪ (Qatar Highway Design Manual ‐ QHDM‬ودليل‬
‫قطر للتحكم املروري )‪ (Qatar Traffic Control Manual ‐ QTCM‬ع ى شبكة اإلن ﺮنت وكنسخ مطبوعة باعتبارها اإلصدار رقم‬
‫)‪ (1.0‬من هذﻩ األدلة‪ ‬وذلك دون ادنى مسؤولية ع ى وزارة املواصالت‪.‬‬
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‫يجب التأكيد ع ى إن وزارة املواصالت‪ ،‬وتحت أي ظرف من الظروف‪ ،‬ال تج أو تتعهد أو تصادق ع ى أن تكون املعلومات املتضمنة ي هذين‬
‫الدليل ن خالية من أي نوع من األخطاء أو العيوب‪.‬‬
‫إن استخدام هذﻩ األدلة ألي عمل ال يعفي املستخدم من إتباع العناية الواجبة أو الفائقة واملمارسة الهندسية السليمة‪ ،‬كما أنه ال يخول‬
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‫للمستخدم املطالبة أو استالم أي نوع من التعويض عن األضرار أو الخسائر ال يمكن أن تعزى إ ى هذا االستخدام‪.‬‬
‫سوف تكون أي تغي ﺮات او تعديالت متاحة ومتوفرة ع ى موقع اإلن ﺮنت الخاص بالوزارة‪ .‬ويتوجب ع ى املستخدم ن التحقق بشكل متواصل بأن‬
‫لد م أحدث إصدار من هذﻩ األدلة‪.‬‬
‫مالحظة‪ :‬ستقوم وزارة املواصالت بمواصلة تحديث وتعديل ِكال الدليل ن مع األخذ بع ن االعتبار االكتشافات الجديدة والتكنولوجيات الحديثة‬
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‫واملواضيع املستجدة ال تتعلق بتخطيط وتصميم وتشغيل وصيانة النقل والطرق واملرور‪.‬‬
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‫إن الوزارة تشجع املستخدم ن‪ ‬ع ى تقديم املالحظات واالق ﺮاحات والتعليقات وردود األفعال‪ ،‬خالل سنة من اصدار ِكال الدليل ن‪ ،‬وذلك من‬
‫خالل موقع الوزارة حيث سوف يتم مراجعة هذﻩ املالحظات واالق ﺮاحات ومن ثم تقييمها وإدراجها ضمن اإلصدار القادم من األدلة‪ .‬‬
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Contents Page
Acronyms and Abbreviations .................................................................................................. vii
1 General Information .......................................................................................................1

1.1 Requirements and Purpose of Traffic Control Devices................................................ 1
1.2 Standardization of Application and Design ................................................................. 2
1.3 Approval for Placement ............................................................................................... 2
1.4 New Signs..................................................................................................................... 2
1.5 Advertising Signs .......................................................................................................... 3
1.6 Bilingual Signs .............................................................................................................. 3
1.7 Classification ................................................................................................................ 3
1.7.1 Traffic Control Device Classification ............................................................. 3
1.7.2 The Function and Classification of Signs ...................................................... 4
1.7.3 Route Classification ...................................................................................... 5
1.8 Traffic Controls for General Use .................................................................................. 5
1.8.1 Excessive Use of Signs .................................................................................. 5
1.8.2 Design of Signs ............................................................................................. 5
1.8.3 Retroreflectivity and Illumination ................................................................ 6
1.8.4 Maintaining Minimum Reflectivity............................................................... 7
1.8.5 Sign Shapes ................................................................................................... 8
1.8.6 Sign Colors .................................................................................................... 9
1.8.7 Dimensions ................................................................................................. 10
1.8.8 Symbols ...................................................................................................... 11
1.8.9 Word Messages .......................................................................................... 11
1.8.10 Messages Containing Numerals ................................................................. 11
1.8.11 Sign Borders ............................................................................................... 11
1.8.12 Sign Conspicuity ......................................................................................... 11
1.8.13 Standardization of Location ....................................................................... 12
1.8.14 Overhead Sign Installations........................................................................ 16
1.8.15 Mounting Height ........................................................................................ 17
1.8.16 Lateral Clearance ........................................................................................ 17
1.8.17 Orientation ................................................................................................. 18
1.8.18 Mounting Signs........................................................................................... 19
1.8.19 Gantry Mounted Signs ............................................................................... 21
1.8.20 Sign Backgrounds ....................................................................................... 21
1.8.21 Maintenance of Signs ................................................................................. 22
2 Index of Signs................................................................................................................23
2.1 Sign Numbering System ............................................................................................. 23
2.2 Regulatory Signs ........................................................................................................ 23
2.2.1 General ....................................................................................................... 23
2.2.2 Sign Function .............................................................................................. 23
2.2.3 Sub-Classification of Regulatory Signs ....................................................... 23
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2.2.4 Index of Regulatory Signs ........................................................................... 24

2.3 Warning Signs ............................................................................................................ 34
2.3.1 General ....................................................................................................... 34
2.3.2 Sign Function .............................................................................................. 34
2.3.3 Index of Warning Signs ............................................................................... 34
2.4 Signs for Intersections, Interchanges, and Ramps on Expressways and Freeways ... 42
2.4.1 General ....................................................................................................... 42
2.4.2 Index of Signs for Intersections, Interchanges, and Ramps on Expressways
and Freeways.............................................................................................. 42
2.5 Signs for Auxiliary Lanes ............................................................................................ 43
2.5.1 General ....................................................................................................... 43
2.5.2 Index of Signs for Auxiliary Lanes ............................................................... 43
2.6 Signs for Toll Roadways ............................................................................................. 44
2.6.1 General ....................................................................................................... 44
2.6.2 Index of Signs for Toll Roadways ................................................................ 44
2.7 Pedestrian Control, Protection, and Facilities ........................................................... 45
2.7.1 General ....................................................................................................... 45
2.7.2 Index of Signs for Pedestrian Control, Protection, and Facilities ............... 45
2.8 Bike Control and Facilities .......................................................................................... 46
2.8.1 General ....................................................................................................... 46
2.8.2 Index of Signs for Bike Control and Facilities ............................................. 46
2.9 Local Area Traffic Management ................................................................................. 49
2.9.1 General ....................................................................................................... 49
2.9.2 Index of Signs for Local Area Traffic Management .................................... 49
2.10 School Zones .............................................................................................................. 49
2.10.1 General ....................................................................................................... 49
2.10.2 Index of Signs for School Zones .................................................................. 49
2.11 Bus Lanes and Facilities.............................................................................................. 50
2.11.1 General ....................................................................................................... 50
2.11.2 Index of Signs for Bus Lanes and Facilities ................................................. 50
2.12 High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes................................................................................... 53
2.12.1 General ....................................................................................................... 53
2.12.2 Index of Signs for High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes ...................................... 53
2.13 Truck, Freight Lanes, and Facilities ............................................................................ 55
2.13.1 General ....................................................................................................... 55
2.13.2 Index of Signs for Truck, Freight Lanes, and Facilities ................................ 55
2.14 Tram or Light Rail Transit Crossings and Facilities ..................................................... 57
2.14.1 General ....................................................................................................... 57
2.14.2 Index of Signs for Tram or LRT Crossings and Facilities .............................. 57
2.15 Railway or Metro Line Crossings and Facilities .......................................................... 59
2.15.1 General ....................................................................................................... 59
2.15.2 Index of Signs for Railway or Metro Line Crossings and Facilities .............. 59
2.16 Guide Signs................................................................................................................. 61
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2.16.1 General ....................................................................................................... 61

2.17 Service Symbols for Guide Signs ................................................................................ 71
2.18 Tourist Symbols for Guide Signs ................................................................................ 73
2.19 Works on Road and Temporary Management Signs ................................................. 76
2.19.1 Index of Works on Road and Temporary Management Signs ................... 76
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Tables
Table 1.1 Sign Classification and Function .......................................................................... 5

Table 1.2 Traffic Sign Background and Legend Colors ...................................................... 10
Table 1.3 Lateral and Vertical Positions of Traffic Signs.................................................... 15
Table 2.1 Index of Regulatory Signs .................................................................................. 24
Table 2.2 Supplementary Plates for Regulatory Signs ...................................................... 32
Table 2.3 Index of Warning Signs ...................................................................................... 34
Table 2.4 Supplementary Plates for Warning Signs .......................................................... 40
Table 2.5 Index of Signs for Intersections, Interchanges, and Ramps on
Expressways and Freeways ............................................................................... 42
Table 2.6 Index of Signs for Auxiliary Lanes ...................................................................... 43
Table 2.7 Index of Signs for Toll Roadways ....................................................................... 44
Table 2.8 Index of Signs for Pedestrian Control, Protection, and Facilities ...................... 45
Table 2.9 Index of Signs for Bike Control and Facilities..................................................... 47
Table 2.10 Index of Signs for Local Area Traffic Management ............................................ 49
Table 2.11 Index of Signs for School Zones ......................................................................... 49
Table 2.12 Index of Signs for Bus Lanes and Facilities ........................................................ 51
Table 2.13 Supplementary Plates for Bus Lanes and Facilities ........................................... 53
Table 2.14 Index of Signs for HOV Lanes ............................................................................. 53
Table 2.15 Index of Signs for Truck, Freight Lanes, and Facilities ....................................... 55
Table 2.16 Supplementary Plates for Truck, Freight Lanes, and Facilities .......................... 57
Table 2.17 Index of Signs for Tram or LRT Crossings and Facilities ..................................... 58
Table 2.18 Index of Signs for Railway or Metro Line Crossings and Facilities ..................... 60
Table 2.19 Index of Guide Signs .......................................................................................... 61
Table 2.20 Symbols for Use on Guide Signs ........................................................................ 71
Table 2.21 Tourist Symbols for Use on Guide Signs ............................................................ 73
Table 2.22 Index of Works on Road and Temporary Traffic Management Signs................ 76
Table 2.23 Supplementary Plates for Works on Road and Temporary Traffic
Management Signs ............................................................................................ 90
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Figures
Figure 1.1 Classification of Traffic Control Devices .............................................................. 4

Figure 1.2 Luminaire Positioning .......................................................................................... 7
Figure 1.3 Standard Sign Shapes .......................................................................................... 9
Figure 1.4 Lateral and Vertical Positions of Regulatory and Warning Signs ...................... 13
Figure 1.5 Lateral and Vertical Positions of Directional and General Information Guide
Signs................................................................................................................... 14
Figure 1.6 Orientation of Sign on Straight Length of Roadway .......................................... 18
Figure 1.7 Orientation of Sign on Left Hand Bend ............................................................. 19
Figure 1.8 Sign Separation .................................................................................................. 21
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Acronyms and Abbreviations
HOV high occupancy vehicle
km kilometer
mm millimeter
RSA Road Safety Audits
QHDM Qatar Highway Design Manual
QTCM Qatar Traffic Control Manual
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1 General Information
The primary definitions used in this Part and other Parts of the Qatar Traffic Control
Manual (QTCM) are:
• ‘Must’ is used to indicate a legal requirement which must be complied with

• ‘Shall’ indicates an essential requirement of compliance with this manual
• ‘Should’ indicates a course of action that is strongly recommended
• ‘May’ is used to indicate an option that requires consideration, depending on the
circumstances
1.1 Requirements and Purpose of Traffic Control Devices

The Qatar Traffic Control Manual (QTCM) establishes the guidelines and principles
that dictate the design and application of traffic control devices. These traffic control
devices include traffic signs, road markings, and traffic signals, and are placed on,
over, or adjacent to a public roadway, and act to regulate, warn, or guide the traffic
flow on that particular facility.
To be effective, traffic control devices must meet the following basic requirements:
• Fulfill an important need

• Command attention
• Convey a clear, simple message
• Command the respect of all road users
• Be positioned to give adequate time for proper response
The purpose of traffic control devices is to improve roadway safety by providing for
the orderly movement of vehicles, pedestrians, and other conveyances throughout
the Qatar highway transportation system and to provide drivers with visual
information.
This visual information is conveyed to drivers as:
• Regulations
• Warnings
• Guidance
The requirements and purposes of traffic control devices can be achieved through the
correct design, application, placement, and uniformity, as specified in this Manual.
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1.2 Standardization of Application and Design

Traffic control devices applied correctly can significantly improve both the safety and
operation of roadways.
In situations where non-standard traffic control devices are used in non-standard

applications, road users tend to disregard and disrespect the intended regulations or
warnings shown on these devices. The requirement for standardizing the application
of traffic control devices in Qatar has been raised due to the following factors:
• An increasingly more complex roadway network in Doha

• A large increase in traffic volumes within the city
• A large increase in the number of visitors unfamiliar with both Doha and the
surrounding area
When attempting to standardize the application of traffic control devices, the

following objectives must be achieved:
• Accuracy – where the sign face accurately displays a relationship to the roadway
conditions being experienced
• Uniformity – where the sign face, color, legend, and symbol are designed so that
reading and comprehension times can be kept to a minimum
• Consistency – where like situations on the roadway are signed and marked in a
consistent manner
• Continuity – where a particular message is continuously displayed until the
information provided is no longer relevant to the particular circumstances or to
the roadway conditions.
1.3 Approval for Placement

Traffic control devices shall be placed only with the approval of the Overseeing
Organization for the purposes of regulating, warning, and guiding traffic.
1.4 New Signs

There may be a requirement for new signs, in particular, temporary signs. In such
cases, the sign developed should comply with the design requirements specified in
this Manual for the particular sign classification, i.e., the correct shape, color, text,
and symbols. A full working drawing of any new design of sign should be submitted to
the Overseeing Organization.
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1.5 Advertising Signs

Any signs or road markings that are placed within the public right-of-way and that do
not have the approval of the Overseeing Organization shall be removed. Any signs or
road markings advertising a private company, their products, or services shall be
prohibited from a public roadway unless specifically authorized by the Overseeing
Organization.
1.6 Bilingual Signs

The use of both Arabic and English in legends occurs for some regulatory, warning,
and guide signs and for some road markings.
Specific guidance on the use of bilingual signs and road markings is contained within
the different parts of the Manual:
• Part 2: General Road Signs

• Part 3: Signs Relating to Specific Types of Roads and Road Users
• Part 4: Guide Signs
• Part 6: Road Markings
• Part 7: Design Guide for Traffic Signs
• Part 9: Traffic Control Devices for Works on Roads and Temporary Traffic
Management
When designing new bilingual signs, use as few letter characters as possible, while
ensuring that the message is understood by all drivers. Reducing the number of letter
characters would generally reduce the overall physical size of the sign. This is of
particular importance on high-speed roadways, where messages using large Arabic
and English characters are required.
1.7 Classification
1.7.1 Traffic Control Device Classification
The Traffic Control Devices included in the QTCM are traffic signs, road markings, and
traffic signals.
Traffic signs, road markings, and traffic signals are broadly grouped into three major
classifications:
• Regulatory
• Warning
• Guide
A fourth group of traffic signs and road markings are those explicitly required for road
works and other forms of temporary traffic management. This group includes all three
classifications of traffic control device.
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Traffic control devices are commonly classified into a number of main groups. The
different classifications of typical traffic control device are shown in Figure 1.1.
Figure 1.1 Classification of Traffic Control Devices
1.7.2 The Function and Classification of Signs

Signs are used to provide information to drivers and to control and guide traffic. They
are also used to promote road safety.
Signs are required where special regulations apply at specific locations, or only at
specific times, or where hazards are not self-evident.
There are three main classifications of traffic signs:
• Regulatory signs – are the means by which the Traffic Laws are put into effect.
Regulatory signs can either be mandatory or prohibitory
• Warning signs – alert drivers to potential hazards on the roadway ahead
• Guide signs – give road users route designations, destinations, directions,
distances or other information regarding their location or facilities
Signs are classified by their function, shown in Table 1.1.
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Table 1.1 Sign Classification and Function

Sign
Classification Function
Regulatory signs • Regulate the movement of traffic by indicating when and where a legal
requirement applies
• Prohibit certain vehicular maneuvers
• Permit certain vehicular maneuvers
• Establish road user right-of-way
Warning signs • Identify potential hazards
• Identify major changes in roadway characteristics
• Locate physical obstructions
• Inform of regulatory control ahead
• Advise of appropriate actions
Guide signs • Establish route identification
• Direct motorists to destinations
• Provide general information to road users
Temporary signs • Control, warn, and guide road users safely through, around, or past work sites
• Warn of other temporary hazards that could endanger road users
1.7.3 Route Classification

Roadways within Qatar each fulfill certain functions within the overall network. A
hierarchy exists that defines their various roles. This hierarchy is described in
Section 1.1 of Part 4: Guide Signs.
1.8 Traffic Controls for General Use

1.8.1 Excessive Use of Signs
Regulatory and warning signs should only be used where they are actually required;
otherwise, they tend to lose their credibility and effectiveness.
Some information signs, i.e., directional guide signs, should be used frequently to
keep drivers informed of their location.
However, general information guide signs, such as signs providing tourist information,
can be overused, leading to sign clutter, and where located in close vicinity of
regulatory and warning signs, can result in drivers missing safety critical information
shown on these particular signs.
Periodic inspections should be made of brown tourist information guide signs to

check if the facility they are signing is still applicable. If not, the sign should be
removed.
1.8.2 Design of Signs

For a sign to perform correctly there must be uniformity in sign design, which includes
shape, color, dimensions, legends, illumination, and reflectorization.
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Sign legibility is of prime importance. Achieving this is mainly dependent on the size of
lettering or symbols used. Additional contributory factors include adequate color
contrast between the lettering and/or symbols and the sign background and the sign
message.
Guidance on the correct size of sign can be found in appropriate parts of the QTCM:
• Regulatory and warning signs - Volume 1, Part 2: General Road Signs

• Guide signs – Volume 1, Part 4: Guide Signs and Volume 2, Part 7: Design Guide
for Traffic Signs
The functional roadway classifications are to be found in Volume 1, Part 2: Planning of

the Qatar Highways Design Manual (QHDM).
For symbolic signs, the size of the sign is directly related to the approach speed of
traffic. For information and directional guide signs, where the legibility of the words is
most important, different font sizes are used.
1.8.3 Retroreflectivity and Illumination

Regulatory and warning signs shall be reflectorized, or otherwise internally or
externally illuminated, to show the same shape and color in both daylight and
darkness. All information guide signs shall be reflectorized. Street lighting or highway
lighting is not a satisfactory substitute for sign illumination.
Illumination requirements for externally illuminated signs can be found in the current
version of the Qatar Construction Specifications (QCS).
1.8.3.1 Luminaires
Luminaires for externally illuminated signs shall be positioned as shown in Figure 1.2
and in accordance with the following general requirements:
• For a top-mounted luminaire, the outreach distance shall be between one third
and one half the sign face height
• For a bottom-mounted luminaire, the outreach distance shall be between 1.0 and
2.0 meters
• Luminaires shall be mounted so that they do not cast shadows across the sign face
during daylight hours
• Light from the luminaire(s) shall not spill around the sign plate (which might entail
the use of light spill screens – see Section 1.8.3.2)
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Figure 1.2 Luminaire Positioning
1.8.3.2 Light Spill Screens

Where top or bottom light spill screens are specified for externally illuminated signs,
they shall extend the full width of the sign plate.
1.8.4 Maintaining Minimum Reflectivity

To maintain a minimum level of sign reflectivity specified in the current version of the
QCS, a number of assessment or management methods should be employed:
• A visual inspection from a moving vehicle during darkness conditions should be

undertaken. Signs that are identified having retroreflectivity below the minimum
levels, specified in the latest version of the QCS, should be replaced.
• Sign retroreflectivity is measured using a retroreflectometer. Signs with
retroreflectivity below the minimum levels, specified in the latest version of the
QCS, should be replaced.
• When signs are installed, the installation date shall be labeled/recorded to
establish the age of a sign. When signs exceed their expected life (about 10 years),
they should be replaced.
• All signs in an area or corridor, or of a given type, should be replaced at specified
intervals. This eliminates the need to assess retroreflectivity, or to track the life of
individual signs.
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1.8.5 Sign Shapes

A list of standard sign shapes can be found in Figure 1.3.
• The octagon shape shall be reserved exclusively for the STOP sign
• The equilateral triangle pointing downwards shall be reserved exclusively for the
GIVE WAY sign
• The round shape shall be reserved exclusively for regulatory signs
• The rectangle shape with the longer vertical dimensions shall be used for
regulatory, diagrammatic warning signs, and map type directional guide signs
• The equilateral triangle pointing upwards shall be reserved exclusively for
warning signs
• The rectangle shape with the longer horizontal dimensions shall be used for far
advance directional guide signs, advance directional guide signs, directional guide
signs, and general information guide signs. This shape is also used for
supplementary plates or qualification plates below other signs
• The pointed rectangle with the long horizontal axis is reserved exclusively for flag
directional guide signs
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Figure 1.3 Standard Sign Shapes
1.8.6 Sign Colors

Background, legend, and border colors to be used on traffic signs in Qatar are listed in
Table 1.2.
Color specifications, i.e., chromaticity and luminance factors for all colors shown in
Table 1.2 can be found in Volume 2, Part 8: Road Signs and Markings Specifications.
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Table 1.2 Traffic Sign Background and Legend Colors

Traffic Sign Background and Legend Color
Sign Class Background Color Legend Color Border Color
Regulatory
Mandatory STOP Red White White
Mandatory GO Green White White
Mandatory GIVE WAY White Black Red
Mandatory - maximum posted White Black Red
speed
Other Mandatory signs Blue White White
Prohibitory White Black Red
Parking Blue White White
Supplementary plates White Black Black
Warning White Black Red
Toll warning Purple White Black
Chevron Blue (roundabouts) White White
Red (bends) White White
Guide
Freeways, expressways, major Blue White White
arterials – directional
Minor urban arterials, rural Green White White
arterials, boulevards –
directional
Collectors and local roadways - White Black Black
directional
Information White (services) Black Black
Brown (tourist) White White
White (town & street names) Black Black
Blue (general information) White White
White (military) Black Red
Road works — all signs except Yellow
regulatory control
1.8.7 Dimensions
The sign dimensions prescribed in this Manual shall be the standard for applications
on roadways within Qatar.
Where greater legibility is required, the size of signs should be increased above the
standard size. Larger sign sizes, designed for use on freeways and expressways, can
also be used to enhance legibility for road users on other facilities, for example, multi-
lane divided highways and undivided roadways having five or more lanes of traffic
and/or high vehicle speeds.
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1.8.8 Symbols
Symbolic designs used on signs shall be the same as those shown in this Manual.
Although many standard symbols are oriented facing to the left, mirror images of
these symbols should be considered for use where the reverse orientation might
better convey the direction of movement to road users.
1.8.9 Word Messages

The Arabic letter style shall be the Naskh style. Proper names in Arabic should be
translated into English. Worded messages should be as brief as possible and the
lettering used should be large enough to provide the required legibility at an
appropriate distance.
To avoid confusion, worded messages should not contain apostrophes, question

marks, ampersands, or other punctuation, or characters that are not letters,
numerals, or hyphens unless absolutely necessary.
1.8.10 Messages Containing Numerals

Only Western Arabic numerals (i.e., 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9) shall appear on all
signs showing height, length, width, or weight details and posted speed signs. Indian
numerals, i.e., (۰, ۱, ۲, ۳, ٤, ٥, ٦, ۷, ۸, and ۹) shall appear in addition to Western
Arabic Numerals on other signs containing numerical information, for example, time
restrictions.
1.8.11 Sign Borders

With the exception of warning signs, or other exceptions, which are described below,
all signs shall have a border the same color as the legend.
• Warning signs shall have a red border

• Regulatory signs shall have a red border, except for the STOP sign and the “No
Entry” sign, which shall have a white border
• Directional guide signs to military establishments shall have a red border
Border widths shall be 0.5 times the x-height. The corners of the sign border should
be rounded to match the rounded corners of the sign panel. More detail on the
design of sign faces can be found in Part 7: Design Guide for Traffic Signs.
1.8.12 Sign Conspicuity

Before drivers can comprehend or read a sign, they first have to see it. This function
of the effectiveness of the visibility of traffic signs is generally referred to as their
conspicuity.
A simple method of improving the sign’s conspicuity is to mount a sign on a blue or a

grey backing board. For safety reasons, the use of blue backing boards is
recommended for regulatory and warning signs.
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Grey backing boards can be used to mount an assembly of signs. The minimum space
between any sign and the edge of the backing board should be 50 mm.
The minimum space between any two signs should be 100 mm.
Where there are more than two signs, the spaces between each of the signs should
be equal.
Signs of different widths should be centered horizontally on the backing board.
A less vivid method of increasing a sign’s conspicuity is increasing the size of a

standard regulatory, warning, or information guide sign.
Another method of improving a sign’s conspicuity would be to double-up a standard

regulatory, warning, or information guide sign, by adding a second identical sign on
the left hand side of the roadway. This is sometimes known as “gating.”
1.8.13 Standardization of Location

Standardization of sign location should be sought, but cannot always be achieved in
practice. Examples of heights and lateral locations of signs for typical installations are
illustrated in Figure 1.4 and Figure 1.5.
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Figure 1.4 Lateral and Vertical Positions of Regulatory and Warning Signs
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Figure 1.5 Lateral and Vertical Positions of Directional and General Information
Guide Signs
The dimensions related to Figure 1.4 and Figure 1.5 are shown in Table 1.3.
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Table 1.3 Lateral and Vertical Positions of Traffic Signs

Lateral and Vertical Positioning of Traffic Signs (Refers to Figures 1.4 and 1.5)
Roadway Type Dimension Minimum (mm) Maximum (mm) Remark
Freeway A 600 3000 See Note 11
Expressway B 1200 9000
Arterial C 2100 2500 See Notes 3, 4, and 5
D 1600 2500 See Notes 5, 6, and 7
E 500 1600 See Notes 3, 4, and 6
F 2100 2500 See Note 3
G - 6000
H 50 -
I 1000 - See Note 9
J 9000 -
K 6500 - See Note 10
L 1800 4200 See Note 8
Collectors A 600 1000
Access B 600 2000
Local C 2100 2500 See Notes 3, 4, and 5
D 1900 2500 See Notes 5, 6, and 7
E 1200 1600 See Notes 3, 4, and 6
F 2100 2500 See Note 3
G - 6000 See Note 8
I 600 - See Note 9
K 6500 - See Note 10
L 1800 4200 See Note 8
Notes:
Dimension letters refer to Figures 1.4 and 1.5.
1. If no dimension is given in a table, this means that the dimension concerned is variable.
2. Lateral dimension reference points are defined as follows:
a) X – Face of curb, guardrail, or barrier
b) Y– Edge of pavement
c) Z – Edge of shoulder
3. In urban areas (assumed to be curbed, but may sometimes not have curbs) the vertical dimension is
the minimum clearance from the bottom of the sign to the ground.
4. Certain regulatory signs are commonly located in front of drivers as they approach a turn. These signs
should be mounted as per dimension “E” rather than “C” if doing so will not create a visual obstruction.
5. When two signs of different classes are mounted on the same post a regulatory sign should be
mounted above an advance warning sign.
6. In rural areas (assumed to be un-curbed), vertical dimensions are measured up from the near side of
the pavement elevation (Point Y).
7. The use of a mounting height of less than 2000 mm is not recommended for Dimension “D” for signs
with a single support unless the support is provided with a breakaway system.
8. The maximum value stated may be exceeded, but individual structural designs should be provided for
all support structures.
9. When posts are required to be located behind a flexible beam guardrail, the minimum dimension
shall be checked for compatibility with the maximum deflection of the railing being used.
10. The minimum dimension given is the point of minimum clearance between the bottom of the sign
support structure and the pavement surface vertically below.
11. Where posted speed signs are provided on the narrow median and there is not sufficient space to
provide the necessary lateral clearance, an alternative location for the sign, e.g., on the merging
roadway, should be considered.
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Normal practice is to locate signs on the right side of the roadway where the driver is
looking at the signs. If site conditions make this impracticable, a sign may be installed
on the left hand side of the roadway.
Overhead signs are often required where some degree of lane control is desirable,
where space is not available at the roadside, or where sign conspicuity is limited on
multi-lane situations.
Signs should be individually installed or mounted on separate posts except where one
sign supplements another or where route or directional guide signs are grouped to
clarify information to motorists.
Signs should be located so that they:
• Do not obscure each other by being located too close together

• Do not obscure the sight distance to approaching vehicles on the major roadway
for drivers who are stopped on minor roadway approaches
• Are not hidden from view by foliage or by other obstructions
• Optimize night time visibility by being at the correct orientation (Paragraph 1.8.17)
• Minimize the effects of dust and debris by being at the correct height and distance
from the edge of the roadway (Paragraphs 1.8.15 and 1.8.16)
• Do not create an obstruction for other users of the roadway, e.g., pedestrians and
cyclists (Paragraph 1.8.16)
• Do not affect the safety of pedestrians and/or cyclists
1.8.14 Overhead Sign Installations

Signs mounted overhead have value in many locations. The following scenarios
provide a basis for justifying whether the erection of overhead sign installations
would be beneficial:
• Congested location for roadways with two or more lanes

• Complex interchange design
• Three or more lanes in each direction
• Restricted sight distances
• Closely spaced interchanges
• Multi-lane exits
• Large percentage of trucks (i.e., over 20 percent of all traffic)
• Background street lighting
• High-speed traffic
• Consistency of sign message location through a series of interchanges
• Insufficient space for ground mounted signs
• Interchange of two freeways
• Restricted right-of-way
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On multi-lane roadways, where a long single panel is mounted on an overhead

structure for providing straight through information common to all traffic lanes,
downward directional arrows may be used. The downward arrow should point to the
traffic lane to which they relate.
1.8.15 Mounting Height

In rural areas, signs erected at the side of the roadway should be mounted at a height
of at least 1.5 m measured from the bottom of the sign to the nearest edge of
the pavement.
In built up areas, where parking and/or pedestrian movements are likely to occur, or a
driver’s view could be obstructed, the clearance between the bottom of the sign and
the pavement should be at least 2.1 m. If bike movements are likely to occur on the
footway or roadway below, the clearance should be at least 2.3 m.
On major roadways (e.g., expressways, freeways), advance directional, directional,

and route confirmation guide signs should have a minimum clearance between the
bottom edge of the sign and the pavement of 2.1 m, but a 2.3 m clearance is
preferable.
Overhead signs should provide a clearance between the bottom edge of the sign and
the pavement of at least 6.5 m.
Further guidance related to height safety clearances can be found in the QHDM,
Volume 1, Part 3: Roadway Design Elements.
1.8.16 Lateral Clearance

To increase the safety of motorists who may accidently run off the roadway and strike
sign supports, signs should have the maximum practically achievable lateral clearance
from the edge of the live roadway without exceeding the maximum value quoted in
Table 1.3.
Signs should be at least 600 mm from the edge of the roadway. On major roadways
(e.g., expressways and freeways), the lateral clearance should be at least 1.2 m from
the edge of the shoulder. In rural areas, directional guide signs should preferably be
placed 9m from the nearest traffic lane.
In urban areas, the recommended minimum lateral clearance from the curb face is
0.6 m. However, signs must not block footways. This also applies to signal gantries
and all street furniture.
Consideration should be made of the use of cantilever signs on footways in

urban areas.
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1.8.17 Orientation
Where mirror reflection (specular glare) is encountered, signs should be turned
slightly away from the roadway to minimize this effect.
On a straight length of roadway, the horizontal axis of a sign should be set at an angle
of 95 degrees away from the alignment of the right hand side of the roadway (see
Figure 1.6).
Figure 1.6 Orientation of Sign on Straight Length of Roadway
Applying this principle on roadways adjacent to each other (e.g., a service roadway
next to the highway), can result in the sign being visible by both streams of traffic
although the sign is aimed at one.
Care should be taken that the sign is only visible to the intended traffic stream.
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On some bends, compromise solutions may have to be adopted. Generally, for a left
hand bend, a sign should be set at an angle of 90 degrees to a line tangential to the
right hand edge of the roadway at the point where the sign is erected (see Figure 1.7).
Figure 1.7 Orientation of Sign on Left Hand Bend
1.8.18 Mounting Signs

Signposts, foundations, and mountings shall be constructed to hold signs in a proper
and permanent position. Further information regarding these details can be found in
Sections 4.6 and 5 of Part 7: Design Guide for Traffic Signs.
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Signposts should be designed to accommodate the total area of signs attached to

them. Purpose made metal posts should preferably be tubular and of uniform
diameter along their length. Signposts should not project above the top of the sign or
a lighting unit. For very large signs, i.e., directional guide signs wider than 4 m, used
on high-speed roadways, concrete or steel posts will need to be specially designed.
These signs will need to be framed or strongly braced. Design methods/criteria for
mounting very large signs can be found in the QCS.
Deaths or injuries to road users can be reduced by the use of passively safer signposts
in appropriate locations. Passive safety specifications can be found in the QCS.
To minimize sign clutter, a maximum of two signs should be erected on any one post.
If a supplementary plate is required for a sign, the combination of sign and plate may
be regarded as one sign. However, three signs may be mounted on one post, provided
no sign requires a supplementary plate.
A warning sign, or signs, shall not be mounted on the same post with either the STOP
or GIVE WAY sign.
Combinations of signs that may be mounted together should be placed from top to
bottom in the following order:
• STOP or GIVE WAY, or any triangular warning sign or signs

• Posted speed signs
• Other circular signs
• Rectangular signs
The separation between multiple signs installed on a single post shall be as shown in
Figure 1.8.
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Figure 1.8 Sign Separation
1.8.19 Gantry Mounted Signs

Gantries for traffic signs shall be positioned as specified in the contract specific gantry
schedule and signs shall be mounted on gantries as specified within the contract
specified drawings.
Further information regarding gantry signs can be found in the QHDM, Volume 2,
Part 13: Structures Interfaces.
1.8.20 Sign Backgrounds

The effectiveness of signs may be lost because of their setting. Smaller signs may fail
to stand out against either multi-colored or variegated background.
Advertisements located near, or behind signs, may prove distracting. Flashing or

brilliantly illuminated advertisements could provide a major distraction for road users
so that they miss signs.
When siting new traffic signs, both of the above points should be considered. In cases
where new advertisements have been positioned close to existing signs, it may be
possible to relocate these advertising signs to a more suitable location.
In situations where it is not possible to relocate a sign to avoid either a poor or a

distracting background, consideration should be given using a blue or grey backing
board of an appropriate size to partially screen the background.
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1.8.21 Maintenance of Signs

Signs will become less effective not only when the sign face colors or legends
deteriorate, but also as a result of dirt, damage, or displacement due to crashes or
vandalism. Reflectorized or illuminated signs will soon lose their effectiveness if they
are damaged or become dirty.
All traffic signs should be cleaned regularly to maintain their effectiveness. Damaged
signs shall be replaced without delay.
Vegetation, such as trees and shrubs, should not obstruct sign faces.
Signs should be inspected periodically to enable easy repair and/or replacement.

Reflectorized or illuminated signs should be inspected in the dark.
Details of scheduled inspections and route maintenance of signs can be found in the
Qatar Road Maintenance Manual (QRMM).
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2 Index of Signs
2.1 Sign Numbering System
The numbering system for signs and road markings has the signs grouped by class,
with a letter prefix appropriate to the class of sign:
• “R” - regulatory signs

• “W” - warning signs
• “G” - guide signs (i.e., information/directional guide signs)
• “E” - electronic signs
• “T” - temporary traffic management and road works signs
• “P” - supplementary plates
• “S” - symbols (i.e., service/standard symbols and tourist symbols)
Each sign number is constructed from six parts:
• Sign type identifier (single alpha character)

• Number (three digit number)
• Size identifier (optional single alpha character)
• Dash
• Left or right hand identifier (optional L or R character) – only required for signs
with left/right hand options
So, generically [a][nnn][a]-[a]
2.2 Regulatory Signs

2.2.1 General
This section covers regulatory signs. It lists the signs in numerical order in the sub-
classifications given in Section 2.2.3.
2.2.2 Sign Function

Regulatory signs are used to inform road users of selected traffic laws or regulations
and indicate the applicability of the legal requirements.
2.2.3 Sub-Classification of Regulatory Signs

The sub-classification of regulatory signs is as follows:
• STOP and GIVE WAY signs

• Mandatory signs
• Prohibitory signs
• No waiting signs
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• Police and customs signs

• Posted speed signs
• Parking and loading signs
• Index of Regulatory Signs
2.2.4 Index of Regulatory Signs

The index of regulatory signs is given in Table 2.1.
Size identifiers [A-E] for regulatory signs can be found in Part 2: General Road Signs,
Section 2.5 – Table 2.2.
Size identifiers for posted speed signs can be found in Part 2: General Road Signs,
Table 2.1 Index of Regulatory Signs

Sign Name Sign Number Part Section
STOP R100[B-D] 2 2.8.1
3 9.3.1
GIVE WAY R101[A-E] 2 2.8.2

3 1.3.1, 2.6.1,
9.3.1
GIVE WAY to R102 2 2.8.2

pedestrians 3 1.3.1
Compact roundabout R103[A-C] 2 2.9.1
Turn right (left) R104[A-E]-L/R 2 2.9.2
Single diverge R105[A-E]-L/R 2 2.9.3
Multiple diverge R106[A-C] 2 2.9.4
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Turn right (left) ahead R107[A-D]- 2 2.9.2
L/R
Keep right (left) R108[A-E]-L/R 2 2.9.6

3 3.4.2, 8.3
Pass either side R109[A-D] 2 2.9.7
One way roadway R110 2 2.9.8
Ahead only R111[A-E] 2 2.9.9
U-turn R112[A-E] 2 2.9.10
Traffic has priority over R113 2 2.9.12

vehicles from the 3 3.4.3
opposite direction
Oncoming traffic has R114[A-D] 2 2.9.12

priority 3 3.4.3
No left (right) turn R115[A-D]- 2 2.10.1

L/R 3 5.4.1
4 2.7
No U-turn R116[A-D] 2 2.10.1
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No entry R117[A-D] 2 2.10.3
3 1.6.1, 5.4.2
4 2.7
No overtaking R118[A-D] 2 2.10.4
No overtaking by trucks R119[A-D] 2 2.10.4

3 7.3
End of no overtaking R120[A-D] 2 2.10.5
End of no overtaking by R121[A-D] 2 2.10.5

trucks
No motor vehicles R122[A-D] 2 2.10.6
No motor vehicles R123[A-D] 2 2.10.6

except motorcycles
No motorcycles R124[A-D] 2 2.10.6
No buses R125[A-D] 2 2.10.7
No trucks R126[A-E] 2 2.10.8

3 7.3
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No entry by any power- R127[A-E] 2 2.10.9
driven vehicle drawing a 3 7.3
trailer
Axle load limit R128[A-D] 2 2.10.10

3 7.3
Weight limit R129[A-D] 2 2.10.11

3 7.3
Height limit R130[A-D] 2 2.10.12

3 7.3
Length limit R131[A-D] 2 2.10.13

3 7.3
4 2.7
Width limit R132[A-D] 2 2.10.14

3 7.3
Exclusion from lanes R133 2 2.10.15

3 7.3
No bikes R134[A] 2 2.10.17

3 1.6.1, 2.3.1,
2.12.1
No animals R135[A-D] 2 2.10.18
No pedestrians R136[A] 2 2.10.19
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No sounding of horns R137[A-D] 2 2.10.20
No waiting R138 2 2.11.1
No waiting at any time R139 2 2.11.1
No waiting at any time R139.1 2 2.11.1

– date restriction
No loading at any time R140 2 2.11.2
No loading – day and R140.1 2 2.11.2

time restriction
No waiting on verge or R141 2 2.11.3

footway
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No waiting except taxis, R142 2 2.11.4
ambulances, or police
vehicles
No waiting by trucks and R143 2 2.11.5

buses
Tow away R144 2 2.12
Clearway and no R145[A-D] 2 2.13

stopping
Police vehicles only R146 2 2.14.1
Customs R147[A-D] 2 2.14.2
Maximum posted speed R148[A-F] 2 4.6.1
Minimum posted speed R149[A-E] 2 4.6.2
End of minimum posted R150[A-E] 2 4.6.2

speed
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Truck posted speed R151 2 4.6.3
3 7.3
Rural threshold R152 2 4.6.4

treatment posted speed
Priority roadway R153 2 2.15.1
End of priority roadway R154 2 2.15.2
End of all prohibitions R155[A-E] 2 2.16
General parking places G100 2 5.4

without time limit 4 3.4.4
Parking places for R200 2 5.4.2

disabled people
Limited waiting R201 2 5.5
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Permit parking R202 2 5.6
Permit parking R202 2 5.6

(Variants)
Pay and display parking R203 2 5.7
Shared use parking R204 2 5.8
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Loading only R205 2 5.8
The index of supplementary plates for regulatory signs is given in Table 2.2.
Table 2.2 Supplementary Plates for Regulatory Signs

GIVE WAY plate for sign R101 P200 2 2.8.2
3 2.6.1, 9.3.1
Supplementary plate for sign P201 2 2.9.2

R104-L/R

R104-L/R
No trucks qualification plate P203 2 2.9.10

R113 3 3.4.3

R114 3 3.4.3
Supplementary plates for sign P206 2 2.10.3

R117 3 1.6.1, 5.4.1
(variants) P206.1 2 2.10.3
P206.2 2 2.10.3
3 2.3.3
P206.3 2 2.10.3
P206.4 2 2.10.3
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R119
End plate P208 2 2.10.5, 4.8

3 2.3.1

R126

R126
Supplementary plate for sign P211 2 2.13

R145

R147 3 8.5.1, 9.3.1

R149

R150
Supplementary plate for signs P400 2 4.6.2, 5.4.1

R149, R150, and G100
Supplementary plate – P401 2 5.4.1

Parking places for buses

Parking places for bikes

Parking places for
motorcycles
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2.3 Warning Signs

2.3.1 General
This section covers warning signs. It lists the signs in numerical order.
2.3.2 Sign Function

Warning signs are used to alert drivers to potential hazards on the roadway ahead.
2.3.3 Index of Warning Signs

The index of warning signs is given in Table 2.3.
Size identifiers [A-E] for warning signs can be found in Part 2: General Road Signs,
Table 2.3 Index of Warning Signs

STOP control ahead W100[A-D] 2 3.5.1
GIVE WAY control ahead W101[A-D] 2 3.5.1
Cross roadway W102[A-E] 2 3.5.2
Side intersection W103[A-E]-L/R 2 3.5.2
Staggered intersection W104[A-E]-L/R 2 3.5.2
No through roadway on W105[A-E]-L/R 2 3.5.2

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T-intersection W106[A-E] 2 3.5.2
Reduction in speed W107 2 3.5.2, 7.4.2

necessary for a change in
roadway layout ahead
Roundabout W108[A-E] 2 3.5.3
Countdown markers W109-L/R 2 3.5.3

4 2.6.1
W110-L/R
W111-L/R
U-turn ahead W112[A-E] 2 3.5.4
Traffic merges from the W113[A-E]-L/R 2 3.5.5, 7.3.1

right (left)
Traffic merges onto main W114[A-E]-L/R 2 3.5.5, 7.3.1

roadway
Single bend left (right) W200[A-E]-L/R 2 3.6.1, 2.9

3
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Intersection on a right W201[A-E]-L/R 2 3.6.2
(left) bend
Double bend – left (right) W202[A-E]-L/R 2 3.6.3
Multiple chevron – sharp W300-L/R 2 3.6.4

deviation of route: 3 3.4.1
Roundabouts,
T-intersections
Bends
Single chevron – sharp W301-L/R 2 3.6.5

deviation of route: bends
Roadway narrows on W203[A-E] 2 3.7

both sides 3 3.4.1
4 2.7
Roadway narrows on left W204[A-E]-L/R 2 3.7

(right) 3 3.4.1
Divided roadway ends W205[A-E] 2 3.8.1
Two-way traffic W206[A-E] 2 3.8.1
Two way traffic on route W207[A-D] 2 3.8.1

crossing ahead
Divided roadway ahead W208 [A-E] 2 3.8.3
Narrow bridge W400[A-D] 2 3.8.4
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One lane bridge W401[A-D] 2 3.8.4
Opening bridge W402[A-E] 2 3.8.5
Tunnel W403[A-E] 2 3.8.6
Maximum height W404[A-E] 2 3.8.7

4 2.7
Traffic signals W405[A-E] 2 3.8.8
Pedestrian crossing W406[A-C] 2 3.9.1

1.4.1
Children crossing W407[A-D] 2 3.9.2

3 1.4.2
Vulnerable pedestrians W408[A-D] 2 3.9.3

3 1.4.3
Animals W409[A-E] 2 3.10
Speed humps W410[A-D] 2 3.11

3 3.3.2
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Uneven surface W411[A-E] 2 3.12.1
3 2.9
Soft verges W412[A-E] 2 3.12.2
Slippery surfa W413[A-E] 2 3.12.3

ce
Loose gravel W414[A-E] 2 3.12.4
Paved roadway ends W415 2 3.12.5
Rumble strips W416[A-E] 2 3.12.6

3 3.3.3
Low flying aircraft W417[A-E] 2 3.13.1
Low flying helicopters W418[A-E] 2 3.13.1
Falling or fallen rocks W419[A-E] 2 3.13.2
Drifting sand W420[A-E] 2 3.13.3

4 2.7
Overhead cables W421[A-D] 2 3.13.4

3 8.5, 9.3.1
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Quayside or river bank W422[A-D] 2 3.13.6
Slow moving vehicles W423[A-E] 2 3.13.7

4 2.7
Slow moving military W424[A-E] 2 3.13.7

vehicles
Traffic queues W425[A-E] 2 3.13.7
Bicycling W426[A-E] 2 3.13.8

3 2.3.2
Fire station W427[A-E] 2 3.13.10
Side winds W428[A-E] 2 3.13.11

3 2.9
Other danger W429[A-E] 2 3.13.12
Hazard warning markers W440 2 3.14
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The index of supplementary plates for warning signs is given in Table 2.4.
Table 2.4 Supplementary Plates for Warning Signs

Supplementary P300 2 3.5.1
plate for sign
W100

plate for sign
W101

plate for sign
W405

plate for sign 3 1.4.2
W407

W407
Supplementary P305 2 3.11

W410

W410
W410

plate for sign 3 2.9
W411

plate for sign
W413

plate for sign
W420
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plate for sign 3 8.5
W421

plate for sign
W417, W418,
W419, W420,
W421
plates for sign
W429
(Variants) P313.1
P313.2
P313.3
P313.4
P313.5
P313.6
P313.7
P313.8
P313.9
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2.4 Signs for Intersections, Interchanges, and Ramps on

Expressways and Freeways
2.4.1 General
This section covers the signs specifically required for intersections, interchanges, and
ramps on expressways and freeways.
2.4.2 Index of Signs for Intersections, Interchanges, and Ramps on

The index of signs for intersections, interchanges, and ramps on expressways and
freeways is given in Table 2.5.
Appropriate warning signs for merging traffic can be found in Section 2.3.
Table 2.5 Index of Signs for Intersections, Interchanges, and Ramps on

Start of freeway G101 2 7.2.1
End of freeway G102 2 7.2.1
End of freeway G103 2 7.4.1

1 km
Wrong way go W433 2 7.4.3

back
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2.5 Signs for Auxiliary Lanes

2.5.1 General
This section covers the signs specifically required for auxiliary lanes.
2.5.2 Index of Signs for Auxiliary Lanes

The index of signs for auxiliary lanes is given in Table 2.6.
Table 2.6 Index of Signs for Auxiliary Lanes

Slow vehicle G104 2 8.3.1
lane -
slow vehicle
lane ahead

lane -
slow vehicle
lane 1 km
ahead
Overtaking lane G106 2 8.3.2

–
300m ahead
Overtaking lane G107 2 8.3.2

–
1 km ahead

turnout - 300m
ahead

turnout in
direction
indicated by
arrow
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Slower vehicles G110 2 8.3.3
use turnouts
next
2 km
Number of lanes G111 2 8.4

in merge
reduces from
three to two
2.6 Signs for Toll Roadways

2.6.1 General
This section covers the signs specifically required for toll roadways.
2.6.2 Index of Signs for Toll Roadways

The index of signs for use on toll roadways is given in Table 2.7.
Table 2.7 Index of Signs for Toll Roadways

Toll rate G112 2 9.3.3
Pay toll advance W430 2 9.4

warning 4 4.1.2
Pay toll warning W431 2 9.4
Toll warning W432 2 9.4
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2.7 Pedestrian Control, Protection, and Facilities

2.7.1 General
This section covers the signs specifically required for pedestrian control, protection,
and facilities.
2.7.2 Index of Signs for Pedestrian Control, Protection, and Facilities

The index of signs for pedestrian control, protection, and facilities is given in Table 2.8.
Appropriate regulatory and warning signs for pedestrian control, protection, and
facilities can be found in Sections 2.2 and 2.3 respectively.
Table 2.8 Index of Signs for Pedestrian Control, Protection, and Facilities
Pedestrian G200 3 1.5.1
crossing

Pedestrian G201 3 1.5.2
signal
instruction

Footbridge G202 3 1.5.4

Footbridge for G202.1
disabled people

Underpass G203 3 1.5.5
access

Underpass G203.1
access for
disabled people

Pedestrian zone R300 3 1.6.1
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Pedestrian zone R301 3 1.6.1
ends

Posted speed R302 3 1.6.2
for pedestrian
zone

End of posted R303 3 1.6.2
speed for
pedestrian zone

Pedestrian G204 3 1.7
directional
guide sign (to
be used for
pedestrian
networks)
Pedestrian G205 3 1.7
directional
guide sign
(to be used for
pedestrian
networks)

2.8 Bike Control and Facilities

2.8.1 General
This section covers the signs specifically required for bike control and facilities.
2.8.2 Index of Signs for Bike Control and Facilities

The index of signs for bike control and facilities is given in Table 2.9.
Appropriate regulatory and warning signs for bike control can be found in Sections 2.2
and 2.3, respectively.
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Size identifiers [A‐E] for cycle signs can be found in Part 3: Signs Relating to Specific
Types of Roads and Road User, Section 2.2 – Table 2.2.
Table 2.9 Index of Signs for Bike Control and Facilities
Bikes crossing W434 3 2.3.2
(Plus variants)
Cyclists dismount G206 3 2.3.4, 9.5.2
Bike path only R304[A‐B] 3 2.6.2
Shared path R305[A‐B] 3 2.6.3
Separated path R306[A‐B]‐L/R 3 2.6.4
End of bike path R307 3 2.7
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Bike path crossed R308 3 2.8
by pedestrians
(Plus variants)

Directional guide G207 3 2.13.1
sign for cyclists
(flag type)
Directional guide G208 3 2.13.1

sign for cyclists
(stack type)

Bike route G209 3 2.13.2
markers

Bike route G210 3 2.13.2
markers
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2.9 Local Area Traffic Management

2.9.1 General
This section covers the signs specifically required for local area traffic management.
2.9.2 Index of Signs for Local Area Traffic Management

The index of signs for local area traffic management is given in Table 2.10.
Appropriate regulatory and warning signs for local area traffic management can be
found in Sections 2.2 and 2.3, respectively.
Table 2.10 Index of Signs for Local Area Traffic Management

Warning of W435 3 3.4.4
chicane ahead
2.10 School Zones

2.10.1 General
This section covers the signs specifically required for school zones.
2.10.2 Index of Signs for School Zones

The index of signs for school zones is given in Table 2.11.
Size identifiers [A-E] for school zone signs can be found in Part 3: Signs Relating to
Specific Types of Roads and Road User, Section 4.2 – Table 4.2.
Table 2.11 Index of Signs for School Zones

Children crossing the W436 3 4.3.2
roadway
Children crossing the W437 3 4.3.2

roadway with speed humps
present
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Speed humps in a school W438 3 4.3.3
zone
School bus W439 3 4.3.4
School zone posted speed R400 3 4.3.5
No stopping outside schools R401[A] 3 4.3.8
Posted speed at end of R402 3 4.3.6

school zone
2.11 Bus Lanes and Facilities

2.11.1 General
This section covers the signs specifically required for bus lanes and facilities.
2.11.2 Index of Signs for Bus Lanes and Facilities

The index of signs for bus lanes and facilities is given in Table 2.12.
Table 2.13 provides details of the supplementary plates for use with bus lanes and
facilities signs.
Appropriate regulatory and warning signs for bus lanes and facilities can be found in
Sections 2.2 and 2.3, respectively.
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Size identifiers [A-E] for bus lane signs can be found in Part 3: Signs Relating to Specific
Types of Roads and Road User, Section 5.2 – Table 5.2.
Table 2.12 Index of Signs for Bus Lanes and Facilities

With-flow bus lane ahead R500 3 5.3.1
With-flow bus lane ahead R500.1 3 5.3.1

with time of operation
With-flow bus lane R501 3 5.3.2
With-flow bus lane with R501.1 3 5.3.2

time of operation
Bus lane at intersection G211 3 5.3.3

ahead
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Bus lane on roadway at R502 3 5.3.4
intersection ahead (Plus
variants)
End of bus lane R503 3 5.3.5
Buses only R504[A-C] 3 5.5
Pedestrians in the vicinity R505 3 5.5.2

of buses
(Plus variants)
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Bus stop R506 3 5.6
Table 2.13 Supplementary Plates for Bus Lanes and Facilities

Supplementary plate for sign P215 3 5.5, 8.3
R504
2.12 High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes

2.12.1 General
This section covers the signs specifically required for High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV)
lanes.
2.12.2 Index of Signs for High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes

The index of signs for HOV lanes is given in Table 2.14.
Size identifiers [A-E] for HOV lane signs can be found in Part 3: Signs Relating to
Table 2.14 Index of Signs for HOV Lanes

HOV lane ahead R800[A,C] 3 6.2.1
Start of HOV lane R801[A,C] 3 6.2.1
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Start of HOV lane with time R801.1[A,C] 3 6.2.1
of operation
HOV lane R802[A,C] 3 6.2.1
HOV lane with time of R802.1[A,C] 3 6.2.2

operation
HOV lane repeater R803[A,C] 3 6.2.2
Major roadway through an R804[A,C] 3 6.2.2

intersection with an HOV
lane - with date/time of
operation
End of HOV lane R805[A,C] 3 6.2.3
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2.13 Truck, Freight Lanes, and Facilities

2.13.1 General
This section covers the signs specifically required for truck, freight lanes, and facilities.
2.13.2 Index of Signs for Truck, Freight Lanes, and Facilities

The index of signs for truck, freight lanes, and facilities is given in Table 2.15.
Appropriate regulatory signs for trucks can be found in Section 2.2.
Table 2.15 Index of Signs for Truck, Freight Lanes, and Facilities
Truck lane (1 km) R810 3 7.4.1
ahead
Truck lane ahead R811 3 7.4.1
Truck lane ahead with R811.1 3 7.4.1

time restriction
Truck lane R812 3 7.4.2
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Truck lane with time R812.1 3 7.4.2
restriction
End of truck lane R813 3 7.4.3
Truck route G113 3 7.5
Route for transporting R814[A-D] 3 7.5

hazardous materials
Route not suitable for R815[A-D] 3 7.5

transporting
hazardous materials
Weighbridge ahead G114 3 7.6.1
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The index of supplementary plates for truck lanes and facilities is given in Table 2.16.
Table 2.16 Supplementary Plates for Truck, Freight Lanes, and Facilities
Supplementary plate for P216 3 7.5
sign R814
Supplementary plate for P217 3 7.5

sign R815
2.14 Tram or Light Rail Transit Crossings and Facilities

2.14.1 General
This section covers the signs specifically required for tram or Light Rail Transit (LRT)
crossings and facilities.
2.14.2 Index of Signs for Tram or LRT Crossings and Facilities

The index of signs for tram or LRT crossings and facilities is given in Table 2.17.
Appropriate regulatory and warning signs for tram and LRT crossings can also be
found in Sections 2.2 and 2.3, respectively.
Size identifiers [A-E] for tram or LRT signs can be found in Part 3: Signs Relating to
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Table 2.17 Index of Signs for Tram or LRT Crossings and Facilities
Tram or LRT only route R510[A-C] 3 8.3
Pedestrian sign for R511 3 8.4

tramways or LRT lines
(Plus variants)
Open tramway or LRT W500[A-E] 3 8.5.1

line crossing
Tramway or LRT line W501[A-E] 3 8.5.1. 9.3.1

crossing with barriers
Flashing traffic signals W502 3 8.5.1, 9.3.1

ahead
Location of a tramway W503 3 8.5.1, 9.3.1

or LRT line crossing
without a barrier
Open tramway or LRT W504 3 8.5.1
line crossing without
flashing light signals
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Keep crossing clear W505 3 8.5.1, 9.3.1
Wayfinding sign for G212 3 8.5.2, 9.6

tramway or LRT station
Tram or LRT stop R512 3 8.5.3
Flashing roadway E100 3 8.5.4, 9.4.1

traffic light signals
2.15 Railway or Metro Line Crossings and Facilities

2.15.1 General
This section covers the signs specifically required for railway or Metro line crossings
and facilities.
2.15.2 Index of Signs for Railway or Metro Line Crossings and Facilities
The index of signs for railway or Metro line crossings and facilities is given in
Table 2.18.
Appropriate regulatory and warning signs for railway or Metro line crossings can also
be found in Sections 2.2, 2.3, and 2.14, respectively.
Size identifiers [A-E] for railway or Metro signs can be found in Part 3: Signs Relating
to Specific Types of Roads and Road User, Section 9.2 – Table 9.2.
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Table 2.18 Index of Signs for Railway or Metro Line Crossings and Facilities
Drivers of long low W506 3 9.3.1
vehicles phone before
crossing
Open railway crossings W507 3 9.3.1

without light signals
Railway crossing W508[A-E] 3 9.3.1

without barriers
Another train coming W509 3 9.3.1
Risk of grounding W510[A-E] 3 9.3.1
Drivers of large or slow W511 3 9.3.1

vehicles to phone
before crossing
Parking place for driver W512 3 9.3.1

to phone
Railway crossing W513, W513.1, 3 9.3.1

countdown markers W513.2
Miniature stop lights E101 3 9.4.2
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Users only cross when W514 3 9.4.2
green light is presented
Pedestrian signal at E102 3 9.5.1

pedestrian gate
Another train E103 3 9.5.1

approaching the
crossing
Pedestrians look out W515 3 9.5.2

for trains
2.16 Guide Signs

2.16.1 General
This section covers guide signs.
2.16.2 Index of Guide Signs

The index of guide signs is presented in Table 2.19.
Table 2.19 Index of Guide Signs

Speed cameras G133 2 4.8
ahead
Average speed G134 2 4.8

cameras ahead
Lane specific G300 4 2.5.4

gantry sign
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Non-lane specific G301 4 2.5.4
gantry sign
Shoulder mounted G302 4 2.5.4

map sign: grade
separated
interchange

map sign: free-
flow grade
separated
interchange

map sign: four
arm roundabout

map sign: three
arm roundabout

stack sign

lane sign and panel

flag sign
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Intersection merge G115 4 2.6.2
on through traffic
roadway:
dedicated lane
gain
on joining ramp:
dedicated lane
gain

on through traffic
roadway:
continuous
running lane

on joining ramp: 4 2.6.2
continuous
running lane
Route G400 4 2.6.3

identification sign
Freeway G401 4 2.6.3

/expressway
identification
Doha ring roads S136 4 2.6.3
Routes toward city S137 4 2.6.3

center
Route G402 4 2.6.3

identification sign
with
supplementary
information panel
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Route G403 4 2.6.4
confirmation sign
Interchange G404 4 2.6.5

identification sign:
grade separated
interchanges
Intersection G405 4 2.6.5
identification sign:
at - grade
intersections
Gore exit sign for G314-L/R 4 2.6.7
ramp
Gore exit sign for G315 4 2.6.7

two branch exit
ramp
Route reference G406 4 2.6.8

marker
No through G119 4 2.7

roadway
Map type sign on G309 4 2.7

approach to
roundabout
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Stack type sign on G310 4 2.7
approach to
roundabout
Lane type sign on G311 4 2.7

approach to
roundabout
Gantry sign G312 4 2.7
Flag type G313 4 2.7

directional guide
sign for
roundabout exits
Street name sign G500 4 3.1.2
Local street name G501 4 3.1.2

plate sign
Residential street G502 4 3.1.2
name plate
Town name - G503 4 3.2

entering
Town name - G504 4 3.2

leaving
Zone name G505 4 3.3
Tourist sign - no G506 4 3.4.2

distance displayed
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Tourist sign –
distance displayed
in meters
Tourist sign –
distance displayed
in km
Supplementary G507 4 3.4.2

tourist facilities
sign
Services ahead G508 4 3.4.7
Truck services G509 4 3.4.7

ahead
New roadway G120 4 4.1.1

layout ahead
New intersection G120 4 4.1.1

layout ahead (Variant)
New pedestrian G120 4 4.1.1

crossing ahead (Variant)
New traffic signals G120 4 4.1.1

ahead (Variant)
New roundabout G120 4 4.1.1

ahead (Variant)
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No left turn ahead G120 4 4.1.1
(Variant)
No right turn G120 4 4.1.1

ahead (Variant)
No U-turn ahead G120 4 4.1.1

(Variant)
Emergency G121 4 4.1.3

roadside
telephone
Military G122 4 4.1.4

establishment
Military G123 4 4.1.4

establishment
Fire station hard G124 4 4.1.5

standing
Fire Engine Access G125 4 4.1.6

- Keep Clear
Park and Ride 2 km G213 4 4.1.7
Park and Ride with G213.1 3 4.1.7

day/ time
restriction
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Park and Ride flag G214 4 4.1.7
type sign
Abnormal load G126 4 4.1.9

park up points
Divided roadway G127 4 4.1.10

ahead
Divided roadway G128 4 4.1.10

ahead 2 km
Private access: G129 4 4.1.11

Entry
Private access: No G130 4 4.1.11

exit
Private access: No G131 4 4.1.11

entry
Private access: Exit G132 4 4.1.11
Red light camera G135 4 4.1.12
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Truck park G136 4 4.1.13
Direction to G137 4 4.1.14

emergency exit for
pedestrians from a
tunnel
(Variants)
Traffic signals not G600 4 5.0

in use
Police - crashes G601 4 5.1
Mandatory posted E104 4 5.3.5

speed (DMS
pictogram)
Height restrictions E105 4 5.3.5

(DMS pictogram)
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Traffic closure on E106 4 5.3.5
approach to
tunnels
(DMS pictogram)
Traffic E107 4 5.3.5

management on
approach to
tunnels
(DMS pictogram)
HGV prohibition E108 4 5.3.5

(DMS pictogram)
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2.17 Service Symbols for Guide Signs

The set of service symbols for use on guide signs is given in Table 2.20.
Table 2.20 Symbols for Use on Guide Signs

Symbol Name Symbol Number Part Section
Bus station S103 4 3.4.9
Airport S111 4 3.4.9
Tram or train station S125 4 3.4.9
Disabled S127 4 3.4.9
Hospital S138 4 3.4.9
Hotel or motel S139 4 3.4.9
Restaurant S140 4 3.4.9
Refreshments S141 4 3.4.9
Public parks, wildlife S142 4 3.4.9

reserves and picnic areas
Camp site S143 4 3.4.9
First aid station S144 4 3.4.9
Public telephone S145 4 3.4.9
Petrol filling station S146 4 3.4.9
Breakdown service S147 4 3.4.98
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Information center S148 4 3.4.9
Mosque S149 4 3.4.9
Port S150 4 3.4.9
Shopping center or mall S151 4 3.4.9
Water bus S157 4 3.4.9
Ferry S158 4 3.4.9
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2.18 Tourist Symbols for Guide Signs

The set of tourist symbols for use on guide signs is given in Table 2.21.
Table 2.21 Tourist Symbols for Use on Guide Signs

Golf course S300 4 3.4.10
Zoo S301 4 3.4.10
Cricket ground S302 4 3.4.10
Historic building S303 4 3.4.10
Nature reserve S304 4 3.4.10
Horse race track S305 4 3.4.10
Beach S306 4 3.4.10
Marina S307 4 3.4.10
Youth hostel S308 4 3.4.10
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Theme park S309 4 3.4.10
Museum S310 4 3.4.10
Camel racing S311 4 3.4.10
Scenic view S312 4 3.4.10
Football stadium S313 4 3.4.10
Motor sports S314 4 3.4.10
Swimming or water park S315 4 3.4.10
Cinema S316 4 3.4.10
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Theater S317 4 3.4.10
Tennis and squash center S318 4 3.4.10
Off-roadway vehicle trails S319 4 3.4.10
Windsurfing S320 4 3.4.10
Library S321 4 3.4.10
Falconry center S322 4 3.4.10
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2.19 Works on Road and Temporary Management Signs
2.19.1 Index of Works on Road and Temporary Management Signs

The index of works on road and temporary traffic management signs is presented in
Table 2.22.
Table 2.22 Index of Works on Road and Temporary Traffic Management Signs
Sign Name Sign Number Part
STOP T100[a] 9
GO T101[a] 9
Oncoming vehicle T102[a] 9

has priority
No left turn T103[a]-L 9
No right turn T103[b]-R 9
No U-turns T104[a] 9
No buses T105[a] 9
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No trucks T106[a] 9
Axle weight limit T107[a] 9
Gross weight limit T108[a] 9
Maximum vehicle T109[a] 9

height

width
Lane – specific T111 9

vehicle classes
prohibition
No overtaking T112[a] 9
No overtaking by T113[a] 9
trucks
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length
Temporary posted T115[a] 9

speed entry

speed repeater
sign with speed
camera
Average speed T116[a].1 9

camera
(Variant)
speed ahead

speed ahead -
enforced by radar
or speed cameras
Average speed T116[a].1 9

camera
(Variant)
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Road works T200[a] 9
Cross roadways T201[a] 9

ahead
Side roadway T202[a]-R 9

ahead – right
Side roadway T202[a]-L 9

ahead - left
T-intersection T203[a]-R 9
ahead – right
T- intersection - T203[a]-L 9
left
Roundabout ahead T204[a] 9
Roadway merges T205[a]-R 9

from right ahead
Roadway merges T205[a]-L 9

from left ahead
Merge to major T206[a]-L 9

roadway from left
ahead
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Merge to major T206[a]-R 9
roadway from
right ahead
Bend ahead – left T207[a]-L 9
Bend ahead - right T207[a]-R 9
Double bend T208[a]-L 9

ahead – left
Double bend T208[a]-R 9

ahead - right
Roadway narrows T209[a]-R 9

on right
Roadway narrows T209[a]-L 9

on left
Roadway narrows T210[a] 9

on both sides
Divided roadway T211[a] 9

ends
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Two-way traffic T212[a] 9
ahead
Traffic signals T213[a] 9

ahead
Pedestrian T214[a] 9
crossing ahead
School or T215[a] 9
playground ahead
Slippery roadway T216[a] 9

ahead
Speed humps T217[a] 9

ahead
Uneven roadway T218[a] 9

surface ahead
Height restriction T219[a] 9

ahead
Overhead power T220[a] 9

cables ahead
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Other hazard T221[a] 9
ahead
Loose chippings T222[a] 9
Reduction in traffic T223 9

lanes (distance,
number of traffic
lanes, and lanes
closed may be
varied)
Alternative design T224 9
Divert to shoulder T225 9
Rejoin main T226 9

roadway (number
of arrows varies)
Divert to opposite T227 9

roadway
Variant including T227.1 9

distance plate
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Deviation of lane T228 9
alignment –
(number of arrows
varies – may be
reversed)
Variant – including T228.1 9
distance plate
Shoulder closed T229 9

(number of arrows
varies)
On red stop here T230[a] 9
Temporary surface T231[a] 9
Works access T232[a] 9
Works exit T233[a] 9
Construction T234[a] 9
traffic only
No construction T235[a] 9
traffic
Roadway ahead T236[a] 9

closed
Roadway closed T237[a] 9
Traffic control T238[a] 9

ahead
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Works access T239[a] 9
(distance may be
varied)
Roadway closed T240[a] 9

(distance may be
varied)
Variant (distance T240.1[a] 9

shown in English
only)
No entry on side T241 9

roadway
No through side T242 9

roadway
Diversion from left T243 9

roadway to right
roadway
Diversion of lane T244 9

from left roadway
to join lane on
right roadway
Two lanes of traffic T245 9

divert to opposite
roadway
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Variant T245.1 9

divert to opposite
roadway
Variant T246.1 9

divert to opposite
roadway – one
lane with
restriction
Variant T247.1 9
Left lane diverges T248 9

from one roadway
to the opposite
roadway
Return of traffic T249 9

from shoulder,
and other two
lanes to main
roadway
Variant with T249.1 9
distance plate
Three lanes of T250 9

traffic divert to
opposite roadway
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Variant with T250 9
distance plate
Three lane diverge T251 9

– restriction on
two lanes
Variant with T251 9

distance plate
Three lanes T252 9

diverge to
opposite roadway
– restriction on
two lanes
Variant with T252 9

distance plate
Three lane T253 9

multiple diverge –
restriction on one
lane
Three lane T254 9

multiple diverge
Exclusion from T255 9

lanes – weight
restriction on one
lane (Number of
lanes may vary)
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lanes – weight
restriction on two
lanes (Number of
lanes may vary)

lanes – weight
restriction on
three lanes
(Number of lanes
may vary)
Single lane T258 9
crossover to
opposite roadway
Variant – including T258 9

distance plate
(distance shown
may vary)
Divert to opposite T259 9

roadway

distance plate
(distance shown
may vary)
Lane merge T260 9
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distance plate
(distance shown
may vary)
Free recovery T261 9
No shoulder for T262 9

xxxm
Chevron board T300[a] 9
Segmented T301[a] 9
chevron board
Electronic arrow T302 9

board
Vehicle mounted T303 9
“Pass to right or
left” arrow sign
Barrier T304 9
Roadway closed – T400[a] 9

diverted traffic go
ahead
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Variant T400.1[a] 9
Start of diversion T401[a] 9

route
Advanced T402[a] 9
indication of
direction of
temporary
diversion route
Direction of T403[a] 9
temporary
diversion route
Advanced T404[a] 9
indication of
direction of
temporary
diversion route to
destination shown
Direction of T405[a] 9
temporary
diversion route to
destination shown
End of diversion T406[a] 9
route
Pedestrian route T500[a] 9
Variant T500.1[a] 9
Variant T500.2[a] 9
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The index of supplementary plates for works on road and temporary management
signs is given in Table 2.23.
Table 2.23 Supplementary Plates for Works on Road and Temporary Traffic
Management Signs
End of road works P900 9
or restriction
Display plate P901 9

(distance to be
varied)
Extent of hazard P902 9
Supplementary P903 9
plate for sign T221
Supplementary P904 9
plate for sign T209-
L/R
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Acronyms and Abbreviations .................................................................................................. vii

1 General Information .......................................................................................................1

2.2.4 Index of Regulatory Signs ........................................................................... 24

2.16.1 General ....................................................................................................... 61

VOLUME 1 PAGE III

Table 1.1 Sign Classification and Function .......................................................................... 5

Figure 1.1 Classification of Traffic Control Devices .............................................................. 4

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Acronyms and Abbreviations

HOV high occupancy vehicle

RSA Road Safety Audits

QHDM Qatar Highway Design Manual

QTCM Qatar Traffic Control Manual

VOLUME 1 PAGE VII

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PAGE VIII VOLUME 1

• ‘Must’ is used to indicate a legal requirement which must be complied with

1.1 Requirements and Purpose of Traffic Control Devices

• Fulfill an important need

This visual information is conveyed to drivers as:

1.2 Standardization of Application and Design

In situations where non-standard traffic control devices are used in non-standard

• An increasingly more complex roadway network in Doha

When attempting to standardize the application of traffic control devices, the

1.3 Approval for Placement

1.4 New Signs

1.5 Advertising Signs

1.6 Bilingual Signs

• Part 2: General Road Signs

Figure 1.1 Classification of Traffic Control Devices

1.7.2 The Function and Classification of Signs

There are three main classifications of traffic signs:

Signs are classified by their function, shown in Table 1.1.

Table 1.1 Sign Classification and Function

1.7.3 Route Classification

1.8 Traffic Controls for General Use

Periodic inspections should be made of brown tourist information guide signs to

1.8.2 Design of Signs

• Regulatory and warning signs - Volume 1, Part 2: General Road Signs

The functional roadway classifications are to be found in Volume 1, Part 2: Planning of

1.8.3 Retroreflectivity and Illumination

Figure 1.2 Luminaire Positioning

1.8.3.2 Light Spill Screens

1.8.4 Maintaining Minimum Reflectivity

• A visual inspection from a moving vehicle during darkness conditions should be

1.8.5 Sign Shapes

Figure 1.3 Standard Sign Shapes

1.8.6 Sign Colors

Table 1.2 Traffic Sign Background and Legend Colors

1.8.9 Word Messages

To avoid confusion, worded messages should not contain apostrophes, question

1.8.10 Messages Containing Numerals

1.8.11 Sign Borders

• Warning signs shall have a red border

1.8.12 Sign Conspicuity

A simple method of improving the sign’s conspicuity is to mount a sign on a blue or a

Signs of different widths should be centered horizontally on the backing board.

A less vivid method of increasing a sign’s conspicuity is increasing the size of a

Another method of improving a sign’s conspicuity would be to double-up a standard

1.8.13 Standardization of Location

Table 1.3 Lateral and Vertical Positions of Traffic Signs

Signs should be located so that they:

• Do not obscure each other by being located too close together