Traffic Signs

12/15/22, 7:42 PM Traffic Signs in India: List of All Traffic Signs in India that Everybody Should Know
Different Types of Traffic

Signs in India
Common traffic signs in India are categorized under three heads -
1. Mandatory Traffic Signs
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In India, all traffic signs are a must to follow. However, mandatory

signs are compulsory and most important to follow. According to the
Roadways and Traffic Department of India, failing to follow traffic
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rules and signs may incur a traffic penalty on the driver. It ensures
that traffic movement remains smooth and pedestrians are aware of
the movement of vehicles on the road, speed limit, no parking
zones, etc.
The mandatory traffic signs in India are as follows:
Traffic Signs Meaning
Stop Drivers should immediately stop

after seeing this.
Give Way Indicates the traffic to give way

to the fellow traffic on the right.
Straight Prohibitor No Entry Indicates restricted area.
Pedestrian Prohibited Indicates the place is restricted

for walking.
Horn Prohibited Honking is restricted in areas

marked with this sign.
No Parking Restricts parking of vehicles in

areas marked with this sign.
No Stopping or Standing No vehicle or person should

stand or stop at the locations
marked with this sign.
Speed Limited Following the mentioned speed

limit is mandatory in these
designated areas.
Right Hand Curve Cautions the driver about a right

hand curve.
Left Hand Curve Cautions the driver about a left

hand curve.
Right Hair Pin Bend Cautions about a sharp right

turn.
Left Hair Pin Bend Cautions about a sharp left turn.
Narrow Road Ahead Cautions the driver about a

narrow road.
Narrow Bridge Indicates the driver about a

narrow bridge on the road
ahead.
Pedestrian Crossing This sign indicates that

pedestrians should cross the
road.
School Ahead Cautions the driver about a

school nearby.
Round About Indicates the driver about a

circular intersection.
Dangerous Dip Cautions the driver that there is

a sharp dip nearby.
Hump or Rough Cautions the driver about a

hump nearby.
Barrier Ahead Indicates to the driver that there

is a barrier in the road ahead.
e.g. Tolls
2. Cautionary Traffic Signs
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Among other traffic signs in India, cautionary signs warn drivers

about potential threats or safety hazards ahead on the road.
Drivers should take necessary steps or slow down their vehicles
according to cautionary signs given on the road.
If you wonder how many traffic signs are there in India under the
cautionary category, the answer is 40. For best understanding, the
description of each sign is mentioned under their graphical symbol,
although these symbols are self-explanatory.
The different cautionary traffic signs are mentioned below:
Right Hand Curve Cautions the driver about a right

hand curve.
Left Hand Curve Cautions the driver about a left

hand curve.
Right Hair Pin Bend Cautions about a sharp right

turn.
Left Hair Pin Bend Cautions about a sharp left turn.
Right Reverse Bend Caution the driver that there is a

zigzag turn to the right.
Left Reverse Bend Caution the driver that there is a

zigzag turn to the left.
Steep Ascent Indicates that there is a steep

rising upwards nearby
Steep Descent Indicates that there is a steep

descending downwards nearby
Narrow Road Ahead Indicates to the driver that the

road ahead merges into a
narrow road.
Road Wideness Ahead Indicates to the driver that the

road ahead widens.
Narrow Bridge Indicates the driver about a

narrow bridge on the road
ahead.
Slippery Road Cautions the driver that gravel

or loose earth keeps falling on
the road.
Cycle Crossing Indicates that the road is meant

for riding a bicycle.
Pedestrian Crossing This sign indicates that

pedestrians should cross the
road.
School Ahead Cautions the driver about a

school nearby.
Men At Work Indicates that labourers are

working on the road ahead.
Cattle Indicates the possibility of cattle

on the road nearby.
Falling Rocks Cautions the drivers that the

road ahead is prone to falling
rocks.
Ferry Indicates the presence of ferry

service.
3. Informatory Traffic Signs
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Informatory signs are important traffic signs that help drivers with
information about facility areas even without knowledge of the map.
It tells about a hospital, petrol pump, public toilet, etc., in the
nearest vicinity.
Listed below are the important informatory traffic signs to follow in India.
Public Telephone Indicates that a telephone is

present nearby.
Petrol Pump Indicates that a petrol pump is

present nearby.
Hospital Indicates that a hospital is

present nearby.
First Aid Post Indicates the presence of a first

aid facility nearby.
Eating Place Indicates the presence of an

eating place nearby like
restaurants, cafes, etc.
Light Refreshment Indicates the presence of a light

refreshment facility nearby.
Resting Place Indicates the presence of a

resting place nearby.
No Thorough Road Indicates the unavailability of

exit on the road.
No Thorough Side Road Indicates the unavailability of a

thorough side road on the main
road.
Park This Side Shows where to park the

vehicle.
Parking Lot Scooter and Indicates the parking lot for

Motorcycle scooters and motorcycles.
Parking Lot Cycle Indicates the parking lot for

bicycles
Parking Lot Cars Indicates the parking lot for cars.

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12/15/22, 7:42 PM Traffic Signs in India: List of All Traffic Signs in India that Everybody Should Know

Different Types of Traffic

1. Mandatory Traffic Signs

In India, all traffic signs are a must to follow. However, mandatory

The mandatory traffic signs in India are as follows:

Traffic Signs Meaning

Stop Drivers should immediately stop

Give Way Indicates the traffic to give way

Straight Prohibitor No Entry Indicates restricted area.

Pedestrian Prohibited Indicates the place is restricted

Horn Prohibited Honking is restricted in areas

No Parking Restricts parking of vehicles in

No Stopping or Standing No vehicle or person should

Speed Limited Following the mentioned speed

Right Hand Curve Cautions the driver about a right

Left Hand Curve Cautions the driver about a left

Right Hair Pin Bend Cautions about a sharp right

Left Hair Pin Bend Cautions about a sharp left turn.

Narrow Road Ahead Cautions the driver about a

Narrow Bridge Indicates the driver about a

Pedestrian Crossing This sign indicates that

School Ahead Cautions the driver about a

Round About Indicates the driver about a

Dangerous Dip Cautions the driver that there is

Hump or Rough Cautions the driver about a

Barrier Ahead Indicates to the driver that there

2. Cautionary Traffic Signs

Among other traffic signs in India, cautionary signs warn drivers

The different cautionary traffic signs are mentioned below:

Traffic Signs Meaning

Right Hand Curve Cautions the driver about a right

Left Hand Curve Cautions the driver about a left

Right Hair Pin Bend Cautions about a sharp right

Left Hair Pin Bend Cautions about a sharp left turn.

Right Reverse Bend Caution the driver that there is a

Left Reverse Bend Caution the driver that there is a

Steep Ascent Indicates that there is a steep

Steep Descent Indicates that there is a steep

Narrow Road Ahead Indicates to the driver that the

Road Wideness Ahead Indicates to the driver that the

Narrow Bridge Indicates the driver about a

Slippery Road Cautions the driver that gravel

Cycle Crossing Indicates that the road is meant

Pedestrian Crossing This sign indicates that

School Ahead Cautions the driver about a

Men At Work Indicates that labourers are

Cattle Indicates the possibility of cattle

Falling Rocks Cautions the drivers that the

Ferry Indicates the presence of ferry

3. Informatory Traffic Signs

Traffic Signs Meaning

Public Telephone Indicates that a telephone is

Petrol Pump Indicates that a petrol pump is

Hospital Indicates that a hospital is

First Aid Post Indicates the presence of a first

Eating Place Indicates the presence of an

Light Refreshment Indicates the presence of a light

Resting Place Indicates the presence of a

No Thorough Road Indicates the unavailability of

No Thorough Side Road Indicates the unavailability of a

Park This Side Shows where to park the

Parking Lot Scooter and Indicates the parking lot for

Parking Lot Cycle Indicates the parking lot for