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LIST OF

TRAFFIC SIGNS
AND
SYMBOLS
Table of Contents
What are Road Traffic Signs and Symbols
Why are Traffic Signs Important?
List of Road Traffic Signs and Symbols
Regulatory Signs
Warning/Traffic
Guide/Informative Signs
Sign on Expressways
Traffic Instruction Signs
Hazard Markers
Road Work Signs
Pavement Markings
What are Road Traffic Signs and Symbols

Road traffic signs and symbols are visual markers that were designed to
guide drivers and pedestrians toward their destination. These were meant to
keep them safe while they're on the move on public roads. They usually provide
either a direction, a warning, or an instruction that both drivers and pedestrians
must follow. Some road signs are usually found at the side of the street, though
some can also be found above the roads or on the roads, pavements, and
bridges.

The traffic signs in the Philippines were designed to be simple, striking,


and easy to understand. It is why it is usually written in large letters or shown
as pictures or symbols. In some cases, they are even translated into Filipino
or the place's local dialect, so they would be easier for locals to understand.
In any case, these signs were designed such that no one will misinterpret
what they mean.
Why are Traffic Signs Important ?

The assortment of road traffic signs and symbols in the Philippines are
important to both drivers and pedestrian for the following reasons:

Safety
Warning for potential dangers of congested and accident-prone areas.
Efficient explanation of the rules of road usage to facilitate better and safer
traffic flows.
For the motorists, the traffic signs can also be cues for mindful driving.
Drivers and pedestrians can also refer to these signs to find areas that are
safe for walking, driving, turning, and crossing.
List of Road Traffic
Signs and Symbols
Regulatory Signs

As the name suggests, regulatory signs provide information


on traffic laws in the Philippines. These signs direct and help
manage the flow of traffic and inform motorists and road users
of traffic laws and regulations. It also refers to the commonly
known signs that motorists are obliged to follow because if they
are disregarded, they will constitute an offense, which could
lead to imposition of penalties and sanctions.
There are six different types of regulatory traffic
signs and they are as follows:
Direction Signs
As the name implies, the direction signs are traffic signs indicative of the only direction(s)
that the motorist is obliged to follow. These signs usually come in white arrows over a blue circle
placed in a rectangle with a label.

Salubong na
Pass either side Keep Left
Trapiko
Merging Traffic
Right Lane Must
No Turns Turn Right

All Traffic
Two Way Traffic Left Lane Must
Must Turn Left
Turn Left
One Way

All Traffic
Must Turn Left
Keep Right
Prohibited/Restricted Signs
The prohibited or restrictive signs indicate the direction(s) in which the motorist or pedestrian is obliged to
follow. These signs tell drivers what is not allowed to enter on certain roads and can be easily identified by
the slash symbol it bears.

No Entry For No Entry For No Entry For


All Vehicles Trucks Vehicles With Trailer

No Entry For
No Entry For No Entry For Animal-Drawn Vehicles
Cars Bicycles
No Entry For
Push-Carts
No Entry For No Entry For
Jeepneys Motorcycles

No Entry For No Entry For


Buses Tricycles
Prohibited/Restricted Signs
Prohibited/Restricted Signs
Speed Signs
The signs included in this set basically tells drivers the minimum or maximum speed limit allowed
in or out of a particular stretch of road.

Maximum Speed
Restriction
Speed Limit Derestriction

End Of Maximum Speed


Restriction Minimum Speed
Restriction
Warning Signs
The traffic signs under this category were designed to warn motorists and pedestrians about the hazards on the
road or sidewalk. They may tell motorists that there's an incoming road layout, hazards, or humps ahead or that
the area they're traversing is prone to flooding and landslides. Warning signs are usually designed with an
upward triangle outlined in red or filled with other shapes in yellow and green colors. They are intended to serve
as a precaution and a reminder to be mindful of their surroundings for safety purposes.

This type of road signs come with several subtypes, including:


Guide/Informative Signs
These signs point or indicate what destination lies ahead or lies after a particular turn or exit, including
milestones, signs, and distance markers that tells you where you are, where certain facilities are, where
important points of interests are, and how far the next town or city are from your current location. These
signs are usually rectangular in shape and come in green and blue colors.
Signs on Expressways
Expressway signs are neutral white or green-colored signs that indicate the location of certain services
like the closest service station or rest stop that lie ahead in a certain direction or exit. It also tells
motorists to slow down or go the other direction. Some signs also give information that directs drivers to
appropriate lanes or exits while some expressway signs indicate the start and the end of the expressway.
Some special signs, on the other hand, may give drivers valuable reminders such as checking their
brakes and reducing their speed.
Traffic Instruction Signs
The signs under this category complement the regulatory signs and support the implementation of
traffic rules by giving specific instructions for motorists and pedestrians to follow.
Hazarads Markers
These signs are pretty self explanatory and is used to indicate a directional change or the presence of an obstruction
ahead. Typically found on the side of provincial roads, along meandering, rural highways and consist of a sequence of
red arrows (or chevron signs) which signal the driver to follow the direction of the arrow, as the road ahead bends.
Road Work Signs

Self explanatory in its imagery, road works signs are


typically found in places where there is ongoing road work
and is typically seen in places where traffic is piling up
ahead. Regardless, road work signs warn users and
motorists to slow down or to merge in the other direction
because there is ongoing construction or excavation. These
signs also offer warning against local hazards like deep
holes or falling debris, prompting drivers to slow down or
change their route.
Pavement Markings
Unlike the other traffic signs and symbols, pavement markings usually appear as lines, symbols,
messages or numerals set into the surface of, applied upon, or attached to the pavement itself. Most of
the time, pavement markings are used to supplement traffic control devices, traffic signals, and road
signs in guiding traffic or by giving advance warnings.
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