Traffic Signs¶

Class	Subclass	Type	Sign
Road Sign informations, warnings, order	Regulatory control users must/must not do	Control Assign right-of-way priority/direction of travel	Stop (even if there are no vehicles)
			Give way/Yield Slow down
			Give way to pedestrians
			Give way to cyclists
			Entry forbidden
			Go this way
		Mandatory	Go this way
			Roundabout
			Tram Only
			Maximum Speed Limit
			Minimum Speed Limit
			Police Reduce Speed (Temporary)
		Prohibitory Actions that must not be taken	No left/right
			No U-Turn
			No overtaking
			No goods (heavy) vehicles
			No hazardous material
			No pedestrians allowed
			No cyclists
			No horn
			Give priority oncoming traffic (Temporary)
			Cannot exceed speed limit
			Maximum height limit
			Maximum width limit
			Maximum weight limits
			Qualification Plate Supplementary to other signs, such as exceptions
		Parking Control when and where you can/cannot park	Paid Parking with time restrictions
			Parking with time restrictions
			Parking for people of determination drivers
			Paid Parking zone
			Reserved for RTA Taxis only
			Reserved for RTA Busses only
			Loading and unloading only
			Paid parking for loading and unloading of commercial vehicles
			No stopping/parking
			No stopping/parking during mentions timing
			No waiting (only pickup & drop-off of passengers allowed)
		Freeway Control which roads are classified as freeway	Beginning of freeway
			End of freeway
	Warning	Advance Warning (Triangular, red border, white background)	Traffic Signal ahead
			Stop Sign ahead
			Give way sign ahead
			Roundabout ahead
			T-intersection ahead
			Side road ahead
			Intersection ahead
			Staggered junction ahead
			Other traffic merging
			You will merge to main road
			2-way road
			2-way road ahead (crosses one-way road)
			Dual carriageway ends (2 lanes join)
			Curve ahead
			Right lane ends ahead
			Road narrows on the side
			Lane closed ahead
			Diversion to opposite carriageway ahead
			No through road (Dead end)
			U-Turn ahead
			Steep hill ahead
			Pedestrian crossing ahead
			Children potentially ahead
			Bicycle crossing ahead
			Animals potentially ahead
			Road works ahead
			Maximum headroom at hazard ahead
			Tunnel ahead
			Low flying aircraft ahead (do not get distracted)
			Opening bridge ahead
			Quay side/river bank ahead
			Risk of falling rocks
			High voltage overhead ahead
			Humps ahead
			Uneven road
			Other dangers ahead
			Loose chippings
			Slippery road
			Beware edge way soft
			Tram crossing ahead
			Tram/Railway crossing to the right/left
		Hazard Marker Identify physical hazards Reflective to light	Hazard Plate Bridge structure, guard rails
			Hazard Marker
			Single Chevron Indicates road curve
			Multiple chevron Sharp deviation
			T-Junction Chevron
			Single Tram/Railway line crossing over road
			2 or more Tram/Railway line crossing over road 2 lanes turning right and 1 lane making a u turn?
		Diagrammatic Warning - triangular advance warning sign does not have sufficient space for a picture - triangular advance warning sign not big enough to draw attention - mainly used in high-speed roads	Right lane closure ahead
			Additional lane added
			Five lanes merging to four Middle lanes must be careful as both have equal priority
			Lane use control directional restriction: Heavy vehicles cannot use first lane
			Lane use control directional restriction: First lane Turn left only
			Beginning/end of median
			End of median
			Joining lane
			Sharp curve lanes ahead
			Tram route in single direction
			Tram route in both directions
	Guide Direction: Route #, Street Names, Destinations	Blue National routes, UAE emblem	Emirates Route Emblem
		Green Major routes inside cities	Dubai Route Emblem
		White Local
		Red Hyperlocal
		Trailblazing Route-finding signs Recognizable symbols/numbers to guide drivers to correct road	Airport
			City Center
			National Route
			City Route
			Freeway
			Landmark/ Tourist Destination
		Advance
		Exit	One Lane Drop
			Two Lane Drop
		Other	No through road Dead end ahead
			Priority for you more than vehicles from opposite direction
			Parking
			Hospital
			Countdown markers - Used in conjunction with other signs - Each bar represents 100m
			No turning for lorries Usually for U-Turns
			Supplementary information sign
			Parking for country diplomats’ cars only Usually near embassies, consulates
			Diversion of traffic route - Temporary - Usually at construction areas
			Other
			Reflective marker posts - Indicate edge of carriageway - Usually at curves, bends, diversions
			Lane use signals - Usually at tunnels, basement parkings
			Reduce Speed Now
			Road Clear - Usually after passing roadworks
			Do not enter junction until exit is clear - Usually at busy traffic intersections, tram area
			Penalty for Violation
			Keep off tramway (Pedestrians)
			VMS (Variable Message Sign) Messages take priority over other signs
			Toll - Salik uses RFID



Road Markings - help position vehicle on the road - Yellow/White	Regulatory - Tell drivers what they can/cannot do		No passing/crossing except emergency usually found on 2-way roads
			Stop
			Give way Usually accompanied with give way sign
			Pedestrian crossing
			Pedestrian crossing with Zig-zag line No lane changing
			Box junctions Drivers should not enter junction until exit is clear, even if signal is green
			Tram line pedestrian crossing
			Zig-zag zone Drivers should not - park - stop, except to give way - reverse - change lane - overtake
			Tram box junction
	Warning used to warn drivers of approaching hazard		Rumble strips
			Speed humps
			Upcoming tram crossing
	Guidance Help drivers understand paths they should follow at intersections/roundabouts	Lines in center of road	Short intermittent - Along carriageway - Used where there is no side road, junction, exits - Safe to change lane/overtake after checks
			Long intermittent - Along carriageway - Used where there is a side road, junction, exits - Potentially dangerous to change lane/overtake; drivers can do so, but must look out for vehicles joining their path
			Solid/Continuous - Near curves, hills, other danger zones - Drivers cannot overtake/change lanes unless emergency
			Broken yellow line - Along carriageway - 2 way/single carriageway roads - Be careful
			Broken white lines - Along carriageway - One way/dual carriageway roads
			Solid lines (single/double) - Along carriageway - Hazardous/unclear view (sharp bends) - Do not cross line
			Double yellow lines Solid on one size, broken on the other - Along carriageway - Drivers can only overtake/change lanes if broken line is on their side - Usually found in steep roads with bends
			End of carriageway
		Traffic lane	Traffic lane arrows
			Traffic lane markings
		IDK	Keep Entrance Clear
Traffic Control Signals help control traffic flow		Traffic light	Red
			Yellow/Amber
			Green
		Directional light	U Turn
			Left
		Intermittent light Flashing yellow
		Pedestrian lights	Red
			Green