Dubai Traffic Signs
1. Regulatory Signs
Regulatory signs are used to control the actions of road users. This used to control the drivers and other users actions in the road in UAE. This is applicable by law and it clearly states what action you can perform and what prohibited. Suppose if you want to know how much speed you can follow in some roads, the speed limit sign will inform you that. If you are driving above that limit there will be cameras and speed related RTA fine may waiting for you. There are various types of regulatory signs:
Control Signs
They are used to show the right of way, priority or direction of travel. Some examples of control signs are:
You must give way to pedestrians
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You must not enter
this road
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Mandatory Signs
Mandatory signs indicate to road users the actions that they need to take. Some examples of mandatory signs are: ahead only, turn right only, pass either side, 60kmph minimum speed freeway, keep right, roundabout, travel in direction of arrow, keep left.
60kmh minimum speed limit-freeway
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Roundabout. Travel in the direction of the arrow
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Prohibitory Signs
They indicate prohibited actions or objects, so as to indicate road users about actions they should not take or which are prohibited. Some examples of prohibitory signs are: no left turn, no right turn, do not overtake, do not exceed 80kmph speed limit, do not horn, no hazardous materials, no goods vehicles, no pedestrians, no cyclists, maximum heights limits, qualification plate, no U turn.
You must not exceed 80km/h speed limit
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Parking Control Signs
Parking Related
Parking is limited to the times shown
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Parking area for
handicapped drivers only
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Meter Parking on
Right Side
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These areas are reserved
for taxis only.
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These areas are reserved
for Bus stops
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You must not stop or park in the areas
shown by the arrow(s).
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You must not stop or park in the areas shown by the
arrow(s) during the times shown on the sign.
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Freeway Control Signs
Freeway related
2. Warning Signs
Alert users for the hazard condition
Advanced Warning Signs
Advanced Warning Signs Desc
Junction ahead(you will merge with other traffic)
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T-intersection ahead
(you will need to
stop)
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Intersection ahead
(slow down and
prepare to stop)
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Maximum headroom
at hazard ahead
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Dual carriageway ends
(two lanes join - beware
of oncoming traffic)
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Curve in the road to the
left (slow down)
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Curve in the road to the
right (slow down)
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Curves or bends in the
road (drive careful)
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Low flying aircraft ahead
(do not be distracted)
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High Voltage overhead
cable
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Quayside or river
bank ahead
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Two-way traffic
crosses one-way
road ahead
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Road narrows on
the left ahead
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Road narrows on
both sides ahead
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Diversion to opposite
carriageway ahead
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Left-hand lane
closed ahead
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Right-hand lane
closed haead
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You must slow down when passing schools
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Hazard Marker Signs
Helps to identify physical hazard
Diagrammatic Warning Signs
When triangular waring signs not enough it will show
Lane use is controlled
(trucks not permitted in
left lane)
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Five lanes merging to
four lanes
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Lane use control
directional restriction
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3. Guide Signs
Use to provide direction, provide route numbers etc
Trailblazing Guide Signs
show right of way priority or direction of travel. Few signs are below.
City Centre Central
Business District:-
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Dubai International
Airport
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Tourist destination
descriptions
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Exit directions signs
include route emblem
route emblems,
trailblazing symbols and directional information.
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Two Lane Exit: With one
Lane Drop: Two Exit Route
Numbers
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Two Lane Exit: With Two
Lane Dropped Two Exit
Route Numbers
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4. Other Signs
Other Important Traffic Signs
Supplementary
information signs
(normally with sign No.212)
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Parking for Diplomat
Cars Only
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Other supplementary
information signs
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Reflective marker posts
indicating edge of
carriage way
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