Indian Traffic Signs & Road Markings Directory

Circular signs with red borders giving strict orders (except Octagonal STOP and Inverted Triangle GIVE WAY). Disobeying these signs attracts hefty fines under Section 177 / 179 of the Motor Vehicles Act.

Stop Vehicle must stop completely

Give Way Give priority to traffic on the main road

No Entry Entry prohibited for all vehicles

One Way Traffic allowed only in one direction

No Overtaking Overtaking is prohibited

No U-Turn U-turn not allowed at this point

No Left Turn Left turn prohibited

No Right Turn Right turn prohibited

Triangular signs with red borders that alert drivers in advance to potential road hazards (e.g. sharp curves, steep descents, narrow bridges, school ahead).

Right Hand Curve Road curves to the right ahead

Left Hand Curve Road curves to the left ahead

Right Hairpin Bend Sharp hairpin bend to the right

Left Hairpin Bend Sharp hairpin bend to the left

Right Reverse Bend Right bend followed immediately by left bend

Left Reverse Bend Left bend followed immediately by right bend

Steep Ascent Steep uphill gradient ahead

Steep Descent Steep downhill gradient ahead

Rectangular signs with blue/green backgrounds that give navigational guidance, distances, parking zones, and emergency facilities like hospitals.

Petrol Pump Fuel station ahead

Hospital or First Aid Post Medical facility ahead

Parking - Car Designated car parking area

Parking - Scooter or Motorcycle Designated two-wheeler parking area

Parking - Taxi Designated taxi parking area

Parking - Autorickshaw Designated auto-rickshaw parking area

Public Telephone Telephone booth ahead

Restaurant or Refreshment Eating place ahead