Road signs in Singapore
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Singapore follows closely to the UK standard of road signs to maintain traffic, as it was an ex-British colony, but with several unique changes added over the years, slightly deviating from Britain.
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[edit] Warning Signs
Most warning signs take the shape of an equilateral red triangle with a white background. These signs warn about the possible danger or unusual conditions ahead and alert motorists on what to expect. Below are some signs used.
 Indication of a Electronic Road Pricing gantry |
 Indication of a road hump |
 Road narrows on left ahead |
 Motorists must slow down and beware of traffic approaching junction(The broader line is the higher priority route) |
 Indication of a zebra crossing |
 Tunnel ahead |
 Traffic signals in use ahead |
 Roundabout ahead |
 Indication of a pedestrian crossing |
 Sharp left bend ahead |
 Advance warning of a height prohibition ahead |
 Indication of the start of a school zone |
 Indication of the end of school zone |
 Sharp deviation of route to left(right if chevrons are reversed) |
 Distance to GIVE WAY line ahead |
 Distance to STOP line ahead |
[edit] Prohibitory Signs
All probitory signs are circular and have a red border with a white background. These signs prohibits certain vehicles or actions on the road. Motorists must comply with the signs or face charges. Below are some signs used.
 No vehicles carrying explosives |
 No lorries |
 No waiting on side of road where sign is on |
 No stopping on side of road where sign is on |
 No left turn |
 No right turn |
 No overtaking |
 No pedal cycles |
[edit] Restrictive Signs
All restrictive signs are also circular and have a red border with a white background. These signs restricts certain vehicles which do not comply with signs stated on the road.
 No entry to all vehicular traffic |
 No vehicles over height shown |
 No vehicles over width shown |
 No vehicles over weight shown |
 Maximum speed |
[edit] Mandatory Signs
Most mandatory signs are blue with a white border. All motorists must comply with the signs or face an offence. Below are some signs used.
 Give way to traffic on a major road |
 Stop and give way |
 Keep Left |
 Motorists may proceed left or right |
 Motorists may u-turn ahead |
 One way traffic ahead |
 No through ahead |
 Slow down |
 One way traffic on the right (left if arrow is reversed) |
 Route only used by pedal cycles only |
 Start of expressway and point from which expressway regulations apply |
 End of expressway |
[edit] Temporary Work Zone Signs
Temporary Work Zone Signs are displayed due to road works or construction projects that would affect the normal flow of trffic. Temporary Warning Signs are diamond shaped with an orange background and black letters. Temporary Project Information Signs are rectangular shaped with an orange background and black letters. Below are several examples.
 Indication of road works with stated distance away |
 Indication of heavy equipment and workmen |
 Detour Right(or left if arrow's reversed) |
 Left bend ahead |
 Lane merged with centre lane ahead |
 Indication on extent of Road Works to its date of completion |
 Indication that no lane markings on road |
 Advance warning to motorists to avoid certain roads |
 Temporary mandatory speed limit ahead |
 Temporary sign to ask motorists to slow down |
[edit] Directional Signs
Routes leading to or on expressways - blue background with white lettering
Routes leading to or on roads - green background with white lettering
Routes leading to locations - white background with black lettering
Routes leading to recreational facilities and landmarks - brown background with white lettering
 Primary Routes(Green background with white lettering) |
 Primary Routes(White panel on top is road that motorist is approaching) |
 Expressway Routes(Enclosed blue background with white lettering in an overall green background) |
 Direction to landmarks(White background with black lettering) |
 Indication of expressway name and distance |
 Direction to Places Of Interest(Brown border with white letterings) |
 Direction to Places Of Interest, as part of other signs |
[edit] Markings On The Road
[edit] Along The Side Of The Road
 No waiting at any time |
 No waiting at times shown on sign given |
 No stopping at times shown on sign given |
 No stopping at that side of the road at all times |
 Indication of a zebra crossing ahead. No stopping at that side of the road at any time. |
 Indication of the edge of the road or road shoulder of an expressway |
[edit] Road Divider
 Keep left on the divider |
 Keep left on the diagonal hatching divider |
 Keep left on the divider. No waiting on both sides of the road at any time. |
 Keep left on the diagonal hatching divider. No waiting on both sides of the road at any time. |
 Keep left on the divider. No stopping and no crossing of divider on both sides of the road at any time. |
 Indication of a zebra crossing ahead. Keep left on the divider. No stopping and no crossing of divider on both sides of the road at any time. |
