Road signs in Australia
All 306 road signs used in Australia, grouped by type, with what each one means.
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Every sign in Australia
These are the signs as they appear in Australia, which uses its own sign system.
Warning signs
73 signs
Advisory speed 50 landscapeCode T3-16Advises drivers to travel at a maximum of 50 km/h through the roadwork zone (landscape format).
Advisory speed 50 squareCode T3-16Advises drivers to travel at a maximum of 50 km/h through the roadwork zone (square format).
Bilby crossingWarns drivers that bilbies (an endangered marsupial) may cross the road in this area.
Blasting stop await signalCode T4-1Drivers must stop and await a signal before proceeding through a blasting area.
Caution cattleCode RD488Caution sign warning drivers that cattle may be on or crossing the road ahead.
Chevron alignment leftCode T5-4-LDelineates the edge of the road on a sharp curve requiring traffic to bear left.
Priority signs
1 sign
Give way to peds flashingFlashing black-on-dark sign instructing drivers to give way to pedestrians at a crossing.
Prohibition signs
30 signs
Speed end 40 area begin 60Code R4-1Composite sign indicating the end of a 40 km/h speed-limit area and the commencement of a 60 km/h speed limit.
Speed limit 10 new limitCode R4-1Speed limit of 10 km/h with a supplementary NEW LIMIT panel indicating this is a newly introduced speed restriction.
Speed limit 100 new limitCode R4-1Speed limit of 100 km/h with a supplementary NEW LIMIT panel indicating this is a newly introduced speed restriction.
Speed limit 20 new limitCode R4-1Speed limit of 20 km/h with a supplementary NEW LIMIT panel indicating this is a newly introduced speed restriction.
Speed limit 20 road workCode R4-1Speed limit of 20 km/h applies in a road work zone.
Speed limit 30 new limitCode R4-1Speed limit of 30 km/h with a supplementary NEW LIMIT panel indicating this is a newly introduced speed restriction.
Mandatory signs
21 signs
Bus speed limit 40Code R4-242NSW sign imposing a 40 km/h speed limit specifically for buses.
Differential speed limit 40 60Code R4-246NSW sign showing differential speed limits: 40 km/h for trucks and buses, and 60 km/h for all other vehicles.
End bus speed limit 40Code R4-243NSW sign indicating the end of a 40 km/h bus speed limit zone.
End truck bus speed limit 40Code R4-220NSW sign indicating the end of a 40 km/h truck and bus speed limit zone.
School zone 40 aheadCode G6-332NSW school zone speed limit of 40 km/h ahead sign.
School zone 40 ahead obsoleteCode R4-234Obsolete NSW school zone 40 km/h ahead sign (older design with yellow fluorescent panels and black speed circle).
Special regulation signs
96 signs
Pedestrian signal countdown flashing redPedestrian signal showing a flashing red standing figure with a countdown timer, warning pedestrians not to begin crossing as the signal is about to change.
Pedestrian signal countdown greenPedestrian signal showing a solid green walk indication with a countdown timer in the upper (red) lens indicating remaining crossing time.
Pedestrian signal flashing redPedestrian signal showing a flashing red standing figure, indicating pedestrians should not start crossing but those already crossing may complete it.
Pedestrian signal greenPedestrian signal showing a solid green walking figure, indicating it is safe for pedestrians to cross.
Pedestrian signal redPedestrian signal showing a solid red standing figure, indicating pedestrians must not cross.
Driver under instructionCode T1-Q11Queensland sign displayed on a learner driver's vehicle indicating that the driver is under instruction.
Information signs
35 signs
Bus zoneDesignates a bus zone where parking or stopping by other vehicles is prohibited; arrow indicates direction of zone extent.
End blasting areaCode T4-3Indicates the end of a blasting area zone.
Tram laneCode G9-390NIndicates a dedicated tram/light-rail lane with a single straight-through route for vehicles; route circle shown below tram symbol.
Tram lane leftCode G9-390N-LIndicates a tram/light-rail lane with left-turn permitted for vehicles in the left lane; lane destinations shown by route circles.
Tram lane rightCode G9-390N-RIndicates a tram/light-rail lane with right-turn permitted for vehicles in the right lane; lane destinations shown by route circles.
One way leftIndicates a one-way street or road where traffic travels in the left direction only.
Direction signs
48 signs
Alphanumeric routeAustralian B-class (state) route marker shield for route B46.
Albany highway distanceDistance sign for Albany Highway (Route 30) showing kilometre distances to towns along the route from Armadale to Albany.
Albany highway distanceDistance sign for Albany Highway (Route 30) showing kilometre distances to towns along the route from Armadale to Albany.
LeftCode D4-1-1Chevron alignment marker with white left-pointing chevrons indicating a left curve ahead, used as a delineator on curves.
RightCode D4-1-1Chevron alignment marker with white right-pointing chevrons indicating a right curve ahead, used as a delineator on curves.
Au d4 2 2Code D4-2-2Straight-ahead alignment marker with upward-pointing white chevrons indicating the direction of travel ahead.
Additional panels
2 signs
Speed limit sign sizes chartReference diagram showing the four standard physical sizes (A–D) of Australian speed limit signs, illustrated with 50 km/h examples.
Next 2km supplementaryCode T1-28Supplementary distance panel indicating the roadwork or hazard extends over the next 2 km.
Signs explained
What the main sign groups mean and what to do when you see one.
Warning signs
Alert drivers to potential hazards ahead. Usually triangular with red border.12 signs
Prohibitory signs
Indicate actions that are not permitted. Usually circular with red border.7 signs
Mandatory signs
Indicate required actions or directions. Usually circular with blue background.3 signs
Priority signs
Indicate who has right of way at intersections. Various shapes and colors.5 signs
Informational signs
Provide useful information about facilities, services, and locations.6 signs
Direction signs
Guide drivers to destinations, exits, and distances.3 signs
Special zone signs
Indicate special areas like school zones, pedestrian areas, and work zones.2 signsReady for your Australia theory test?
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