Road signs in Bahrain
All 199 road signs used in Bahrain, grouped by type, with what each one means.
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Every sign in Bahrain
These are the signs as they appear in Bahrain, which uses its own sign system.
Warning signs
65 signs
Animal crossingWarning: animals may cross the road ahead.
Bend to leftWarning: sharp bend to the left ahead.
Bend to rightWarning: sharp bend to the right ahead.
Bend to right temporaryTemporary warning: sharp bend to the right ahead (roadworks context).
Bicycle crossingWarning: bicycle crossing ahead; watch for cyclists.
Camel crossingWarning: camels may cross the road ahead.
Priority signs
5 signs
Stop arabicStop — all vehicles must come to a complete stop (Arabic only).
Stop bilingualStop — all vehicles must come to a complete stop (bilingual Arabic and English).
Stop arabic onlyMandatory stop sign requiring all vehicles to come to a complete stop; displays Arabic text (قف) only.
Stop bilingualMandatory stop sign requiring all vehicles to come to a complete stop; displays Arabic (قف) above English STOP.
YieldGive way to oncoming traffic; vehicles must yield the right of way at this point.
Prohibition signs
31 signs
Give way to oncoming trafficGive way to oncoming traffic; you must yield and wait for the opposite lane to clear.
Maximum axle weight 9tVehicles with an axle weight exceeding 9 tonnes are prohibited from entering.
Maximum height 3mVehicles exceeding 3 metres in height are prohibited from passing.
Maximum speed 120Maximum permitted speed is 120 km/h.
Maximum speed 125Maximum permitted speed is 125 km/h.
Maximum speed 45Maximum permitted speed is 45 km/h.
Mandatory signs
21 signs
CustomsCustoms checkpoint ahead; all vehicles must stop for inspection.
Equestrian pathMandatory route for horse riders; indicates a designated equestrian path.
Go straightYou must go straight ahead; no turning permitted.
Go straight or turn leftYou must go straight ahead or turn left.
Go straight or turn rightYou must go straight ahead or turn right.
Keep leftKeep to the left of the obstruction or island ahead.
Special regulation signs
4 signs
Detour ahead temporaryDetour route begins ahead (temporary, roadworks).
Detour arrow temporaryFollow this arrow for the detour route (temporary, roadworks).
End road work temporaryEnd of the roadworks zone (temporary sign).
Hazard markers temporaryTemporary hazard marker indicating an obstruction or danger zone at the roadside (roadworks).
Information signs
19 signs
CampingCamping area or campsite ahead.
Cbd central business districtIndicates the central business district (CBD) area.
Dead endRoad is a dead end; no through route.
DowntownIndicates the downtown or city centre area.
Filling stationFuel filling station (petrol station) ahead or nearby.
First aidFirst aid or medical assistance (Red Crescent) station ahead or nearby.
Direction signs
39 signs
Directional sign type iHighway directional guide sign (Type I) indicating routes, distances and destinations.
Directional sign type iiHighway directional guide sign (Type II) indicating routes, distances and destinations including exit information.
East sign type iCardinal direction marker indicating East (stacked bilingual format).
East sign type iiCardinal direction marker indicating East (compact inline format).
North sign type iIndicates the direction of North; full bilingual type (Arabic شمال above, NORTH below).
North sign type iiIndicates the direction of North; compact bilingual type (N + Arabic شمال).
Additional panels
15 signs
Branch road 2222Code 2222Saudi Arabia branch road route marker for road number 2222, displayed in Eastern Arabic numerals.
Branch road 5018Code 5018Saudi Arabia branch road route marker for road number 5018, displayed in Eastern Arabic numerals.
Branch road blankBlank Saudi Arabia branch road route marker template with no road number displayed.
City road 101Code 101Saudi Arabia city road route marker for road number 101, displayed in Eastern Arabic numerals inside an arch-shaped sign.
City road 135Code 135Saudi Arabia city road route marker for road number 135, displayed in Eastern Arabic numerals inside an arch-shaped sign.
City road 205Code 205Saudi Arabia city road route marker for road number 205, displayed in Eastern Arabic numerals inside an arch-shaped sign.
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 Bahrain theory test?
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