Road signs in India
All 116 road signs used in India, grouped by type, with what each one means.
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Every sign in India
These are the signs as they appear in India, which uses its own sign system.
Warning signs
8 signs
Chevron single normalCode W-602Single chevron alignment marker indicating a sharp bend or curve ahead on a normal road.
Crash prone areaWarns drivers that they are entering a crash-prone area with a history of accidents.
Warning chevron delineatorSingle chevron delineator (100 km speed zone marker)
Warning left curveCode W-1Left hand curve ahead
Warning narrow bridgeCode W-11Narrow bridge ahead
Warning narrow roadCode W-10Narrow road ahead
Prohibition signs
5 signs
Horn prohibitedCode R-39Prohibits the use of a horn or audible warning device.
Prohibitory no entryCode R-1No entry
Prohibitory no parkingCode R-19No parking
Prohibitory no right turn u turnCode R-3Right turn and U-turn prohibited
Prohibitory no standingCode R-20No standing (no stopping)
Mandatory signs
5 signs
Bus laneMarks a lane reserved exclusively for buses, with a vertical white bar indicating the lane boundary.
Contra flow bus laneMarks a contra-flow bus lane where buses travel in the opposite direction to general traffic.
Contra flow cycle laneMarks a contra-flow cycle lane where cyclists travel in the opposite direction to general traffic.
Cycle laneMarks a lane reserved for cyclists, with a vertical white bar indicating the lane boundary.
Mandatory restriction endsEnd of all restrictions / end of speed restriction
Special regulation signs
12 signs
Boundary marker type1Marks the boundary of India; pillar-shaped marker inscribed with 'INDIA' in Hindi and English with Indian flag strip.
Boundary marker type2Alternative boundary marker of India showing route number and 'IND' country code in trapezoidal form.
Country borderMarks the international border of India, displaying 'INDIA' surrounded by a ring of stars.
Emergency exit leftEmergency exit sign indicating the exit is to the left, showing a running figure and door with left-pointing arrow.
Emergency exit rightEmergency exit sign indicating the exit is to the right, showing a running figure and door with right-pointing arrow.
End of expresswayIndicates the end of an expressway section.
Information signs
61 signs
AirportIndicates the direction to or presence of an airport.
Auto rickshaw parkingDesignates a parking area reserved for auto-rickshaws.
Auto rickshaw standIndicates an auto-rickshaw stand where passengers may board or alight.
Bus stopIndicates the location of a bus stop.
Camp siteIndicates the presence of a camp site or camping facility nearby.
Car parkingDesignates a parking area for cars.
Direction signs
23 signs
Chandigarh road signDirection sign for Chandigarh city showing sector numbers on left and right with 'Chandi Path' label in English, Hindi and Punjabi.
Direction advanced distanceAdvanced direction sign with distances (Chandigarh / Shimla / Jalandhar)
Direction city nameCode III-6City name sign (Mumbai)
Direction distanceCode III-5Distance sign (Morbi / Rajkot / Ahmedabad)
Direction junctionCode III-2Junction direction sign (Najafgarh / New Delhi / Rohtak)
Direction multi destinationCode III-16Multi-destination direction sign (Mehrauli / AIIMS / Airport)
Additional panels
2 signs
Bro himank signBorder Roads Organisation (BRO) HIMANK project safety message board reading 'After Whisky, Driving Risky' with route markers.
Village signboard chaugaonMaharashtra PWD village name board for Chaugaon showing village name in Marathi and English with population figure.
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 India theory test?
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