Road signs in the Philippines
All 180 road signs used in the Philippines, grouped by type, with what each one means.
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Every sign in the Philippines
These are the signs as they appear in the Philippines, which uses its own sign system.
Warning signs
20 signs
Reduce speed nowCode GE8-2Sign urging drivers to reduce their speed immediately.
Reduce speed check brakesCode GE8-2 / S1-4ECombined sign assembly urging drivers to reduce speed now and check their brakes.
Right lane ends 500mCode GE8-3Sign warning that the right lane ends in 500 m and drivers should merge.
Right lane ends merge leftCode GE8-4Sign warning that the right lane ends and drivers must merge left, accompanied by a left-pointing arrow.
L chevron delineator leftCode HM 1A-LDelineator chevron indicating a sharp bend or curve curving to the left.
R chevron delineator rightCode HM 1A-RDelineator chevron indicating a sharp bend or curve curving to the right.
Prohibition signs
25 signs
Wrong way go backCode GE8-1Wrong way sign warning a driver they are travelling in the wrong direction and must turn back.
Mptc no sufficient load no entryMetro Pacific Tollways traffic instruction sign denying entry to vehicles without sufficient prepaid load balance.
Mptc no valid etc no entryMetro Pacific Tollways traffic instruction sign denying entry to vehicles without a valid ETC device.
Mptc prohibited on expresswayMetro Pacific Tollways sign listing vehicles and items prohibited on the expressway, including CCTV enforcement notice.
Nlex sctex prohibited on expresswayNLEX/SCTEX sign listing vehicles and items prohibited on the expressway, with CCTV enforcement notice.
Old speed limit 60Old-style Philippine regulatory sign indicating a maximum speed limit of 60 km/h.
Mandatory signs
4 signs
Stop at toll gatesCode GE7-2Sign requiring drivers to stop at the toll gates.
Old minimum speed 40Old-style Philippine regulatory sign requiring a minimum speed of 40 km/h.
Minimum speed 40Code R4-3Minimum speed limit of 40 km/h; drivers must not travel slower than this speed.
Minimum speed 60Code R4-3Minimum speed limit of 60 km/h; drivers must not travel slower than this speed.
Special regulation signs
18 signs
Use overpassCode S1-1Pedestrians and cyclists must use the overpass to cross the road.
Use pedestrian crossingCode S1-2Pedestrians must use the designated pedestrian crossing.
Trucks use low gearCode S1-3Trucks must engage low gear on the steep grade ahead.
Check brakesCode S1-4Drivers must check their brakes before proceeding on the steep downgrade ahead.
Check brakes extendedCode S1-4EExtended check-brakes sign directing drivers to inspect brakes before a long steep descent.
Reduce speedCode S2-1Drivers must reduce their speed ahead.
Information signs
60 signs
Asian highway sectionsCode G10-2Asian Highway route information sign listing the sections covered by a specific AH route number.
Asian highway mapCode G10-3Asian Highway route map sign showing the route path with distance between two destinations.
Dpwh jurisdictionCode G10-4DPWH engineering district jurisdiction marker indicating region, district, and kilometre coverage.
Asian highway road nameCode G10-5Asian Highway road name sign identifying the local road name corresponding to an AH route number.
Street name blueCode G5-1Street name sign in blue, used for major thoroughfares and national roads.
Street name brownCode G5-1Street name sign in brown, used for heritage roads or avenues named after historical figures.
Direction signs
45 signs
Circumferential route badgeBackground badge template for Philippine circumferential road route markers, shown as a solid dark-blue rounded rectangle.
Expressway route shieldTemplate for Philippine expressway route marker shields, shown as a yellow pentagon shape used to display expressway route numbers.
Destination distanceCode G4-1Destination and distance sign with a right-pointing chevron indicating the direction and kilometres to a named place.
Destination chevronCode G4-2Destination sign with a right-pointing chevron indicating the direction toward a named city or town.
Tourist destinationCode G4-3Tourist destination directional sign with a right-pointing chevron, brown background indicating a point of interest.
Tourism accommodation directionalCode G7-3ATourism and accommodation directional sign with left-pointing arrow indicating food, lodging, and camping facilities.
Additional panels
8 signs
L arrow left tabCode G9-2LAuxiliary tab panel showing a left-pointing arrow, used below another sign to indicate a left direction.
R arrow right tabCode G9-2RAuxiliary tab panel showing a right-pointing arrow, used below another sign to indicate a right direction.
Arrow up tabCode G9-3Auxiliary tab panel showing an upward-pointing arrow, indicating straight ahead.
L arrow upper left tabCode G9-4LAuxiliary tab panel showing an upper-left diagonal arrow, indicating a bear-left direction.
R arrow upper right tabCode G9-4RAuxiliary tab panel showing an upper-right diagonal arrow, indicating a bear-right direction.
Arrows left and up tabCode G9-5Auxiliary tab panel showing arrows pointing left and up, indicating two possible directions.
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 the Philippines theory test?
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