Road signs in Singapore
All 215 road signs used in Singapore, grouped by type, with what each one means.
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Every sign in Singapore
These are the signs as they appear in Singapore, which uses its own sign system.
Warning signs
46 signs
Check your brakes multilingualReminder for drivers to check their brakes, displayed in four languages (Malay, Chinese, Tamil, English).
Construction speed limit 30Maximum speed limit of 30 km/h applies in the construction or works zone.
Construction speed limit 40Maximum speed limit of 40 km/h applies in the construction or works zone.
Construction speed limit 50Maximum speed limit of 50 km/h applies in the construction or works zone.
General warning dangerCode W1General danger warning sign alerting drivers to a hazard ahead (shown here with the word DANGER).
Pedestrian works zoneCode P1Warning sign indicating a pedestrian crossing or works zone affecting pedestrians.
Priority signs
2 signs
Give wayCode R1Give Way — drivers must yield to traffic on the road they are entering.
Stop signDrivers must come to a complete stop and give way to all traffic before proceeding.
Prohibition signs
18 signs
Gantry height limit type iGantry-mounted height limit sign (Type I) indicating a maximum vehicle height of 4.5 metres is permitted.
Gantry height limit type iiGantry-mounted height limit sign (Type II) indicating a maximum vehicle height of 4.5 metres, with a different roundel style.
Info no u turn unofficial symbolUnofficial variant sign prohibiting U-turns, depicted using the standard no-U-turn symbol (U-turn arrow crossed out in red).
Info no u turn unofficial textUnofficial variant sign prohibiting U-turns, displayed as text.
No busesCode P12No buses — buses are prohibited from entering or using this road.
No motorcyclesCode P11No motorcycles — motorcycles are prohibited from entering or using this road.
Mandatory signs
19 signs
Ahead onlyCode R4Ahead only — vehicles must proceed straight ahead and may not turn.
Info mandatory give way busesMandatory sign requiring drivers to give way to buses exiting from a bus bay, enforced by a give-way triangle symbol.
Keep leftCode R6Keep left — vehicles must pass to the left of an obstruction or island.
Keep rightCode R7Keep right — vehicles must pass to the right of an obstruction or island.
Left turn onlyCode R3Left turn only — vehicles must turn left and may not go straight or turn right.
Mandatory cyclists use crossingCyclists must use the designated crossing.
Special regulation signs
13 signs
Children warden stopChildren crossing warden STOP sign used at school crossings to halt traffic while children cross.
Stop customsStop — Customs (Kastam) checkpoint: all vehicles must stop for customs inspection.
Stop policeStop — Police checkpoint: all vehicles must stop for police inspection (Type 1 design with circular border).
Stop police check type2Stop — Police Check checkpoint: all vehicles must stop for police inspection (Type 2 solid red circular design).
Stop security checkStop — Security Check checkpoint: all vehicles must stop for security inspection (Type 1 circular border design).
Stop security check type2Stop — Security Check checkpoint (Type 2 solid red circular design).
Information signs
102 signs
Coupon parking carsCoupon parking sign for cars indicating a designated car coupon parking area.
Coupon parking hdbHDB coupon parking sign indicating a designated HDB car park with night parking hours from 10:30 pm to 7 am.
Coupon parking motorcycleCoupon parking sign for motorcycles indicating a designated motorcycle coupon parking area.
End parking zoneEnd of parking zone — the parking zone restrictions no longer apply beyond this point.
End school zoneEnd of School Zone — indicates that the school zone speed limit and caution restrictions no longer apply.
Expressway ayeRoute marker for the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE) in Singapore.
Direction signs
4 signs
Direction road approachAdvance direction sign pointing left to Still Road South and the ECP expressway.
Expressway overhead gantryOverhead expressway gantry sign directing traffic to Fort Road (left lanes) or Changi Airport via ECP (right lanes).
Park sign type iDirectional sign pointing to a named park or recreational area (Type I, with text and park icon).
Park sign type iiDirectional sign pointing to a named park or recreational area (Type II, with tree icon).
Additional panels
11 signs
Info except authorised busesSupplementary panel indicating that the preceding restriction does not apply to authorised buses.
Info except authorised vehiclesSupplementary panel indicating that the preceding restriction does not apply to authorised vehicles.
Info except busesSupplementary panel indicating that the preceding restriction does not apply to buses.
Info except loading unloadingSupplementary panel indicating that the preceding restriction does not apply to vehicles loading or unloading goods.
Info except nparks vehiclesSupplementary panel indicating that the preceding restriction does not apply to National Parks Board (NParks) vehicles.
Info except sbs busesSupplementary panel indicating that the preceding restriction does not apply to SBS Transit buses.
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 Singapore theory test?
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