Road signs in Vietnam
All 402 road signs used in Vietnam, grouped by type, with what each one means.
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Every sign in Vietnam
These are the signs as they appear in Vietnam, which uses its own sign system.
Warning signs
7 signs
Go slow warningGo slow — warning sign instructing drivers to reduce speed immediately.
Go slow warning with panelGo slow — warning triangle with supplementary SLOW panel below, used in bilingual or international contexts.
Sharp bend ahead chevronsCode S507Sharp bend or curve ahead — chevron arrows warn of a dangerous curve requiring reduced speed.
Slippery road ice snowCode S510Slippery road — ice or snow present on the road surface ahead.
Warning blank triangleGeneric warning sign — blank yellow triangle indicating a hazard ahead (used as a template or placeholder).
Warning loose chippingsCode W.235Loose chippings — road surface has loose gravel or stones that may be thrown up by vehicles.
Priority signs
2 signs
Give way inverted triangleCode P.207Give way — yield to traffic on the road ahead.
Yield to oncoming traffic narrow roadCode P.208Yield to oncoming motorised traffic — give way to vehicles coming from the opposite direction on a narrow section.
Prohibition signs
22 signs
No entry all vehiclesNo entry for all vehicles — road closed to all traffic in this direction.
No motor vehicles 3 wheelsCode P.103aMotor vehicles and three-wheeled motorcycles (cam o-to, moto 3 banh) are prohibited.
No parking hereCode S509bNo parking at this location (cam do xe — parking prohibited).
No parking zone startCode RE9aStart of no-parking zone (parking prohibited throughout this zone).
No stopping zone endCode RE10aEnd of no-stopping zone (clearway zone ends here).
No through roadNo through road — road is closed or access is prohibited ahead.
Mandatory signs
11 signs
Lane use directionsCode R411Lane direction sign indicating permitted movements per lane: left lane turns left, centre lane goes straight, right lane turns right.
Motorway lane bus onlyCode R403cLane reserved exclusively for buses, indicated by diamond priority symbol.
Motorway lane cars and motorcyclesCode R403bLane reserved for both motor cars and motorcycles on an expressway.
Motorway lane cars onlyCode R403aLane reserved exclusively for motor cars on an expressway.
Motorway lane golf cartCode R403hLane reserved exclusively for golf carts or similar low-speed vehicles.
Motorway lane golf cart and utilityCode R403kLane reserved for both golf carts and utility trucks.
Information signs
302 signs
Asian highway numberCode I449Asian Highway network route marker — AH112.
Bridge name yen chauCode I439Bridge name sign: Cầu Yên Châu at km 252+831 on National Road 6.
Campsite 500mCode SG7Campsite (camping area) located 500 metres ahead.
Construction zone ahead 100mCode I441bConstruction zone ahead in 100 m.
Construction zone ahead 500m constructionCode I441aConstruction zone ahead in 500 m (bilingual: 'CONSTRUCTION' variant — reworked version).
Construction zone ahead 500m worksCode I441aConstruction zone ahead in 500 m (bilingual: 'WORKS' variant).
Direction signs
44 signs
Airport directional arrowCode IE461cDirectional sign pointing to Sân Bay Long Thành airport.
Destination pennant rightCode IE464bDestination pennant sign pointing right toward Tp. Tân An, Long An.
Direction airportCode I444bDirection sign pointing to an airport (Sân Bay).
Direction bus stationCode I444dDirection sign pointing to a bus station (Bến Xe Khách).
Direction car washCode I444iDirection sign pointing to a car wash (Rửa Xe).
Direction ferryCode I444jDirection sign pointing to a ferry crossing (Bến Phà).
Additional panels
14 signs
Chevron leftCode IE469bChevron alignment marker indicating a bend or curve to the left.
Chevron rightCode IE469aChevron alignment marker indicating a bend or curve to the right.
Delineator chevron upCode IE468bDelineator panel with upward-pointing yellow and black chevron stripes indicating a hazard ahead.
Delineator stripe leftCode IE468aDelineator panel with diagonal yellow and black stripes indicating a hazard or barrier on the left side.
Delineator stripe rightCode IE468cDelineator panel with diagonal yellow and black stripes indicating a hazard or barrier on the right side.
Panel accident prone sectionCode I445gSupplementary panel: section prone to frequent accidents (Đoạn Đường Hay Xảy Ra Tai Nạn).
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 Vietnam theory test?
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