Title: Regulatory Sign No.

MINISTRY OF WORKS
AND TRANSPORT STOP AND GIVE WAY A1
TRAFFIC SIGNS MANUAL

COLOURS:

Background : RED (600)

Border : WHITE 750

Arrow BLACK

DESCRIPTION:
Octagonal sign with red background indicating stop and give way.

APPLICATION:
This sign is used at the junction with major roads where visibility is poor or it is unsafe
for vehicles to enter the junction without stopping. It instructs drivers to bring their
vehicles to a complete stop and not proceed until it is safe to do so. It is recommended
that supplementary plate D7 is attached to the post below the sign to add emphasis to the
Stop sign.

LOCATION:
The sign should be sited on the left hand side 1.5 metres in advance of the stop line. For
additional impact an additional sign could be put on the right hand side. The sign must
only be used when it is unsafe for vehicles to enter the through road without stopping.
The main factor which determines this is how far the driver can see along the road in
each direction as they approach the junction. This is called the visibility distance. If
the visibility distance is less than that indicated below then there is a case for a stop sign.
Through Road Design Speed (km/h) Urban50roads 60 80 National 100
Road Designation with low
vehicle
All
other National
roads
roads
with good
speeds roads geometry
Visibility Distance (m) 70 90 150 215
VARIATION:
None
 Title: Regulatory Sign No.
MINISTRY OF WORKS
AND TRANSPORT GIVE WAY A2
TRAFFIC SIGNS MANUAL

COLOURS:

Background : WHITE (600)

Border : RED 750

Arrow BLACK

DESCRIPTION:
Triangular sign with point downwards having a red border and white background
indicating that traffic should Give Way.

APPLICATION:
This sign is used at roundabouts and at junctions with major roads or roundabouts
where visibility is good, i.e. greater than indicated on the table on page A1. The sign is
used where there is no need for a Stop sign. It instructs other drivers not to proceed
unless the way is clear. The sign can also be used where the road is too narrow for two
way traffic such as narrow bridges in which case the Give Way sign is only displayed on
one approach. It is recommended that supplementary plate D8 is attached to the post
below the sign to add emphasis to the Give Way sign.

LOCATION:
Sign to be used in conjunction with a Give Way line F2 which is two transverse broken
white line road markings at a junction. The sign should be sited on the left hand side of
the road about 1.5 metres in advance of the Give Way line. For greater emphasis an
additional sign can be put on the right hand side.

VARIATION:
None.
 Title: Regulatory Sign No.
MINISTRY OF WORKS
AND TRANSPORT NO ENTRY A3
TRAFFIC SIGNS MANUAL

COLOURS:

Background : RED (450)

600
Border, : WHITE (750)
central bar

Arrow BLACK

DESCRIPTION:
Circular sign with red background and white bar across centre indicating no entry for
traffic ahead.

APPLICATION:
The sign indicates that there is no entry for vehicular traffic to enter the road ahead. The
sign applies to all vehicles including cycles, cycle rickshaws and carts.

LOCATION:
Signs to be located in such a way that vehicles can easily find an alternative route. The
sign should be sited on both sides of a one way road at the junction where entry is
prohibited. The signs should be easily seen and if necessary the signs should be angled
so that they directly face oncoming traffic.

VARIATION:
None.
 Title: Regulatory Sign No.
MINISTRY OF WORKS
AND TRANSPORT NO MOTOR VEHICLES A4
TRAFFIC SIGNS MANUAL

COLOURS:

Background : WHITE (450)

600
Border, : RED (750)
diagonal
Vehicles : BLACK

DESCRIPTION:
Circular sign with symbols of a motorcycle above a car overlaid by a red diagonal line
from top left to bottom right indicating no motor vehicles. It is unlikely that a 750mm
diameter sign will be necessary.

APPLICATION:
This sign indicates areas where motorised vehicles are prohibited. Cycles and
rickshaws are acceptable in these areas. The sign is usually used in urban areas. An
example of this would be a market area. Supplementary Plate D15 may also be used to
indicate that the restriction applies except for access.

LOCATION:
Signs to be located to allow motorised vehicles to use an alternative route. The sign
should be displayed on the left hand side of the road at the beginning of the restriction.

VARIATION:
None.
 Title: Regulatory Sign No.
MINISTRY OF WORKS
AND TRANSPORT NO TRUCKS A5
TRAFFIC SIGNS MANUAL

COLOURS:

Background : WHITE (450)

600
Border, : RED (750)
diagonal
Vehicle : BLACK

DESCRIPTION:
Circular sign with a symbol of a truck overlaid by a red diagonal line from top left to
bottom right indicating no trucks. It is unlikely that a 750mm diameter sign will be
necessary.

APPLICATION:
The sign indicates where trucks are prohibited and will usually be used in urban areas.
An example of this would be a narrow road where there is difficulty for vehicles wider
than cars to pass each other. The sign can be used to prevent truck nuisance in
residential areas. Supplementary Plate D15 may also be used to indicate that the
restriction applies except for access.

LOCATION:
Signs to be located to allow trucks to use an alternative route. The sign should be
displayed on the left hand side of the road at the beginning of the restriction.

VARIATION:
None.
 Title: Regulatory Sign No.
MINISTRY OF WORKS
AND TRANSPORT NO HANDCARTS A6
TRAFFIC SIGNS MANUAL

COLOURS:

Background : WHITE
(450)
Border : RED 600
diagonal
Handcart : BLACK

DESCRIPTION:
Circular sign with a symbol of a handcart overlaid by a red diagonal line from top left to
bottom right indicating no handcarts.

APPLICATION:
The sign indicates areas where handcarts are prohibited and will usually be used in
urban areas. An example of this would be a narrow road where a slow moving handcart
would cause considerable congestion.

LOCATION:
Signs to be located to allow handcarts to use an alternative route. The sign should be
displayed on the left hand side of the road at the beginning of the restriction.

VARIATION:
None.
 Title: Regulatory Sign No.
MINISTRY OF WORKS
NO ANIMAL-DRAWN
AND TRANSPORT VEHICLES A7
TRAFFIC SIGNS MANUAL

COLOURS:

Background : WHITE
(450)
Border : RED 600
diagonal
Bullock Cart : BLACK

DESCRIPTION:
Circular sign with a symbol of a bullock cart overlaid by a red diagonal line from top left
to bottom right indicating no bullock carts.

APPLICATION:
This sign indicates areas where bullock carts are prohibited and will usually be used in
urban areas. An example of this would be a narrow street where a slow moving bullock
cart would cause considerable congestion.

LOCATION:
Signs to be located to allow bullock carts to use an alternative route. The sign should be
displayed on the left hand side of the road at the beginning of the restriction.

VARIATION:
None.
 Title: Regulatory Sign No.
MINISTRY OF WORKS
AND TRANSPORT NO PEDESTRIANS A8
TRAFFIC SIGNS MANUAL

COLOURS:

Background : WHITE
(450)
Border : RED 600
diagonal
Pedestrian : BLACK

DESCRIPTION:
Circular sign with a symbol of a pedestrian overlaid by a red diagonal line from top left
to bottom right indicating no pedestrians.

APPLICATION:
This sign indicates areas where pedestrians are prohibited and will usually be used in
urban areas. An example of this would be where a national highway passes through a
built up area and there is a conflict between pedestrians and traffic. The sign is likely to
be ignored unless it is only used in areas where it is considered absolutely necessary.

LOCATION:
Signs to be located to allow pedestrians to use an alternative route. The sign should be
highly visible and displayed on the left hand side of the road at the beginning of the
restriction.

VARIATION:
None.
 Title: Regulatory Sign No.
MINISTRY OF WORKS
NO VEHICLES OVER
AND TRANSPORT LENGTH SHOWN A9
TRAFFIC SIGNS MANUAL

COLOURS:

Background : WHITE (450)

600
Border : RED
Vehicle, : BLACK
(750)
10 m
text, arrow

DESCRIPTION:
Circular sign with a symbol of a truck with numbers and arrows beneath indicating the
maximum length of truck allowed to use the road ahead. It is unlikely that a 750mm
sign will be necessary.

APPLICATION:
This sign indicates areas where vehicles over the length indicated are prohibited. An
example would be where the geometry of the road ahead is too tight to allow vehicles
over the length indicated to pass.

LOCATION:
Signs to be located to allow prohibited vehicles to use an alternative route. The sign
should be highly visible and displayed on the left hand side of the road at the beginning
of the restriction.

VARIATION:
None.
 Title: Regulatory Sign No.
MINISTRY OF WORKS
NO VEHICLES OVER
AND TRANSPORT HEIGHT SHOWN A10
TRAFFIC SIGNS MANUAL

COLOURS:

Background : WHITE 600

Border : RED (750)
Text, arrow : BLACK

DESCRIPTION:
Circular sign with numbers and arrow heads indicating maximum height available due
to an obstruction ahead.

APPLICATION:
This sign indicates where vehicles over the height indicated will not be able to negotiate
the obstruction ahead. It is always used with the Height Limit Ahead sign (B20) which
is sited in advance of the sign and will have the same number on it.

LOCATION:
The sign should be highly visible. The best position will be on the obstruction at a point
above the centre of the carriageway. An additional sign may be placed on the left hand
side on or near the obstruction.

VARIATION:
None.