UAE Road Signs and Road Markings

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering regulatory signs, warning signs, guide signs, pavement markings, and intersection traffic controls from the UAE road traffic handbook.

Stop Sign

An octagonal regulatory control sign requiring a driver to bring their vehicle to a complete stop before proceeding.

Give Way to Pedestrians Sign

A regulatory control sign comprising an inverted red triangle with a pedestrian symbol below, indicating that drivers must give way to pedestrians.

No Entry Sign

A prohibitory control sign featuring a red circle with a horizontal white bar, indicating that entry into the roadway is strictly forbidden for all vehicles.

Ahead Only Sign

A mandatory regulatory sign showing a straight upward-pointing white arrow on a blue circular background, obliging drivers to proceed only straight ahead.

Pass Either Side Sign

A mandatory regulatory sign displaying two downward-pointing diagonal white arrows on a blue circle, instructing vehicles that they may pass on either side of an obstacle.

Roundabout Mandatory Sign

A mandatory regulatory sign featuring three rotating arrows in a circle on a blue background, requiring drivers to follow the direction of the roundabout.

Tram Only Sign

A mandatory regulatory sign with a tram symbol on a blue circle, indicating a dedicated route or lane restricted exclusively to trams.

Priority to Oncoming Traffic Sign

A prohibitory regulatory sign showing a black downward arrow and a red upward arrow inside a red circle, indicating that oncoming vehicles have the right of way.

Police Reduce Speed Sign

A temporary blue regulatory sign displaying the instruction 'الشرطة خفف السرعة / POLICE REDUCE SPEED', used in temporary police control situations.

No Left Turn Sign

A prohibitory regulatory sign displaying a black left-turn arrow crossed by a diagonal red slash inside a red circle (signifies no right turn if the symbol is reversed).

No Overtaking Sign

A prohibitory regulatory sign featuring two cars side by side crossed by a diagonal red slash, indicating that overtaking other vehicles is prohibited.

No Cyclists Sign

A prohibitory regulatory sign showing a bicycle silhouette inside a red circle with a diagonal red slash, prohibiting pedal cyclists from using the roadway.

No Hazardous Materials Sign

A prohibitory regulatory sign showing a commercial transport vehicle carrying a hazard diamond symbol with a diagonal red slash, prohibiting vehicles carrying hazardous materials.

No "U" Turn Sign

A prohibitory regulatory sign depicting a curved U-turn arrow crossed by a diagonal red slash, indicating that performing a U-turn is forbidden.

Lorries Prohibited Sign

A prohibitory regulatory sign displaying a truck silhouette crossed by a diagonal red slash, prohibiting heavy goods vehicles and lorries from entering.

No Pedestrians Sign

A prohibitory regulatory sign showing a walking person silhouette crossed by a diagonal red slash, prohibiting pedestrian movement along or across the road.

Freeway Begins Sign

A freeway control sign showing two roadway carriageways passing underneath an overpass bridge on a blue rectangular background, indicating that freeway regulations start.

Freeway Ends Sign

A freeway control sign displaying the freeway symbol crossed by a red diagonal slash, indicating the termination of the freeway.

Freeway Speed Limit Signs (Maximum and Minimum)

A dual regulatory speed assembly showing a maximum speed limit of $120\,km/h$ in a red circle and a minimum freeway speed limit of $60\,km/h$ in a blue circle.

Handicapped Parking Sign

A parking control sign with 'P', the international wheelchair symbol, and a directional arrow, denoting a parking area designated exclusively for handicapped drivers.

No Stopping Sign

A parking control sign displaying a blue circle with a red border and red cross (X), stating that drivers must not stop or park in the areas shown by the arrow(s).

Taxi Stop Reservation Sign

A parking control sign indicating that designated kerb areas are reserved strictly for taxis stops.

T-Junction Chevron

A hazard marker sign positioned directly facing approaching traffic at a T-junction, featuring alternating red and white chevrons pointing outwards to alert drivers to turn.

Single Chevron Right

A square hazard marker sign featuring a bold red chevron on a white background, delineating sharp road bends and guiding drivers to turn right.

Single Tram or Railway Line Crossing Over Road Sign

A hazard marker sign displaying a single red-and-white crossbuck (St. Andrew's cross), warning of a level crossing with a single rail or tram track.

Two or More Tram or Railway Lines Crossing Over Road Sign

A hazard marker sign featuring a double crossbuck and a '2 Lines' qualification plate, indicating a level crossing with two or more tram or railway tracks.

Hazard Marker

A vertical rectangular hazard marker sign with alternating red and white diagonal stripes used to highlight roadside obstructions or channelizing islands.

Emirates Route Emblem

A route finding guide emblem shaped like a falcon in blue with yellow numbering and text, such as 'E 11', designating national United Arab Emirates arterial routes.

Dubai Route Emblem

A trailblazing route emblem shaped like a castle tower in green with yellow numbering and text, such as 'D 84', identifying local Dubai routes.

Road Clear Sign

A blue rectangular information guide sign stating 'الطريق سالك / ROAD CLEAR', indicating the end of road hazards, restrictions, or work zones.

No Through Road Sign

A guide sign displaying a red horizontal bar atop a white stem on a blue square, indicating a cul-de-sac or street with no outlet.

Priority Over Vehicles From Opposite Direction Sign

A guide sign with a blue background displaying a large white upward arrow and a red downward arrow, granting drivers right of way over oncoming traffic on narrow roadways.

Hospital Sign

A traffic facility guide sign featuring a prominent white 'H' and the Arabic inscription 'مستشفى' on a blue square background.

Count-Down Markers

A set of blue rectangular guide signs marked with three, two, or one diagonal white bars placed at $300\,m$, $200\,m$, and $100\,m$ ahead of a highway exit.

Parking for Diplomat Cars Only Sign

A yellow supplementary sign bearing the text 'موقف لسيارات السلك الدبلوماسي فقط / Parking for CD cars only', reserving designated parking spaces strictly for diplomatic vehicles.

Salik Sign

A road information sign featuring the orange-and-white 'SALIK' toll branding above a receding roadway graphic, alerting drivers to an electronic toll gate.

Two Lane Exit: With Two Lane Drop: Two Exit Route Numbers

A blue overhead exit direction sign indicating that two travel lanes leave the main carriageway simultaneously, connecting to two distinct route numbers.

Two Lane Exit: With One Lane Dropped: Two Exit Route Numbers

A freeway exit direction sign designating an exit where one mainline lane is dropped while an adjacent lane provides an optional exit path.

Box Junction

A regulatory road marking consisting of yellow diagonal criss-cross lines inside an intersection box; drivers must not enter unless their exit route is clear.

Keep Entrance Clear Marking

A yellow pavement marking consisting of zig-zag lines and a continuous line near the kerb, indicating that drivers must not stop in front of or near the entrance.

Bus Stop Marking

A yellow guidance road marking painted directly on the roadway surface with the text 'BUS STOP', indicating a designated stop on the lane.

Traffic Control at Intersections (Signal States)

Traffic light signal states where Red requires stopping, Amber/Yellow marks the point of no return, Green permits proceeding in a controlled manner, and flashing yellow indicates caution.

No Passing Line

A continuous longitudinal yellow line marked along the carriageway, prohibiting drivers from overtaking or crossing into opposing traffic.

Stop Line

A solid, continuous longitudinal white line marked transversely across the carriageway, indicating where drivers must stop when compelled by a sign or signal.

Give Way Line

Short intermittent white lines painted across the carriageway, indicating where drivers must yield the right of way to approaching traffic.

Variable Message Signs (VMS)

Dynamic electronic overhead or roadside signs used to provide real-time updates and advisories, such as 'TUNNEL IS MONITORED BY RADAR'.

Red Light Violation & Tram Interruption Penalty

A maximum penalty of AED $30000$ and impounding of the driving license for violating a red light and causing an accident or obstructing a tram.

Keep Off Tramway Penalty

A fine of AED $1,000$ imposed on violators who unlawfully enter or trespass into a designated tramway area.

Double Yellow Lines (Solid on One Side and Broken on the Other)

Center-line road markings where passing is allowed only from the side adjacent to the broken line and strictly prohibited from the side of the solid line.

Goods Vehicle Parking Sign

A parking regulatory sign denoting reserved parking for loading or unloading commercial vehicles according to the specific times displayed.

Advance Warning Signs

Red-bordered triangular signs warning motorists of specific upcoming hazards, such as pedestrian crossings, road works, roundabouts, or merging traffic.

Diagrammatic Warning Signs

Red-bordered rectangular signs illustrating approaching multilane roadway layout changes, including lane additions, merges, drops, or median beginnings.