Dubai · Light vehicle

SHAPE. COLOUR. MEANING.

Read the road.

Recognise the sign, understand the instruction, catch the common trap.

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32 signs in this view · Original schematic illustrations
Mandatory
Pass either side sign

Pass either side

You may pass the obstruction on either indicated side.

Common mix-up

Continue to obey the lanes and direction of traffic.

↗ RTA handbook · 8th edition, p. 77
Mandatory
Roundabout direction sign

Roundabout direction

Travel around the island in the arrow direction.

Common mix-up

It is not a guarantee that you have priority.

↗ RTA handbook · 8th edition, p. 77
Mandatory
Minimum speed 60 sign

Minimum speed 60

The sign specifies a minimum speed of 60 km/h.

Common mix-up

Do not confuse a blue minimum with a red maximum; never force unsafe speed.

↗ RTA handbook · 8th edition, p. 77
Prohibitory
Maximum speed 80 sign

Maximum speed 80

Do not exceed 80 km/h; conditions may demand less.

Common mix-up

Enforcement tolerances are not extra legal speed.

↗ RTA handbook · 8th edition, p. 77
Prohibitory
No left turn sign

No left turn

Do not turn left at the restricted location.

Common mix-up

Choose a permitted route rather than improvising a turn.

↗ RTA handbook · 8th edition, p. 77
Prohibitory
No right turn sign

No right turn

Do not turn right at the restricted location.

Common mix-up

The restriction still matters when the road is quiet.

↗ RTA handbook · 8th edition, p. 77
Prohibitory
Maximum height 4.2 m sign

Maximum height 4.2 m

Vehicles exceeding the displayed height must not pass.

Common mix-up

Include roof loads and equipment in the vehicle height.

↗ RTA handbook · 8th edition, p. 77
Parking
No stopping sign

No stopping

No discretionary stopping within the signed restriction.

Common mix-up

Waiting inside the car or switching on hazards does not authorise a stop.

↗ RTA handbook · 8th edition, p. 79
Parking
Parking / waiting restriction sign

Parking / waiting restriction

Do not park or wait during the signed restriction.

Common mix-up

Read the supplementary panel and arrows; do not assume stopping is allowed.

↗ RTA handbook · 8th edition, p. 79
Parking
Accessible parking sign

Accessible parking

A reserved accessible space; appropriate permission is required.

Common mix-up

An empty space is not permission to use it.

↗ RTA handbook · 8th edition, p. 78
Warning
Pedestrian crossing ahead sign

Pedestrian crossing ahead

Prepare for a pedestrian crossing.

Common mix-up

Look beyond the sign, including the edges of parked vehicles.

↗ RTA handbook · 8th edition, p. 80
Warning
T-junction ahead sign

T-junction ahead

The road meets another road at a T-junction.

Common mix-up

Prepare early; assess signs and traffic at the junction.

↗ RTA handbook · 8th edition, p. 80
Warning
Bend to the right sign

Bend to the right

The road bends to the right ahead.

Common mix-up

It warns about the road shape; it is not a mandatory turn order.

↗ RTA handbook · 8th edition, p. 81

Schematic learning illustrations are not manufacturing specifications. Supplementary plates, road markings and context can change what applies. The linked handbook is an older edition; check current RTA materials.