Essential Guide
Australia Traffic Signs
Your comprehensive guide to understanding Australia's road language. Master the signs to drive safely and confidently.
1.0 Regulatory Signs
Regulatory signs inform drivers of traffic laws and regulations. They are typically rectangular with a white background and black legend, or red and white for prohibitory signs.
| Image | Sign | Meaning & Action |
|---|---|---|
![]() | Stop | Come to a complete stop. Yield to other traffic. |
![]() | Give Way | Slow down and be prepared to stop. Yield to traffic on the intersecting road. |
![]() | Turn Left Only | Vehicles must turn left. |
![]() | Ahead Only | Vehicles must proceed straight ahead. |
![]() | Keep Left | Keep to the left of the sign or island. |
![]() | No Entry | Entry prohibited for all vehicles. |
![]() | No Stopping | Stopping is prohibited at any time. |
![]() | No Right Turn | Right turn prohibited. |
![]() | No Left Turn | Left turn prohibited. |
![]() | No U-Turn | U-turn prohibited. |
![]() | Speed Limit | Maximum legal speed limit in km/h. |
![]() | No Overtaking | Overtaking is prohibited. |
![]() | Clearance / Height Limit | Maximum vehicle height permitted. |
2.0 Warning Signs
Warning signs alert drivers to potential hazards or changes in road conditions ahead. They are typically diamond-shaped and yellow with black symbols.
| Image | Sign | Meaning & Action |
|---|---|---|
![]() | Right Bend | Sharp bend to the right ahead. Slow down. |
![]() | Crossroads | Intersection ahead. Be prepared for traffic entering from side roads. |
![]() | Merge Right | Traffic merging from the left. |
![]() | Road Narrows | Road narrows ahead. |
![]() | Signals Ahead | Traffic signals ahead. Be prepared to stop. |
![]() | Pedestrian Crossing | Pedestrian crossing ahead. Watch for pedestrians. |
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