Road Traffic (Traffic Signs) Rules - Singapore Statutes Online

THE SCHEDULE

Part I

Mandatory Signs

AHEAD ONLY

This sign indicates that vehicles shall only proceed in the direction of the arrow. It may be further qualified when used with supplementary plates.

TURN LEFT

The direction of the arrow may be reversed to indicate —

TURN RIGHT

This sign indicates that vehicles shall only proceed in the direction of the arrow. It may be further qualified when used with supplementary plates. It may also be used as a temporary sign to indicate diversion of traffic.

KEEP LEFT

The direction of the arrow may be reversed to indicate —

KEEP RIGHT

This sign indicates that vehicles shall keep left (or right). It may be further qualified when used with supplementary plates.

TURN LEFT AHEAD

The direction of the arrow may be reversed to indicate —

TURN RIGHT AHEAD

This sign indicates that vehicles shall only turn in the direction of the arrow at the junction ahead. It may be further qualified when used with supplementary plates.

PASS EITHER SIDE

This sign indicates that vehicles shall pass on either side of the sign.

STOP CHILDREN

This sign indicates that vehicles shall not proceed beyond the sign.

This sign indicates that vehicles may proceed beyond the sign.

This sign indicates that vehicles shall not proceed beyond the sign.

PRIORITY SIGNS

STOP

This sign indicates that vehicles shall, before entering the junction ahead, stop at the transverse stop line drawn in conjunction with the sign.

GIVE WAY

This sign indicates that vehicles shall give precedence to the traffic on the left or right, as the case may be.

This sign indicates that vehicles shall stop before the Bus Give-Way Line and give precedence to any bus entering or waiting to enter the Bus Give-Way Box.

DIAGRAM 10B

CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES ONLY LANE

This sign indicates that only cars and motor cycles may be used on such lanes found directly below this sign.

DIAGRAM 10C

ALL VEHICLES LANE

This sign indicates that any class of vehicles may be used on such lanes found directly below this sign. This sign serves as a supplement to diagram 10B and indicates that the lanes found directly below this sign are not subject to the prohibition or restriction in diagram 10B.

[S 189/2017 wef 28/04/2017]

[S 651/2008 wef 20/12/2008]

PROHIBITORY AND RESTRICTIVE SIGNS

NO ENTRY

This sign prohibits the entry of all vehicles unless otherwise indicated by a supplementary plate.

MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT

This sign indicates that vehicles shall not travel at more than the speed of 50 km per hour. The numerals on the sign may be altered to indicate different speed limit.

SCHOOL ZONE, 40 KM/H WHEN LIGHTS FLASH

This sign is placed at the start of a demarcated school zone. It indicates that the section of road ahead fronts a school and that vehicles shall not travel at more than 40 km per hour in the school zone when the accompanying amber lights are flashing alternately.

[S 670/2014 wef 01/10/2014]

DIAGRAM 12B(a)

SILVER ZONE, 40 KM/H

This sign is placed at the start of a demarcated silver zone. It indicates that elderly pedestrians are likely to be encountered in the section of road ahead and that vehicles must not travel at more than 40 km per hour in the silver zone.

[S 367/2024 wef 01/05/2024]

DIAGRAM 12B(b)

SILVER ZONE, 40 KM/H

[S 367/2024 wef 01/05/2024]

[S 95/2020 wef 01/03/2020]

DIAGRAM 12C(a)

SILVER ZONE, 30 KM/H

[S 367/2024 wef 01/05/2024]

DIAGRAM 12C(b)

SILVER ZONE, 30 KM/H

[S 367/2024 wef 01/05/2024]

DIAGRAM 12D(a)

“FRIENDLY STREETS”

This sign is placed at the start of a zone demarcated as “Friendly Streets”. It indicates that vehicles must not travel at more than 40 km per hour in the demarcated zone.

[S 367/2024 wef 01/05/2024]

DIAGRAM 12D(b)

“FRIENDLY STREETS”

This sign is placed at the start of a zone demarcated as “Friendly Streets”. It indicates that vehicles must not travel at more than 40 km per hour in the demarcated zone.

[S 367/2024 wef 01/05/2024]

[S 95/2020 wef 01/03/2020]

[S 670/2014 wef 01/10/2014]

WIDTH LIMIT

This sign prohibits the entry of vehicles with width in excess of 2.3 metres. The numerals on the sign may be altered to indicate different width restriction.

WEIGHT LIMIT

This sign prohibits the entry of vehicles with weight laden or unladen in excess of 10 tonnes. The numerals on the sign may be altered to indicate different weight restriction.

HEIGHT LIMIT

This sign prohibits the entry of vehicles with an overall height in excess of 4.5 metres. The numerals on the sign may be altered to indicate different height restriction.

NO WAITING

This sign prohibits the waiting of vehicles. It may be used in conjunction with supplementary plates to indicate the section of the road to which the prohibition applies.

NO WAITING

This sign prohibits the waiting of vehicles.

SCALE: 1:5

NO WAITING

This sign prohibits the waiting of vehicles, and indicates the point where the prohibition begins.

SCALE: 1:5

NO WAITING

This sign prohibits the waiting of vehicles, and indicates the point where the prohibition ends.

SCALE: 1:5

NO STOPPING

This sign prohibits the stopping of vehicles unless the vehicle is prevented from proceeding due to traffic conditions. It may be used in conjunction with supplementary plates to indicate the section of the road to which the prohibition applies.

NO STOPPING

This sign prohibits the stopping of vehicles unless the vehicle is prevented from proceeding due to traffic conditions.

SCALE: 1:5

NO STOPPING

This sign prohibits the stopping of vehicles unless the vehicle is prevented from proceeding due to traffic conditions, and indicates the point where the prohibition begins.

SCALE: 1:5

NO STOPPING

This sign prohibits the stopping of vehicles unless the vehicle is prevented from proceeding due to traffic conditions, and indicates the point where the prohibition ends.

SCALE: 1:5

NO OVERTAKING

This sign prohibits the overtaking of motor vehicles. It may be used in conjunction with supplementary plates to indicate the section of the road to which the prohibition applies.

LORRY RESTRICTION

This sign prohibits the entry of all goods vehicles. It may be further qualified when used with supplementary plates eg. “Exceeding 2,500 kg in unladen weight”.

DIAGRAM 19A

BUS AND GOODS VEHICLES RESTRICTION

This sign prohibits the entry of all buses and goods vehicles. It may be further qualified when used with supplementary plates.

[S 189/2017 wef 28/04/2017]

RESTRICTION OF MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES
WITH 3 OR MORE AXLES

RESTRICTION OF MOVEMENT OF TRAILERS
WITH CONTAINERS

This sign prohibits the movement of all trailers with containers on the section of the road beyond the point marked by the sign between 7.30 a.m. and 8 p.m. of any day from Monday to Friday (except public holidays). The days and times on the sign may be altered to indicate different days and times during which the prohibition applies.

[S 814/2013 wef 29/12/2013]

PEDESTRIAN CROSSING PROHIBITION

This sign prohibits pedestrians, PMD riders and cyclists from crossing the road without using the designated pedestrian crossing. It may be used in conjunction with supplementary plates to indicate the section of the road to which the prohibition applies.

[S 276/2018 wef 05/05/2018]

CYCLIST AND PMD RIDER CROSSING PROHIBITION

This sign indicates that cyclists and PMD riders shall not cross that section of the road, subway or bridge, as the case may be, without using the designated bicycle crossing. It may be used in conjunction with supplementary plates to indicate the section of that road, subway or bridge to which the prohibition applies.

[S 276/2018 wef 05/05/2018]

CYCLIST AND PMD RIDER CROSSING PROHIBITION (MESSAGE ON REVERSED SIDE)

DIAGRAM 24(e)

PEDESTRIANS, CYCLISTS AND PMD RIDERS
CROSSING PROHIBITION SIGN

This sign prohibits pedestrians, cyclists and PMD riders from crossing the road without using the designated crossing. It may be used in conjunction with supplementary plates to indicate the section of the road to which the prohibition applies.

DIAGRAM 24(f)

PEDESTRIANS, CYCLISTS AND PMD RIDERS
CROSSING PROHIBITION SIGN

This sign prohibits pedestrians, cyclists and PMD riders from crossing the road without using the designated crossing. This sign may be used in conjunction with supplementary plates to indicate the section of the road to which the prohibition applies.

DIAGRAM 24(g)

PEDESTRIANS, CYCLISTS AND PMD RIDERS
USE CROSSING SIGN

This sign indicates that pedestrians, cyclists and PMD riders are to cross the road using the designated crossing.

DIAGRAM 24(h)

PEDESTRIANS, CYCLISTS AND PMD RIDERS
USE OVERPASS SIGN

This sign indicates that pedestrians, cyclists and PMD riders are to cross the road using the designated overpass.

DIAGRAM 24(i)

PEDESTRIANS, CYCLISTS AND PMD RIDERS
USE UNDERPASS SIGN

This sign indicates that pedestrians, cyclists and PMD riders are to cross the road using the designated underpass.

[S 276/2018 wef 05/05/2018]

DIRECTIONAL ARROWS

These supplementary signs, when used in conjunction with prohibitory or restrictive signs, indicate the section of the road to which the prohibition or restriction applies.

MOTOR CYCLES, POWER-ASSISTED BICYCLES AND PEDAL-CYCLES RESTRICTION

This sign prohibits the entry of motor cycles, power-assisted bicycles and pedal-cycles ie. trishaws, three‑wheeled pedal cycles, recumbent devices and bicycles.

[S 170/2024 wef 01/03/2024]

[S 276/2018 wef 05/05/2018]

PEDESTRIAN, POWER-ASSISTED BICYCLES AND PEDAL-CYCLES RESTRICTION

This sign prohibits the entry of pedestrians, power-assisted bicycles and pedal-cycles ie. trishaws, three‑wheeled pedal cycles, recumbent devices and bicycles.

[S 170/2024 wef 01/03/2024]

[S 276/2018 wef 05/05/2018]

This sign prohibits the parking of motor vehicles with less than 4 wheels weighing not more than 470 kilograms.

COMPULSORY CYCLE TRACK

This sign indicates that cyclists shall use the cycle track.

This sign prohibits the entry of bicycles and power-assisted bicycles.

[S 276/2018 wef 05/05/2018]

NO RIDING

This sign prohibits the riding of power-assisted bicycles and pedal-cycles, i.e. trishaws, three‑wheeled pedal cycles, recumbent devices and bicycles, beyond the point marked by the sign. It may be used in conjunction with supplementary plates to indicate the section of the road to which the prohibition applies.

[S 170/2024 wef 01/03/2024]

[S 276/2018 wef 05/05/2018]

[S 577/2005 wef 05/09/2005]

This sign prohibits the entry of motor cycles.

HAZARDOUS LOADS PROHIBITION

This sign prohibits the entry of vehicles transporting hazardous loads.

NO RIGHT TURN

This sign prohibits vehicles from turning right at the junction ahead. It may be used in conjunction with traffic light signals and the prohibition may be qualified by a supplementary plate.

NO LEFT TURN

This sign prohibits vehicles from turning left at the junction ahead. It may be used in conjunction with traffic light signals and the prohibition may be qualified by a supplementary plate.

NO HORNING

This sign prohibits horning except in an emergency.

This sign indicates a designated pay parking place for motor vehicles with weight unladen exceeding 1,500 kilograms.

This sign indicates a designated pay parking place for motor vehicles with less than 4 wheels and the weight of which unladen does not exceed 470 kilograms.

This sign indicates a designated pay parking place for motor vehicles, the weight of which unladen does not exceed 1,500 kilograms.

PARKING PLACES SIGN (URA)

This sign indicates a designated pay parking place where parking coupons are to be used.

PARKING PLACE SIGN (HDB)

This sign indicates a designated pay parking place where parking coupons are to be used and/or where season parking is applicable.

NO PARKING OF BUS AND LORRY

This sign prohibits the parking of buses and lorries.

This marking indicates that vehicles on the lane with the marking may only proceed ahead.

This marking indicates that vehicles on the lane with the marking may only turn left or right.

This marking indicates that vehicles on the lane with the marking may only proceed straight ahead or turn right.

This marking indicates that vehicles on the lane with the marking may only turn right.

NO WALKING WITHIN BUS PARK

This sign indicates that unauthorised persons are prohibited from walking within the bus park.

[S 334/2003 wef 14/07/2003]

[S 367/2024 wef 01/05/2024]

Part II

warning signs

TWO WAY TRAFFIC

This sign indicates that the section of the road ahead carries two-way traffic.

TWO-WAY TRAFFIC ACROSS A ONE-WAY CARRIAGEWAY

This sign indicates that the transverse road ahead carries two-way traffic.

ROAD NARROWS ON BOTH SIDES AHEAD

This sign indicates that the road ahead narrows on both sides.

ROAD NARROWS ON RIGHT AHEAD

This symbol may be reversed to indicate —

ROAD NARROWS ON LEFT AHEAD

This sign indicates that the road ahead narrows on the right (or left) side.

BEND TO THE RIGHT AHEAD

This symbol may be reversed to point to the left to indicate —

BEND TO THE LEFT AHEAD

This sign indicates that the road ahead bends to the right (or left).

DOUBLE BEND AHEAD, FIRST TO THE LEFT

This symbol may be reversed to indicate —

DOUBLE BEND AHEAD, FIRST TO THE RIGHT

This sign indicates that there is a double bend of the road ahead.

SERIES OF BENDS FIRST TO THE RIGHT

This symbol may be reversed to indicate —

SERIES OF BENDS FIRST TO THE LEFT

This sign indicates that there is a series of bends of the road ahead.

SIDE ROAD TO THE RIGHT

This symbol may be reversed to indicate —

SIDE ROAD TO THE LEFT

This sign indicates that there is a side road junction ahead.

STAGGERED JUNCTION, LEFT TURN FIRST

This symbol may be reversed to indicate —

STAGGERED JUNCTION, RIGHT TURN FIRST

This sign indicates that there is a staggered junction ahead.

CROSS ROADS

This sign indicates that there is a cross roads junction ahead.

MERGING INTO TRAFFIC ON RIGHT

This symbol may be reversed to indicate —

MERGING INTO TRAFFIC ON LEFT

This sign indicates that there a junction ahead where traffic on this road will merge with the traffic on the adjoining road.

TRAFFIC MERGES FROM LEFT

This symbol may be reversed to indicate —

TRAFFIC MERGES FROM RIGHT

This sign indicates that traffic on the adjoining road will merge into traffic on this road.

T-JUNCTION

This sign indicates that there is a T-junction ahead.

DUAL CARRIAGEWAY ENDS AHEAD

This sign indicates that the dual carriageways will merge into a single carriageway ahead.

ROUNDABOUT AHEAD

This sign indicates that there is a roundabout ahead.

TRAFFIC SIGNALS AHEAD

This sign indicates that traffic is controlled by traffic light signals ahead.

PEDESTRIAN CROSSING AHEAD

This sign indicates that there is a pedestrian crossing ahead.

BICYCLE CROSSING AHEAD

This sign indicates that there is a bicycle crossing ahead.

PEDESTRIAN CROSSING AHEAD MARKING

This marking indicates that there is a zebra crossing ahead and motorists should be prepared to give way to pedestrians crossing the road at the zebra crossing.

[S 257/2009 wef 08/06/2009]

ADVANCED WARNING LIGHTS

The flashing amber lights indicate to motorists that the traffic light signal ahead is red or going to turn red and motorists should slow down and prepare to stop.

[S 257/2009 wef 08/06/2009]

INTELLIGENT ROAD STUDS

These intelligent road studs, mounted flush to the road surface, blink when the green man light of the associated pedestrian crossing is illuminated. They indicate to motorists turning right that they should give way to pedestrians crossing the road.

[S 257/2009 wef 08/06/2009]

DIAGRAM 57(e)

GIVE WAY TO PEDESTRIANS

This sign is placed at a signalised junction, and is usually mounted on top of a traffic light. It indicates for right turning motorists to look out for and to give way to adjacent crossing pedestrians.

[S 158/2018 wef 01/04/2018]

CHILDREN

This sign indicates that there is ahead an area where children are likely to be encountered.

SCHOOL ZONE DRIVE CAREFULLY

This sign is placed at the start of a demarcated school zone. It indicates that the section of the road ahead fronts a school.

[S 782/2013 wef 01/01/2014]

SCHOOL ZONE DRIVE CAREFULLY

This sign is placed at the start of a demarcated school zone. It indicates that the section of the road ahead fronts a school.

[S 782/2013 wef 01/01/2014]

PEDESTRIAN ON ROAD AHEAD

This sign indicates that there is ahead an area where pedestrian are likely to be encountered.

DIAGRAM 59A

“LOOK” MARKING

This marking is indicated on the road pavement to remind pedestrians to look out for traffic before crossing the road.

[S 158/2018 wef 01/04/2018]

DIAGRAM 59B

WATCH OUT FOR VEHICLES

This sign informs pedestrians to watch out for oncoming vehicles before crossing the road.

[S 158/2018 wef 01/04/2018]

STEEP HILL UPWARDS AHEAD

This sign indicates that there is a steep hill upwards ahead.

STEEP HILL DOWNWARDS AHEAD

This sign indicates that there is a steep hill downwards ahead.

SLIPPERY ROAD AHEAD

This sign indicates that the condition of the road surface ahead is dangerous.

UNEVEN ROAD

This sign indicates that the road ahead is uneven.

HEIGHT LIMIT AHEAD

This sign indicates that the section of the road ahead has a height restriction of 4.5m. The numerals on the sign may be altered to indicate different height restriction.

LEVEL CROSSING WITH GATE OR BARRIER AHEAD

This sign indicates that there is a level crossing with gate or barrier ahead.

LEVEL CROSSING WITHOUT GATE OR BARRIER AHEAD

This sign indicates that there is a level crossing without gate or barrier ahead.

HORSES OR PONIES

This sign indicates that there is ahead an area where horses are likely to be encountered.

ROAD HUMP AHEAD

This sign indicates that there is a road hump ahead.

NARROW BRIDGE AHEAD

This sign indicates that there is a narrow bridge ahead.

QUAYSIDE OR RIVER BANK AHEAD

This sign indicates that there is a quayside or river bank ahead.

OTHER DANGER

This sign indicates that there is ahead potential danger which is not covered specifically by any other warning sign.

LANE CLOSURE AHEAD

OFFSIDE LANE CLOSED

This symbol may be reversed to indicate —

NEARSIDE LANE CLOSED

This sign indicates that there is ahead closure of the lane marked by the red bar.

CENTRE LANE CLOSURE AHEAD

This sign indicates that there is ahead closure of the centre lane marked by the red bar.

ACCIDENT AREA

This sign indicates the section of the road which is prone to accidents.

EXPRESSWAY AHEAD

This sign indicates the approach to an expressway.

ELDERLY OR HANDICAPPED PEDESTRIANS

This sign indicates that there is ahead an area where elderly or handicapped pedestrians are likely to be encountered.

SILVER ZONE, SLOW DOWN

This sign is placed at the start of a demarcated silver zone. It indicates that elderly pedestrians are likely to be encountered in the section of road ahead and that motorists should slow down.

DIAGRAM 76B

This sign indicates that motorists must keep a lookout for cyclists.

[S 172/2017 wef 22/04/2017]

[S 670/2014 wef 01/10/2014]

DIVERSION TO ANOTHER CARRIAGEWAY TO THE RIGHT

This symbol may be reversed to indicate —

DIVERSION TO ANOTHER CARRIAGEWAY TO THE LEFT

This sign indicates that there is a diversion of carriageway ahead.

DANGER

This sign indicates an obstruction ahead.

MERGE

This sign indicates that there is a merging of traffic ahead.

U-TURN AHEAD

This sign indicates that vehicles may be making a U-Turn ahead.

U-TURN AHEAD (FROM OPPOSITE DIRECTION)

This sign indicates that vehicles from the opposite direction may be making a U-Turn ahead.

LOW FLYING AIRCRAFT

This sign indicates that there is ahead an area where low flying aircraft crossing the path of the road may possibly be encountered.

TUNNEL AHEAD

This sign indicates that the stretch of road ahead runs through a tunnel.

DIAGRAM 83A

TUNNEL

This sign serves as a supplement to diagram 83 and indicates the presence of a tunnel ahead.

[S 189/2017 wef 28/04/2017]

SHARP DEVIATION

This sign indicates that there is a sharp deviation in the road to the left.

DIAGRAM 84A

CURVE ALIGNMENT MARKER

This marking is installed along sharp road bends to indicate to motorists that they are approaching the bends.

[S 158/2018 wef 01/04/2018]

BARRIER

This sign indicates a temporary barrier.

Part III

Informative signs

ADVANCE DIRECTIONAL SIGNS

CONFIRMATORY SIGNS

Note: In diagrams 86(a) to 86(d), the background of the signs may be in green, blue or white. The symbols and inscriptions on a coloured background are in white or yellow and on a white background, in black.

ROCHOR ROAD, KEEP LEFT

PUBLIC CAR PARK

NO THROUGH ROAD

This sign placed at the entry to a road indicates a no through road.

NO THROUGH ROAD ON SIDE ROAD TO THE RIGHT

This symbol may be reversed to indicate —

NO THROUGH ROAD ON SIDE ROAD TO THE LEFT

This sign indicates that the road on the right (or left) is a no through road.

ONE WAY STREET

ONE WAY STREET TO LEFT

The arrow may be reversed to point right to indicate —

ONE WAY STREET TO RIGHT

The above indicates that the traffic flow along the road ahead is a one way to the left (or right).

ONE WAY TRAFFIC

This sign indicates the direction of traffic flow on a one way street.

U-TURN

This sign indicates that there is ahead a facility where vehicles are permitted to make a U-Turn.

U-TURNING VEHICLES KEEP RIGHT

DUAL CARRIAGEWAY AHEAD

SLOW

REDUCE SPEED NOW

‘YOUR SPEED’ SIGN

The electronic sign will flash a motorist’s real time speed, thereby indicating to the motorist whether he should slow down to obey the speed limit.

[S 257/2009 wef 08/06/2009]

RED LIGHT CAMERA

KEEP LEFT UNLESS OVERTAKING

END OF RESTRICTED ZONE

START OF EXPRESSWAY

END OF EXPRESSWAY

END OF EXPRESSWAY AHEAD

START OF EXPRESSWAY

This sign indicates the start of an expressway.

END OF EXPRESSWAY

This sign indicates the end of an expressway.

EXPRESSWAY KILOMETRE SIGN

Diagram 107(a)

[Deleted by S 538/2011 wef 21/09/2011]

Diagram 107(b)

[Deleted by S 538/2011 wef 21/09/2011]

TAXI STOP

This sign indicates the location of a taxi stop.

[S 165/2011 wef 29/03/2011]

TAXI STOP

This sign indicates the specified number of taxis that may use the taxi stop at any one time.

[S 165/2011 wef 29/03/2011]

Diagram 108

[Deleted by S 538/2011 wef 21/09/2011]

Diagram 108A

[Deleted by S 538/2011 wef 21/09/2011]

TAXI STAND

This sign indicates the location of a taxi stand.

[S 165/2011 wef 29/03/2011]

TAXI STAND

This sign indicates the specified number of taxis that may use the taxi stand at any one time.

[S 165/2011 wef 29/03/2011]

PASSENGER PICK-UP POINT

Diagram 110

[Deleted by S 538/2011 wef 21/09/2011]

TAXI DROP-OFF POINT

This sign indicates the location of a taxi drop-off point.

[S 375/2001 wef 03/08/2001]

Diagram 111

[Deleted by S 538/2011 wef 21/09/2011]

TAXI ADVISORY

This sign informs passengers that it is illegal for taxi drivers to tout or overcharge.

[S 165/2011 wef 29/03/2011]

QUEUE HERE FOR TAXI

MARKING AT THE START OF A PART-DAY AND FULL-DAY BUS LANE

[S 639/2005 wef 03/10/2005]

PART-DAY BUS LANE

[S 134/2007 wef 01/04/2007]

FULL-DAY BUS LANE

[S 114/2016 wef 21/03/2016]

[S 134/2007 wef 01/04/2007]

AT SIGNALISED INTERSECTION FOR PART-DAY BUS LANE

[S 639/2005 wef 03/10/2005]

PART-DAY BUS LANE MARKINGS

[S 639/2005 wef 03/10/2005]

AT SIGNALISED INTERSECTION FOR FULL-DAY BUS LANE

[S 639/2005 wef 03/10/2005]

AT UNCONTROLLED JUNCTIONS OR OPENINGS

FULL-DAY BUS LANE MARKINGS

[S 639/2005 wef 03/10/2005]

BUS STOP

This sign indicates the location of bus stop.

BUS STOP

This sign indicates the location of a bus stop.

[S 375/2001 wef 03/08/2001]

This sign indicates the location of bus terminus.

BUS ZONE

The markings indicate a bus zone box reserved for an omnibus to pick up or set down passengers.

MARKINGS FOR A BUS GIVE-WAY
CONTROLLED AREA, BUS GIVE-WAY LINE
AND BUS GIVE-WAY BOX

[S 651/2008 wef 20/12/2008]

RAIN SHELTER

This sign indicates the location of rain shelter.

CONCEALED EXIT AHEAD

EXCEPT SCHOOL BUSES

EXCEEDING 2,500 KG IN UNLADEN WEIGHT

VEHICLES NOT EXCEEDING 2,500 KG IN UNLADEN WEIGHT

PEDESTRIAN CROSSING

This sign indicates the location of a pedestrian crossing.

DIRECTION OF TEMPORARY PEDESTRIAN ROUTE

This sign indicates that there is a temporary footway for pedestrian to the left. The arrow may be reversed or a double headed arrow may be used to indicate a temporary footway for pedestrian to the right or to the left and right respectively.

UNDERPASS

This sign indicates the location of a pedestrian underpass.

OVERPASS

This sign indicates the location of a pedestrian overpass.

LIGHT SIGNALS FOR PEDESTRIANS

GREEN LIGHT SIGNAL FOR OMNIBUSES

BICYCLE CROSSING

This sign indicates the location of a bicycle crossing.

DIAGRAM 129(ca)

BICYCLE CROSSING SIGN

This sign indicates the location of a bicycle crossing.

[S 276/2018 wef 05/05/2018]

DIRECTION OF TEMPORARY CYCLIST ROUTE

This sign indicates that there is a temporary pathway for cyclist to the left. The arrow may be reversed or a double headed arrow may be used to indicate a temporary footway for cyclist to the right or to the left and right respectively.

LIGHT SIGNALS FOR BICYCLES

SCALE: 1:20

SPEED REGULATING STRIPS AHEAD

MARKINGS FOR A ROAD HUMP

TRAFFIC CALMING MARKINGS

These markings consist of 2 rows of white triangles which are intended to create a visually narrowed lane to slow down the speed of motorists.

[S 257/2009 wef 08/06/2009]

START OF TUNNEL

LANE INDICATION ARROWS (WITH TIME RESTRICTIONS)

MERGE ARROWS

This marking indicates that the 2 lanes with the marking will merge into a single lane ahead.

SHARED ARROW

This marking indicates that vehicles on the lane with the marking may only proceed ahead, turn left or right.

EDGE OF ROAD MARKINGS

MARKINGS AT SIGNAL-CONTROLLED JUNCTION

[S 572/2005 wef 01/09/2005]

YELLOW BOX AT JUNCTION

YELLOW BOX NEAR BUS BAY

YELLOW BOX AT EXIT OF SLIP ROAD

MARKINGS AT SIGNAL-CONTROLLED JUNCTION

[S 572/2005 wef 01/09/2005]

YELLOW BOX NEAR ‘U’ TURN OPENING

YELLOW BOX NEAR DEMARCATED BUS BAY

YELLOW BOX NEAR DRIVEWAY

YELLOW BOX NEAR BAY

RIGHT TURN POCKET

This marking is intended to guide motorists making a right turning at a junction as to the path they should take.

SIGNALISED PEDESTRIAN CROSSING

[S 572/2005 wef 01/09/2005]

DIAGRAM 145(a)

SIGNALISED BICYCLE CROSSING

[S 276/2018 wef 05/05/2018]

U-TURN MARKINGS

DOUBLE LINES AND HATCHED MARKINGS ON SHARP BENDS

DIAGRAM 147A

BROADER ALIGNMENT LANE MARKINGS (BALM)

These markings are found along bends on expressways and major arterial roads. The markings guide motorists to be better aligned to their lanes.

[S 158/2018 wef 01/04/2018]

DIVERGING TRAFFIC

MERGING TRAFFIC

TWO WAY TRAFFIC CHEVRON MARKINGS

ACCELARATION LANE

SINGLE ENTRY

DECELARATION LANE

SINGLE ENTRY

CHEVRON MARKINGS FOR EXPRESSWAY

INCLINED BROKEN YELLOW LINE

The line is used to guide drivers emerging from the side road to keep away from the leftmost traffic lane which is a bus lane. It gives the road user advance warning and provides clearer guidance to motorists of bus lane ahead.

DOUBLE WHITE LINES AT THE CENTRE OF A TWO WAY ROAD
OR BETWEEN LANES

SINGLE WHITE LINE AT THE CENTRE OF A TWO WAY ROAD

BROKEN WHITE LINES AT THE CENTRE OF A TWO WAY ROAD

BROKEN WHITE LINES BETWEEN LANES

BROKEN WHITE LINES BETWEEN LANES
INDICATING THE APPROACH TO A STOP LINE AT A JUNCTION

BROKEN WHITE LINES INDICATING THE EDGE OF
THE MAIN ROAD AT —

(i)	Bus Bay and Lay-Bys

(ii)	Slip road, including accelaration and decelaration lanes

(iii)

Exclusive right turn lanes

BROKEN WHITE LINES INDICATING THE EDGE OF
UNDIVIDED STRAIGHT ROAD

SINGLE WHITE LINE INDICATING THE EDGE OF A ROAD WHERE
THERE IS IMMINENT HAZARD

SINGLE WHITE LINE DEMARCATING THE HARD SHOULDER
SECTION ON AN EXPRESSWAY

An edgeline is a continuous white line of a width of 200 mm painted alongside the edge of a carriageway or alongside the central dividing kerb of a dual carriageway. It is a supplementary guiding line to be provided on selected roads wherever necessary.

Single yellow line at the edge of a road prohibiting parking from 7am to 7pm on any day except Sundays or gazetted public holidays.

Double yellow lines at the edge of a road prohibiting parking at all times.

Single zig zag yellow line at the edge of a road prohibiting parking at all times.

Double zig zag yellow lines at the edge of a road prohibiting stopping of vehicles at all times unless the vehicle is prevented from proceeding due to traffic conditions.

DIAGRAM 152(e)

The red transverse lines of not less than 1,000 mm in width are laid down perpendicular to the edge of a road. These lines indicate that the parking of any vehicle is prohibited along the length of the road starting from the point where those lines are indicated, to the point the lines end.

[S 172/2017 wef 22/04/2017]

TRANSVERSE MARKINGS

Single white line indicating position on a road where vehicles are required to stop in compliance with a ‘STOP’ sign, traffic signal or the direction of police officers.

Broken double white lines indicating the position on a road where vehicles are required to give way to traffic on the right or left, as the case may be, in compliance with a ‘GIVE WAY’ sign.

Marking indicating that vehicles are required to give way to traffic on the right or left, as the case may be.

TYPICAL ARRANGEMENT OF PARKING LOTS

This sign indicates that the parking lot is reserved for a vehicle driven by a disabled person.

[Diagrams 158 and 159 deleted by S 461/98]

[S 3/2005 wef 03/01/2005]

JUMPING AMBER LIGHTS

The jumping amber lights will flash alternately between the words “SCH” and “ZONE” to indicate to motorists that they are approaching a school zone and they should slow down and drive carefully with regard to school children crossing the roads.

[S 83/2000 wef 01/03/2000]

END OF SCHOOL ZONE

This sign is placed at the end of a demarcated school zone. It indicates that the section of the road before fronts a school.

[S 782/2013 wef 01/01/2014]

END OF SILVER ZONE

This sign is placed at the end of a demarcated silver zone. It indicates that elderly pedestrians are likely to be encountered in the section of road before.

DIAGRAM 165A(a)

END OF “FRIENDLY STREETS”

This sign is placed at the end of a zone demarcated as “Friendly Streets”.

[S 367/2024 wef 01/05/2024]

DIAGRAM 165A(b)

END OF “FRIENDLY STREETS”

This sign is placed at the end of a zone demarcated as “Friendly Streets”.

[S 367/2024 wef 01/05/2024]

DIAGRAM 166

Markings indicating a full-day bicycle lane.

[S 803/2022 wef 16/10/2022]

DIAGRAM 167(a)

A full-day bicycle lane at a signalised intersection.

[S 803/2022 wef 16/10/2022]

DIAGRAM 167(b)

A full-day bicycle lane at a bus stop.

[S 803/2022 wef 16/10/2022]

FULL-DAY BICYCLE LANES AT UNCONTROLLED JUNCTIONS OR OPENINGS

DIAGRAM 168(a)

[S 803/2022 wef 16/10/2022]

DIAGRAM 168(b)

DIAGRAM 168(c)

DIAGRAM 169

This sign indicates that cyclists are likely to be encountered in the section of road ahead, and that motorists should slow down.

DIAGRAM 170(a)

This sign indicates the start of a full-day bicycle lane.

[S 803/2022 wef 16/10/2022]

DIAGRAM 170(b)

This sign indicates the end of a full-day bicycle lane.

DIAGRAM 171

Markings indicating a part-day bicycle lane.

DIAGRAM 172

A part-day bicycle lane at a signalised intersection.

PART-DAY BICYCLE LANES AT BUS STOPS

DIAGRAM 173(a)

DIAGRAM 173(b)

DIAGRAM 174

A part-day bicycle lane at uncontrolled junctions or openings.

DIAGRAM 175(a)

This sign indicates the start of a part-day bicycle lane.

DIAGRAM 175(b)

This sign indicates the end of a part-day bicycle lane.

DIAGRAM 176(a)

This sign indicates that there is a bus lane camera in the vicinity and that vehicles must only be driven or remain on a bus lane when permitted or face the penalty specified in the sign.

DIAGRAM 176(b)

This sign indicates that there is a bus lane camera in the vicinity and that vehicles must only be driven or remain on a bus lane when permitted.

DIAGRAM 177(a)

This sign indicates that there is a parking enforcement camera in the vicinity and that vehicles must only be parked when permitted or face the penalty specified in the sign.

DIAGRAM 177(b)

This sign indicates that there is a parking enforcement camera in the vicinity and that vehicles must only be parked when permitted.

[S 748/2024 wef 01/10/2024]

[S 803/2022 wef 16/10/2022]

[S 172/2017 wef 22/04/2017]

[S 670/2014 wef 01/10/2014]

[S 276/2018 wef 05/05/2018]

[G.N. Nos. S 501/91; S 442/92; S 540/93; S 341/94; S 466/94; S 48/95; S 61/95; S 192/95; S 205/95; S 229/95; S 538/95; S 171/96; S 319/96; S 196/97; S 223/97; S 482/97; S 179/98; S 461/98; S 636/98; S 191/99]

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