Road Signs in Singapore

Road signs in Singapore closely follow those laid down in the traffic sign regulations used in the United Kingdom, although a number of changes over the years have introduced some slight deviations that suit local road conditions (such as fonts). Road signs in Singapore conform to the local Highway Code under authority of the Singapore Traffic Police.

Singaporean signsdepict classical silhouetted persons.

Traffic signs serve many purposes, namely:

- Giving instructions
- Alerting drivers to road hazards
- Providing directions
- Indicating facilities and tourist attractions

The different road signs that exist include:

- Mandatory signs – Disobeying these signs is a criminal offence. They include the stop sign, yield sign and turn left/right only signs to name a few. These signs are usually red or blue backgrounds with white writing.

- Prohibitory signs – Failure to obey these road signs is an offence in Singapore and can result in a fine. These signs include the no entry sign, no parking signs, height limit, speed limit and no entry signs. These signs are usually a red circle on a white background with writing or an image in the center.

- Warning signs – These are there for your safety and you should slow down and take care when you see a warning sign. These signs are usually a red triangle on a white background with an image in the middle. Warning signs include T Junction; road narrows to one side, speed bump ahead, road is slippery, caution children crossing etc.

- Regulatory signs – These signs regulate the movements of traffic and are recognizable as they are written instructions of different coloured backgrounds.

- Information signs – Provide useful information regarding bus terminals, taxi stands, parking ect.

- Directional signs – These are usually rectangular with a green background. Expressways often have a blue background while regular roads are just white writing.

For more information and images of road signs please visit http://www.onemotoring.com.sg/publish/onemotoring/en/on_the_roads/traffic_management/traffic_signs.html