01
Stop
Requires the driver to bring the vehicle to a complete stop before proceeding when the sign applies.
TRAFFIC SIGNS
Mandatory Traffic Signs in India
Mandatory traffic signs communicate rules and instructions that road users are required to follow. Learn their meanings for safer driving and RTO test preparation.
MANDATORY SIGNS
Important Mandatory Traffic Signs
Mandatory signs tell drivers and other road users what they must do or which restrictions they must follow.
02
Give Way
Requires drivers to give priority to traffic on the road they are approaching before proceeding.
03
No Entry
Indicates that vehicles must not enter the road or area from the direction shown.
04
One Way
Indicates that traffic is permitted to travel only in the direction indicated by the sign.
05
Compulsory Keep Left
Requires vehicles to keep to the left side as indicated by the traffic sign.
06
Compulsory Keep Right
Requires vehicles to keep to the right side as indicated by the traffic sign.
07
Compulsory Ahead
Requires traffic to continue straight ahead in the direction indicated.
08
Compulsory Turn Left
Requires vehicles to turn left at the location or junction indicated by the sign.
09
Compulsory Turn Right
Requires vehicles to turn right at the location or junction indicated by the sign.
10
Speed Limit
Indicates the maximum permitted speed for vehicles on the road where the restriction applies.
11
No Parking
Indicates that parking is not permitted in the area where the restriction applies.
12
No Overtaking
Indicates that overtaking is prohibited where the restriction applies.
ROAD SAFETY
Why Mandatory Signs Matter
Mandatory traffic signs communicate instructions and restrictions that road users must follow. Ignoring these signs can create dangerous situations and may result in traffic violations.
Drivers should observe mandatory signs, follow the indicated direction or restriction and adjust their driving accordingly.
Knowing the meanings of mandatory traffic signs is also important when preparing for a learner licence or RTO driving test.
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