Singapore Road Signs Guide
– Complete Visual Reference
Know every sign on Singapore's roads – your essential BTT reference. Regulatory, warning, informational, mandatory and construction signs all in one place.
Singapore Road Signs
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Singapore road signs are classified into four main categories by the Traffic Police. Understanding each category's shape and colour coding is critical for the BTT. Use the filters below to jump to the category you need.
Regulatory Signs
Regulatory signs are legally binding instructions. Failure to obey them is a traffic offence. They are typically red circles or red octagons.
STOP
Come to a complete stop, give way to all trafficNo Entry
Vehicles prohibited from enteringSpeed Limit 50
Maximum speed 50 km/hSpeed Limit 70
Maximum speed 70 km/hSpeed Limit 90
Maximum speed 90 km/hNo U-Turn
U-turn prohibitedNo Right Turn
Right turn prohibitedNo Left Turn
Left turn prohibitedNo Overtaking
Overtaking prohibitedNo Parking
Parking not permitted at any timeNo Stopping
Stopping not permitted (clearway)No Horn
Use of horn prohibitedWeight Limit 3.5T
Vehicles exceeding 3.5 tonnes prohibitedHeight Limit
Vehicles exceeding height limit prohibitedWAY
Give Way
Give way to traffic on major roadWarning Signs
Warning signs alert drivers to potential hazards ahead. They are yellow equilateral triangles with a red border. Always reduce speed when you see a warning sign.
Bend Ahead (Right)
Sharp right bend ahead, reduce speedDouble Bend
Successive bends aheadRoad Narrows
Road width reduces aheadTraffic Signals Ahead
Traffic lights aheadSlippery Road
Road surface may be slipperyPedestrian Crossing
Pedestrian crossing aheadSchool Zone
School zone, drive carefullyRoad Works
Road works ahead, slow downJunction Ahead (T)
T-junction aheadCrossroads Ahead
Crossroads, be prepared to give waySteep Descent
Steep downhill gradient aheadHump
Speed hump ahead, reduce speedInformational / Guide Signs
Green rectangular signs provide guidance and direction information to road users. They are not legally binding but help drivers navigate efficiently.
Highway
Expressway / Highway aheadDirection Sign (North)
Directional guide to destinationHospital
Hospital in this directionPetrol Station
Petrol station aheadParking Area
Public car parkRest Area
Rest area aheadDistance Marker
Distance to upcoming destinationWAY
One-Way Road
Traffic flows in one direction onlyMandatory Signs
Mandatory signs are blue circles giving positive instructions that must be obeyed. They tell you what you must do, as opposed to regulatory signs which tell you what you must not do.
Keep Left
Must keep to left side of roadKeep Right
Must keep to right side of roadRoundabout
Give way to vehicles already in roundaboutOne Way
One-way traffic only in this directionMinimum Speed 60
Minimum speed 60 km/h on this roadProceed Straight
Must proceed straight ahead onlyTurn Left Ahead
Must turn left at junction aheadCycle Lane
Dedicated cycle lane – motor vehicles prohibitedConstruction / Temporary Signs
Orange construction signs are temporary signs used in roadwork zones. They are placed by contractors and authorities to guide traffic safely through work areas. Always reduce speed and follow instructions.
Road Narrows Ahead
Construction zone – lanes merge ahead. Proceed with caution.CLOSED
Lane Closed
One or more lanes closed due to construction works.Detour
Follow detour route – direct road is closed or obstructed.WORKS
End of Road Works
Construction zone ends here. Normal speed limits resume.LIMIT
Temporary Speed Limit
Reduced speed limit in force within construction zone. Obey at all times.Tips for Remembering Road Signs
Use these proven strategies to memorise Singapore's road signs quickly and retain them for your BTT.
Learn by Colour
Associate colours with meanings: Red = Prohibition/Danger, Yellow = Warning, Blue = Mandatory instruction, Green = Information. Colour recognition is instant and automatic.
Identify by Shape
Shape recognition works even at night or from a distance before you can read text. Octagon = STOP, Triangle = Warning, Circle = Regulatory/Mandatory, Rectangle = Information.
Spaced Repetition
Review signs in short, frequent study sessions rather than one long cramming session. Look at 10 signs per day, revisiting those you got wrong first. Space your reviews over 2 weeks.
Spot Signs on the Road
As a passenger in a car, bus or taxi, actively identify signs as you pass them. Say the sign name and meaning aloud. Real-world exposure reinforces classroom study far more effectively.
Put Your Road Sign Knowledge to the Test
BTT questions frequently feature road sign scenarios. Practice with our free tests to see how well you know your signs under timed conditions – just like the real exam.
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