Road signs in the Philippines are regulated and standardized by the Department of Public Works and Highways. Most indications reflect minor influences from American and Australian signage but keep close to the Vienna Convention as an original signatory.

The Department of Public Works and Highways does not mandate the right of Clearview as the official typeface for signs, although some road signs do employ it.

Here Are The List of Road Traffic Signs in the Philippines

A. Regulatory Signs

Signs that inform road users of traffic laws and regulations which, if disregarded, will constitute an offense.

1. Priority Signs

   STOP SIGN - the driver must stop at the designated STOP LINE. - No parking within 6 meters.
   GIVE WAY SIGN - yield to the vehicles on the right side of the intersection.
   LEFT TURNER MUST GIVE WAY

2. Direction Signs

   Motorists receive clear guidance on the specific direction(s) to follow through these signs.
   

   No turns	One way (right)
   One way (left)	Keep right
   Keep left	Pass either side
   All traffic (right)	All traffic (left)
   Merging traffic	Two-way traffic
   No turns (plate type)	One-way (right, plate type)
   One-way (left, plate type)	Keep right (plate type)
   Keep left (plate type)	All traffic (right, plate type)
   All traffic (left, plate type)	Merging traffic (plate type)
   Right lane must turn right	Left lane must turn left
   Salubong na Trapiko (Two-way traffic)	Two-way traffic (plate type)

3. Prohibitive / Restrictive Signs

   These signs enforce the specific direction(s) that motorists must follow.
   

   No entry for all vehicles	No entry for all vehicles (plate type)
   No entry for cars	No entry for jeepneys
   No entry for buses	No entry for trucks
   No entry for bicycles	No entry for motorcycles
   No entry for tricycles	No entry for vehicles with trailer
   No entry for animal drawn vehicles	No entry for pushcarts
   No entry for all types of vehicles

4. Speed Signs

   Maximum speed restriction
   End of speed restriction
   Minimum speed restriction

5. Parking Signs

   Allowable parking and loading zone at a given time and place

6. Miscellaneous Signs

   Entering is strictly prohibited for vehicles with a gross axle load exceeding 2 tonnes.
   No Entry for Vehicles with gross vehicle mass of more than 5 tonnes
   No Entry for Vehicles with more than 110 meters in length
   No Entry for Vehicles with more 2 meters of width
   No Entry for Vehicles with 3.5 meters in height
   No blowing of horns
   USE SEAT BELT sign is used under RA 8750, the Seat Belt Law.
   Be aware of a pedestrian crossing.
   Be aware of children crossing.
   Bike lane ahead
   Be sensible of Persons with Disabilities crossing.

B. Warning Signs

Road signs serve the crucial purpose of alerting motorists to potentially dangerous conditions on and near the road. They provide valuable guidance by notifying drivers of hazardous road conditions, urging them to exercise caution and potentially reduce their speed. It ensures the safety not only of the drivers themselves but also of other individuals sharing the road.

1. Horizontal Signs

   These signs serve the purpose of indicating the type of road curve that lies ahead for motorists.

   Sharp turn (right)	Sharp turn (left)
   Reverse turn (right)	Reverse turn (left)
   Curve (right)	Curve (left)
   Reverse curve (right)	Reverse curve (left)
   Winding road (right)	Winding road (left)
   Hairpin bend (right)	Hairpin bend (left)

2. Intersection Signs

   Intersection or junction signs alert drivers as they approach an intersection, indicating the presence of a crossing or merging point.

   Intersection ahead
   T-Junction ahead	Y-Junction ahead
   Side junction ahead	Roundabout ahead
   Approach to intersection side road	Approach to Intersection
   Approach to intersection merging traffic

3. Advance Warning / Traffic Control Device Signs

   Intersection or junction signs are displayed to drivers as they approach an intersection or junction, providing important information about the upcoming crossing or merging point.

   TRAFFIC LIGHTS AHEAD - To maintain optimal visibility for other drivers, the driver must refrain from parking or stopping within six (6) meters of this sign.
   Stop Sign Ahead	Give Way Sign Ahead

4. Road Width Signs

   Road narrows ahead
   Narrow bridge ahead
   End of 2-way road ahead	2-way road ahead

5. Road Obstacle Signs

   Opening bridge	Uneven road
   Hump	Downhill sign
   Uphill sign	Spill way sign
   Flood-prone area	Landslide-prone area
   Slippery when wet	Animal crossing ahead
   Low-flying airplane zone

6. Pedestrian School Signs

   Pedestrian Crossing Ahead
   Be aware and stop for children crossing ahead
   Be aware and stop for Persons with Disabilities ahead
   Advice to pedestrians to cross at designated areas
   Be aware and slow down on the bike lane ahead

7. Railway Level Crossing Signs

   Vehicles approaching a railroad crossing must come to a complete stop or yield the right of way.
   Railway crossing advance warning.
   An alternative railway crossing position is strategically located in an easily visible area to ensure drivers' clear visibility.

8. Supplementary Signs

   Preferred maximum speed during usual weather and traffic conditions	This additional sign on the road works ahead.
   WHEN WET - combined with the Slippery Road warning sign	Distance to next hazard area

Traffic Signs in the Philippines

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