Road signs in Saudi Arabia

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Road signs in Saudi Arabia differ by locale, but they do tend to closely follow European practices with certain distinctions and conform to the general pattern as set out in the Vienna Convention of Road Signs and Signals. Road signs display text in Arabic language and English language.[1] Distances are displayed in metric units and in Eastern Arabic numerals.

On March 31, 2022, Saudi Arabia acceded to the Vienna Convention of Road Signs and Signals.[2]

Warning signs

  • Curve to left
    Curve to left
  • Curve to right
    Curve to right
  • Curves — first to the right
    Curves — first to the right
  • Curves — first to the left
    Curves — first to the left
  • Steep descent
    Steep descent
  • Steep descent
    Steep descent
  • Steep ascent
    Steep ascent
  • Steep ascent
    Steep ascent
  • Road narrows — two-sided
    Road narrows — two-sided
  • Road narrows - on the right
    Road narrows - on the right
  • Road narrows - on the left
    Road narrows - on the left
  • Pedestrian crossing ahead
    Pedestrian crossing ahead
  • School crossing
    School crossing
  • Cyclists
    Cyclists
  • Accident
    Accident
  • Camel crossing
    Camel crossing
  • Uneven road
    Uneven road
  • Speed bump
    Speed bump
  • Dip
    Dip
  • Traffic light ahead (vertical)
    Traffic light ahead (vertical)
  • Traffic light ahead (horizontal)
    Traffic light ahead (horizontal)
  • Traffic queues likely
    Traffic queues likely
  • Crossroads
    Crossroads
  • Crossroads with priority
    Crossroads with priority
  • Roundabout
    Roundabout
  • Roundabout directions
    Roundabout directions
  • Stop sign ahead
    Stop sign ahead
  • Yield sign ahead
    Yield sign ahead
  • Electrified overhead cable ahead
    Electrified overhead cable ahead
  • Opening bridge
    Opening bridge
  • Unprotected quayside or riverbank
    Unprotected quayside or riverbank
  • Tunnel
    Tunnel
  • Loose chippings
    Loose chippings
  • Crosswinds
    Crosswinds
  • Low aircraft
    Low aircraft
  • Slippery road
    Slippery road
  • Soft verges
    Soft verges
  • Fire station
    Fire station
  • Height restriction ahead
    Height restriction ahead
  • Height restriction ahead
    Height restriction ahead
  • Other dangers
    Other dangers
  • Obstacles ahead (red)
    Obstacles ahead (red)
  • Obstacles ahead (yellow)
    Obstacles ahead (yellow)

Regulatory signs

  • Yield
    Yield
  • Stop
    Stop
  • Stop (Arabic-English language)
    Stop (Arabic-English language)
  • Stop (English language)
    Stop (English language)
  • Yield to oncoming traffic
    Yield to oncoming traffic
  • No entry
    No entry
  • No motor vehicles, expect motorcycles
    No motor vehicles, expect motorcycles
  • No buses
    No buses
  • No trucks
    No trucks
  • No vehicles carrying dangerous goods
    No vehicles carrying dangerous goods
  • No vehicles carrying dangerous water pollution
    No vehicles carrying dangerous water pollution
  • No vehicles carrying explosives
    No vehicles carrying explosives
  • No trailers
    No trailers
  • No trailers
    No trailers
  • No tractors
    No tractors
  • No motorcycles
    No motorcycles
  • No mopeds
    No mopeds
  • No bicycles
    No bicycles
  • No animal-drawn vehicles
    No animal-drawn vehicles
  • No handcarts
    No handcarts
  • No pedestrians
    No pedestrians
  • No motor vehicles
    No motor vehicles
  • No motor and animal-drawn vehicles
    No motor and animal-drawn vehicles
  • Maximum width
    Maximum width
  • Maximum width
    Maximum width
  • Maximum height
    Maximum height
  • Maximum height
    Maximum height
  • Maximum weight
    Maximum weight
  • Maximum weight
    Maximum weight
  • Maximum length
    Maximum length
  • Maximum length
    Maximum length
  • No right turn
    No right turn
  • No left turn
    No left turn
  • No U-turn
    No U-turn
  • No overtaking
    No overtaking
  • No overtaking by trucks
    No overtaking by trucks
  • Maximum speed limit
    Maximum speed limit
  • Maximum speed limit
    Maximum speed limit
  • Truck limit
    Truck limit
  • No horns
    No horns
  • Customs post
    Customs post
  • End of all restrictions
    End of all restrictions
  • End of maximum speed limit
    End of maximum speed limit
  • End of maximum speed limit
    End of maximum speed limit
  • End of overtaking prohibition
    End of overtaking prohibition
  • End of overtaking by trucks prohibition
    End of overtaking by trucks prohibition
  • No parking
    No parking
  • No stopping
    No stopping
  • Go straight
    Go straight
  • Turn right
    Turn right
  • Turn left
    Turn left
  • Turn right ahead
    Turn right ahead
  • Turn left ahead
    Turn left ahead
  • Go straight or turn right
    Go straight or turn right
  • Go straight or turn left
    Go straight or turn left
  • Turn right or turn left
    Turn right or turn left
  • U-turn
    U-turn
  • U-turn or straight ahead
    U-turn or straight ahead
  • Keep right
    Keep right
  • Keep left
    Keep left
  • May pass on either side
    May pass on either side
  • Roundabout
    Roundabout
  • One way
    One way
  • One way
    One way
  • Proceed straight for vehicles carrying dangerous goods
    Proceed straight for vehicles carrying dangerous goods
  • Cyclists only
    Cyclists only
  • Pedestrian only
    Pedestrian only
  • Pedestrian and cyclists only
    Pedestrian and cyclists only
  • Cyclist and pedestrian only
    Cyclist and pedestrian only
  • Equestrian path
  • Minimum speed limit
    Minimum speed limit
  • Minimum speed limit
    Minimum speed limit
  • End of minimum speed limit
    End of minimum speed limit
  • End of minimum speed limit
    End of minimum speed limit

Indication signs

  • Priority over oncoming vehicles
    Priority over oncoming vehicles
  • Motorway
    Motorway
  • End of motorway
    End of motorway
  • Expressway
    Expressway
  • End of expressway
    End of expressway
  • Tunnel
    Tunnel
  • End of tunnel
    End of tunnel
  • Uses of lanes at an intersection
    Uses of lanes at an intersection
  • Pedestrian crossing
    Pedestrian crossing
  • Cyclist crossing
    Cyclist crossing
  • Priority road
    Priority road
  • End of priority road
    End of priority road
  • Hospital
    Hospital
  • Parking
    Parking
  • Direction to parking
    Direction to parking
  • Bus stop
    Bus stop
  • Tram stop
    Tram stop
  • First aid
    First aid
  • Gas station
    Gas station
  • Camping
    Camping
  • Dead end
    Dead end
  • Turn on lights
    Turn on lights

Temporary signs

  • Curve to right
    Curve to right
  • Sharp curve to right
    Sharp curve to right
  • Curve to left
    Curve to left
  • Steep descent
    Steep descent
  • Steep descent
    Steep descent
  • Workers in road ahead
    Workers in road ahead
  • Flagman ahead
    Flagman ahead
  • Traffic signals ahead
    Traffic signals ahead
  • Stop sign ahead
    Stop sign ahead
  • Yield sign ahead
    Yield sign ahead

Directional signs

  • Entrance to built-up area
    Entrance to built-up area
  • Leaving built-up area
    Leaving built-up area
  • Living street
    Living street
  • End of living street
    End of living street
  • Stepped entrance to pedestrian overbridge
    Stepped entrance to pedestrian overbridge
  • Underground pedestrian crossing
    Underground pedestrian crossing
  • Street Name
    Street Name
  • Museums and Entertainment Centers and Farms
    Museums and Entertainment Centers and Farms
  • Downtown
    Downtown
  • Kaaba
    Kaaba
  • East
    East
  • North
    North
  • South
    South
  • West
    West
  • Highway sign
    Highway sign
  • City road sign
    City road sign
  • Branch Road sign
    Branch Road sign

References

  1. ^ "Road signs in Saudi Arabia" (PDF). International Driver’s License Application online. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
  2. ^ "United Nations Treaty Collection". treaties.un.org. Retrieved 2023-11-08.