Why indian road and highways have different coloured milestones
Yellow and white strips on milestone that you are travelling on national highways
Green and white strips on milestone that you are travelling on state highways
Black and white strips on milestone that you are travelling on city or district roads
Orange and white strips on milestone that you are travelling on rural roads.
List of Indian traffic signs with their meanings
1. Stop
Requires drivers to come to a complete halt.
2. Give Way
Reminds drivers to yield to vehicles approaching from the right.
3. No Parking
Prohibits parking in a designated area.
4. Speed Limit
Indicates the maximum speed allowed in that particular area.
5. Horn Prohibited
should not horn and keep silent when driving through a particular area
6. No Entry
Signifies a restricted area ahead.
7. One Way
Indicates a road where traffic flows in a single direction.
8. Vehicles Prohibited in Both Directions
Indicates that the road is blocked from both sides.
9. Right Turn Prohibited
Prohibits right turns at a specific intersection.
10. Left Turn Prohibited
Prohibits left turns at a specific intersection.
11. U-Turn Prohibited
Prohibits U-turns at a specific location.
12. Overtaking Prohibited
Indicates that overtaking is not allowed.
13. Compulsory Turn Left
Instructs drivers to make a left turn.
14. Compulsory Ahead
Indicates that drivers must proceed straight.
15. Compulsory Right Turn
Instructs drivers to make a right turn.
16. Compulsory Ahead or Turn Right
Provides the option to either go straight or turn right.
17. Compulsory Ahead or Turn Left
Provides the option to either go straight or turn left.
18. Compulsory Sound Horn
Instructs drivers to sound their horns to alert oncoming traffic.
19. Unguarded Level Crossing
Indicates an unguarded railway crossing ahead.
20. Guarded Level Crossing
Indicates a guarded railway crossing ahead.
21. Round About
This sign can be used as a substitute for a road crossing.
22. Cross Road
Indicates the crossing of two roads ahead.
23. Falling Rocks
Warns of potential falling rocks ahead.
24. Cattle
Alerts drivers of possible cattle on the road.
25. Men at Work
Indicates workers or repairs ahead.
26. School Ahead
Indicates the presence of a school ahead.
27. Cycle Crossing
Highlights a cycle path crossing a major road.
28. Public Telephone
Indicates the presence of a telephone service ahead.
29. Petrol Pump
Indicates the presence of a petrol pump ahead.
30. Hospital
Indicates the presence of a hospital ahead.
31. First Aid Post
Indicates the availability of a first aid facility ahead.
32. Eating Place
Indicates the presence of a food facility ahead.
33.Park This Side
Suggests parking space on one side of the road.
34. Parking Lot Cycles
Designates parking space for bicycles only.
35. Parking Lot Cars
Designates parking space for cars only.
36. Resting place
Indicates the presence of a nearby motel or lodge.
37. No Thorough Road
Indicates that there is no exit ahead.
Why indian road and highways have different coloured milestones