7 Types of Prohibition Signs, Their Meanings and Complete Images
Prohibition signs are a type of sign that falls under traffic signs according to Minister of Transportation Regulation No. 13 of 2014. This sign serves to provide guidance to road users not to violate the rules. To make it easily understood by road users, this sign is made with a combination of black and white, or red and white colors. This sign has various images, and each image has its own meaning. Here is a complete explanation.
Types of Prohibition Signs and Their Meanings
In addition to guidance signs and warning signs, you also need to know the prohibition signs that exist in Indonesia. Here are 7 types of prohibition signs that you must know along with their meanings and images. Let's take a look below!
1. Stop Prohibition Sign
The stop prohibition sign usually has a distinctive circular shape with a red background and the word stop written on it. This sign means that drivers are prohibited from continuing their journey on the lane with the stop sign. Drivers must stop temporarily until the road conditions are safe before continuing their journey.
2. Stripe Sign
When you are traveling and see a sign with a red background pattern accompanied by white stripes, it means you are looking at a stripe sign. This prohibition sign means that road users, both pedestrians and motor vehicle drivers, are prohibited from entering that area. However, this regulation does not apply to police vehicles, ambulances, and some parties that have obtained permission.
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3. Speed Limit Sign in Kilometers (KM)
If you pass through a toll road, you have certainly seen a sign with a speed limit in kilometers. This prohibition sign means that drivers must drive at a speed that corresponds to the sign. This speed sign is usually accompanied by additional information such as accident-prone areas, maximum speed limits of 100 km/h, and so on.
4. Prohibition Sign with the Letter P Crossed Out
This prohibition sign means that drivers are prohibited from parking in that area. If the sign is installed along the road, it means drivers are prohibited from parking their vehicles along that road.
5. Sign with the Letter S Crossed Out
If the sign with the letter S indicates you must stop. However, if you encounter a sign with the letter S crossed out, it means you as a driver are not allowed to stop on the road where the sign is installed.
6. Sign with a Turn Crossed Out
This sign means that drivers are not allowed to turn according to the information on the sign. If the right turn sign is crossed out, then drivers are not allowed to turn right. If the left turn sign is crossed out, then drivers are not allowed to turn left.
7. U-Turn Sign Crossed Out
This sign means that drivers are not allowed to make a U-turn. This sign is usually installed on one-way streets or at intersections. This sign is typically used to manage traffic so that congestion in an area can be quickly addressed.
Thus, here are some types of traffic prohibition signs that you need to know and understand. As a good road user, you need to obey these signs and other traffic signs. Don't forget to always check your car's condition before traveling to ensure your safety and security.
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