No 52/9, Bope Road, Ginthota
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No Entry for All Vehicles
Prohibitory Signs
No Entry for All Vehicles
Vehicular traffic must not enter this road from this direction.
Maximum Speed Limit 50 km/h
Prohibitory Signs
Maximum Speed Limit 50 km/h
Maximum permissible vehicle speed is 50 kilometers per hour.
Maximum Speed Limit 60 km/h
Prohibitory Signs
Maximum Speed Limit 60 km/h
Maximum permissible vehicle speed is 60 kilometers per hour.
Maximum Speed Limit 70 km/h
Prohibitory Signs
Maximum Speed Limit 70 km/h
Maximum permissible vehicle speed is 70 kilometers per hour.
No Parking
Prohibitory Signs
No Parking
Vehicles may not be parked in this designated zone.
No Stopping and Standing (Clearway)
Prohibitory Signs
No Stopping and Standing (Clearway)
No stopping or waiting at any time under any condition.
No Right Turn
Prohibitory Signs
No Right Turn
Vehicles must not make a right turn at the intersection.
No Left Turn
Prohibitory Signs
No Left Turn
Vehicles must not make a left turn at the intersection.
No U-Turn
Prohibitory Signs
No U-Turn
Vehicles are not permitted to make a complete U-turn.
No Overtaking
Prohibitory Signs
No Overtaking
Vehicles must not overtake any other motorized vehicles.
Horn Prohibited / No Honking
Prohibitory Signs
Horn Prohibited / No Honking
Sounding of vehicle horns is prohibited in this quiet zone.
No Heavy Vehicles / Lorries
Prohibitory Signs
No Heavy Vehicles / Lorries
Goods vehicles and heavy trucks are not allowed to enter.
No Motorcycles
Prohibitory Signs
No Motorcycles
Motorcycles and scooters are prohibited from this roadway.
No Pedestrians
Prohibitory Signs
No Pedestrians
Pedestrians are not permitted to walk along this roadway.
Width Limit 2.4m
Prohibitory Signs
Width Limit 2.4m
Vehicles exceeding 2.4 meters in overall width cannot enter.
Height Limit 3.5m
Prohibitory Signs
Height Limit 3.5m
Vehicles exceeding 3.5 meters in overall height cannot pass.
Weight Limit 10t
Prohibitory Signs
Weight Limit 10t
Vehicles exceeding 10 tonnes total laden weight cannot proceed.
Turn Left Only
Mandatory Signs
Turn Left Only
All traffic must turn to the left at the intersection.
Turn Right Only
Mandatory Signs
Turn Right Only
All traffic must turn to the right at the intersection.
Ahead Only
Mandatory Signs
Ahead Only
Vehicles must proceed straight ahead only. No turning allowed.
Keep Left
Mandatory Signs
Keep Left
Vehicular traffic must keep to the left of the traffic island or obstacle.
Keep Right
Mandatory Signs
Keep Right
Vehicular traffic must keep to the right of the divider or obstacle.
Compulsory Roundabout
Mandatory Signs
Compulsory Roundabout
Traffic must circulate clockwise around the roundabout in Sri Lanka.
Compulsory Minimum Speed 30 km/h
Mandatory Signs
Compulsory Minimum Speed 30 km/h
Vehicles must travel at least at this speed unless stopped by conditions.
Pass Either Side
Mandatory Signs
Pass Either Side
Vehicles may pass on either side of the traffic island.
Stop and Give Way
Priority Signs
Stop and Give Way
Driver must come to a complete stop before the stop line and give way.
Give Way / Yield
Priority Signs
Give Way / Yield
Slow down and give way to traffic on the major road.
Priority Road
Priority Signs
Priority Road
Traffic on this road has priority over intersecting roads.
End of Priority Road
Priority Signs
End of Priority Road
Indicates that the priority status of the current road has ended.
Priority for Oncoming Traffic
Priority Signs
Priority for Oncoming Traffic
You must give way to oncoming vehicles in narrow passages.
Bend to Left
Warning Signs
Bend to Left
Sharp or dangerous curve to the left ahead.
Bend to Right
Warning Signs
Bend to Right
Sharp or dangerous curve to the right ahead.
Double Bend First to Left
Warning Signs
Double Bend First to Left
Series of dangerous bends ahead, first curving to the left.
Double Bend First to Right
Warning Signs
Double Bend First to Right
Series of dangerous bends ahead, first curving to the right.
Pedestrian Crossing Ahead
Warning Signs
Pedestrian Crossing Ahead
Zebra pedestrian crossing situated ahead. Be prepared to stop.
Children Crossing / School Ahead
Warning Signs
Children Crossing / School Ahead
School or children playing nearby. Drive with extreme caution.
Road Narrows on Both Sides
Warning Signs
Road Narrows on Both Sides
Road width narrows ahead from both left and right sides.
Road Narrows on Left
Warning Signs
Road Narrows on Left
Carriageway narrows ahead from the left hand side.
Road Narrows on Right
Warning Signs
Road Narrows on Right
Carriageway narrows ahead from the right hand side.
Steep Hill Downwards
Warning Signs
Steep Hill Downwards
Steep hill descent ahead. Engage low gear to control speed.
Steep Hill Upwards
Warning Signs
Steep Hill Upwards
Steep hill ascent ahead. Be prepared for slow moving traffic.
Slippery Road
Warning Signs
Slippery Road
Road surface may be slippery especially during wet weather.
Road Works Ahead
Warning Signs
Road Works Ahead
Road construction or maintenance work ahead. Slow down.
Traffic Signals Ahead
Warning Signs
Traffic Signals Ahead
Traffic control signals ahead. Prepare to obey red lights.
Level Crossing with Gates (Guarded)
Warning Signs
Level Crossing with Gates (Guarded)
Railway level crossing ahead equipped with gates or barriers.
Level Crossing without Gates (Unguarded)
Warning Signs
Level Crossing without Gates (Unguarded)
Railway level crossing ahead without gates. Stop, look and listen.
T-Junction Ahead
Warning Signs
T-Junction Ahead
T-intersection ahead where you must turn either left or right.
Crossroads Ahead
Warning Signs
Crossroads Ahead
Crossroads intersection ahead. Watch for traffic from both sides.
Roundabout Ahead
Warning Signs
Roundabout Ahead
Roundabout ahead. Slow down and give way to traffic from right.
Road Hump / Speed Breaker
Warning Signs
Road Hump / Speed Breaker
Speed breaker or road hump ahead. Reduce vehicle speed.
Falling Rocks
Warning Signs
Falling Rocks
Danger of falling rocks or landslides onto the roadway.
Animal Crossing / Cattle
Warning Signs
Animal Crossing / Cattle
Cattle or wild animals may cross the road ahead.
Pedestrian Crossing Location
Informative Signs
Pedestrian Crossing Location
Designated pedestrian zebra crossing location.
Parking Area
Informative Signs
Parking Area
Designated public parking zone for vehicles.
Hospital
Informative Signs
Hospital
Hospital or medical facility ahead. Drive quietly without honking.
First Aid Post
Informative Signs
First Aid Post
Emergency first aid post or dispensary available ahead.
Filling Station / Petrol Shed
Informative Signs
Filling Station / Petrol Shed
Fuel filling station available ahead.
Breakdown Service / Workshop
Informative Signs
Breakdown Service / Workshop
Vehicle mechanical breakdown repair workshop available.
Bus Stop
Informative Signs
Bus Stop
Designated stop for public transport buses.
One-Way Street
Informative Signs
One-Way Street
Vehicular traffic may travel in one indicated direction only.
Dead End / No Through Road
Informative Signs
Dead End / No Through Road
This street is a cul-de-sac with no through vehicular exit.
Expressway / Motorway
Informative Signs
Expressway / Motorway
Entry to expressway / motorway. Strict expressway rules apply.

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