Road Signs in Singapore - Regulatory Signs - Mandatory Signs

Mandatory Signs

Mandatory signs are generally circular with a white border and symbol on a blue background. They usually indicate something all drivers must do (e.g. keep left) or a facility available to certain classes of traffic (e.g. pedal cycles only).

• Ahead only (Turning left and right is prohibited)

• Turn left ahead (right if symbol is reversed)

• Turn left (right if symbol is reversed)

• Keep left (Right if symbol is reversed)

• Split-way, i.e. motorists can pass to either side, but either side might not reach the same destination

• Route to be used by pedal cycles only

• Route to be used by pedestrians only

• Route to be shared by cycles and pedestrians

• Segregated route for pedal cycles and pedestrians (Cycles on left; pedestrians on right). Symbol may be reversed.

The exceptions are the octagonal red STOP sign, the triangular GIVE WAY sign and the various mandatory STOP signs that are circular and have a red border.

• Stop and give way

• Give way to traffic on a major road

• Give way to traffic on a narrow road

• School crossing patrol (sign held by school wardens)

• Mandatory stop for police checks

• Mandatory stop for Customs at checkpoint

• Mandatory stop for private property security checks