Road signs in Taiwan
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Road signs in Taiwan are regulated by “The Regulations for Road Traffic Signs, Markings, and Signals”. (中文:道路交通標誌標線號誌設置規則)[1] To provide vehicle drivers and pedestrians with warnings, regulations, and other information related to road conditions, thereby facilitating travel and promoting traffic safety.
These signs can be categorized into four types: warning signs, regulatory signs, information signs, and auxiliary signs. The English text and numbers on the signs use Highway Gothic.
The Republic of China is a signatory of the “Vienna Convention on Road Traffic” and the “Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals”.[2][3]
Its road signs largely follow or are influenced by the 1968 edition of the Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals. They also draw inspiration from many road signs in Europe, the United States (for example, construction signs adopt the diamond-shaped design from the MUTCD), and Japan (for example, the two-stage left turn sign for motorcycles and slow-moving vehicles).
However, certain signs specified in the Convention (such as pedestrian crossing signs and priority road signs) are not used in Taiwan.
Warning Signs
W1: Right Curve
W2: Left Curve
W3: Reverse Turn, First Bend to the Right
W4: Reverse Turn, First Bend to the Left
W5: Steep Uphill Slope
W6: Steep Downhill Slope
W7: Road Narrows
W8: Right Lane Ends
W9: Left Lane Ends
W10: Narrow Bridge
W11: Intersection
W12: Intersection
W13: Intersection
W14: Intersection
W15: Intersection
W16: Intersection
W17: Intersection
W18: Intersection
W19: Intersection
W20: Merging Traffic From Right
W21: Merging Traffic From Left
W22: Diverge
W23: Signal Ahead
W24: Roundabout
W25: Railroad Crossing With Gate
W26: Railroad Crossing Without Gate
W27: Railroad Crossing Without Gate First Warning
W28: Railroad Crossing Without Gate Second Warning
W29: Railroad Crossing Without Gate Third Warning
W30: Rough Road
W31: Bump
W32: Dip in the Road
W33: Slippery Road
W34: Pedestrian Crossing
W35: Children Crossing
W36: Handicapped Crossing
W37: Beware of Animals
W38: Trolley Crossing
W39: Bicycle Crossing
(Before 2009
)
W40: Low flying aircraft
W41: Tunnel
W42: Two Way Traffic
W43: Wharf
W44: Cliffs on Right
W45: Cliffs on Left
W46: Falling Rocks (Right)
W47: Falling Rocks (Left)
W48: High Winds
W49: Slow
W50: Danger
W51: Mass Rapid Transit System Vehicle
W52: Speed Measuring Enforcement
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Regulatory Signs
In Regulatory Signs, if only "motorcycles" are mentioned, it does not apply to large heavy-duty motorcycles (motorcycles with an engine displacement above 250cc). Because large heavy-duty motorcycles are deemed as car by law, unless road signs specify otherwise.
Mandatory Signs
R1: Stop
R2: Yield
R3: Checkpoint
R4: Customs Checkpoint
R5: Stop for Toll
R6: Weigh Station
R7: Through Traffic Only
R8: Right Turn Only
R9: Left Turn Only
R10: Right or Left Turn Only
R11: Through Traffic Only (Lane)
R12: Right Turn Only (Lane)
R13: Left Turn Only (Lane)
R14: Through Traffic or Right Turn Only (Lane)
R15: Through Traffic or Left Turn Only (Lane)
R16: One Way
R17: One Way
R18: Keep Right
R19: Keep Left
R20: Two-stage Left Turn for Slow-Moving Vehicles and Motorcycles[a]
R20.1: Two-stage Right Turn for Slow-Moving Vehicles and Motorcycles
R21: Roundabout Traffic Direction
R22: Pedestrians Only
R22-1: Pedestrian and Bicycle Only
R22-2: Begin Pedestrian Priority Area
R22-3: End Pedestrian Priority Area
R23: Motor Vehicles with 4 Wheels or More Only
(Before 2007
)
R23.1: Motor Vehicles with 4 Wheels or More and Large Heavy-Duty Motorcycles with Displacement of over 550cc Only
R23.2: Motor Vehicles with 4 Wheels or More and Large Heavy-Duty Motorcycles Only
R24: Bicycles and Motorcycles Only
R25: Buses Only
R26: Motor Vehicles with 4 Wheels or More Only Lane
R26.1: Motor Vehicles with 4 Wheels or More and Large Heavy-Duty Motorcycles with Displacement of over 550cc Only Lane
R26.2: Motor Vehicles with 4 Wheels or More and Large Heavy-Duty Motorcycles Only Lane
R27: Bicycles and Motorcycles Only Lane
R28: Bus Only Lane
R28.1: Bicycle Only Lane
R28.2: Bicycle Only Lane
R28.3: Mass Rapid Transit System Vehicle Only Lane
R29: Snow Chains Required
R30: Honk
R30-1: Turn On Headlights
R31: Railroad Crossing
R32: Multiple Railroad Crossing
R33: Electric Railroad Crossing
R34: Multiple Electric Railroad Crossing
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Prohibitory Signs
P1: No Entry
P2: No Motor Vehicles with 4 Wheels or More
P2.1: No Large Heavy-Duty Motorcycles with a Displacement of over 550cc
P2.2: No Large Heavy-Duty Motorcycles
P3: No Motorcycles
P3.1: No Large Passenger Vehicles
P4: No Large Trucks and Semi-Trailers
P5: No Semi-Trailers
P6: No Large Passenger Vehicles, Large Trucks and Semi-Trailers
P7: No Taxis Without Passengers
P9: No Pedicabs
P10: No Bicycles
P11: No Electric Bicycles
P12: No Animal-Drawn Vehicles
P13: No Pedicabs and Animal-Drawn Vehicles
P15: No Motor Vehicles
P16: Lane No Entry
P17: No Right Turn
P18: No Left Turn and U-Turn
P19: No Turns
P20: Left Turn Only
P21: Right Turn Only
Large Heavy-Duty Motorcycles No Left Turn and U-Turn
Large Trucks and Semi-Trailers No Left Turn and U-Turn
Large Passenger Vehicles No Left Turn and U-Turn
P22: No U-Turn
P23: No Passing
P24: No Pedestrians
P25: No Parking
P26: No Stopping
P27: No Merge
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Limitation Signs
L1: Weight Limit
L2: Width Limit
L3: Height Limit
L4: Length Limit
L4-1: Safety Distance
L5: Maximum Speed
L6: Minimum Speed
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Guide Signs
G0: Tourist Recreation Area: Direction
G0.1: Tourist Recreation Area: Advanced Notice of Driving Direction
G0.2: Tourist Recreation Area: Driving Direction and Distance
G0.3: Tourist Recreation Area: Location
Gym
Sports Field
Baseball Field
Park
Campsite
Zoo
G0.4: Cycling Route
G0.5: Cycling Route
G1: National Expressway
G2: Provincial Highway
(Before 1994
)
G2: Provincial Highway
G2: Provincial Highway
G2: Provincial Highway
G2.1: Expressway
G3: County Highway
G3.1: County Highway
G3.2: County Highway
G4: Rural Highway
G4.1: Cycling Route
G7: Eastbound
G8: Southbound
G9: Westbound
G10: Northbound
G11: Direction of Traffic (Through Traffic)
G12: Direction of Traffic (Left or Right Turn)
G13: Direction of Traffic (Right Turn)
G14: Direction of Traffic (Right Turn)
G15: Direction of Traffic (Left Turn)
G16: Direction of Traffic (Left Turn)
G17: Direction of Traffic (Go Straight and Turn Right)
G18: Direction of Traffic (Go Straight and Turn Right)
G19: Direction of Traffic (Go Straight and Turn Left)
G20: Direction of Traffic (Go Straight and Turn Left)
G21: Destination
G21.1: Destination
G22: Destination Guide Signs
G22.1: Destination Guide Signs
G22.2: Destination Guide Signs
G22.3: Destination Guide Signs
G22.4: Destination Guide Signs
G22.5: Destination Guide Signs
G22.6: Destination Guide Signs
G23: Destination and Mileage
G23.1: Destination and Mileage
G23.2: Destination and Mileage
G24: Destination and Mileage
G24.1: Destination and Mileage
G25: Street Name
G25.1: Street Name
G26: Climbing lane Ahead
G27: Slow Vehicles Keep Right
G28: Large Vehicles Keep Right
G29: Lane to Destination
G29.1: Lane to Destination
G30: Direction to Freeway or Expressway
G30.1: Direction to Freeway or Expressway
G30.2: Direction to Freeway or Expressway
G31: Exit Destination
G32: Exit Destination
G33: Exit Destination
G33-1: Exit Destination
G33-2: Exit Destination
G33-1: Exit Distance
G33-1.1: Exit Distance
G33-1.2: Exit Distance
G33-2.1: High-Occupancy Vehicles Only Lane Ahead
G33-2.2: High-Occupancy Vehicles Only Lane on Left
G33-2.3: High-Occupancy Vehicles Only Lane Ahead
G33-3.1: High-Occupancy Vehicles Only Lane End Ahead
G33-3.2: High-Occupancy Vehicles Only Lane End
G34: Number of Exits
G35: Exits with Mileage
G36: Interchange Name
G36
G36
G37: Exit
G37
G38: Service Area Ahead
G39: Exit to Service Area
G40: Rest Area Ahead
G41: Exit to Rest Area
G42: Toll Station Ahead
G43: Traffic Info Radio
G44: Milestone
G45: Milepost
G46: Parking Lot
G47: Parking Lot
G48: Parking Facility
G48.1: Parking Facility
G49: Disabled Parking Only
G52: Tow Pound
G53: MRT Station
G53.1: Airport
G53.2: Port
G53.3: Train Station
G53.4: High Speed Rail Station
G53.5: Bus Station
G53-5.1: Cable Car Station
G53-5.2: Stations
G53-5.3: Station Name
G53-1: Government Agencies
G54: Pedestrian Bridge
G55: Underpass
G56: Emergency Medical Services
G57: Garage
G58: Gas Station
G58-1: Gas Station (Liquid Petroleum Gas)
G58-2: Charging Station
G58-3: Electric Vehicle Charging Station
G58-4: Electric Motorcycle Charging Station
G58-5: Electric Motorcycle Battery Swap Station
G59: Telephone
G60: Ferry Terminus
G61: Food & Drink
G62: School
G63: Hospital
G64: Escape Ramp
G65: Dead End
G66: U-Turn Lane
G67: Detour Ahead
G67: Detour Ahead
G67: Detour Ahead
G68: Road Closed
G69: Alternate Route
G69.1: Alternate Route
G69.2: Alternate Route
G69.3: Alternate Route
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Auxiliary Signs
A1: Lanes Designated
A2: Follow the Arrow
A2: Follow the Arrow
A2: Follow the Arrow
A2: Follow the Arrow
A3: Reversible Lane Centerline
Warning Sign (Fog Area)
Prohibitory Sign (No Passing)
Driving Guide Sign (Pedestrians priority)
Driving Information Sign (Exact Change Only Lane)
Begin School Zone
End School Zone
Malfunction Warning Signs
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Barricades
Barricades
Barricades
B1: Road works
B2: Slow
B3: Road Closed
B4: Detour
B5: Traffic Control
B6: Detour to Left
B7: Detour to Right
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Construction Signs
C1: Road Works Ahead
C2: Road Works Ahead
C3: Road Works
C4: Road Closed Ahead
C5: Road Closed Ahead
C6: Road Closed
C7: Lane Closed Ahead
C8: Lane Closed Ahead
C9: Lane Closed
C10: Lane Closed Ahead
C11: Lane Closed Ahead
C12: Lane Closed
C13: Lane Closed Ahead
C14: Lane Closed Ahead
C15: Lane Closed
C16: Road Closed Ahead
C17: Road Closed Ahead
C18: Detour to Left
C19: Detour to Right
C20: Single-Lane Traffic
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Supplementary plates
Reverse Turns for 10 km
8% Steep Downhill Slope for 1 km
Road Narrows for 2 km
Right Lane Ends 200 m Ahead
Merging Traffic From Right
Slow
Stop
Yield
Keep Right (Left)
Two-stage Left (Right) Turn for Bicycles and Motorcycles
Pedestrians Have Right of Way
No Parking Time and Zone
No Merge
Large Vehicles No Merge
Hourly Rate
Parking Lot Direction
Parking Lot for Regular Light Vehicle
Parking Lot for Cars and Motorcycles
Charge Time
School
Hospital
Hospital Direction and Distance
School Arrival and Dismissal Times
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Deleted Signs
Deleted in 1969
I, 20
Crossroads with priority
II, B.2
Bycle Track
III, A.8
Priority road
III, A.9
End of priority road
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W30: Swing (Opening) bridge
W37: Tramway crossing
W45: Road Works
P7: No entry for trailers
P18: No Cars, Motorcycles, Pedicabs and Animal-Drawn Vehicles
P24: No overtaking for lorries
P30: Use of horn prohibited
P32: End of speed limit
G13: Provincial Boundary
(Zhejiang Province)
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Deleted in 2007
P8: No Carts
P14: No Pedicabs and Carts
Deleted in 2008
P11: No Motor Pedicabs
G5: Provincial (City) Boundary
(Taipei City)
G6: County (City) Boundary
(Taipei County)
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P15: No Motor Vehicles and Animal-Drawn Vehicles
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Notes
- Two-Stage Left Turn Diagram:
