Road signs in Myanmar

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Warning signs

Myanmar warning signs are diamond-shaped and are yellow and black in colour.

Contents

Curves and Turns

Intersections

Road narrows

Lane transitions

Rail

Hills and Grades

Lane conditions

Opening bridge

Lane shiftings

Lane mergings

Divided highways

Advance traffic control

Lane split, Curve and Hazard markers

Prohibitory signs

Priority signs

Mandatory signs

Informational signs

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