Road signs in Saudi Arabia

Road signs in Saudi Arabia differ by locale, but they do tend to closely follow European practices with certain distinctions and conform to the general pattern as set out in the Vienna Convention of Road Signs and Signals. Road signs display text in Arabic language and English language. ^[1] Distances are displayed in metric units and in Eastern Arabic numerals.

On March 31, 2022, Saudi Arabia acceded to the Vienna Convention of Road Signs and Signals. ^[2]

Warning signs

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  Curve to left
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  Curve to right
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  Curves — first to the right
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  Curves — first to the left
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  Steep descent
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  Steep descent
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  Steep ascent
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  Steep ascent
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  Road narrows (two-sided)
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  Road narrows (on the right)
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  Road narrows (on the left)
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  Pedestrian crossing ahead
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  School crossing
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  Cyclists
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  Accident
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  Uneven road
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  Speed bump
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  Dip
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  Traffic light ahead (vertical)
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  Traffic light ahead (horizontal)
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  Traffic queues likely
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  Crossroads
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  Crossroads with priority
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  Roundabout
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  Stop sign ahead
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  Yield sign ahead
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  Electrified overhead cable ahead
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  Opening bridge
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  Unprotected quayside or riverbank
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  Tunnel
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  Loose chippings
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  Crosswinds
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  Low aircraft
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  Slippery road
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  Soft verges
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  Fire station
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  Height restriction ahead
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  Height restriction ahead
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  Other dangers
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  Obstacles ahead (red)
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  Obstacles ahead (yellow)

Regulatory signs

Prohibition

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  Yield
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  Stop
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  Stop (Arabic-English language)
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  Yield to oncoming traffic
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  No entry
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  No motor vehicles, expect motorcycles
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  No buses
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  No trucks
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  No vehicles carrying dangerous goods
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  No vehicles carrying dangerous water pollution
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  No vehicles carrying explosives
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  No trailers
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  No trailers
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  No tractors
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  No motorcycles
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  No mopeds
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  No bicycles
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  No animal-drawn vehicles
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  No handcarts
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  No pedestrians
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  No motor vehicles
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  No motor and animal-drawn vehicles
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  Maximum width
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  Maximum width
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  Maximum height
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  Maximum height
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  Maximum weight
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  Maximum weight
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  Maximum length
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  Maximum length
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  No right turn
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  No left turn
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  No U-turn
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  No overtaking
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  No overtaking by trucks
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  Maximum speed limit
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  Maximum speed limit
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  Truck limit
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  No horns
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  Customs post
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  End of all restrictions
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  End of maximum speed limit
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  End of maximum speed limit
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  End of overtaking prohibition
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  End of overtaking by trucks prohibition
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  No parking
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  No stopping

Mandatory

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  Go straight
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  Turn right
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  Turn left
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  Turn right ahead
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  Turn left ahead
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  Go straight or turn right
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  Go straight or turn left
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  U-turn
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  U-turn or straight ahead
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  Keep right
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  Keep left
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  Roundabout
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  One way
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  One way
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  Proceed straight for vehicles carrying dangerous goods
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  Cyclists only
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  Pedestrians only
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  Pedestrians and cyclists (shared)
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  Pedestrians and cyclists (separated)
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  Equestrian path
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  Minimum speed limit
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  Minimum speed limit
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  End of minimum speed limit
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  End of minimum speed limit

Indication signs

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  Priority over oncoming vehicles
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  Motorway
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  End of motorway
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  Expressway
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  End of expressway
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  Tunnel
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  End of tunnel
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  Uses of lanes at an intersection
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  Pedestrian crossing
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  Priority road
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  End of priority road
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  Hospital
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  Parking
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  Direction to parking
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  Bus stop
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  Tram stop
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  First aid
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  Gas station
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  Camping
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  Dead end
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  Turn on lights

Temporary signs

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  Curve to right/left
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  Sharp curve to right/left
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  Steep descent
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  Workers in road ahead
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  Flagman ahead
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  Traffic signals ahead
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  Stop sign ahead
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  Yield sign ahead

Directional signs

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  Entrance to built-up area
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  Leaving built-up area
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  Living street
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  End of living street
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  Pedestrian overpass
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  Pedestrian underpass
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  Street Name
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  Museums and Entertainment Centers and Farms
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  Downtown
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  Kaaba
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  East
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  North
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  South
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  West
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  Highway sign
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  City road sign
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  Branch Road sign

References

1. "Road signs in Saudi Arabia" (PDF). International Driver’s License Application online. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
2. "United Nations Treaty Collection". treaties.un.org. Retrieved 2023-11-08.

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