Warning signsAustralia

English • R1-1 • model rule 67 • Stop. Stop completely at the stop line, or before entering the intersection if there is no line, and give way as required before proceeding. State and territory rules and exceptions apply.

English • R1-2 • model rule 69 • Give way. Slow down and, if necessary, stop. Give way to traffic as required before entering the intersection. State and territory rules and exceptions apply.

English • W3-2 • Give way sign ahead. A give way sign is ahead. Reduce speed and prepare to give way or stop.

English • W3-1 • Stop sign ahead. A stop sign is ahead. Prepare to stop completely at the intersection.

English • W2-7 • Roundabout ahead. A roundabout is ahead. Approach slowly and prepare to give way to vehicles already on it.

English • W2-4(L) • Side road on the left. A road joins from the left at the intersection ahead. Watch for entering or turning traffic.

English • W2-1 • Crossroad. An intersecting road crosses the road ahead. Watch for traffic entering or turning at the junction.

English • W1-7(L) • Hairpin bend to the left. The road turns sharply back to the left. Reduce speed before the bend.

English • W1-3(L) • Curve to the left. The road curves to the left ahead. Adjust your speed before entering the curve.

English • W1-1(L) • Turn to the left. A sharp left turn is ahead. Reduce speed before the turn.

English • W1-4(L) • Reverse curves, first to the left. Two nearby curves turn in opposite directions, starting to the left. Slow down before the first curve.

English • W1-5(L) • Winding road. A series of closely spaced bends begins to the left. Adjust your speed for the bends.

English • W4-3 • Road narrows. The road becomes narrower ahead. Reduce speed and allow room for other traffic.

English • W4-11 • Two-way traffic. Expect oncoming traffic on the road ahead. Keep to the left and take care when overtaking.

English • W5-10 • Road hump. A road hump is ahead. Slow down to cross it safely.

English • W5-43 • Uneven surface. The road surface ahead is uneven. Adjust your speed to maintain control.

English • W5-9 • Dip. A sharp depression in the road is ahead. Reduce speed before crossing it.

English • W5-13 • Steep climb. The road climbs steeply ahead. Select a suitable gear and maintain control.

English • W5-12 • Steep descent. The road descends steeply ahead. Reduce speed and select a suitable gear before descending.

English • W5-2 • Opening bridge. An opening bridge is ahead. Be prepared to stop when its barriers or signals operate.

English • W3-3 • Traffic signals ahead. Traffic lights are ahead. Prepare to slow down or stop.

English • W5-42(L) • Fallen rocks. Rocks may have fallen onto the road from the slope on the left. Watch for debris and drive with care.

English • T3-9 • Loose stones. Loose stones may be thrown up by tyres and damage windscreens. Reduce speed and leave extra space behind other vehicles.

English • W5-20 • Slippery road. The road may be slippery, particularly when wet. Reduce speed and avoid sudden braking or steering.

English • W5-SA101 • South Australia • Cross wind. Strong or sudden crosswinds may affect vehicle control. Slow down as needed and be especially careful with high-sided vehicles or trailers.

English • W4-8 • Low clearance ahead. A low bridge or other overhead obstruction is ahead. Check the clearance shown on the road sign against your vehicle and load. This illustration leaves the measurement blank.

English • W4-6 • End of divided road. The central divider ends ahead. Expect traffic travelling in both directions on an undivided road.

English • W5-34(L) • Merging traffic from the left. Traffic joins your road from the left. Watch for merging vehicles and leave space for a safe merge.

English • W5-30 • Low-flying aircraft. An airfield is nearby and aircraft may pass low over the road. Stay alert and keep your attention on driving.

English • Stock warning family • cattle illustration • Cattle on the road. Cattle may be on or crossing the road ahead. Reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Illustration identified by its sign family or meaning; the exact current prescribed design has not been confirmed.

English • W5-29 • Kangaroos. Kangaroos may enter or cross the road ahead. Slow down and watch the roadside.

English • W6-1 family • pedestrian illustration • Pedestrians. Pedestrians may be on or crossing the road ahead. Slow down and watch for people entering the road. Illustration identified by its sign family or meaning; the exact current prescribed design has not been confirmed.

English • W6-3 • Children. Children may cross the road ahead. Slow down and be prepared to stop; this warning sign does not itself mark a pedestrian crossing.

English • W6-7 • Bicycles. Bicycle riders may be on or crossing the road ahead. Allow room and approach with care.

English • W5-53 • Horse and rider. Horse riders may be on or crossing the road ahead. Slow down, allow plenty of space and avoid startling the horses.

English • W5-50 • Farm machinery. Slow or wide agricultural machinery may be near or on the road ahead. Approach carefully and allow extra room.

English • W5-41 • Tram. A tramway is ahead. Watch for trams and follow the applicable signals and give-way rules.

English • W7-7(R) with distance plate • Railway crossing ahead. A railway level crossing is 500 m ahead. Approach cautiously, look for trains and obey the crossing controls.

English • Model rule 120 • level crossing sign • Railway crossing. A railway level crossing is at this location. Check for trains and obey any stop sign, give way sign, lights or barriers. State and territory rules and exceptions apply.

English • Model rule 120 • level crossing and track plate • Railway crossing with multiple tracks. More than one railway track crosses the road. After a train passes, check for another train before proceeding. The illustration leaves the number of tracks blank. State and territory rules and exceptions apply.