QuizTraffic signsChina

Test your knowledge with our multiple-choice quiz. Learn from each answer and improve your understanding of the traffic rules and road signs of China.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

1. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a priority road.
Give way to traffic from the right.
✓ Give way.
End of the priority road.

This traffic sign means give way. Slow down and give way to traffic that has priority. Stop if necessary and proceed only when it is safe.

English • Traffic sign 禁2 • Slow down and give way. Slow down or stop to check the intersecting road, let vehicles with priority pass and proceed when safe.

中文 • 禁2 • 减速让行。 减速或停车观察相交道路,让有优先通行权的车辆先行,确认安全后通过。

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SVG source: Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China • Public domain • Original revision 2022-03-03. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

2. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Start of a minimum speed.
Warning for a weight restriction.
Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.
Start of a speed limit.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a minimum speed. Road users covered by the sign must travel at or above the indicated speed when conditions allow. Driving more slowly may still be necessary because of traffic, weather, road conditions or another safety-related reason.

English • Traffic sign 示14 (symbol category) • Minimum speed: 50 km/h. Motor vehicles entering must observe the 50 km/h minimum without exceeding the applicable maximum. Identified by sign category or symbol meaning; an exact match between this complete drawing and the current standard layout has not been confirmed.

中文 • 示14图形类别 • 最低限速:50 km/h。 驶入前方道路的机动车应按50 km/h最低限速行驶,同时不得超过适用最高限速。 已按标志类别或图形含义识别;此完整图形与现行标准版式的精确对应尚未确认。

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What does this traffic sign mean?

3. What does this traffic sign mean?

Give way.
✓ Warning for merging traffic from the right.
Warning for a curve to the right.
Give way to traffic from the right.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for merging traffic from the right. Traffic travelling in the same general direction may join your traffic stream from the right. Stay alert for entering vehicles and follow the applicable priority signs and local rules.

English • Traffic sign 警1 • Oblique junction on the right. Watch for entering and turning vehicles.

中文 • 警1 • 右侧斜交路口。 前方右侧有道路斜向相交,注意驶入和转弯的车辆。

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What does this traffic sign mean?

4. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking prohibited.
Motor vehicles prohibited.
✓ Access prohibited in both directions.
No entry.

This traffic sign indicates that drivers may not enter the road from either direction.

English • Traffic sign 禁4 • No passage. All vehicles and pedestrians are prohibited.

中文 • 禁4 • 禁止通行。 禁止一切车辆和行人通行。

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SVG source: Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China • Public domain • Original revision 2026-03-23. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

5. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for accidents.
Warning for skiers.
✓ Warning for snow and sleet.
Snow chains mandatory.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for snow or sleet. Snow, sleet or ice may reduce tyre grip, increase stopping distances and impair visibility. Reduce speed, increase your following distance and use any winter equipment required by the applicable rules or road conditions.

English • Traffic sign 警44 • Ice on the road. Beware of ice and reduced grip. This symbol is used on variable message signs.

中文 • 警44 • 注意路面结冰。 注意路面结冰和附着力降低;该图形用于可变信息标志。

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SVG source: Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China • Public domain • Original revision 2022-03-27. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork verified against Openstd.samr.gov.cn • official published diagram 警44.

What does this traffic sign mean?

6. What does this traffic sign mean?

Children prohibited.
Crossing for pedestrians.
✓ Warning for children.
Pedestrians prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for children. Children may be present on or near the road and may cross unexpectedly. Reduce speed, scan both sides of the road carefully and be prepared to stop.

English • Traffic sign 警11 • Children. Children may enter or cross the road. Slow down and prepare to stop.

中文 • 警11 • 注意儿童。 前方儿童可能出入或横穿道路,应减速慢行并准备停车。

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SVG source: Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China • Public domain • Original revision 2021-11-30. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork verified against Openstd.samr.gov.cn • official published diagram 警11.

What does this traffic sign mean?

7. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking prohibited.
Parking only allowed on the road.
✓ Parking partly on the roadway and verge.
Warning for a soft verge.

This traffic sign indicates parking partly on the roadway and adjoining verge or pavement. Vehicles must park in the position shown by the sign, with part of the vehicle on the roadway and part on the adjoining verge or pavement.

English • Traffic sign 示40 • Parking partly on the pavement edge. The diagram permits partial pavement-edge parking. Observe bay markings and other local rules.

中文 • 示40 • 部分占用人行道边缘的停车位。 按图示允许部分占用人行道边缘停车,应遵守车位标线和其他现场规定。

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SVG source: Beijing Traffic Management Bureau • Public domain • Original revision 2022-01-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

8. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a zone for cyclists.
Mandatory path for cyclists.
✓ Warning for cyclists.
Crossing for cyclists.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for cyclists. Cyclists may be riding along or crossing the road ahead. Reduce speed, watch carefully for cyclists and maintain the passing distance required by the applicable local rules.

English • Traffic sign 警13 • Non-motorised vehicles. These vehicles may cross or enter the road. Drive carefully; the symbol does not refer only to bicycles.

中文 • 警13 • 注意非机动车。 前方可能有非机动车横穿或进出道路,应谨慎驾驶;该图形不只表示自行车。

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SVG source: Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China • Public domain • Original revision 2021-12-15. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork verified against Openstd.samr.gov.cn • official published diagram 警13.

What does this traffic sign mean?

9. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Mandatory path for cyclists.
Crossing for cyclists.
Cars prohibited.
Warning for cyclists.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory path for cyclists. Cyclists must use the designated path where the sign applies. Other road users may use the path only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

English • Traffic sign 示31 • Non-motorised vehicles only. The road is reserved for non-motorised vehicles; only explicit supplementary information can limit it further to bicycles.

中文 • 示31 • 非机动车行驶。 该道路仅供非机动车通行;只有明确的辅助说明才能进一步限定为自行车。

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SVG source: Beijing Traffic Management Bureau • Public domain • Original revision 2021-12-15. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

10. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning left mandatory.
✓ Turning right prohibited.
Turning left prohibited.
Warning for a curve to the right.

This traffic sign indicates that turning right is prohibited. A right turn may not be made where the sign applies. Other movements may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • Traffic sign 禁24 • No right turn. Right turns at the junction ahead are prohibited.

中文 • 禁24 • 禁止向右转弯。 前方路口禁止向右转弯。

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SVG source: Government of the People's Republic of China • Public domain • Original revision 2021-12-29. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

11. What does this traffic sign mean?

Stop and give way to traffic from the right.
Entry prohibited.
Parking and stopping prohibited.
✓ Stop and give way.

This traffic sign means stop and give way. You must come to a complete stop before entering the intersection and give way to traffic that has priority. Proceed only when it is safe.

English • Traffic sign 禁1 • Stop and give way. Stop completely before entering the junction, check that it is safe and let vehicles with priority pass before proceeding.

中文 • 禁1 • 停车让行。 进入路口前必须完全停车,确认安全并让有优先通行权的车辆先行后再通过。

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SVG source: Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China • Public domain • Original revision 2025-11-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

12. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning left mandatory.
✓ Turning left prohibited.
Entry prohibited.
Turning right prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that turning left is prohibited. A left turn may not be made where the sign applies. Other movements may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • Traffic sign 禁23 • No left turn. Left turns at the junction ahead are prohibited.

中文 • 禁23 • 禁止向左转弯。 前方路口禁止向左转弯。

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What does this traffic sign mean?

13. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for traffic lights ahead.
Warning for a movable bridge.
Crossing for pedestrians.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for traffic lights ahead. Traffic signals are located ahead and may not be visible early enough without advance warning. Reduce speed and be prepared to stop if the signal requires it.

English • Traffic sign 警17 • Traffic signals. Follow the signals ahead.

中文 • 警17 • 注意信号灯。 前方设有交通信号灯,应按信号指示行驶。

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SVG source: Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China • Public domain • Original revision 2024-08-04. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

14. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Driving straight ahead or turning left mandatory.
Turning right mandatory.
Turning left prohibited.
Driving straight ahead or turning right mandatory.

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must continue straight ahead or turn left. One of the indicated directions must be followed; turning right is prohibited.

English • Traffic sign 示4 • Straight ahead or left. At the junction ahead, straight ahead or left turns are permitted; right turns are prohibited.

中文 • 示4 • 直行和向左转弯。 前方路口可直行或向左转弯,不得向右转弯。

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SVG source: Beijing Traffic Management Bureau • Public domain • Original revision 2021-12-02. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

15. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a movable bridge.
Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.
✓ Warning for a tunnel.
Warning for roadworks.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a tunnel. Driving conditions may change at the tunnel entrance because of reduced light, limited visibility or restricted space. Reduce speed when necessary and follow the applicable rules for vehicle lighting, stopping, overtaking and lane use.

English • Traffic sign 警24 • Tunnel. Drive carefully and observe tunnel signals, speed limits and access rules.

中文 • 警24 • 隧道。 前方有隧道,应谨慎驾驶并遵守隧道内的信号、限速和通行规定。

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SVG source: Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China • Public domain • Original revision 2022-02-25. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork verified against Openstd.samr.gov.cn • official published diagram 警24.

What does this traffic sign mean?

16. What does this traffic sign mean?

Passing left mandatory.
Warning for a curve to the left.
Turning left prohibited.
✓ Turning left mandatory.

This traffic sign indicates that turning left is mandatory at the junction ahead. Traffic must turn left and may not continue straight ahead or turn right.

English • Traffic sign 示2 • Turn left. Turn left at the junction ahead.

中文 • 示2 • 向左转弯。 前方路口应向左转弯。

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SVG source: Beijing Traffic Management Bureau • Public domain • Original revision 2021-12-29. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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17. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning left prohibited.
Turning left or right prohibited.
Turning left mandatory.
✓ Driving straight ahead or turning left prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that driving straight ahead and turning left are prohibited. Neither movement may be made where the sign applies. Follow any other signs, signals or authorised instructions.

English • Traffic sign 禁27 • No straight-ahead travel or left turns. Both are prohibited at the junction ahead.

中文 • 禁27 • 禁止直行和向左转弯。 前方路口禁止直行和向左转弯。

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SVG source: Beijing Traffic Management Bureau • Public domain • Original revision 2021-12-30. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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18. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the expressway.
Start of an expressway.
End of the tunnel.
✓ End of the motorway.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the motorway. The special motorway rules end at this point. Follow the speed limits, access rules and other traffic signs that apply to the road ahead.

English • Traffic sign 路60 • Motorway or urban expressway ends. Follow local signs and applicable rules on the road beyond.

中文 • 路60 • 高速公路或城市快速路终点。 图示高速公路或城市快速路在这里结束,接下来的道路按现场标志和适用规则行驶。

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SVG source: Beijing Traffic Management Bureau • Public domain • Original revision 2022-02-23. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork verified against Openstd.samr.gov.cn • official published diagram 路60.

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19. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for trams.
Entry prohibited.
✓ Warning for a railway crossing without barriers.
Warning for a railway crossing with barriers.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a railway crossing without barriers. It alerts drivers to an upcoming level crossing where railway tracks cross the road and no barriers or gates are present to stop traffic. Drivers should slow down and look both ways for trains.

English • Traffic sign 警30 • Unattended railway crossing. Slow down, watch for trains and obey crossing signals and controls.

中文 • 警30 • 无人看守铁路道口。 前方有无人看守的铁路道口,应减速观察列车并遵守道口信号和控制。

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SVG source: Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China • Public domain • Original revision 2022-01-04. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork verified against Openstd.samr.gov.cn • official published diagram 警30.

What does this traffic sign mean?

20. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a bad road surface.
Dip in the road.
Warning for a soft verge.
Warning for a quayside or riverbank.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a bad or uneven road surface. Potholes, bumps, depressions or other surface irregularities may affect vehicle stability and braking. Reduce speed and avoid sudden manoeuvres.

English • Traffic sign 警26 • Uneven surface. Slow down on the bumpy or uneven road ahead.

中文 • 警26 • 路面不平。 前方路面颠簸或不平,应减速慢行。

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SVG source: Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China • Public domain • Original revision 2024-05-04. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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21. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking allowed for cars.
Warning for cars.
✓ Mandatory lane for cars.
Cars prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory lane for cars. Cars must use the designated lane or route where the sign applies. Other road users may use it only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

English • Traffic sign 示24 • Motor vehicles only. The road is reserved for motor vehicles, not only passenger cars. This is not solely a motor-vehicle lane sign.

中文 • 示24 • 机动车行驶。 该道路仅供机动车通行;不是只允许小汽车,也不是单独的机动车车道标志。

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22. What does this traffic sign mean?

Passing right prohibited.
✓ Pass obstacle on the right.
Passing left mandatory.
Turning right mandatory.

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must pass an obstacle on the right. Keep to the right of the obstacle and follow any accompanying signs or road markings.

English • Traffic sign 示7 • Pass to the right of the divider. Vehicles must pass to the right of the divider or traffic island.

中文 • 示7 • 分隔带右侧行驶。 车辆应从分隔带或交通岛的右侧通过。

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23. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Start of no-parking zone.
Start of a zone with speed limit.
Start of a zone for pedestrians.
Start of a zone where parking is allowed.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a no-parking zone. The parking prohibition applies throughout the zone according to the applicable zonal rules until the zone is ended or another rule replaces it.

English • Traffic sign 禁45 • No-parking zone. Long-term parking is prohibited; temporary stops must follow local rules.

中文 • 禁45 • 区域禁止车辆长时停放。 该区域内禁止长时间停放,临时停放须遵守现场规定。

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What does this traffic sign mean?

24. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning left prohibited.
Driving straight ahead mandatory.
Driving straight ahead or turning right mandatory.
✓ Driving straight ahead or turning right prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that driving straight ahead and turning right are prohibited. Neither movement may be made where the sign applies. Follow any other signs, signals or authorised instructions.

English • Traffic sign 禁28 • No straight-ahead travel or right turns. Both are prohibited at the junction ahead.

中文 • 禁28 • 禁止直行和向右转弯。 前方路口禁止直行和向右转弯。

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SVG source: Beijing Traffic Management Bureau • Public domain • Original revision 2021-12-30. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

25. What does this traffic sign mean?

Driving straight ahead prohibited.
Warning for a roundabout.
✓ Warning for a staggered junction.
Warning for a railway crossing without barriers.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a staggered junction. Side roads join the main road at different points rather than directly opposite each other. Reduce speed and watch carefully for vehicles entering, leaving or crossing the main road.

English • Traffic sign 警1 • Staggered junctions. Roads join first from the left then the right; watch traffic at both junctions.

中文 • 警1 • 错位交叉路口。 前方先左后右有道路相交,注意两个路口的来车。

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SVG source: Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China • Public domain • Original revision 2018-06-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork verified against Openstd.samr.gov.cn • official published diagram 警1.

What does this traffic sign mean?

26. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a railway crossing with barriers.
Entry prohibited.
Dead end street.
Warning for a railway crossing without barriers.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a railway crossing with barriers. It alerts drivers to an upcoming level crossing with gates or barriers that close when a train approaches. Drivers should be ready to stop when the barriers are down or flashing lights activate. Never attempt to cross when gates are closing or closed.

English • Traffic sign 警29 • Attended railway crossing. Slow down and obey signals, barriers and local controls.

中文 • 警29 • 有人看守铁路道口。 前方有有人看守的铁路道口,应减速并遵守信号、栏杆和现场控制。

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27. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Start of a zone with speed limit.
Start of a residential area.
Start of a zone for pedestrians.
Start of an advisory speed limit.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a zone with a speed limit. The displayed speed limit applies throughout the zone according to the applicable zonal rules, until the zone is ended or another rule replaces it.

English • Traffic sign 禁43 • 30 km/h speed limit zone. Motor vehicles must not exceed 30 km/h until the zone limit ends.

中文 • 禁43 • 区域限制速度:30 km/h。 进入该区域后,机动车速度不得超过30 km/h,直至区域限速解除。

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What does this traffic sign mean?

28. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory lane for cars.
Motorcycles prohibited.
✓ Cars prohibited.
Entry prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that cars are prohibited. Cars may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • Traffic sign 禁8 • No small passenger cars. Small passenger cars must not enter this section.

中文 • 禁8 • 禁止小型载客汽车驶入。 小型载客汽车不得驶入此路段。

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What does this traffic sign mean?

29. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles carrying water-polluting substances prohibited.
Warning for fire hazard.
✓ Flammable or explosive goods prohibited.
Start of a tunnel.

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles carrying flammable or explosive substances are prohibited. Vehicles carrying the substances covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it.

English • Traffic sign 禁42 • No dangerous-goods vehicles. Applies to dangerous goods generally, not only explosives.

中文 • 禁42 • 禁止危险物品运输车辆驶入。 危险物品运输车辆不得驶入此路段;含义不限于爆炸物品。

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What does this traffic sign mean?

30. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ No entry.
Access prohibited in both directions.
Road with one-way traffic.
Parking prohibited.

This traffic sign means no entry. Drivers may not enter from the direction in which the sign is placed.

English • Traffic sign 禁5 • No entry. All vehicles, including non-motorised vehicles, must not enter here.

中文 • 禁5 • 禁止驶入。 禁止一切车辆从此处驶入,包括非机动车。

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What does this traffic sign mean?

31. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a curve to the left.
Driving straight ahead prohibited.
Warning for a curve to the right.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a curve to the left. A left-hand bend lies ahead. Reduce speed before entering the curve, maintain your lane position and use smooth steering.

English • Traffic sign 警2 • Sharp left-hand bend. Reduce speed in advance.

中文 • 警2 • 向左急弯路。 前方有向左急弯,应提前减速。

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What does this traffic sign mean?

32. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Runaway truck ramp.
Place where you can stop in case of a breakdown.
Parking only allowed for trucks.
Lane for trucks.

This traffic sign indicates a runaway truck ramp. The emergency escape ramp is intended for vehicles that are unable to slow or stop normally, particularly following a loss of braking capability.

English • Traffic sign 警43 (symbol category) • Escape lane. Note its entrance and use it according to local instructions; it is not an ordinary parking area. Identified by sign category or symbol meaning; an exact match to the current standard layout has not been confirmed.

中文 • 警43图形类别 • 避险车道。 前方设有避险车道;注意入口位置并按现场指引使用,不是普通停车区。 已按标志类别或图形含义识别;此完整图形与现行标准版式的精确对应尚未确认。

What does this traffic sign mean?

33. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a road narrowing.
Road with one-way traffic.
✓ Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way.
Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers.

This traffic sign indicates a road narrowing where oncoming drivers have to give way.

English • Traffic sign 示15 • Priority over oncoming traffic. This direction has priority; proceed only after checking the narrow section can be passed safely.

中文 • 示15 • 会车先行。 会车时本方向享有优先通行权;确认狭窄路段可安全通过后再前进。

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What does this traffic sign mean?

34. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for equestrians.
Mandatory path for equestrians.
Warning for horses.
✓ Horsecarts prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that horsecarts are prohibited. Horse-drawn vehicles may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • Traffic sign 禁16 • No animal-drawn vehicles. These vehicles must not enter this section.

中文 • 禁16 • 禁止畜力车进入。 畜力车不得进入此路段。

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What does this traffic sign mean?

35. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory path for pedestrians.
✓ Warning for a pedestrian crossing.
Pedestrians prohibited.
Crossing for cyclists.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a pedestrian crossing. A designated pedestrian crossing lies ahead. Reduce speed when necessary, watch carefully for pedestrians and be prepared to give way or stop according to the applicable local priority rules.

English • Traffic sign 警10 • Pedestrians. People or a pedestrian crossing may be ahead. Slow down, check and prepare to give way.

中文 • 警10 • 注意行人。 前方可能有行人或人行横道,应减速观察并准备让行。

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What does this traffic sign mean?

36. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Start of a priority road.
Stop and give way.
End of the priority road.
Give way.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a priority road. Drivers on the priority road normally have priority over traffic entering from side roads until the priority road ends, unless traffic lights, other signs or applicable traffic rules indicate otherwise.

What does this traffic sign mean?

37. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a railway crossing without barriers.
End of toll road.
End of the low-emission zone.
✓ End of no-parking and no-stopping zone.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the no-parking and no-stopping zone. The zonal parking and stopping restrictions end at this point. Other parking or stopping restrictions may still apply.

English • Traffic sign 禁48 • End of no-stopping zone. The zone restriction ends; the sign alone does not permit stopping everywhere.

中文 • 禁48 • 区域禁止车辆停放解除。 区域禁止车辆停放的规定结束;此标志本身不表示任何位置都允许停车。

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What does this traffic sign mean?

38. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory path for motorcycles.
✓ Motorcycles prohibited.
Mopeds prohibited.
Warning for mopeds.

This traffic sign indicates that motorcycles are prohibited. Motorcyclists may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • Traffic sign 禁13 • No motorcycles. Motorcycles must not enter this section.

中文 • 禁13 • 禁止摩托车驶入。 摩托车不得驶入此路段。

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What does this traffic sign mean?

39. What does this traffic sign mean?

Dead end street.
Mandatory path for cyclists.
Warning for an unpaved road surface.
✓ Warning for a road narrowing.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a road narrowing. The available width of the road or carriageway decreases ahead. Reduce speed, maintain sufficient lateral clearance and watch carefully for approaching or adjacent traffic.

English • Traffic sign 警7 • Road narrows on both sides. Slow down and take care when meeting other vehicles.

中文 • 警7 • 两侧变窄。 前方路面从两侧变窄,应减速并注意会车。

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What does this traffic sign mean?

40. What does this traffic sign mean?

No entry.
Driving straight ahead mandatory.
✓ Road with one-way traffic.
End of the road with one-way traffic.

This traffic sign indicates a road with one-way traffic. Vehicular traffic may travel only in the permitted direction, subject to any exceptions indicated by traffic signs or local rules.

English • Traffic sign 示11 • One-way straight ahead. Vehicles may travel only in the upward arrow's direction.

中文 • 示11 • 单行路:直行。 该道路只允许车辆按向上的箭头所示方向行驶。

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What does this traffic sign mean?

41. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a steep descent.
Warning for a steep ascent.
Warning for a slippery road surface.
✓ Warning for a double curve, first left then right.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for successive curves, with the first curve to the left. Reduce speed before entering the winding section, maintain your lane position and be prepared for further changes in direction.

English • Traffic sign 警3 • Reverse bends, first left then right. Reduce speed in advance.

中文 • 警3 • 反向弯路:先左后右。 前方先向左、再向右连续转弯,应提前减速。

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What does this traffic sign mean?

42. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for roadworks.
Warning for loose chippings on the road surface.
Warning for a dip in the road.
Entry prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for roadworks. Construction or maintenance work is taking place on or beside the road. Reduce speed where necessary and be prepared for workers, machinery, temporary traffic signals, changed lane layouts or uneven road surfaces.

English • Traffic sign 警36 • Roadworks. Slow down or follow the local diversion instructions.

中文 • 警36 • 施工。 前方道路施工,应减速慢行或按现场指引绕行。

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What does this traffic sign mean?

43. What does this traffic sign mean?

Road with one-way traffic.
Road with two-way traffic.
Parking prohibited.
✓ Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers.

This traffic sign indicates a road narrowing where you must give way to oncoming traffic. Allow approaching traffic to pass before entering or continuing through the narrow section when required.

English • Traffic sign 禁3 • Give way to oncoming traffic. Stop and let opposing vehicles pass first.

中文 • 禁3 • 会车让行。 会车时应停车,让对向车辆先行。

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SVG source: Beijing Traffic Management Bureau • Public domain • Original revision 2020-03-19. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

44. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of paid parking zone.
Overtaking prohibited.
✓ Start of no-parking and no-stopping zone.
Zone entry prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a no-parking and no-stopping zone. The parking and stopping restrictions apply throughout the zone according to the applicable zonal rules until the zone is ended or another rule replaces them.

English • Traffic sign 禁47 • No-stopping zone. Vehicle stopping or parking, including temporary stops, is prohibited until the zone ends.

中文 • 禁47 • 区域禁止车辆停放。 该区域内禁止车辆停放,包括临时停放,直至区域禁停解除。

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What does this traffic sign mean?

45. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the residential area.
✓ End of the zone with speed limit.
End of the built-up area.
Start of a speed limit.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the zone with a speed limit. The zonal speed limit ends at this point. Follow any newly posted limit or the applicable default speed rules.

English • Traffic sign 禁44 • End of speed limit zone. Ends the illustrated 30 km/h zone; other applicable limits remain.

中文 • 禁44 • 区域限制速度解除。 图示30 km/h区域限速结束;仍应遵守其他适用限速。

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What does this traffic sign mean?

46. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning left prohibited.
Recommended detour route.
Junction layout, directions and destinations.
✓ Route to be followed in order to turn left.

This traffic sign indicates the route to use for a left turn. Follow the indicated route instead of turning left directly at this point.

English • Traffic sign 路24 • Diversion. Follow the diagram to avoid the junction where left turns are prohibited. This sign provides route guidance.

中文 • 路24 • 绕行。 按图示路线绕行,以避开图中禁止左转的路口;该标志用于路线指引。

What does this traffic sign mean?

47. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for crossing deer.
Warning for a soft verge.
Prohibited access for animals.
Dead end street.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for crossing deer. Deer or other wild animals may enter the road unexpectedly, especially around dawn or dusk. Reduce speed, watch the roadside carefully and be prepared for more than one animal to cross.

English • Traffic sign 警16 • Wild animals. Animals may cross or enter the road. Drive carefully; the animal symbol may be selected to match local conditions.

中文 • 警16 • 注意野生动物。 野生动物可能横穿或进入道路,应谨慎驾驶;动物图形可按当地情况选用。

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What does this traffic sign mean?

48. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory lane for cars.
Parking allowed on the road.
Parking prohibited.
✓ Warning for traffic queues.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for traffic queues. Slow-moving or stationary traffic may occur ahead, sometimes unexpectedly. Reduce speed, increase your following distance and be prepared to stop.

English • Traffic sign 警45 • Traffic queues ahead. Slow down and watch for the queue's tail. This symbol is used on variable message signs.

中文 • 警45 • 注意前方车辆排队。 前方车辆可能排队,应减速并注意队尾;该图形用于可变信息标志。

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What does this traffic sign mean?

49. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a road narrowing on the right.
Warning for a road with two-way traffic.
Mandatory path for cyclists.
Warning for a road narrowing on the left.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a road narrowing on the right. The available road width decreases from the right side ahead. Reduce speed, follow the lane markings and maintain sufficient clearance from other traffic and the road edge.

English • Traffic sign 警7 • Road narrows on the right. Slow down and watch vehicle positioning.

中文 • 警7 • 右侧变窄。 前方路面从右侧变窄,应减速并注意车辆位置。

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What does this traffic sign mean?

50. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Parking prohibited.
Parking and stopping prohibited.
Parking allowed.
Entry prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that parking is prohibited. Vehicles may not be parked in the area covered by the sign unless an exception applies. Brief stopping to pick up or drop off passengers or to load or unload goods may still be permitted where local rules allow it.

English • Traffic sign 禁33 • No long-term parking. For temporary passenger boarding or goods loading, the driver must wait in or beside the vehicle and observe other local rules.

中文 • 禁33 • 禁止车辆长时停放。 禁止长时间停放。临时上下客或装卸货时,驾驶人应在车内或车旁守候,并遵守其他现场规定。

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