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An introduction to the traffic rules and road signs of Indonesia. Learn about driving, road safety and much more in our illustrated book, with answers to frequently asked questions.

For informational purposes only. Always follow official regulations. Some content and images were created with AI assistance.

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Information signs

An information sign identifies a route, destination, facility or regulated road or area. Some carry legal consequences, so apply the actual sign meaning and local traffic code.

Start of a motorway. End of the motorway. Start of an expressway. Start of a tunnel. End of the tunnel. Crossing for pedestrians. Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way. Dead end street. Road with one-way traffic. Parking allowed. Parking only allowed for the disabled.
Which signs provide information in Indonesia?

Rambu petunjuk provide guidance and identify routes, places or facilities; they differ from compulsory commands.

🔗 peraturan.bpk.go.id • Indonesia — Act Articles 103–106, 108–121: actual controls, safe speed and lawful manoeuvres

🔗 peraturan.bpk.go.id • BPK — Law 6/2023, Article 55, amendments to Act 22/2009

🔗 peraturan.bpk.go.id • PM 13/2014 — full national traffic-sign regulation and illustrated annexes

🔗 peraturan.bpk.go.id • BPK — current PM 13/2014 status and repeal of old KM 61/1993

1. Start of a motorway

This traffic sign indicates the start of a motorway. From this point, special motorway rules apply, including restrictions on which road users may enter and on stopping, reversing and other manoeuvres. Follow the applicable speed limits, lane rules and local motorway regulations.

Start of a motorway.

English • Traffic sign PM 13/2014 • V.4a • Toll road begins. Marks the start of the toll road.

Bahasa Indonesia • PM 13/2014 • V.4a • Awal jalan tol. Menandai batas awal jalan tol.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Andalalin.jakarta.go.id • PM 13 Tahun 2014 • Lampiran • hlm. PDF 124

SVG source: Ministry of Transportation (Indonesia) • Public domain • Original revision 2019-05-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

2. 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.

End of the motorway.

English • Traffic sign PM 13/2014 • V.4b • Toll road ends. Marks the end of the toll road.

Bahasa Indonesia • PM 13/2014 • V.4b • Akhir jalan tol. Menandai batas akhir jalan tol.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Andalalin.jakarta.go.id • PM 13 Tahun 2014 • Lampiran • hlm. PDF 124

SVG source: Menteri Perhubungan (Minister of Transportation of Indonesia) • Public domain • Original revision 2019-05-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

3. Start of an expressway

This traffic sign indicates the start of an expressway. From this point, the traffic rules and access conditions that apply to expressways take effect according to the applicable local regulations.

Start of an expressway.

English • Traffic sign PM 13/2014 • V.7h • Road for motor vehicles begins. Marks the start of a section intended for motor vehicles.

Bahasa Indonesia • PM 13/2014 • V.7h • Awal jalan untuk kendaraan bermotor. Menandai awal bagian jalan yang diperuntukkan bagi kendaraan bermotor.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Andalalin.jakarta.go.id • PM 13 Tahun 2014 • Lampiran • hlm. PDF 135

SVG source: มองโกเลีย๔๔ • CC0 • Original revision 2024-05-07. Wikimedia original unmodified.

4. Start of a tunnel

This traffic sign indicates the start of a tunnel. Special traffic rules may apply within the tunnel, including requirements concerning vehicle lighting, speed or following distance. Follow the applicable signs and local rules.

Start of a tunnel.

English • Traffic sign PM 13/2014 • V.5g1 • Tunnel begins. Marks the tunnel entrance.

Bahasa Indonesia • PM 13/2014 • V.5g1 • Awal terowongan. Menunjukkan awal terowongan.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Andalalin.jakarta.go.id • PM 13 Tahun 2014 • Lampiran • hlm. PDF 127

SVG source: มองโกเลีย๔๔ • CC0 • Original revision 2024-05-04. Wikimedia original unmodified.

5. End of the tunnel

This traffic sign indicates the end of the tunnel. Tunnel-specific rules associated with the sign end where applicable, while separately imposed speed limits, lighting requirements or other restrictions may remain in force.

End of the tunnel.

English • Traffic sign PM 13/2014 • V.5g2 • Tunnel ends. Marks the tunnel exit.

Bahasa Indonesia • PM 13/2014 • V.5g2 • Akhir terowongan. Menunjukkan akhir terowongan.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Andalalin.jakarta.go.id • PM 13 Tahun 2014 • Lampiran • hlm. PDF 127

SVG source: มองโกเลีย๔๔ • CC0 • Original revision 2024-05-04. Wikimedia original unmodified.

6. Crossing for pedestrians

This traffic sign indicates a crossing for pedestrians. It marks a designated place where pedestrians cross the road. Priority and crossing rules depend on the applicable traffic signs, signals and local regulations.

Crossing for pedestrians.

English • Traffic sign PM 13/2014 • V.5e • Pedestrian crossing place. Marks a pedestrian crossing facility.

Bahasa Indonesia • PM 13/2014 • V.5e • Tempat penyeberangan. Menunjukkan lokasi fasilitas penyeberangan pejalan kaki.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Andalalin.jakarta.go.id • PM 13 Tahun 2014 • Lampiran • hlm. PDF 127

SVG source: มองโกเลีย๔๔ • CC0 • Original revision 2024-05-04. Wikimedia original unmodified.

7. Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way

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

Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way.

English • Traffic sign PM 13/2014 • V.7f • Priority over opposing traffic. Indicates priority to proceed over vehicles coming from the opposite direction.

Bahasa Indonesia • PM 13/2014 • V.7f • Prioritas atas arus berlawanan. Menunjukkan prioritas untuk melanjutkan perjalanan terhadap arus kendaraan dari arah berlawanan.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Andalalin.jakarta.go.id • PM 13 Tahun 2014 • Lampiran • hlm. PDF 134

SVG source: มองโกเลีย๔๔ • CC0 • Original revision 2024-05-07. Wikimedia original unmodified.

8. Dead end street

This traffic sign indicates a dead end street. The road has no through route for vehicles, although access to properties or other destinations along the road may still be possible.

Dead end street.

English • Traffic sign PM 13/2014 • V.7d • Dead-end road. Indicates a dead end ahead.

Bahasa Indonesia • PM 13/2014 • V.7d • Jalan buntu. Menunjukkan adanya jalan buntu di depan.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Andalalin.jakarta.go.id • PM 13 Tahun 2014 • Lampiran • hlm. PDF 134

SVG source: มองโกเลีย๔๔ • CC0 • Original revision 2024-05-07. Wikimedia original unmodified.

9. Road with one-way traffic

This traffic sign indicates a road with one-way traffic. Drivers may travel only in the permitted direction.

Road with one-way traffic.

English • Traffic sign PM 13/2014 • V.7b • One-way to the left. Indicates one-way traffic to the left.

Bahasa Indonesia • PM 13/2014 • V.7b • Satu arah ke kiri. Menunjukkan sistem lalu lintas satu arah ke kiri.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Andalalin.jakarta.go.id • PM 13 Tahun 2014 • Lampiran • hlm. PDF 134

SVG source: มองโกเลีย๔๔ • CC0 • Original revision 2024-05-07. Wikimedia original unmodified.

10. Parking allowed

This traffic sign indicates that parking is allowed. Vehicles may be parked in the area covered by the sign subject to any indicated conditions, restrictions or local parking rules.

Parking allowed.

English • Traffic sign PM 13/2014 • V.5f1 • Parking place. Marks a parking facility.

Bahasa Indonesia • PM 13/2014 • V.5f1 • Tempat parkir. Menunjukkan lokasi fasilitas parkir.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Andalalin.jakarta.go.id • PM 13 Tahun 2014 • Lampiran • hlm. PDF 127

SVG source: มองโกเลีย๔๔ • CC0 • Original revision 2024-05-06. Wikimedia original unmodified.

11. Parking only allowed for the disabled

This traffic sign indicates that parking is reserved for people with disabilities. Use of the parking space is subject to the required permit, badge or other conditions specified by the applicable local rules.

Parking only allowed for the disabled.

English • Traffic sign PM 13/2014 • V.5f2 • Parking for disabled people. Marks a dedicated parking facility.

Bahasa Indonesia • PM 13/2014 • V.5f2 • Parkir khusus penyandang disabilitas. Menunjukkan fasilitas parkir khusus bagi penyandang disabilitas.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Andalalin.jakarta.go.id • PM 13 Tahun 2014 • Lampiran • hlm. PDF 127

SVG source: มองโกเลีย๔๔ • CC0 • Original revision 2024-05-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.