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A mandatory sign is a traffic sign that tells drivers what they must do. Instead of prohibiting actions, these signs impose obligations such as following a specific direction, using a particular lane, or keeping a minimum speed. Their purpose is to guide traffic safely and efficiently by ensuring that all road users follow the same required behaviour in places where it is necessary for order and safety.
How are compulsory instructions shown in Indonesia?
Rambu perintah impose obligations, including directions, lanes and minimum-speed instructions; their standard background is blue.
🔗 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
What does a mandatory-direction sign require in Indonesia?
Where a compulsory-direction sign is installed in Indonesia, follow only the arrow direction or permitted combination of directions. The restriction applies at the location or movement it regulates; it is not an instruction to ignore other traffic controls.
🔗 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
Does a mandatory-direction sign give me priority over pedestrians in Indonesia?
No. It tells you which way to move, not who goes first. Check traffic lights, other priority signs, pedestrians and cyclists, and give way when required before completing the manoeuvre.
🔗 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. Mandatory roundabout direction
This traffic sign indicates the mandatory direction around a roundabout. Traffic must circulate in the direction shown by the arrows. The sign does not itself determine priority; follow the applicable priority signs, traffic signals and local rules.
English • Traffic sign PM 13/2014 • IV.1f • Roundabout direction. Follow the arrows when entering and circulating.
Bahasa Indonesia • PM 13/2014 • IV.1f • Arah di bundaran. Wajib mengikuti arah panah saat memasuki dan mengitari bundaran.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (มองโกเลีย๔๔ • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Andalalin.jakarta.go.id • PM 13 Tahun 2014 • Lampiran • hlm. PDF 105
SVG source: มองโกเลีย๔๔ • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2024-05-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.
2. 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 PM 13/2014 • IV.1c • Compulsory left turn. Follow the arrow to the left.
Bahasa Indonesia • PM 13/2014 • IV.1c • Wajib belok kiri. Wajib berbelok ke kiri sesuai arah panah.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (มองโกเลีย๔๔ • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Andalalin.jakarta.go.id • PM 13 Tahun 2014 • Lampiran • hlm. PDF 104
SVG source: มองโกเลีย๔๔ • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2024-05-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.
3. Turning right mandatory
This traffic sign indicates that turning right is mandatory at the junction ahead. Traffic must turn right and may not continue straight ahead or turn left.
English • Traffic sign PM 13/2014 • IV.1d • Compulsory right turn. Follow the arrow to the right.
Bahasa Indonesia • PM 13/2014 • IV.1d • Wajib belok kanan. Wajib berbelok ke kanan sesuai arah panah.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (มองโกเลีย๔๔ • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Andalalin.jakarta.go.id • PM 13 Tahun 2014 • Lampiran • hlm. PDF 104
SVG source: มองโกเลีย๔๔ • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2024-05-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.
4. Pass obstacle on the left
This traffic sign indicates that traffic must pass an obstacle on the left. Keep to the left of the obstacle and follow any accompanying signs or road markings.
English • Traffic sign PM 13/2014 • IV.3a • Use the left carriageway or lane. Enter the carriageway or lane on the left as shown by the arrow.
Bahasa Indonesia • PM 13/2014 • IV.3a • Masuk jalur kiri. Wajib memasuki jalur atau lajur di sebelah kiri yang ditunjukkan oleh panah.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Andalalin.jakarta.go.id • PM 13 Tahun 2014 • Lampiran • hlm. PDF 105
SVG source: Ministry of Transportation (Indonesia) • Public domain • Original revision 2024-05-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.
5. Pass obstacle on either side
This traffic sign indicates that traffic must pass an obstacle on either the left or the right. Use either permitted side while following the road layout and any accompanying signs or markings.
English • Traffic sign PM 13/2014 • IV.3c • Choose the left or right carriageway or lane. Use one of the indicated routes.
Bahasa Indonesia • PM 13/2014 • IV.3c • Pilihan jalur kiri atau kanan. Wajib memilih salah satu jalur atau lajur di sisi kiri atau kanan yang ditunjukkan.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Andalalin.jakarta.go.id • PM 13 Tahun 2014 • Lampiran • hlm. PDF 105
SVG source: Ministry of Transportation (Indonesia) • Public domain • Original revision 2024-05-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.
6. Pass obstacle on the right
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 PM 13/2014 • IV.3b • Use the right carriageway or lane. Enter the carriageway or lane on the right as shown by the arrow.
Bahasa Indonesia • PM 13/2014 • IV.3b • Masuk jalur kanan. Wajib memasuki jalur atau lajur di sebelah kanan yang ditunjukkan oleh panah.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Andalalin.jakarta.go.id • PM 13 Tahun 2014 • Lampiran • hlm. PDF 105
SVG source: มองโกเลีย๔๔ • CC0 • Original revision 2024-05-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.
7. Driving straight ahead or turning right mandatory
This traffic sign indicates that traffic must continue straight ahead or turn right. One of the indicated directions must be followed; turning left is prohibited.
English • Traffic sign PM 13/2014 • IV.2b • Straight ahead or right only. Follow one of the arrow directions.
Bahasa Indonesia • PM 13/2014 • IV.2b • Lurus atau belok kanan. Wajib memilih berjalan lurus atau berbelok ke kanan sesuai arah panah.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (มองโกเลีย๔๔ • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Andalalin.jakarta.go.id • PM 13 Tahun 2014 • Lampiran • hlm. PDF 105
SVG source: มองโกเลีย๔๔ • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2024-05-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.
8. Mandatory left
This traffic sign indicates a mandatory direction to the left. Traffic must proceed to the left at the sign and may not continue straight ahead or to the right.
English • Traffic sign PM 13/2014 • IV.1a • Follow the leftward direction. Follow the arrow to the left.
Bahasa Indonesia • PM 13/2014 • IV.1a • Ikuti arah kiri. Wajib mengikuti arah ke kiri yang ditunjukkan oleh panah.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (มองโกเลีย๔๔ • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Andalalin.jakarta.go.id • PM 13 Tahun 2014 • Lampiran • hlm. PDF 104
SVG source: มองโกเลีย๔๔ • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2024-05-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.
9. Mandatory right
This traffic sign indicates a mandatory direction to the right. Traffic must proceed to the right at the sign and may not continue straight ahead or to the left.
English • Traffic sign PM 13/2014 • IV.1b • Follow the rightward direction. Follow the arrow to the right.
Bahasa Indonesia • PM 13/2014 • IV.1b • Ikuti arah kanan. Wajib mengikuti arah ke kanan yang ditunjukkan oleh panah.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (มองโกเลีย๔๔ • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Andalalin.jakarta.go.id • PM 13 Tahun 2014 • Lampiran • hlm. PDF 104
SVG source: มองโกเลีย๔๔ • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2024-05-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.
10. Driving straight ahead mandatory
This traffic sign indicates that driving straight ahead is mandatory. Traffic must continue straight ahead and may not turn left or right at the location to which the sign applies.
English • Traffic sign PM 13/2014 • IV.1e • Straight ahead only. Follow the forward arrow.
Bahasa Indonesia • PM 13/2014 • IV.1e • Wajib lurus. Wajib berjalan lurus sesuai arah panah.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (มองโกเลีย๔๔ • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Andalalin.jakarta.go.id • PM 13 Tahun 2014 • Lampiran • hlm. PDF 104
SVG source: มองโกเลีย๔๔ • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2024-05-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.
11. Mandatory path for pedestrians
This traffic sign indicates the start of a mandatory path for pedestrians. Pedestrians must use the designated path, while other road users may use it only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.
English • Traffic sign PM 13/2014 • IV.6b1 • Pedestrian route. Indicates a carriageway or lane reserved for pedestrians.
Bahasa Indonesia • PM 13/2014 • IV.6b1 • Jalur pejalan kaki. Menunjukkan jalur atau lajur khusus untuk pejalan kaki.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (AdriansyahYS • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Andalalin.jakarta.go.id • PM 13 Tahun 2014 • Lampiran • hlm. PDF 107
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org
Ministry of Transportation (Indonesia) • Public domain. Original SVG unmodified.
12. Mandatory path 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 PM 13/2014 • IV.6b3 • Cycle route. Indicates a carriageway or lane reserved for bicycles.
Bahasa Indonesia • PM 13/2014 • IV.6b3 • Jalur sepeda. Menunjukkan jalur atau lajur khusus untuk sepeda.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Andalalin.jakarta.go.id • PM 13 Tahun 2014 • Lampiran • hlm. PDF 107
SVG source: มองโกเลีย๔๔ • CC0 • Original revision 2024-05-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.
13. Mandatory path for motorcycles
This traffic sign indicates a mandatory path for motorcycles. Motorcyclists must use the designated path 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 PM 13/2014 • IV.6a1 • Motorcycle route. Indicates a carriageway or lane reserved for motorcycles.
Bahasa Indonesia • PM 13/2014 • IV.6a1 • Jalur sepeda motor. Menunjukkan jalur atau lajur khusus untuk sepeda motor.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Andalalin.jakarta.go.id • PM 13 Tahun 2014 • Lampiran • hlm. PDF 106
SVG source: Ministry of Transportation (Indonesia) • Public domain • Original revision 2024-05-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.
14. Mandatory lane for buses
This traffic sign indicates a mandatory lane for buses. Buses must use the designated lane where the sign applies. Other road users may use the lane only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.
English • Traffic sign PM 13/2014 • IV.6a2 • Bus route. Indicates a carriageway or lane reserved for buses.
Bahasa Indonesia • PM 13/2014 • IV.6a2 • Jalur bus. Menunjukkan jalur atau lajur khusus untuk mobil bus.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Andalalin.jakarta.go.id • PM 13 Tahun 2014 • Lampiran • hlm. PDF 106
SVG source: Menteri Perhubungan (Minister of Transportation of Indonesia) • Public domain • Original revision 2024-05-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.
15. Start of a minimum speed
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 PM 13/2014 • IV.4 • Minimum speed: 60 km/h. Sets a 60 km/h minimum on the controlled section.
Bahasa Indonesia • PM 13/2014 • IV.4 • Kecepatan minimum 60 km/jam. Memerintahkan batas minimum kecepatan 60 km/jam pada bagian jalan yang diatur.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (มองโกเลีย๔๔ • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Andalalin.jakarta.go.id • PM 13 Tahun 2014 • Lampiran • hlm. PDF 106
SVG source: มองโกเลีย๔๔ • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2020-05-25. Wikimedia original unmodified.
