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A priority sign is a traffic sign that indicates the order in which vehicles shall pass intersection points. Vehicles often come into conflict with other vehicles and pedestrians because their intended courses of travel intersect, and thus interfere with each other's routes. The general principle that establishes who has the right to go first is called 'right of way' or 'priority'. It establishes who has the right to use the conflicting part of the road and who has to wait until the other does so. The vehicle that does not need to wait is said to 'have the right of way' or to 'have priority.'
What should I know about priority signs in Malaysia?
BERHENTI means STOP; Beri Laluan means give way. These are distinct regulatory instructions.
🔗 mot.gov.my • MOT — commencement on 16 October 2026; deferred compound ceiling distinguished
🔗 epsmg.jkr.gov.my • JKR — ATJ 2B/85 (Pindaan 2019), original manual endpoint; download unavailable
Must you always stop when giving way in Malaysia?
No. A give-way control requires stopping when necessary to yield or obtain a safe view. A stop sign requires a complete stop even if the road appears empty.
🔗 mot.gov.my • MOT — commencement on 16 October 2026; deferred compound ceiling distinguished
🔗 epsmg.jkr.gov.my • JKR — ATJ 2B/85 (Pindaan 2019), original manual endpoint; download unavailable
1. 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 JKR ATJ2A/85(2019) • RP1 • Stop. Stop before entering the junction or main road. Continue when safe and give way to traffic with priority.
Bahasa Melayu • JKR ATJ2A/85(2019) • RP1 • Berhenti. Berhenti sebelum memasuki persimpangan atau jalan utama. Teruskan perjalanan apabila selamat dan beri laluan kepada lalu lintas yang mempunyai keutamaan.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (FS88 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Epsmg.jkr.gov.my • JKR ATJ2A/85(Pindaan2019) • hlm. PDF14
🔗 Scribd.com • Salinan teks primer • RP1
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org
Public Works Department Malaysia • Public domain. Original SVG unmodified.
2. Give way
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 JKR ATJ2A/85(2019) • RP13 • Give way. Slow down and give way to traffic with priority. Stop if necessary.
Bahasa Melayu • JKR ATJ2A/85(2019) • RP13 • Beri laluan. Perlahankan kenderaan dan beri laluan kepada lalu lintas yang mempunyai keutamaan. Berhenti jika perlu.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Azreey • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Epsmg.jkr.gov.my • JKR ATJ2A/85(Pindaan2019) • hlm. PDF24
🔗 Scribd.com • Salinan teks primer • RP13
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org
Public Works Department Malaysia • Public domain. Original SVG unmodified.
3. Give way ahead
This traffic sign indicates give way ahead. A give-way requirement applies at the location ahead. Reduce speed in good time and be prepared to stop if necessary.
English • Traffic sign JKR ATJ2A/85(2019) • WD19 • Give way ahead. Prepare to slow down and give way.
Bahasa Melayu • JKR ATJ2A/85(2019) • WD19 • Tanda beri laluan di hadapan. Tanda beri laluan berada di hadapan; bersedia untuk memperlahankan kenderaan dan memberi laluan.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Fiq Shafiq • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Epsmg.jkr.gov.my • JKR ATJ2A/85(Pindaan2019) • hlm. PDF48
🔗 Scribd.com • Salinan teks primer • WD19
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org
Public Works Department Malaysia • Public domain. Original SVG unmodified.
4. Stop and give way ahead
This traffic sign indicates stop and give way ahead. A stop sign applies at the location ahead. Reduce speed in good time and be prepared to come to a complete stop.
English • Traffic sign JKR ATJ2A/85(2019) • WD18 • Stop ahead. A stop sign controls the junction ahead. Prepare to stop at the designated point.
Bahasa Melayu • JKR ATJ2A/85(2019) • WD18 • Tanda berhenti di hadapan. Tanda berhenti mengawal persimpangan di hadapan. Bersedia untuk berhenti di tempat yang ditetapkan.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Fiq Shafiq • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Epsmg.jkr.gov.my • JKR ATJ2A/85(Pindaan2019) • hlm. PDF48
🔗 Scribd.com • Salinan teks primer • WD18
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org
Public Works Department Malaysia • Public domain. Original SVG unmodified.
5. Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad
This traffic sign indicates a warning for an uncontrolled crossroad. An intersection without traffic signals or signs assigning priority lies ahead. Reduce speed, watch for traffic approaching from other directions and follow the applicable local priority rules.
English • Traffic sign JKR ATJ2A/85(2019) • WD3 • Crossroads. A four-arm junction is ahead; slow down and watch traffic from other directions.
Bahasa Melayu • JKR ATJ2A/85(2019) • WD3 • Persimpangan jalan. Persimpangan empat berada di hadapan; perlahankan kenderaan dan perhatikan lalu lintas dari arah lain.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Fiq Shafiq • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Epsmg.jkr.gov.my • JKR ATJ2A/85(Pindaan2019) • hlm. PDF43
🔗 Scribd.com • Salinan teks primer • WD3
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org
Public Works Department Malaysia • Public domain. Original SVG unmodified.
6. Warning for a side road from the left
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a side road from the left. A side road joins the road ahead from the left at an uncontrolled junction. Reduce speed, watch for traffic entering from the side road and follow the applicable default priority rules.
English • Traffic sign JKR ATJ2A/85(2019) • WD27c • Junction on the left. A road joins from the left ahead.
Bahasa Melayu • JKR ATJ2A/85(2019) • WD27c • Simpang di sebelah kiri. Terdapat persimpangan jalan di sebelah kiri di hadapan.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Fiq Shafiq • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Epsmg.jkr.gov.my • JKR ATJ2A/85(Pindaan2019) • hlm. PDF54
🔗 Scribd.com • Salinan teks primer • WD27c
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org
Public Works Department Malaysia • Public domain. Original SVG unmodified.
7. Warning for a roundabout
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a roundabout. A roundabout lies ahead. Reduce speed and follow the applicable priority signs, traffic signals and local roundabout rules when approaching and entering it.
English • Traffic sign JKR ATJ2A/85(2019) • WD31 • Roundabout ahead. Slow down and prepare to select the appropriate lane.
Bahasa Melayu • JKR ATJ2A/85(2019) • WD31 • Bulatan di hadapan. Bulatan berada di hadapan; perlahankan kenderaan dan bersedia memilih lorong yang sesuai.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Fiq Shafiq • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Epsmg.jkr.gov.my • JKR ATJ2A/85(Pindaan2019) • hlm. PDF57
🔗 Scribd.com • Salinan teks primer • WD31
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org
Public Works Department Malaysia • Public domain. Original SVG unmodified.
8. Warning for merging traffic from the left
This traffic sign indicates a warning for merging traffic from the left. Traffic travelling in the same general direction may join your traffic stream from the left. Stay alert and adjust your speed or position when necessary to allow traffic to merge safely.
English • Traffic sign JKR ATJ2A/85(2019) • WD28b • Minor road on the left. A minor road joins from the left on a one-way road ahead.
Bahasa Melayu • JKR ATJ2A/85(2019) • WD28b • Jalan kecil di sebelah kiri. Terdapat jalan kecil yang bersambung dari sebelah kiri di hadapan, pada jalan sehala.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Epsmg.jkr.gov.my • JKR ATJ2A/85(Pindaan2019) • hlm. PDF55
🔗 Scribd.com • Salinan teks primer • WD28b
SVG source: Public Works Department Malaysia • Public domain • Original revision 2021-05-13. Wikimedia original unmodified.
