Traffic signsMalaysia
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A traffic sign is a standardised visual symbol placed along roads to guide, warn, or regulate drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. These signs provide essential information about road conditions, rules, directions, and potential hazards, helping to ensure safety and smooth traffic flow. They come in various shapes and colours—such as triangular warning signs, circular prohibitory or mandatory signs, and rectangular information signs—each designed for quick recognition and clear understanding.
How are traffic signs grouped in Malaysia?
JKR distinguishes regulatory, warning and guide signs. Regulatory signs are subdivided into prohibitive and mandatory functions.
🔗 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
Is a temporary speed limit at roadworks binding in Malaysia?
Where an authorised temporary regulatory speed limit is in force, you must obey it. A roadworks warning alone should not be mistaken for a new numerical limit, but conditions may require driving more slowly.
🔗 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
51. 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 JKR ATJ2A/85(2019) • RM4(i) • Keep left. Pass to the left of the indicated island or obstacle.
Bahasa Melayu • JKR ATJ2A/85(2019) • RM4(i) • Ikut kiri. Lalui sebelah kiri pulau atau halangan yang ditunjukkan oleh tanda.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Epsmg.jkr.gov.my • JKR ATJ2A/85(Pindaan2019) • hlm. PDF34
🔗 Scribd.com • Salinan teks primer • RM4(i)
SVG source: Public Works Department Malaysia • Public domain • Original revision 2021-05-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.
52. 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 JKR ATJ2A/85(2019) • RM1(iv) — direction reversed • Straight ahead or right. Follow one of the arrows to continue ahead or turn right.
Bahasa Melayu • JKR ATJ2A/85(2019) • RM1(iv) — arah diterbalikkan • Jalan terus atau ke kanan. Pilih untuk meneruskan perjalanan ke hadapan atau membelok ke kanan mengikut anak panah.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Fiq Shafiq • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Epsmg.jkr.gov.my • JKR ATJ2A/85(Pindaan2019) • hlm. PDF29
🔗 Scribd.com • Salinan teks primer • RM1(iv) — arah diterbalikkan
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org
Public Works Department Malaysia • Public domain. Original SVG unmodified.
53. 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 JKR ATJ2A/85(2019) • RM1(i) • Straight ahead only. Follow the forward arrow only.
Bahasa Melayu • JKR ATJ2A/85(2019) • RM1(i) • Jalan terus sahaja. Ikut arah anak panah ke hadapan sahaja.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Fiq Shafiq • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Epsmg.jkr.gov.my • JKR ATJ2A/85(Pindaan2019) • hlm. PDF28
🔗 Scribd.com • Salinan teks primer • RM1(i)
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org
Public Works Department Malaysia • Public domain. Original SVG unmodified.
54. 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 JKR ATJ2A/85(2019) • RM2(ii) • Bicycles only lane. Other vehicles must not use it.
Bahasa Melayu • JKR ATJ2A/85(2019) • RM2(ii) • Lorong basikal sahaja. Lorong ini disediakan untuk basikal sahaja. Kenderaan lain tidak dibenarkan menggunakannya.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Fiq Shafiq • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Epsmg.jkr.gov.my • JKR ATJ2A/85(Pindaan2019) • hlm. PDF30
🔗 Scribd.com • Salinan teks primer • RM2(ii)
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org
Public Works Department Malaysia • Public domain. Original SVG unmodified.
55. 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.
English • Traffic sign LLM T1/07(Rev.2014) • 4.12 — sign family SOE • Motorway begins. The wording marks its beginning. The cited LLM example also includes name and route-number panels absent from the drawing; no particular speed limit is inferred. Meaning is identified at sign-family level; the complete design has not been matched exactly.
Bahasa Melayu • LLM T1/07(Rev.2014) •4.12 — kelompok SOE • Lebuh raya bermula. Tulisan pada gambar menandakan permulaan lebuh raya. Contoh LLM yang dirujuk juga memasukkan panel nama dan nombor laluan yang tiada pada gambar ini; tiada had laju tertentu disimpulkan daripada tanda. Makna dikenal pasti pada peringkat kelompok tanda; padanan tepat reka bentuk lengkap gambar ini belum disahkan.
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56. 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 LLM T1/07(Rev.2014) • 4.12 — sign family EOE • Motorway ends. The wording and red bar mark its end. The cited LLM example also includes name and route-number panels absent from the drawing. Meaning is identified at sign-family level; the complete design has not been matched exactly.
Bahasa Melayu • LLM T1/07(Rev.2014) •4.12 — kelompok EOE • Lebuh raya tamat. Tulisan dan palang merah pada gambar menandakan penghujung lebuh raya. Contoh LLM yang dirujuk juga memasukkan panel nama dan nombor laluan yang tiada pada gambar ini. Makna dikenal pasti pada peringkat kelompok tanda; padanan tepat reka bentuk lengkap gambar ini belum disahkan.
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57. 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.
58. 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.
English • Traffic sign JPJ KPP2021 • 1.4(21) • Dead-end road. No through route ahead. Slow down and prepare to turn around safely.
Bahasa Melayu • JPJ KPP2021 •1.4(21) • Jalan mati. Jalan ini tidak mempunyai laluan terus ke hadapan. Perlahankan kenderaan dan bersedia untuk berpatah balik dengan selamat.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Fiq Shafiq • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Metrodriving.com.my • JPJ KPP2021 • hlm. PDF63 (EN)
59. Road with one-way traffic
This traffic sign indicates a road with one-way traffic. Drivers may travel only in the permitted direction.
English • Traffic sign MBSP PT10 — sign family • One-way to the left. The wording and arrow indicate leftward one-way traffic. The MBSP source supports that direction, but its combined time-restriction board differs from this rectangular drawing. Meaning is identified at sign-family level; the complete design has not been matched exactly.
Bahasa Melayu • MBSP PT10 — kelompok • Jalan sehala ke kiri. Tulisan JALAN SEHALA dan anak panah menunjukkan aliran sehala ke kiri. Sumber MBSP menyokong arahan sehala kiri, tetapi papan gabungan dengan had masa dalam sumber itu berbeza daripada gambar segi empat tepat ini. Makna dikenal pasti pada peringkat kelompok tanda; padanan tepat reka bentuk lengkap gambar ini belum disahkan.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Fiq Shafiq • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Mbsp.gov.my • MBSP • lukisan PT10
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org
มองโกเลีย๔๔ • CC0. Original SVG unmodified.
60. 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.
English • Traffic sign JPJ KPP2021 • 1.4(1) • Parking area. Observe any additional displayed conditions or restrictions.
Bahasa Melayu • JPJ KPP2021 •1.4(1) • Tempat memarkir kenderaan. Menunjukkan kawasan untuk memarkir kenderaan. Patuhi apa-apa syarat atau sekatan tambahan yang dipaparkan.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Metrodriving.com.my • JPJ KPP2021 • hlm. PDF60 (EN)
SVG source: มองโกเลีย๔๔ • Public domain • Original revision 2022-05-04. Wikimedia original unmodified.
