AircraftNepal
Traffic rules
Nepal
1. Aircraft
An aircraft warning is a traffic warning indicating that aircraft may pass at low altitude above or close to the road, usually near an airport, airfield or flight path. The warning is intended to prepare drivers for the sudden appearance or noise of low-flying aircraft.
Drivers should remain focused on the road and avoid sudden braking or steering movements if an aircraft passes overhead. The design and use of aircraft warning signs vary between countries.
What should an aircraft-warning sign tell drivers in Nepal?
The Department of Roads manual describes warning B32, Low Flying Aircraft. It warns that the road crosses a low aircraft flight path and prepares drivers for the sight and sudden loud noise of aircraft. It is a hazard warning, distinct from an airport direction sign or a regulatory speed limit.
🔗 dor.gov.np • Department of Roads — 2018 Volume 2 drawings, edition visually checked
Does an aircraft warning automatically reduce the speed limit in Nepal?
No, not by itself. A hazard warning is not a numerical speed-limit sign. Obey any separately displayed speed restriction and adjust speed if actual conditions make this necessary.
🔗 dor.gov.np • Department of Roads — 2018 Volume 2 drawings, edition visually checked
What if a low-flying aircraft distracts you while driving in Nepal?
Keep your eyes on the road, maintain your lane and avoid sudden braking or steering simply to watch the aircraft. If you need to stop, find a safe and permitted stopping place.
🔗 dor.gov.np • Department of Roads — 2018 Volume 2 drawings, edition visually checked
