Information signsNepal

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

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Traffic signs

Traffic rules

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.

Detour for vehicles that are not allowed to pass.

Which signs provide information in Nepal?

Information signs guide road users to routes, destinations and services.

🔗 dor.gov.np • Nepal — Department of Roads manual, actual sign/marking meaning and separate regulatory controls

🔗 traffic.nepalpolice.gov.np • Traffic Police — driver guidance: obey signs, permitted speed and safe driving

What does a dead-end indication mean in Nepal?

The Department of Roads manual identifies C1, No through road: a blue square with a white stem and red crossbar. It means the road ahead is not a through route. This information sign is different from a No entry restriction.

🔗 dor.gov.np • Nepal — Department of Roads manual, actual sign/marking meaning and separate regulatory controls

🔗 traffic.nepalpolice.gov.np • Traffic Police — driver guidance: obey signs, permitted speed and safe driving

Dead end street.

English • Traffic sign C1 • Dead end. This road ends ahead and does not provide a route to another road.

नेपाली • C1 • अगाडि सडक बन्द छ। यो सडक अगाडि समाप्त हुन्छ र अर्को सडकसम्म जाने मार्ग छैन।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Dor.gov.np • सडक विभाग • Traffic Signs Manual, 1997 • C1 • PDF पृष्ठ 129

SVG source: Nepali Department of Roads • Public domain • Original revision 2014-08-17. Wikimedia original unmodified.

1. 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.

English • Traffic sign C2 • Pedestrian crossing. This sign marks a pedestrian crossing. Watch for pedestrians.

नेपाली • C2 • पैदलयात्री पार गर्ने स्थान। यो संकेतले पैदलयात्री पार गर्ने स्थान जनाउँछ। पैदलयात्रीप्रति सावधान रहनुहोस्।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Dor.gov.np • सडक विभाग • Traffic Signs Manual, 1997 • C2 • PDF पृष्ठ 130

SVG source: Nepali Department of Roads • Public domain • Original revision 2014-08-18. Wikimedia original unmodified.

2. 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 C1 • Dead end. This road ends ahead and does not provide a route to another road.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Dor.gov.np • सडक विभाग • Traffic Signs Manual, 1997 • C1 • PDF पृष्ठ 129

SVG source: Nepali Department of Roads • Public domain • Original revision 2014-08-17. Wikimedia original unmodified.

3. Road with one-way traffic

This traffic sign indicates a road with one-way traffic. Vehicular traffic may travel only in the permitted direction, subject to any exceptions indicated by traffic signs or local rules.

English • Traffic sign A33 • One-way traffic. Traffic on this road travels only in the direction of the arrow.

नेपाली • A33 • एकतर्फी यातायात। यस सडकमा यातायात तीरले देखाएको दिशामा मात्र चल्छ।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Dor.gov.np • सडक विभाग • Traffic Signs Manual, 1997 • A33 • PDF पृष्ठ 80

SVG source: Nepali Department of Roads • Public domain • Original revision 2022-01-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.

4. Detour for vehicles that are not allowed to pass

This traffic sign indicates a detour for vehicles that cannot continue on the normal route. Vehicles affected by the relevant restriction should follow the indicated alternative route.

English • Traffic sign C4 • Overtaking section. This sign indicates a section where slow-moving buses and lorries may be overtaken. Also obey road markings and other restrictions.

नेपाली • C4 • ओभरटेक गर्ने खण्ड। यो संकेतले ढिला चलिरहेका बस र ट्रकलाई उछिन्न सकिने खण्ड जनाउँछ। सडकका रेखा र अन्य प्रतिबन्ध पनि पालना गर्नुहोस्।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Dor.gov.np • सडक विभाग • Traffic Signs Manual, 1997 • C4 • PDF पृष्ठ 132

SVG source: Nepali Department of Roads • Public domain • Original revision 2012-09-18. Wikimedia original unmodified.

5. 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 C3 • Parking place. This sign indicates a place to park vehicles. Read any additional conditions that apply.

नेपाली • C3 • पार्किङ स्थान। यो संकेतले सवारी पार्क गर्ने स्थान जनाउँछ। लागू हुने थप सर्त पनि पढ्नुहोस्।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Dor.gov.np • सडक विभाग • Traffic Signs Manual, 1997 • C3 • PDF पृष्ठ 131

SVG source: Nepali Department of Roads • Public domain • Original revision 2026-06-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.