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51. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that motorcycles and cars are prohibited. Motorcycles and cars may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.
English • Traffic sign A4 • No motor vehicles. This prohibition applies to all motor vehicles, not just cars and motorcycles.
नेपाली • A4 • मोटर सवारी निषेध। यस सडकमा सबै मोटर सवारीको प्रवेश निषेध छ। यो प्रतिबन्ध कार र मोटरसाइकलमा मात्र सीमित छैन।
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Dor.gov.np • सडक विभाग • Traffic Signs Manual, 1997 • A4 • PDF पृष्ठ 51
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Nepali Department of Roads • Public domain • Original revision 2020-02-17. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork reviewed against the Department of Roads Traffic Signs Manual 2018, Volume 2: Dor.gov.np • PDF page 8. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. The earlier manual is retained as supporting evidence.
52. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that vehicles wider than indicated are prohibited. A vehicle or vehicle combination whose overall width, including its load, exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.
English • Traffic sign A11 • Maximum width: 1.8 m. Vehicles whose width, including their load, exceeds 1.8 m may not enter.
नेपाली • A11 • अधिकतम चौडाइ १.८ मिटर। सवारी र त्यसको मालसहितको चौडाइ १.८ मिटरभन्दा बढी भए प्रवेश निषेध छ।
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Dor.gov.np • सडक विभाग • Traffic Signs Manual, 1997 • A11 • PDF पृष्ठ 58
SVG source: Nepali Department of Roads • Public domain • Original revision 2025-06-27. Wikimedia original unmodified.
53. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that vehicles higher than indicated are prohibited. A vehicle or vehicle combination whose overall height, including its load, exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.
English • Traffic sign A10 • Maximum height: 4.4 m. Vehicles whose height, including their load, exceeds 4.4 m may not enter.
नेपाली • A10 • अधिकतम उचाइ ४.४ मिटर। सवारी र त्यसको मालसहितको उचाइ ४.४ मिटरभन्दा बढी भए प्रवेश निषेध छ।
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Dor.gov.np • सडक विभाग • Traffic Signs Manual, 1997 • A10 • PDF पृष्ठ 57
SVG source: Nepali Department of Roads • Public domain • Original revision 2012-09-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.
54. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that vehicles longer than indicated are prohibited. A vehicle or vehicle combination whose overall length, including its load, exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.
English • Traffic sign A9 • Maximum length: 10 m. Vehicles or vehicle combinations whose total length exceeds 10 metres may not enter.
नेपाली • A9 • अधिकतम लम्बाइ १० मिटर। सवारी वा जोडिएका सवारीको कुल लम्बाइ १० मिटरभन्दा बढी भए प्रवेश निषेध छ।
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Dor.gov.np • सडक विभाग • Traffic Signs Manual, 1997 • A9 • PDF पृष्ठ 56
SVG source: Nepali Department of Roads • Public domain • Original revision 2025-06-27. Wikimedia original unmodified.
55. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that vehicles heavier than indicated are prohibited. Vehicles or vehicle combinations exceeding the displayed mass limit may not continue beyond the sign. The legally relevant mass is determined by the applicable local rules.
English • Traffic sign A12 • Maximum gross weight: 17 tonnes. Vehicles whose actual total weight, including their load, exceeds 17 tonnes may not enter.
नेपाली • A12 • अधिकतम कुल तौल १७ टन। सवारी र मालसहितको वास्तविक कुल तौल १७ टनभन्दा बढी भए प्रवेश निषेध छ।
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Dor.gov.np • सडक विभाग • Traffic Signs Manual, 1997 • A12 • PDF पृष्ठ 59
SVG source: Nepali Department of Roads • Public domain • Original revision 2025-06-27. Wikimedia original unmodified.
56. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that vehicles exceeding the indicated axle-load limit are prohibited. A vehicle whose load on an axle exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.
English • Traffic sign A13 • Maximum axle load: 4 tonnes. Vehicles with a load exceeding 4 tonnes on any axle may not enter.
नेपाली • A13 • अधिकतम एक्सल तौल ४ टन। कुनै एक्सलमा पर्ने तौल ४ टनभन्दा बढी भए प्रवेश निषेध छ।
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Dor.gov.np • सडक विभाग • Traffic Signs Manual, 1997 • A13 • PDF पृष्ठ 60
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Nepali Department of Roads • Public domain • Original revision 2025-06-27. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork reviewed against the Department of Roads Traffic Signs Manual 2018, Volume 2: Dor.gov.np • PDF page 17. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. The earlier manual is retained as supporting evidence.
57. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that turning left is prohibited. A left turn may not be made where the sign applies. Other movements may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.
English • Traffic sign A19 • No left turn. Turning left is prohibited at this location.
नेपाली • A19 • बायाँ मोड्न निषेध। यस स्थानमा बायाँ मोड्न निषेध छ।
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Dor.gov.np • सडक विभाग • Traffic Signs Manual, 1997 • A19 • PDF पृष्ठ 66
SVG source: Nepali Department of Roads • Public domain • Original revision 2020-02-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.
58. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that turning right is prohibited. A right turn may not be made where the sign applies. Other movements may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.
English • Traffic sign A18 • No right turn. Turning right is prohibited at this location.
नेपाली • A18 • दायाँ मोड्न निषेध। यस स्थानमा दायाँ मोड्न निषेध छ।
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Dor.gov.np • सडक विभाग • Traffic Signs Manual, 1997 • A18 • PDF पृष्ठ 65
SVG source: Nepali Department of Roads • Public domain • Original revision 2020-02-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.
59. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that turning around (making a U-turn) is prohibited. A U-turn may not be made where the prohibition applies. Other movements may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.
English • Traffic sign A20 • No U-turn. Turning your vehicle around to travel in the opposite direction is prohibited at this location.
नेपाली • A20 • यू-टर्न निषेध। यस स्थानमा सवारी फर्काएर विपरीत दिशामा जान निषेध छ।
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Dor.gov.np • सडक विभाग • Traffic Signs Manual, 1997 • A20 • PDF पृष्ठ 67
SVG source: Nepali Department of Roads • Public domain • Original revision 2020-02-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.
60. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that overtaking is prohibited. The vehicles covered by the prohibition and any categories that may still be overtaken depend on the applicable local rules.
English • Traffic sign A16 • No overtaking. Overtaking a motor vehicle ahead is prohibited on the section covered by this restriction.
नेपाली • A16 • ओभरटेक गर्न निषेध। यो प्रतिबन्ध लागू हुने खण्डमा अगाडिको मोटर सवारीलाई उछिन्न निषेध छ।
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Dor.gov.np • सडक विभाग • Traffic Signs Manual, 1997 • A16 • PDF पृष्ठ 63
SVG source: Nepali Department of Roads • Public domain • Original revision 2012-09-13. Wikimedia original unmodified.
61. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates the start of a speed limit. The displayed value is the maximum permitted speed from this point. The limit remains in force until it ends or is replaced according to the applicable traffic signs and local rules.
English • Traffic sign A22 • Maximum speed: 40. The maximum speed is 40 kilometres per hour. Road conditions may require a lower speed.
नेपाली • A22 • अधिकतम गति ४०। अधिकतम गति ४० किलोमिटर प्रतिघण्टा छ। सडकको अवस्था अनुसार अझ कम गति आवश्यक हुन सक्छ।
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Dor.gov.np • सडक विभाग • Traffic Signs Manual, 1997 • A22 • PDF पृष्ठ 69
SVG source: Nepali Department of Roads • Public domain • Original revision 2020-02-16. Wikimedia original unmodified.
62. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates the end of the previously indicated speed limit. From this point, follow any newly posted limit or the applicable default speed rules for the road and vehicle category.
English • Traffic sign A23 • End of the 40 speed limit. The previously imposed special limit of 40 kilometres per hour ends here. This does not mean that all other restrictions end.
नेपाली • A23 • ४० को गति सीमा समाप्त। पहिले लागू गरिएको ४० किलोमिटर प्रतिघण्टाको विशेष गति सीमा यहाँ समाप्त हुन्छ। यसले अन्य सबै प्रतिबन्ध समाप्त भएको जनाउँदैन।
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Dor.gov.np • सडक विभाग • Traffic Signs Manual, 1997 • A23 • PDF पृष्ठ 70
SVG source: Nepali Department of Roads • Public domain • Original revision 2020-02-16. Wikimedia original unmodified.
63. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that using the horn is prohibited. The horn or other audible warning device may not be used where the prohibition applies, except where an applicable local rule permits or requires it.
English • Traffic sign A21 • No use of the horn. Sounding the horn is prohibited in the area covered by this sign.
नेपाली • A21 • हर्न बजाउन निषेध। यो संकेत लागू हुने क्षेत्रमा हर्न बजाउन निषेध छ।
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Dor.gov.np • सडक विभाग • Traffic Signs Manual, 1997 • A21 • PDF पृष्ठ 68
SVG source: Nepali Department of Roads • Public domain • Original revision 2020-02-13. Wikimedia original unmodified.
64. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a checkpoint with restricted entry. Road users may not proceed beyond the checkpoint unless they are authorised or permitted to continue according to the applicable rules and instructions.
English • Traffic sign A17 • Stop for the specified purpose. Stop before proceeding at the checkpoint or for the purpose specified on the sign. Follow the relevant instructions.
नेपाली • A17 • निश्चित कार्यका लागि रोक्नुहोस्। जाँच चौकी वा संकेतमा तोकिएको कार्यका लागि अगाडि जानुअघि रोक्नुहोस्। सम्बन्धित निर्देशन पालना गर्नुहोस्।
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Dor.gov.np • सडक विभाग • Traffic Signs Manual, 1997 • A17 • PDF पृष्ठ 64
SVG source: Nepali Department of Roads • Public domain • Original revision 2020-02-17. Wikimedia original unmodified.
65. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that parking is prohibited. Vehicles may not be parked in the area covered by the sign unless an exception applies. Brief stopping to pick up or drop off passengers or to load or unload goods may still be permitted where local rules allow it.
English • Traffic sign A14 • No parking. Parking is prohibited where this sign applies. Read any supplementary plate specifying times or the area covered.
नेपाली • A14 • पार्किङ निषेध। यो संकेत लागू हुने ठाउँमा सवारी पार्क गर्न निषेध छ। थप प्लेटमा समय वा क्षेत्र तोकिएको भए त्यसलाई पनि पढ्नुहोस्।
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Dor.gov.np • सडक विभाग • Traffic Signs Manual, 1997 • A14 • PDF पृष्ठ 61
SVG source: Nepali Department of Roads • Public domain • Original revision 2020-02-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.
66. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that parking and stopping are prohibited. Vehicles may not stop or park voluntarily where the restriction applies, except where an applicable rule provides an exemption or stopping is required by traffic conditions.
English • Traffic sign A15 • No stopping. Stopping is prohibited where this sign applies. Read the instructions on any supplementary plate.
नेपाली • A15 • रोक्न निषेध। यो संकेत लागू हुने ठाउँमा सवारी रोक्न निषेध छ। थप प्लेटका निर्देशन पनि पढ्नुहोस्।
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Dor.gov.np • सडक विभाग • Traffic Signs Manual, 1997 • A15 • PDF पृष्ठ 62
SVG source: Nepali Department of Roads • Public domain • Original revision 2022-01-23. Wikimedia original unmodified.
67. What does this traffic sign mean?
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 A31 • Mini-roundabout. Circulate clockwise in the direction of the arrows and give way to traffic from the right.
नेपाली • A31 • सानो गोलचक्कर। तीरको दिशामा घडीको दिशाअनुसार घुम्नुहोस् र दायाँबाट आउने यातायातलाई बाटो दिनुहोस्।
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Dor.gov.np • सडक विभाग • Traffic Signs Manual, 1997 • A31 • PDF पृष्ठ 78
SVG source: Nepali Department of Roads • Public domain • Original revision 2021-12-21. Wikimedia original unmodified.
68. What does this traffic sign mean?
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 A30 • Turn left ahead. You must turn left at the junction ahead.
नेपाली • A30 • अगाडि बायाँ मोड्नुहोस्। अगाडिको जङ्क्सनमा बायाँ मोड्नुपर्छ।
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Dor.gov.np • सडक विभाग • Traffic Signs Manual, 1997 • A30 • PDF पृष्ठ 77
SVG source: Nepali Department of Roads • Public domain • Original revision 2020-02-15. Wikimedia original unmodified.
69. What does this traffic sign mean?
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 A30 • Turn right ahead. You must turn right at the junction ahead.
नेपाली • A30 • अगाडि दायाँ मोड्नुहोस्। अगाडिको जङ्क्सनमा दायाँ मोड्नुपर्छ।
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Dor.gov.np • सडक विभाग • Traffic Signs Manual, 1997 • A30 • PDF पृष्ठ 77
SVG source: Nepali Department of Roads • Public domain • Original revision 2020-02-15. Wikimedia original unmodified.
70. What does this traffic sign mean?
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 A29 • Pass on the left. Pass to the left of the obstruction or traffic island.
नेपाली • A29 • बायाँबाट जानुहोस्। सडकको अवरोध वा टापुलाई बायाँतर्फबाट पार गर्नुहोस्।
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Dor.gov.np • सडक विभाग • Traffic Signs Manual, 1997 • A29 • PDF पृष्ठ 76
SVG source: Nepali Department of Roads • Public domain • Original revision 2022-01-17. Wikimedia original unmodified.
71. What does this traffic sign mean?
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 A32 • Pass on either side. You may pass to the left or right of the obstruction or traffic island.
नेपाली • A32 • दुवैतर्फबाट जान सकिन्छ। सडकको अवरोध वा टापुलाई बायाँ वा दायाँ जुनसुकै तर्फबाट पार गर्न सकिन्छ।
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Dor.gov.np • सडक विभाग • Traffic Signs Manual, 1997 • A32 • PDF पृष्ठ 79
SVG source: Nepali Department of Roads • Public domain • Original revision 2020-02-16. Wikimedia original unmodified.
72. What does this traffic sign mean?
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 A29 • Pass on the right. Pass to the right of the obstruction or traffic island.
नेपाली • A29 • दायाँबाट जानुहोस्। सडकको अवरोध वा टापुलाई दायाँतर्फबाट पार गर्नुहोस्।
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Dor.gov.np • सडक विभाग • Traffic Signs Manual, 1997 • A29 • PDF पृष्ठ 76
SVG source: Nepali Department of Roads • Public domain • Original revision 2022-01-17. Wikimedia original unmodified.
73. What does this traffic sign mean?
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 A28 • Turn left. You must follow the arrow to the left.
नेपाली • A28 • बायाँ मोड्नुहोस्। तीरले देखाएको बायाँ दिशामा जानुपर्छ।
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Dor.gov.np • सडक विभाग • Traffic Signs Manual, 1997 • A28 • PDF पृष्ठ 75
SVG source: Nepali Department of Roads • Public domain • Original revision 2022-01-15. Wikimedia original unmodified.
74. What does this traffic sign mean?
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 A28 • Turn right. You must follow the arrow to the right.
नेपाली • A28 • दायाँ मोड्नुहोस्। तीरले देखाएको दायाँ दिशामा जानुपर्छ।
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Dor.gov.np • सडक विभाग • Traffic Signs Manual, 1997 • A28 • PDF पृष्ठ 75
SVG source: Nepali Department of Roads • Public domain • Original revision 2022-01-15. Wikimedia original unmodified.
75. What does this traffic sign mean?
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 A27 • Ahead only. You must travel only straight ahead, as shown by the arrow.
नेपाली • A27 • सोझै जानुहोस्। तीरले देखाएको सोझो दिशामा मात्र जानुपर्छ।
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Dor.gov.np • सडक विभाग • Traffic Signs Manual, 1997 • A27 • PDF पृष्ठ 74
SVG source: Nepali Department of Roads • Public domain • Original revision 2022-01-14. Wikimedia original unmodified.
76. What does this traffic sign mean?
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.
77. What does this traffic sign mean?
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.
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.
78. What does this traffic sign mean?
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.
79. What does this traffic sign mean?
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.
80. What does this traffic sign mean?
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
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🔗 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.
