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Traffic signs

Traffic rules

Priority signs

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.'

Warning for merging traffic from the left.

Warning for merging traffic from the right.

Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers.

Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way.

What should I know about priority signs in Turkey?

DUR is STOP; YOL VER means give way. Read the individual priority instruction.

🔗 mevzuat.gov.tr • Türkiye — Articles 46–47, 50–57, 60–61: actual controls, safe speed and manoeuvres

🔗 kgm.gov.tr • KGM — full national traffic-sign standards, meanings and placement

🔗 kgm.gov.tr • KGM — national sign chart, including shared and separate walking/cycling signs

🔗 kgm.gov.tr • KGM — official 2025 sign-standard updates

Must you always stop when giving way in Turkey?

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.

🔗 mevzuat.gov.tr • Türkiye — Articles 46–47, 50–57, 60–61: actual controls, safe speed and manoeuvres

🔗 kgm.gov.tr • KGM — full national traffic-sign standards, meanings and placement

🔗 kgm.gov.tr • KGM — national sign chart, including shared and separate walking/cycling signs

🔗 kgm.gov.tr • KGM — official 2025 sign-standard updates

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 TT-2 • Stop. Stop completely before entering the junction and give way to vehicles with priority. May also indicate a compulsory stop at a railway crossing.

Türkçe • TT-2 • Dur. Kavşağa girmeden önce tamamen durun ve geçiş hakkı olan araçlara yol verin. Demiryolu geçidinde de durma zorunluluğunu gösterebilir.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83; original of Fry1989 eh? • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Kgm.gov.tr • KGM • Karayolu Trafik İşaretleme Standartları 1 • TT-2<

SVG source: Gigillo83; original of Fry1989 eh? • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2021-08-10. Wikimedia original 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 TT-1 • Give way. Give way to vehicles approaching on the main road, stopping if necessary; if clear, proceed cautiously.

Türkçe • TT-1 • Yol ver. Ana yoldan yaklaşan araçlara gerektiğinde durarak yol verin; yol boşsa kontrollü geçin.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Kgm.gov.tr • KGM • Karayolu Trafik İşaretleme Standartları 1 • TT-1<

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2021-08-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

3. 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 T-21 • Uncontrolled junction. General priority rules apply; slow down and give way to vehicles from the right.

Türkçe • T-21 • Kontrolsüz kavşak. İleride genel geçiş önceliği kurallarının uygulandığı kontrolsüz kavşak vardır; yavaşlayın ve sağdan gelen araçlara yol verin.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Kgm.gov.tr • KGM • Karayolu Trafik İşaretleme Standartları 1 • T-21<

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2021-12-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.

4. 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 T-24 • Modern roundabout ahead. Reduce speed when approaching.

Türkçe • T-24 • Modern dönel kavşak yaklaşımı. İleride modern dönel kavşak bulunduğunu bildirir; yaklaşırken hızınızı azaltın.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Kgm.gov.tr • KGM • Karayolu Trafik İşaretleme Standartları 1 • T-24<

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2021-12-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.

5. Priority at the junction

This traffic sign indicates that you have priority at the next intersection. A side road joins from the left, and traffic entering from that side road must give way.

English • Traffic sign T-22c • Main-road/minor-road junction, minor road on the left. Traffic on this road has priority; do not overtake the vehicle ahead at the junction.

Türkçe • T-22c • Ana yol–tali yol kavşağı; tali yol solda. Soldan katılan tali yola yaklaşıyorsunuz. Bu yoldaki trafik önceliklidir; kavşakta öndeki taşıtı geçmeyin.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Kgm.gov.tr • KGM • Karayolu Trafik İşaretleme Standartları 1 • T-22c<

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2021-12-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.

6. 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 T-23b • Joining road from the left. A side road or connecting road joins the divided road from the left.

Türkçe • T-23b • Soldan ana yola giriş. Bölünmüş yola soldan katılan yan yol veya bağlantı yolu vardır.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Kgm.gov.tr • KGM • Karayolu Trafik İşaretleme Standartları 1 • T-23b<

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2021-12-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.

7. Priority at the junction

This traffic sign indicates that you have priority at the next intersection. A side road joins from the right, and traffic entering from that side road must give way.

English • Traffic sign T-22b • Main-road/minor-road junction, minor road on the right. Traffic on this road has priority; do not overtake the vehicle ahead at the junction.

Türkçe • T-22b • Ana yol–tali yol kavşağı; tali yol sağda. Sağdan katılan tali yola yaklaşıyorsunuz. Bu yoldaki trafik önceliklidir; kavşakta öndeki taşıtı geçmeyin.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Kgm.gov.tr • KGM • Karayolu Trafik İşaretleme Standartları 1 • T-22b<

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2021-12-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.

8. Warning for merging traffic from the right

This traffic sign indicates a warning for merging traffic from the right. Traffic travelling in the same general direction may join your traffic stream from the right. Stay alert and adjust your speed or position when necessary to allow traffic to merge safely.

English • Traffic sign T-23a • Joining road from the right. A side road or connecting road joins the divided road from the right.

Türkçe • T-23a • Sağdan ana yola giriş. Bölünmüş yola sağdan katılan yan yol veya bağlantı yolu vardır.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Kgm.gov.tr • KGM • Karayolu Trafik İşaretleme Standartları 1 • T-23a<

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2021-12-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.

9. Priority at the junction

This traffic sign indicates that you have priority at the next intersection. Side roads join from the left and right, and traffic entering from those side roads must give way.

English • Traffic sign T-22a • Main-road/minor-road junction. Minor roads join from both sides. Traffic on this road has priority; do not overtake the vehicle ahead at the junction.

Türkçe • T-22a • Ana yol–tali yol kavşağı. Her iki taraftan tali yolların bağlandığı kavşağa yaklaşıyorsunuz. Bu yoldaki trafik önceliklidir; kavşakta öndeki taşıtı geçmeyin.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Kgm.gov.tr • KGM • Karayolu Trafik İşaretleme Standartları 1 • T-22a<

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2021-12-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.

10. Warning for a staggered junction

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a staggered junction. Side roads join the main road at different points rather than directly opposite each other. Reduce speed and watch carefully for vehicles entering, leaving or crossing the main road.

English • Traffic sign T-22d • Staggered minor roads, right then left. Minor roads join at short intervals, first from the right then the left. This road has priority; do not overtake the vehicle ahead.

Türkçe • T-22d • Ana yol–tali yol kavşakları; önce sağ, sonra sol. Yakın aralıklarla önce sağdan, sonra soldan tali yollar bağlanır. Bu yoldaki trafik önceliklidir; öndeki taşıtı geçmeyin.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Kgm.gov.tr • KGM • Karayolu Trafik İşaretleme Standartları 1 • T-22d<

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2021-12-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.

11. Warning for a staggered junction

English • Traffic sign T-22e • Staggered minor roads, left then right. Minor roads join at short intervals, first from the left then the right. This road has priority; do not overtake the vehicle ahead.

Türkçe • T-22e • Ana yol–tali yol kavşakları; önce sol, sonra sağ. Yakın aralıklarla önce soldan, sonra sağdan tali yollar bağlanır. Bu yoldaki trafik önceliklidir; öndeki taşıtı geçmeyin.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Kgm.gov.tr • KGM • Karayolu Trafik İşaretleme Standartları 1 • T-22e<

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2021-12-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.

12. Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers

This traffic sign indicates a road narrowing where you must give way to oncoming traffic. Allow approaching traffic to pass before entering or continuing through the narrow section when required.

English • Traffic sign TT-3 • Give way to oncoming traffic. Give priority to vehicles approaching from the opposite direction at the narrow section.

Türkçe • TT-3 • Karşıdan gelene yol ver. Dar kesimde karşı yönden gelen araçlara geçiş önceliği verin.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Kgm.gov.tr • KGM • Karayolu Trafik İşaretleme Standartları 1 • TT-3<

Replacement SVG: Commons.wikimedia.org • Wikimedia Commons original • Peeperman • Public domain • Original revision 2022-01-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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13. Mandatory roundabout direction

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 TT-37 • Circulate around the island. Follow the arrows anticlockwise at the roundabout.

Türkçe • TT-37 • Ada etrafında dönünüz. Dönel kavşakta okların gösterdiği, saat yönünün tersindeki seyir yönünü izleyin.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Kgm.gov.tr • KGM • Karayolu Trafik İşaretleme Standartları 1 • TT-37<

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2021-08-14. Wikimedia original unmodified.

14. Start of a priority road

This traffic sign indicates the start of a priority road. Drivers on the priority road normally have priority over traffic entering from side roads until the priority road ends, unless traffic lights, other signs or applicable traffic rules indicate otherwise.

English • Traffic sign B-38 • Priority road. Traffic approaching from the other junction arms must give way to you.

Türkçe • B-38 • Anayol. Ana yol üzerindesiniz; kavşağın diğer kollarından yaklaşan araçlar size yol vermelidir.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Kgm.gov.tr • KGM • Karayolu Trafik İşaretleme Standartları 1 • B-38<

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2022-05-25. Wikimedia original unmodified.

15. End of the priority road

This traffic sign indicates the end of the priority road. The road no longer has continuing priority at subsequent intersections. Follow the applicable traffic lights, priority signs and default priority rules.

English • Traffic sign B-39 • End of priority road. Priority-road status ends here.

Türkçe • B-39 • Anayol sonu. Ana yol statüsü burada sona erer.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Kgm.gov.tr • KGM • Karayolu Trafik İşaretleme Standartları 1 • B-39<

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2022-05-25. Wikimedia original unmodified.

16. Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way

This traffic sign indicates a road narrowing where oncoming drivers have to give way.

English • Traffic sign B-37 • Priority direction. Vehicles travelling in this direction have priority over oncoming traffic at the narrow section.

Türkçe • B-37 • Önceliği olan yön. Dar kesimde bu yöndeki araçlar, karşı yönden gelen araçlara göre geçiş önceliğine sahiptir.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Kgm.gov.tr • KGM • Karayolu Trafik İşaretleme Standartları 1 • B-37<

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2022-05-25. Wikimedia original unmodified.

17. Crossroad shape

This traffic sign shows the shape or layout of an upcoming junction. The diagram indicates how the approaching road and connecting roads are arranged.

English • Supplementary plate PL-11 • Priority-road plate. The main road turns left at the junction; thin lines show minor roads. Read with B-38 ‘Priority road’. The supplementary plate explains the accompanying main sign and must not be interpreted alone.

Türkçe • PL-11 • Anayol paneli. Kavşakta anayol sola kıvrılır; ince çizgiler tali yolları gösterir. B-38 Anayol levhasıyla birlikte okunur. Ek panel, birlikte kullanıldığı ana levhanın mesajını açıklar; tek başına değerlendirilmez.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Kgm.gov.tr • KGM • Karayolu Trafik İşaretleme Standartları 1 • PL-11<

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2023-10-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.

18. Crossroad shape

This traffic sign shows the shape or layout of an upcoming junction. The diagram indicates how the approaching road and connecting roads are arranged.

English • Supplementary plate PL-11 • Priority-road plate. The main road turns left and a minor road joins from the right. Read with B-38 ‘Priority road’. The supplementary plate explains the accompanying main sign and must not be interpreted alone.

Türkçe • PL-11 • Anayol paneli. Anayol sola kıvrılır ve sağdan tali yol bağlanır. B-38 Anayol levhasıyla birlikte okunur. Ek panel, birlikte kullanıldığı ana levhanın mesajını açıklar; tek başına değerlendirilmez.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Kgm.gov.tr • KGM • Karayolu Trafik İşaretleme Standartları 1 • PL-11<

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2023-10-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.