Mandatory Road Signs

These signs are obligatory on the traffic which uses a specific area of road. These signs indicate what must one do, rather than must not do. Mandatory Road signs are generally round in shape with red border. Some of them are blue in colour. 'Stop' and 'Give Way' are octagon and triangular, respectively, in shape. Violation of these signs attracts heavy fines and punishments. Importantly, violation of these could lead to major accidents also.

Compulsory Turn Right

This sign directs the driver to turn right only, there could be any reason for it but obeying this signal would lead to safety and hassle free drive.

Compulsory Ahead Or Turn Right

This sign directs the traffic to either move straight or take right turn. Turning towards left is prohibited.

Compulsory Ahead Or Turn Left

This sign directs the traffic to either move straight or take left turn. Turning towards right is prohibited. Violation of these sign may jeopardize your safety and may also lead to penal action.

Compulsory Keep Left

This sign indicates that the driver should drive in left lane for smooth traffic flow. This sign is installed mainly on the roads, which do not have divider in between, and two way traffic flows on the same road.

Compulsory Cycle Track

This indicates that the traffic flow is allowed in only one direction. The way beyond this sign restricts entry of the traffic however, the oncoming traffic flow remains normal.

Compulsory Sound Horn

This sign directs that the demarcated area beyond it is prohibited for traffic flow from both sides. There could be number of reasons for installing this sign such as pedestrian area only, area under repair, security reasons etc.

Compulsory Bus Stop

This sign shows that all buses (public transport) will compulsorily stop at this place.