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Vietnamese pedestrian crossing sign

Road signs in Vietnam follow Chinese and French road signs. Some signs are written in both Vietnamese and English. The signs are prescribed by the Ministry of Transportation of Vietnam.[1]

Vietnam acceded to the Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals on August 20, 2014.[2]

Prohibition signs

  • 101: Closed to all vehicles
    101: Closed to all vehicles
  • 102: No entry
    102: No entry
  • 103a: No cars
    103a: No cars
  • 103b: No right turn for cars
    103b: No right turn for cars
  • 103c: No left turn for cars
    103c: No left turn for cars
  • 104: No motorcycles
    104: No motorcycles
  • 105: No motor vehicles
    105: No motor vehicles
  • 106a: No trucks
    106a: No trucks
  • 106b: No commercial vehicles above designated weight
    106b: No commercial vehicles above designated weight
  • 106c: No vehicles carrying dangerous goods
    106c: No vehicles carrying dangerous goods
  • 107: No buses or trucks
    107: No buses or trucks
  • 107a: No buses
    107a: No buses
  • 107b: No taxis
    107b: No taxis
  • 108: No trailers
    108: No trailers
  • 108a: No trailers
    108a: No trailers
  • 109: No tractors
    109: No tractors
  • 110a: No bicycles
    110a: No bicycles
  • 110b: No tricycles
    110b: No tricycles
  • 111a: No mopeds
    111a: No mopeds
  • 111b: No motor tricycles
    111b: No motor tricycles
  • 111c: No motorcycles with side-cars
    111c: No motorcycles with side-cars
  • 111d: No pedal tricycles
    111d: No pedal tricycles
  • 112: No pedestrians
    112: No pedestrians
  • 113: No handcarts
    113: No handcarts
  • 114: No animal-drawn carts
    114: No animal-drawn carts
  • 115: Gross vehicle weight limit
    115: Gross vehicle weight limit
  • 116: Weight limit per axle
    116: Weight limit per axle
  • 117: Height limit
    117: Height limit
  • 118: Width limit
    118: Width limit
  • 119: Length limit
    119: Length limit
  • 120: Length limit
    120: Length limit
  • 121: Minimum distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front
    121: Minimum distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front
  • 122: Stop
    122: Stop
  • 123a: No left turn
    123a: No left turn
  • 123b: No right turn
    123b: No right turn
  • 124a1: No U-turn (left)
    124a1: No U-turn (left)
  • 124a2: No U-turn (right)
    124a2: No U-turn (right)
  • 124b1: No U-turn for cars
    124b1: No U-turn for cars
  • 124b2: No U-turn for cars
    124b2: No U-turn for cars
  • 124c: No left turn or U-turn
    124c: No left turn or U-turn
  • 124d: No right turn or U-turn
    124d: No right turn or U-turn
  • 124e: No left turn or U-turn for cars
    124e: No left turn or U-turn for cars
  • 124f: No right turn or U-turn for cars
    124f: No right turn or U-turn for cars
  • 125: No overtaking
    125: No overtaking
  • 126: No overtaking by trucks
    126: No overtaking by trucks
  • 127: Maximum speed limit (20 km/h)
    127: Maximum speed limit (20 km/h)
  • 127: Maximum speed limit (30 km/h)
    127: Maximum speed limit (30 km/h)
  • 127: Maximum speed limit (40 km/h)
    127: Maximum speed limit (40 km/h)
  • 127: Maximum speed limit (50 km/h)
    127: Maximum speed limit (50 km/h)
  • 127: Maximum speed limit (60 km/h)
    127: Maximum speed limit (60 km/h)
  • 127: Maximum speed limit (70 km/h)
    127: Maximum speed limit (70 km/h)
  • 127: Maximum speed limit (80 km/h)
    127: Maximum speed limit (80 km/h)
  • 127: Maximum speed limit (90 km/h)
    127: Maximum speed limit (90 km/h)
  • 127a: Night-time speed limit
    127a: Night-time speed limit
  • 127b: Speed limits per lane
    127b: Speed limits per lane
  • 127c: Speed limits and vehicle classes allowed per lane
    127c: Speed limits and vehicle classes allowed per lane
  • 127d: End of different speed limits per lane
    127d: End of different speed limits per lane
  • 127e: End of different speed limits and vehicle classes allowed per lane
    127e: End of different speed limits and vehicle classes allowed per lane
  • 128: No honking
    128: No honking
  • 129: Checkpoint
    129: Checkpoint
  • 130: No stopping
    130: No stopping
  • 131a: No parking
    131a: No parking
  • 131b: No parking on odd-numbered days
    131b: No parking on odd-numbered days
  • 131c: No parking on even-numbered days
    131c: No parking on even-numbered days
  • 132: give way to oncoming traffic on narrow roads
    132: give way to oncoming traffic on narrow roads
  • 133: End of the overtaking prohibition
    133: End of the overtaking prohibition
  • 134: End of the previously signed speed limit
    134: End of the previously signed speed limit
  • 135: End of all previously signed prohibitions
    135: End of all previously signed prohibitions
  • 136: No straight ahead
    136: No straight ahead
  • 137: No left or right turn
    137: No left or right turn
  • 138: No proceeding straight ahead or left turn
    138: No proceeding straight ahead or left turn
  • 139: No proceeding straight ahead or right turn
    139: No proceeding straight ahead or right turn
  • 140: No agricultural vehicles or similar vehicles
    140: No agricultural vehicles or similar vehicles

Warning signs

  • 201a: Curve to left
    201a: Curve to left
  • 201b: Curve to right
    201b: Curve to right
  • 201c: Curve to the left with a danger of vehicle rollover
    201c: Curve to the left with a danger of vehicle rollover
  • 201d: Curve to the right with a danger of vehicle rollover
    201d: Curve to the right with a danger of vehicle rollover
  • 202a: Double curve first to left
    202a: Double curve first to left
  • 202b: Double curve first to right
    202b: Double curve first to right
  • 203a: Road narrows ahead on both sides
    203a: Road narrows ahead on both sides
  • 203b: Road narrows ahead on the left side
    203b: Road narrows ahead on the left side
  • 203c: Road narrows ahead on the right side
    203c: Road narrows ahead on the right side
  • 204: Two-way traffic
    204: Two-way traffic
  • 205a: Crossroad
    205a: Crossroad
  • 205b: Side road junction on the right
    205b: Side road junction on the right
  • 205c: Side road junction on the left
    205c: Side road junction on the left
  • 205d: T-junction
    205d: T-junction
  • 205e:Y-junction
    205e:Y-junction
  • 206: Roundabout ahead
    206: Roundabout ahead
  • 207a: Road junction with priority
    207a: Road junction with priority
  • 207b: Road junction with priority
    207b: Road junction with priority
  • 207c: Road junction with priority
    207c: Road junction with priority
  • 207d: Road junction with priority
    207d: Road junction with priority
  • 207e: Road junction with priority
    207e: Road junction with priority
  • 207f: Road junction with priority
    207f: Road junction with priority
  • 207g: Road junction with priority
    207g: Road junction with priority
  • 207h: Road junction with priority
    207h: Road junction with priority
  • 207i: Road junction with priority
    207i: Road junction with priority
  • 207j: Road junction with priority
    207j: Road junction with priority
  • 207k: Road junction with priority
    207k: Road junction with priority
  • 207l: Road junction with priority
    207l: Road junction with priority
  • 207m: Road junction with priority
    207m: Road junction with priority
  • 208: Give way
    208: Give way
  • 209: Traffic lights ahead
    209: Traffic lights ahead
  • 210: Railway crossing with gates ahead
    210: Railway crossing with gates ahead
  • 211a: Railway crossing gates without ahead
    211a: Railway crossing gates without ahead
  • 211b: Tramway
    211b: Tramway
  • 212: Narrow bridge
    212: Narrow bridge
  • 213: Temporary bridge
    213: Temporary bridge
  • 214: Opening bridge
    214: Opening bridge
  • 215a: Unprotected quayside of riverbank
    215a: Unprotected quayside of riverbank
  • 215b: Embankment along the right side of the road
    215b: Embankment along the right side of the road
  • 215c: Embankment along the left side of the road
    215c: Embankment along the left side of the road
  • 216a: Ford
    216a: Ford
  • 216b: Ford susceptible to flash flooding
    216b: Ford susceptible to flash flooding
  • 217: Ferry
    217: Ferry
  • 218: Underpass
    218: Underpass
  • 219: Steep descent
    219: Steep descent
  • 220: Steep ascent
    220: Steep ascent
  • 221a: Uneven road
    221a: Uneven road
  • 221b: Hump
    221b: Hump
  • 222a: Slippery road
    222a: Slippery road
  • 222b: Dangerous shoulder
    222b: Dangerous shoulder
  • 223a: Dangerous cliff on the right
    223a: Dangerous cliff on the right
  • 223b: Dangerous cliff on the left
    223b: Dangerous cliff on the left
  • 224: Pedestrian crossing ahead
    224: Pedestrian crossing ahead
  • 225: Children
    225: Children
  • 226a: Bicycle crossing
    226a: Bicycle crossing
  • 227: Construction ahead
    227: Construction ahead
  • 228a: Falling rocks from the left
    228a: Falling rocks from the left
  • 228b: Falling rocks from the right
    228b: Falling rocks from the right
  • 228c: Loose road surface
    228c: Loose road surface
  • 228d: Weak road
    228d: Weak road
  • 229: Low-flying aircraft
    229: Low-flying aircraft
  • 230: Cattle or livestock animals
    230: Cattle or livestock animals
  • 231: Deer or wild animals
    231: Deer or wild animals
  • 232: Crosswinds
    232: Crosswinds
  • 233: Other danger
    233: Other danger
  • 234: Two-way traffic
    234: Two-way traffic
  • 235: Divided highway / dual carriageway begins
    235: Divided highway / dual carriageway begins
  • 236: End of divided highway / dual carriageway
    236: End of divided highway / dual carriageway
  • 237: Hump bridge
    237: Hump bridge
  • 238: Expressway ahead
    238: Expressway ahead
  • 239a: Overhead electrical cables
    239a: Overhead electrical cables
  • 240: Tunnel ahead
    240: Tunnel ahead
  • 241: Traffic congestion
    241: Traffic congestion
  • 242a: Single track railway crossing
    242a: Single track railway crossing
  • 242b: Multitrack railway crossing
    242b: Multitrack railway crossing
  • 243a: Countdown beacon of the distance to a railroad crossing ahead (50m)
    243a: Countdown beacon of the distance to a railroad crossing ahead (50m)
  • 243b: Countdown beacon of the distance to a railroad crossing ahead (100m)
    243b: Countdown beacon of the distance to a railroad crossing ahead (100m)
  • 243c: Countdown beacon of the distance to a railroad crossing ahead (150m)
    243c: Countdown beacon of the distance to a railroad crossing ahead (150m)
  • 244: Accident-prone area
    244: Accident-prone area
  • 245a: Slow
    245a: Slow
  • 245b: Slow (with additional sign)
    245b: Slow (with additional sign)
  • 246a: Traffic obstruction ahead - may pass on either side
    246a: Traffic obstruction ahead - may pass on either side
  • 246b: Traffic obstruction ahead - pass on the left
    246b: Traffic obstruction ahead - pass on the left
  • 246a: Traffic obstruction ahead - pass on the right
    246a: Traffic obstruction ahead - pass on the right
  • 247: Watch out for the pulled over car ahead
    247: Watch out for the pulled over car ahead

Mandatory signs

  • 301a: Go straight
    301a: Go straight
  • 301b: Turn right
    301b: Turn right
  • 301c: Turn left
    301c: Turn left
  • 301i: Turn left or right only
    301i: Turn left or right only
  • 302a: Keep right
    302a: Keep right
  • 302b: Keep left
    302b: Keep left
  • 302c: Pass on either side
    302c: Pass on either side
  • 306: Minimum speed limit
    306: Minimum speed limit
  • 307: End of the minimum speed limit
    307: End of the minimum speed limit
  • 308a: Overpass route
    308a: Overpass route
  • 308b: Overpass route
    308b: Overpass route
  • 403a: Road for motor vehicles
    403a: Road for motor vehicles
  • 403b: Road for motor vehicles and motorcycles
    403b: Road for motor vehicles and motorcycles
  • 403e: Road for motorcycles
    403e: Road for motorcycles

RE signs

  • 11a: Start of tunnel
    11a: Start of tunnel
  • 11b: End of tunnel
    11b: End of tunnel

Information signs

  • 401: Main road
    401: Main road
  • 402: End of the main road
    402: End of the main road
  • 405a: Dead end street on the right
    405a: Dead end street on the right
  • 405b: Dead end street on the left
    405b: Dead end street on the left
  • 405c: Dead end
    405c: Dead end
  • 406: Priority over oncoming traffic
    406: Priority over oncoming traffic
  • 407a: One way street
    407a: One way street
  • 407b: One way street
    407b: One way street
  • 407c: One way street
    407c: One way street
  • 408: Parking
    408: Parking
  • 408a: Parking sign with a diagram of how to position your vehicle
    408a: Parking sign with a diagram of how to position your vehicle
  • 409: U-turn permitted
    409: U-turn permitted
  • 410: Turning area
    410: Turning area
  • 413a: One way street with a contraflow lane for buses
    413a: One way street with a contraflow lane for buses
  • 413b: One way street with a contraflow lane for buses
    413b: One way street with a contraflow lane for buses
  • 413c: One way street with a contraflow lane for buses
    413c: One way street with a contraflow lane for buses
  • 415: Arrows indicate direction.
    415: Arrows indicate direction.
  • 416: Bypasses.
    416: Bypasses.
  • 418: Alternative route where a turn is prohibited
    418: Alternative route where a turn is prohibited
  • 419a: Boundary sign
    419a: Boundary sign
  • 419b: Boundary sign for external roads
    419b: Boundary sign for external roads
  • 420: Start of residential area
  • 421: End of residential area
  • 422a: Historical site
    422a: Historical site
  • 422b: Historical site
    422b: Historical site
  • 423a: Pedestrian crossing
    423a: Pedestrian crossing
  • 423b: Pedestrian crossing
    423b: Pedestrian crossing
  • 423c: Walking path
    423c: Walking path
  • 426: First aid
    426: First aid
  • 427a: Repair shop
    427a: Repair shop
  • 427b: Vehicle load check station
    427b: Vehicle load check station
  • 429: Car wash
    429: Car wash
  • 430: Telephone
    430: Telephone
  • 434a: Bus stop / station
    434a: Bus stop / station
  • 434b: Truck stop / station
    434b: Truck stop / station
  • 435: Tram stop / station
    435: Tram stop / station
  • 436: Traffic police station
    436: Traffic police station
  • 439: Bridge information
    439: Bridge information
  • 440: Section of road ahead is under construction
    440: Section of road ahead is under construction
  • 441a: Distance to a construction site ahead
    441a: Distance to a construction site ahead
  • 441b: Distance to a construction site ahead
    441b: Distance to a construction site ahead
  • 441c: Distance to a construction site ahead
    441c: Distance to a construction site ahead
  • 442: Market
    442: Market
  • 443: This sign is placed on vehicles pulling a trailer
    443: This sign is placed on vehicles pulling a trailer
  • 446: Handicap
    446: Handicap
  • 448: Escape lane
    448: Escape lane
  • 449: Asian Highway Shield
    449: Asian Highway Shield

Information signs on the expressway

  • 450a: Indicate the distance to the intersection with the entrance path to the expressway
    450a: Indicate the distance to the intersection with the entrance path to the expressway
  • 450b: Diagram directions to the highway access road.
    450b: Diagram directions to the highway access road.
  • 451a: Distance indication to expressway entrance.
    451a: Distance indication to expressway entrance.
  • 451b: Expressway entrance directions.
    451b: Expressway entrance directions.
  • 452 : Speed limit on Expressway
    452 : Speed limit on Expressway
  • 453a: Distance indication to the end of expressway.
    453a: Distance indication to the end of expressway.
  • 453b: Expressway end point indication.
    453b: Expressway end point indication.
  • 464b: Directions to exit.
    464b: Directions to exit.
  • 465: Indication of location and distance.
    465: Indication of location and distance.
  • 466: Show one-way exit diagrams at all intersections on the road expressway.
    466: Show one-way exit diagrams at all intersections on the road expressway.
  • 471 : Instructions for keeping a safe driving distance.
    471 : Instructions for keeping a safe driving distance.
  • 472a :Indication of the distance to the toll booth.
    472a :Indication of the distance to the toll booth.
  • 472b :Indication of the distance to the toll booth.
    472b :Indication of the distance to the toll booth.
  • 472c :Toll collection does not stop.
    472c :Toll collection does not stop.
  • 472d : Take card
    472d : Take card
  • 472e : Pay toll.
    472e : Pay toll.
  • 473: Deceleration instructions.
    473: Deceleration instructions.
  • 474: Exit instructions.
    474: Exit instructions.

Supplementary signs

  • 501 : Length of 800 m
    501 : Length of 800 m
  • 502 : Distance to signaling object
    502 : Distance to signaling object
  • 503: Turn right
    503: Turn right
  • 503a: Turn left Right
    503a: Turn left Right
  • 503b: turn left
    503b: turn left
  • 504 : Road lane
    504 : Road lane
  • 505a : Range of vehicle
    505a : Range of vehicle
  • 505b : Vehicles restricted to cross the bridge
    505b : Vehicles restricted to cross the bridge
  • 505c : Only limited axial load across the bridge.
    505c : Only limited axial load across the bridge.
  • 506: Priority direction
    506: Priority direction
  • 507a : Chevrons
    507a : Chevrons
  • 507b: Chevron to the left
    507b: Chevron to the left
  • 507c: Chevron to the right
    507c: Chevron to the right
  • 508: Time of day and night
    508: Time of day and night
  • 509a: No parking
    509a: No parking
  • 509b: Height limit
    509b: Height limit
  • 510: Pay attention to the slippery road with snow and ice.
    510: Pay attention to the slippery road with snow and ice.

Other signs

Historical

References

  1. ^ "QUY CHUẨN KỸ THUẬT QUỐC GIA VỀ BÁO HIỆU ĐƯỜNG BỘ - Bộ Giao thông Vận tải Việt Nam (2019)" (PDF). Ministry of Transportation, Vietnam. 2019-12-31. pp. 80–155.
  2. ^ "United Nations Treaty Collection". treaties.un.org. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
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