Road signs in Uganda
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Road signs in Uganda are regulated in the Traffic Signs Manual{{Cite web |title=Traffic Signs Manual Vol 1 {{!}} PDF {{!}} Traffic {{!}} Road |url=https://www.scribd.com/doc/85575094/Traffic-Signs-Manual-Vol-1 |access-date=2023-11-06 |website=Scribd |language=en}} and governed by the Ministry of Works and Transport (formerly the Ministry of Works, Housing and Communications).{{Cite journal |last=Ochieng |first=Paul |title=Ministry of Works and Transport i Geometric Design Manual PREAMBLE |url=https://www.academia.edu/44571314/Ministry_of_Works_and_Transport_i_Geometric_Design_Manual_PREAMBLE |journal=Ministry of Works and Transport}} They closely resemble road signs used in the United Kingdom since Uganda was a British colony until 1962, with the exception that Uganda uses metric system units instead of the Imperial System of units (miles and yards).{{Cite web |title=The National Measurement Systems, Challenges In Uganda - NCSL International |url=https://ncsli.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=16889553 |access-date=2023-11-07 |website=ncsli.org}}
Road signs in Uganda generally use the same pattern of colors, shapes, and symbols set out in the Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals, which are also used in most countries of Europe and Africa (except Ireland and Liberia which they both use diamond MUTCD warning signs instead of triangular). Partner states of the East African Community take measures to ratify or accede to international conventions on road traffic and road signs and signals.{{Cite web |title=TREATY ESTABLISHING THE EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY |url=https://www.mtic.go.ug/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/EAC-Treaty.pdf |access-date=2023-11-06 |website=mtic.go.ug}} On August 23, 2022, Uganda acceded to the Convention.{{Cite web |title=United Nations Treaty Collection |url=https://treaties.un.org/Pages/ViewDetailsIII.aspx?src=TREATY&mtdsg_no=XI-B-20&chapter=11 |access-date=2023-11-08 |website=treaties.un.org |language=EN}} Other partner states of the East African Community such as Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan and Tanzania have yet to ratify or accede to the Convention. Uganda drives on the left.
Warning signs
= Permanent warning signs =
File:UG road sign W02-L.svg|Hairpin curve
File:UG road sign W02-R.svg|Hairpin curve
File:UG road sign W04.svg|Crossroad
File:UG road sign W05-L.svg|Side road
File:UG road sign W05-R.svg|Side road
File:UG road sign W06.svg|T-intersection
File:UG road sign W07.svg|Y-intersection
File:UG road sign W08-L-R.svg|Staggered intersection
File:UG road sign W08-R-L.svg|Staggered intersection
File:UG road sign W09.svg|Roundabout ahead
File:UG road sign W10.svg|Traffic signals ahead
File:UG road sign W15.svg|Two-way traffic
File:UG road sign W21.svg|Other danger
File:UG road sign W22.svg|Height restriction
File:UG road sign W23.svg|Uneven road
File:UG road sign W24.svg|Hump
File:UG road sign W25.svg|Drift
File:UG road sign W26.svg|Narrow bridge
File:UG road sign W27.svg|Loose gravel
File:UG road sign W28.svg|Slippery road
File:UG road sign W29-L.svg|Falling rocks on left
File:UG road sign W29-R.svg|Falling rocks on right
File:UG road sign W30.svg|Steep descent
File:UG road sign W31.svg|Steep ascent
File:UG road sign W32.svg|Quay or river bank
File:UG road sign W33.svg|Low flying aircraft
File:UG road sign W34.svg|Crosswinds
File:UG road sign W41.svg|Railway crossing with gate or barrier
File:UG road sign W42.svg|Railway crossing without gate or barrier
File:UG road sign W43.svg|Pedestrian crossing ahead
File:UG road sign W44.svg|Pedestrians
File:UG road sign W45.svg|Children
File:UG road sign W47.svg|Agricultural vehicles
File:UG road sign W49.svg|Wild animals
= Hazard marker signs =
UG road sign W61-L.svg|Long chevron
UG road sign W61-R.svg|Long chevron
UG road sign W62-L.svg|Short chevron
UG road sign W62-R.svg|Short chevron
UG road sign W63.svg|T-intersection chevron
UG road sign W64-L.svg|Roadside hazard plate
UG road sign W64-R.svg|Roadside hazard plate
UG road sign W65.svg|Roadway hazard plate
= Temporary warning signs =
File:UG road sign TW02-L.svg|Hairpin curve
File:UG road sign W81.svg|Roadworks
File:UG road sign W84.svg|Barricade (no entry)
File:UG road sign W85.svg|Traffic control ahead
Regulatory signs
= Prohibitory signs =
File:Uganda road sign R01.svg|No entry
File:Uganda road sign R02.svg|No motor vehicles
File:Uganda road sign R03.svg|No motor vehicles except motorcycles
File:Uganda road sign R04.svg|No trucks
File:Uganda road sign R05.svg|No buses
File:Uganda road sign R06.svg|No motorcycles
File:Uganda road sign R07.svg|No tractors or slow-moving vehicles
File:Uganda road sign R08.svg|No bicycles
File:Uganda road sign R09.svg|No pedestrians
File:Uganda road sign R10.svg|No animal-drawn vehicles
File:Uganda road sign R21.svg|Length limit
File:Uganda road sign R22.svg|Height limit
File:Uganda road sign R23.svg|Width limit
File:Uganda road sign R24.svg|Gross weight limit
File:Uganda road sign R25.svg|Axle weight limit
File:Uganda road sign R41-L.svg|No left turn
File:Uganda road sign R41-R.svg|No right turn
File:Uganda road sign R42.svg|No U-turns
File:Uganda road sign R43.svg|No overtaking
File:Uganda road sign R44.svg|No overtaking by goods vehicles
File:Uganda road sign R47.svg|No parking or waiting
File:Uganda road sign R48.svg|No stopping or standing
File:Uganda road sign R49 (30).svg|Speed limit (30 km/h)
File:Uganda road sign R49 (50).svg|Speed limit (50 km/h)
File:Uganda road sign R49 (80).svg|Speed limit (80 km/h)
File:Uganda road sign R52 (50).svg|End of speed limit (50 km/h)
File:Uganda road sign R52 (80).svg|End of speed limit (80 km/h)
= Priority signs =
= Mandatory signs =
File:Uganda road sign R71.svg|Go straight ahead
File:Uganda road sign R72 L.svg|Turn left
File:Uganda road sign R72 R.svg|Turn right
File:Uganda road sign R73 L.svg|Turn left ahead
File:Uganda road sign R73 R.svg|Turn right ahead
File:Uganda road sign R74 L.svg|Go straight or turn left
File:Uganda road sign R74 R.svg|Go straight or turn right
File:Uganda road sign R75 L.svg|Pass on the left
File:Uganda road sign R75 R.svg|Pass on the right
File:Uganda road sign R76.svg|Pass either side
File:Uganda road sign R77.svg|Roundabout
File:Uganda road sign R81.svg|Buses only
File:Uganda road sign R82.svg|Bicycles only
File:Uganda road sign R83.svg|Pedestrians only
Guidance signs
File:UG road sign G01.1.svg|Map-type advance direction sign - roundabout - Primary roads.
File:UG road sign G01.2.svg|Map-type advance direction sign - roundabout – Other roads.
File:UG road sign G02.1.svg|Map-type advance direction sign - crossroad - Primary roads.
File:UG road sign G02.2.svg|Map-type advance direction sign - crossroad – Other roads.
File:UG road sign G03.1.svg|Map-type advance direction sign – T-intersection - Primary roads.
File:UG road sign G03.2.svg|Map-type advance direction sign – T-intersection – Other roads.
File:UG road sign G04.1.svg|Stack-type advance direction sign - Primary roads.
File:UG road sign G04.2.svg|Stack-type advance direction sign - Other roads.
File:UG road sign G05.1.svg|Lane pre-selection sign - Primary roads.
File:UG road sign G05.2.svg|Lane pre-selection sign - Other roads.
File:UG road sign G11.1.svg|Direction sign - Primary roads
File:UG road sign G11.2.svg|Direction sign - Other roads
File:UG road sign G21.1.svg|Confirmatory sign - Primary roads
File:UG road sign G21.2.svg|Confirmatory sign - Other roads
File:UG road sign G22.1.svg|Place identification sign, entry
File:UG road sign G22.2.svg|Place identification sign, exit
File:UG road sign G31.svg|Diversion ahead
File:UG road sign G32.svg|Diverted traffic
Information signs
File:Uganda road sign I01.svg|Pedestrian crossing
File:Uganda road sign I02.svg|Hump
File:Uganda road sign I03.svg|No through road
File:Uganda road sign I04.svg|Parking
File:Uganda road sign I05.svg|Bus stop
File:Uganda road sign I06.svg|Prioirity over oncoming vehicles
File:Uganda road sign I07 L.svg|One-way traffic on left
File:Uganda road sign I07 R.svg|One-way traffic on right
File:Uganda road sign I07.svg|One-way traffic
File:Uganda road sign I08.svg|Police control
File:Uganda road sign I09.svg|Start of extra lane
File:Uganda road sign I10.svg|End of extra lane
File:Uganda road sign I21.svg|Hospital
File:Uganda road sign I22.svg|First aid
File:Uganda road sign I23.svg|Telephone
File:Uganda road sign I24.svg|Information
File:Uganda road sign I25.svg|Filling station
File:Uganda road sign I26.svg|Workshop
File:Uganda road sign I27.svg|Refreshments
File:Uganda road sign I28.svg|Restaurant
File:Uganda road sign I29.svg|Hotel
File:Uganda road sign I30.svg|Rest area
File:Uganda road sign I31.svg|Camp site
File:Uganda road sign I32.svg|Airport
Supplementary plates
File:Uganda road sign S01.svg|Distance to hazard or regulation
File:Uganda road sign S02.svg|Extension of hazard or regulation
File:Uganda road sign S03 L.svg|Direction in which message applies
File:Uganda road sign S03 R.svg|Direction in which message applies
File:Uganda road sign S11.svg|Vehicle category for which message applies – bus
File:Uganda road sign S12.svg|Vehicle category for which message applies – truck
File:Uganda road sign S13.svg|Vehicle category for which message applies – car
File:Uganda road sign S14.svg|Vehicle category for which message applies – motorcycle
File:Uganda road sign S21.1.svg|Variable text message – one line
References
External links
- [https://www.thekonsulthub.com/traffic-road-signs-and-meanings-in-uganda/ Traffic Road Signs And Meanings In Uganda]
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