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Road signs in Jamaica are standardized by the Traffic Control Devices Manual developed by the Ministry of Transport and Mining (formerly the Ministry of Transport and Works).[1] They generally follow both US signs based on the MUTCD,[2] including diamond-shaped warning signs, and European signs based on the Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals. This symbols used in road signs are simillar to Swedish ones. Jamaica drives on the left.

Regulatory signs

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Regulatory signs are used to inform the road users of various restrictions. Unless otherwise is indicated on an additional panel, the restriction starts to apply at the point the sign is erected.

Priority signs

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  • R1 Give way
    R1
    Give way
  • R1-1 Give way (with inscription)
    R1-1
    Give way (with inscription)
  • R2 Stop sign
    R2
    Stop sign

Prohibitory signs

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  • R7 Closed to all vehicles in both directions
    R7
    Closed to all vehicles in both directions
  • R8 No entry
    R8
    No entry
  • R9 No motor vehicles
    R9
    No motor vehicles
  • R10 No motor vehicles, except for two-wheeled motorcycles without side-car
    R10
    No motor vehicles, except for two-wheeled motorcycles without side-car
  • R11 No motorcycles
    R11
    No motorcycles
  • R12 No pedal cycles
    R12
    No pedal cycles
  • R13 No mopeds
    R13
    No mopeds
  • R14 No goods vehicles
    R14
    No goods vehicles
  • R15 No vehicles pulling a trailer, except for semi-trailers or single axle trailers
    R15
    No vehicles pulling a trailer, except for semi-trailers or single axle trailers
  • R16 No vehicles pulling a trailer
    R16
    No vehicles pulling a trailer
  • R17 No pedestrians
    R17
    No pedestrians
  • R18 No animal-drawn vehicles
    R18
    No animal-drawn vehicles
  • R19 No handcarts
    R19
    No handcarts
  • R20 No agricultural vehicles
    R20
    No agricultural vehicles
  • R21 No vehicles exceeding 2.2 metres in width
    R21
    No vehicles exceeding 2.2 metres in width
  • R22 No vehicles exceeding 3.5 metres in height
    R22
    No vehicles exceeding 3.5 metres in height
  • R23 No vehicles exceeding 12 tonnes
    R23
    No vehicles exceeding 12 tonnes
  • R24 No vehicles exceeding 6 tonnes per axle
    R24
    No vehicles exceeding 6 tonnes per axle
  • R25 No vehicles exceeding 12 metres in length
    R25
    No vehicles exceeding 12 metres in length
  • R26 No right turn
    R26
    No right turn
  • R27 No left turn
    R27
    No left turn
  • R28 No U-turn
    R28
    No U-turn
  • R29 No overtaking
    R29
    No overtaking
  • R30 No overtaking by goods vehicles
    R30
    No overtaking by goods vehicles
  • R31 End of the overtaking prohibition
    R31
    End of the overtaking prohibition
  • R32 End of the overtaking prohibition for goods vehicles
    R32
    End of the overtaking prohibition for goods vehicles
  • R33 Speed limit (20 km/h)
    R33
    Speed limit (20 km/h)
  • R33 Speed limit (30 km/h)
    R33
    Speed limit (30 km/h)
  • R33 Speed limit (40 km/h)
    R33
    Speed limit (40 km/h)
  • R33 Speed limit (50 km/h)
    R33
    Speed limit (50 km/h)
  • R33 Speed limit (60 km/h)
    R33
    Speed limit (60 km/h)
  • R33 Speed limit (70 km/h)
    R33
    Speed limit (70 km/h)
  • R33 Speed limit (80 km/h)
    R33
    Speed limit (80 km/h)
  • R33 Speed limit (90 km/h)
    R33
    Speed limit (90 km/h)
  • R33 Speed limit (100 km/h)
    R33
    Speed limit (100 km/h)
  • R33 Speed limit (110 km/h)
    R33
    Speed limit (110 km/h)
  • R34-1 Use of audible warning devices prohibited
    R34-1
    Use of audible warning devices prohibited
  • R34-2 Silence zone
    R34-2
    Silence zone
  • U1-1 One-way road (left)
    U1-1
    One-way road (left)
  • U1-2 One-way road (right)
    U1-2
    One-way road (right)

Mandatory signs

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  • R35-1 Turn right
    R35-1
    Turn right
  • R35-2 Turn left
    R35-2
    Turn left
  • R35-3 Proceed straight ahead
    R35-3
    Proceed straight ahead
  • R35-4 Turn right ahead
    R35-4
    Turn right ahead
  • R35-5 Turn left ahead
    R35-5
    Turn left ahead
  • R35-6 Proceed straight or turn right ahead
    R35-6
    Proceed straight or turn right ahead
  • R35-7 Proceed straight or turn left ahead
    R35-7
    Proceed straight or turn left ahead
  • R35-8 Turn left or right ahead
    R35-8
    Turn left or right ahead
  • R36-1 Keep left
    R36-1
    Keep left
  • R36-2 Keep right
    R36-2
    Keep right
  • R36-3 Pass on either side
    R36-3
    Pass on either side
  • R37 Roundabout
    R37
    Roundabout
  • R38 Cycle path
    R38
    Cycle path
  • R39 Footpath
    R39
    Footpath
  • R40 Horse riding path
    R40
    Horse riding path

Parking and stopping signs

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  • R41 No parking
    R41
    No parking
  • R42 No stopping
    R42
    No stopping

Warning signs

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Warning signs are used to give warning of possible road hazards that are difficult for a driver proceeding at a normal pace to perceive in time.

Warning of roadway conditions

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  • W1-1 Bend to the right
    W1-1
    Bend to the right
  • W1-2 Bend to the left
    W1-2
    Bend to the left
  • W1-3 Double bend or series of bends, first to the right
    W1-3
    Double bend or series of bends, first to the right
  • W1-4 Double bend or series of bends, first to the left
    W1-4
    Double bend or series of bends, first to the left
  • W2-1 Steep descent
    W2-1
    Steep descent
  • W2-2 Steep ascent
    W2-2
    Steep ascent
  • W3-1 Road narrows from both sides
    W3-1
    Road narrows from both sides
  • W3-2 Road narrows from the right side
    W3-2
    Road narrows from the right side
  • W3-3 Road narrows from the left side
    W3-3
    Road narrows from the left side
  • W3-4 Narrow bridge
    W3-4
    Narrow bridge
  • W3-4-1 Single lane bridge
    W3-4-1
    Single lane bridge
  • W4 Opening bridge
    W4
    Opening bridge
  • W5 Unprotected quay, ferry berth or river bank
    W5
    Unprotected quay, ferry berth or river bank
  • W6-1 Uneven road
    W6-1
    Uneven road
  • W6-2 Hump
    W6-2
    Hump
  • W6-3 Dip (including fords, cross-drains, etc.)
    W6-3
    Dip (including fords, cross-drains, etc.)
  • W6-3-1 Ford. The inscription "FORDING" is optional.
    W6-3-1
    Ford. The inscription "FORDING" is optional.
  • W6-3-2 Cross-drain. The inscription "CROSS-DRAIN" is optional.
    W6-3-2
    Cross-drain. The inscription "CROSS-DRAIN" is optional.
  • W6-3-3 Ford. The supplementary plate with the inscription "FORDING" is optional.
    W6-3-3
    Ford. The supplementary plate with the inscription "FORDING" is optional.
  • W6-3-4 Cross-drain. The supplementary plate with the inscription "CROSS-DRAIN" is optional.
    W6-3-4
    Cross-drain. The supplementary plate with the inscription "CROSS-DRAIN" is optional.
  • W7 Slippery road
    W7
    Slippery road
  • W8 Loose gravel
    W8
    Loose gravel
  • W9-1 Falling rocks from the left
    W9-1
    Falling rocks from the left
  • W9-2 Falling rocks from the right
    W9-2
    Falling rocks from the right
  • W10 Pedestrian crossing ahead
    W10
    Pedestrian crossing ahead
  • W10F Pedestrian crossing ahead. This fluorescent green version is unofficial.
    W10F
    Pedestrian crossing ahead. This fluorescent green version is unofficial.
  • W11 Children
    W11
    Children
  • W11-1 School zone
    W11-1
    School zone
  • W11-2 Playground
    W11-2
    Playground
  • W11-3 Sports ground
    W11-3
    Sports ground
  • W12 Cyclists
    W12
    Cyclists
  • W13 Animals
    W13
    Animals
  • W16 Airfield
    W16
    Airfield
  • W17-1 Strong crosswinds from the left
    W17-1
    Strong crosswinds from the left
  • W17-2 Strong crosswinds from the right
    W17-2
    Strong crosswinds from the right
  • W18 Two-way traffic
    W18
    Two-way traffic
  • W19 Tunnel
    W19
    Tunnel
  • W20 Railway crossing ahead
    W20
    Railway crossing ahead
  • W23 Railroad Crossing
    W23
    Railroad Crossing
  • W28 Other dangers
    W28
    Other dangers
  • W30-1 Dual carriageway ahead
    W30-1
    Dual carriageway ahead
  • W30-2 Dual carriageway ends ahead
    W30-2
    Dual carriageway ends ahead
  • W31-2 No through road ahead
    W31-2
    No through road ahead

Warning at intersections

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  • W15 Traffic signals ahead
    W15
    Traffic signals ahead
  • W24-1 4-leg intersection
    W24-1
    4-leg intersection
  • W24-2 3-leg intersection to the left
    W24-2
    3-leg intersection to the left
  • W24-2 3-leg intersection to the right
    W24-2
    3-leg intersection to the right
  • W24-3 T-intersection
    W24-3
    T-intersection
  • W25 Priority intersection
    W25
    Priority intersection
  • W26 Roundabout
    W26
    Roundabout
  • W27 Stop ahead
    W27
    Stop ahead
  • W29 Give way ahead
    W29
    Give way ahead

Construction signs

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  • W14 Roadworks
    W14
    Roadworks
  • U6 End of road work
    U6
    End of road work

Advisory signs

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Advisory signs are part of the broader category of informative signs, which provide information to drivers about the destinations and types of facilities along the roadway, as well as general information about how to use the road.

  • I15 Pedestrian crossing
    I15
    Pedestrian crossing
  • U2 No through road
    U2
    No through road
  • U2-1 No through road
    U2-1
    No through road
  • U2-2 No through road
    U2-2
    No through road
  • U3 Hospital
    U3
    Hospital

Service facility signs

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  • F8 First aid station
    F8
    First aid station

References

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  1. ^ "MANUAL ON TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES" (PDF). mhtww.gov.jm. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 22, 2015. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  2. ^ "ROADSTER "Paving the Way". Volume 11, Issue 32, March 2014" (PDF). www.nwa.gov.jm. March 10, 2014. p. 13. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
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