Road signs in Turkey

Road signs in Turkey conform to the general pattern of those used in most other European countries and set out in the Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals. They are regulated by the Trafik İşaretleri Elkitabi (Traffic Signage Manual).

Road signs in Istanbul

On May 17, 2023 Turkey acceded to the Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals under the name Türkiye, after the country changed its official name from Turkey to Türkiye at the United Nations on June 2, 2022. At the time of accession, Turkey declared three reservations and one declaration, the latter in respect of the ongoing territorial dispute in Cyprus which was escalated in 1974 by the Turkish invasion of Cyprus and the declaration of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

Warning signs

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  Curve to right
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  Curve to left
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  Double curve, first to right
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  Double curve, first to left
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  Steep descent
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  Steep ascent
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  Road narrows on both sides
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  Road narrows on right side
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  Road narrows on left side
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  Movable bridge
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  Road ends in sea or river
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  Bump road
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  Slippery road when wet
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  Loose gravel
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  Rocks can fall
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  Pedestrian crossing
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  School crossing
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  Bikes can cross on the road
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  Domestic Animals can cross on the road
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  Wild animals crossing
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  Roadworks area
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  Traffic light ahead
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  Low-flying aircraft
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  Crosswinds
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  Two-way traffic
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  Be careful
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  Unprotected intersection
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  Side road to the left and right
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  Side road to the right
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  Side road to the left
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  Merging traffic on right
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  Merging traffic on left
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  Roundabout
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  Railroad crossing with barrier
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  Railroad crossing without barrier
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  Single track Railroad crossing
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  Doubletipel track Railroad crossing
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  Countdown marker (300m)
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  Countdown marker (200m)
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  Countdown marker (100m)
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  Soft verges
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  Ice or snow
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  Traffic queues likely
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  Trams crossing
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  Curve dangerous
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  Curve dangerous
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  Clearance signs (roadworks)
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  Clearance signs
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  Traffic island sign
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  Bridge signs
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  Obstacle

Regulatory signs

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  Give way
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  Stop
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  Stop, children crossing
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  Give way to oncoming vehicles
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  No entry
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  Closed to all vehicles
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  No entry for cars
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  No entry for motorbike
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  No entry for bike
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  No entry for mopeds
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  No entry for trucks
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  No entry for trailers
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  No entry for pedestrians
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  No entry for animal-drawn vehicles
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  No entry for handcarts
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  No entry for tractors
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  No entry for vehicles carrying explosive substances
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  No entry for vehicles carrying dangerous goods
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  No entry for vehicles carrying water pollutive substances
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  No entry for motorbike or cars
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  No entry for motorbike Cars or animal-drawn vehicles
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  Width limit
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  Height limit
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  Length limit
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  Axle mass limit
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  Mass limit
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  Maximum separation
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  No right turn
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  No left turn
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  No U-turns
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  No overtaking
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  No overtaking by goods vehicles
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  Maximum speed limit
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  No audible warning devices
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  Passing without stopping prohibited
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  End of all local prohibitions
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  End of speed limit
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  End of overtaking prohibition
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  End of overtaking prohibition by goods vehicles
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  Turn right
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  Turn left
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  Proceed straight
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  Proceed straight or turn right
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  Proceed straight or turn left
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  Turn right ahead
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  Turn left ahead
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  Keep right
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  Keep left
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  Detour
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  Bike path
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  Pedestrian path
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  Bridle path
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  Minimum speed
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  End of minimum speed
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  Snow chains mandatory
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  Turn left for vehicles carrying dangerous goods
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  Proceed straight for vehicles carrying dangerous goods
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  Turn right for vehicles carrying dangerous goods

Information signs

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  No through side road
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  No through side road
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  Detour
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  Prescribed direction
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  General speed limits
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  Crosswalk
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  One-way traffic
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  No through road
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  Start of Expressway
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  End of Expressway
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  Start of road for motor vehicles
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  End of road for motor vehicles
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  Buses stop
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  First aid post
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  Repair shop
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  Public telephone
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  Petrol station
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  Hotel
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  Restaurant
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  Fountain or faucet
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  Picnic site
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  Starting point of walks
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  Camping site
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  Caravan site
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  Camping and caravan site
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  Youth hostel
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  Priority over oncoming traffic
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  Priority road
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  End of priority road
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  Traffic radio information
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  Pedestrian underpass
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  Swimming pool
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  Tunnel
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  Escape lane

Parking signs

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  No parking
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  No standing or parking
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  Parking
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  Underground parking or public parking garage
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  Parking footway
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  Parking verge footway
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  Parking for tram
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  Parking for metro
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  Parking footway
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  Parking verge footway

Additional signs

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  Length
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  Distance
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  Side extension (of parking and stopping ban)
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  Stop ahead
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  Disabled parking
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  Ice or snow
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  Beginning (of parking and stopping ban)
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  Ending (of parking and stopping ban)
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  Continuation (of parking and stopping ban)
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  Direction of priority road
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  Direction of priority road

See also

• Comparison of European road signs