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'''[[Road sign]]s in [[Botswana]]''' stay close to the [[Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals]] concerning shape and function, with the noticeable exception of using blue for the main background instead of the internationally accepted white or yellow. There are also some local signs unique to Botswana. Warning signs are an upwards-pointing red triangle with a blue background and white pictogram describing the danger or obstruction. Speed limit signs are a red circle with blue background and the limitation in white. Botswana drives on the left.
'''[[Road sign]]s in [[Botswana]]''' stay close to the [[Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals]] concerning shape and function, with the noticeable exception of using blue for the main background instead of the internationally accepted white or yellow. There are also some local signs unique to Botswana. Warning signs are an upwards-pointing red triangle with a blue background and white pictogram describing the danger or obstruction. Speed limit signs are a red circle with blue background and the limitation in white. Botswana drives on the left.


In 1980, the octagonal "STOP" sign replaces the old circular one.
In 1980, the octagonal "STOP" sign replaces the old circular and triangular one.


Since 2013, Botswana has begun replacing the blue signs with a standard white background as used in neighbouring countries such as South Africa.
Since 2013, Botswana has begun replacing the blue signs with a standard white background as used in neighbouring countries such as South Africa.

Revision as of 12:06, 9 May 2015

Road signs in Botswana stay close to the Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals concerning shape and function, with the noticeable exception of using blue for the main background instead of the internationally accepted white or yellow. There are also some local signs unique to Botswana. Warning signs are an upwards-pointing red triangle with a blue background and white pictogram describing the danger or obstruction. Speed limit signs are a red circle with blue background and the limitation in white. Botswana drives on the left.

In 1980, the octagonal "STOP" sign replaces the old circular and triangular one.

Since 2013, Botswana has begun replacing the blue signs with a standard white background as used in neighbouring countries such as South Africa.

However, in 2015, the No Entry text will be removed on the No Entry sign.

Regulatory signs

Warning signs

Retired signs

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