Road signs in Turkey

Road signs in Turkey conform to the general pattern of those used in most other European countries. They are regulated by the Trafik İşaretleri Elkitabi (Traffic Street Code).

Gallery

• 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, both sides
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  Road narrows, right side
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  Road narrows, left side
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  Opening or swing bridge
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  Unprotected quayside
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  Uneven road
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  Slippery road
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  Loose stones
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  Falling rocks or debris
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  Pedestrian crossing
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  Children
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  Cyclists
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  Cattle
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  Wild animals
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  Roadworks
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  Traffic signals
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  Low-flying aircraft
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  Crosswinds
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  Two-way traffic
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  Other dangers
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  Crossroads without priority
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  Crossroads with priority
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  Side road with priority, to the right
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  Side road with priority, to the left
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  Merging traffic
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  Merging traffic
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  Roundabout
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  Level crossing with barrier ahead
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  Level crossing without barrier ahead
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  Level crossing (single track)
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  Level crossing (multiple track)
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  Level crossing countdown marker (300m)
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  Level crossing countdown marker (200m)
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  Level crossing countdown marker (100m)
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  Dangerous shoulder
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  Ice or snow
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  Traffic queues likely
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  Trams crossing
• Tunnel ahead
  Tunnel ahead

• Regulatory signs
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  Yield
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  Stop
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  Stop, children crossing
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  Yield to oncoming traffic
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  No entry
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  Closed to all vehicles
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  No entry for motor vehicles except motorcycles
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  No entry for motorcycles
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  No entry for cycles
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  No entry for mopeds
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  No entry for goods vehicles
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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 agricultural vehicles
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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 power-driven vehicles
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  No entry for power-driven 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-turn
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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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  Roundabout
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  Cycle 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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  Pedestrian crossing
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  One-way traffic
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  No through road
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  Start of motorway
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  End of motorway
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  Start of controlled access road
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  End of controlled access road
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  Bus stop
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  First aid post
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  Breakdown service
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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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  Refreshments
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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 stopping
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  Parking

• 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