Road signs in Uganda are regulated in the Traffic Signs Manual[1] and governed by the Ministry of Works and Transport (formerly the Ministry of Works, Housing and Communications).[2] 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).[3]
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. Partner states of the East African Community take measures to ratify or accede to international conventions on road traffic and road signs and signals.[4] On August 23, 2022, Uganda acceded to the Convention.[5] 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
Hairpin curve
Hairpin curve
Crossroad
Side road
Side road
T-intersection
Y-intersection
Staggered intersection
Staggered intersection
Roundabout ahead
Traffic signals ahead
Two-way traffic
Other danger
Height restriction
Uneven road
Hump
Drift
Narrow bridge
Loose gravel
Slippery road
Falling rocks on left
Falling rocks on right
Steep descent
Steep ascent
Quay or river bank
Low flying aircraft
Crosswinds
Railway crossing with gate or barrier
Railway crossing without gate or barrier
Pedestrian crossing ahead
Pedestrians
Children
Agricultural vehicles
Wild animals
Hazard Marker Signs
Long chevron
Long chevron
Short chevron
Short chevron
T-intersection chevron
Roadside hazard plate
Roadside hazard plate
Roadway hazard plate
Temporary Warning Signs
Roadworks
Barricade (no entry)
Traffic control ahead
Regulatory signs
Prohibitory signs
No entry
No motor vehicles
No motor vehicles except motorcycles
No trucks
No buses
No motorcycles
No tractors or slow-moving vehicles
No bicycles
No pedestrians
No animal-drawn vehicles
Length limit
Height limit
Width limit
Gross weight limit
Axle weight limit
No left turn
No right turn
No U-turns
No overtaking
No overtaking by goods vehicles
No parking or waiting
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End of speed limit (50 km/h).svg.png.webp)
End of speed limit (80 km/h)
Mandatory signs
Temporary traffic control - STOP
Temporary traffic control - GO
Give way to oncoming vehicles
Go straight ahead
Turn left
Turn right
Turn left ahead
Turn right ahead
Go straight or turn left
Go straight or turn right
Pass on the left
Pass on the right
Pass either side
Buses only
Bicycles only
Pedestrians only
Guidance signs
Map-type advance direction sign - roundabout - Primary roads.
Map-type advance direction sign - roundabout – Other roads.
Map-type advance direction sign - crossroad - Primary roads.
Map-type advance direction sign - crossroad – Other roads.
Map-type advance direction sign – T-intersection - Primary roads.
Map-type advance direction sign – T-intersection – Other roads.
Stack-type advance direction sign - Primary roads.
Stack-type advance direction sign - Other roads.
Lane pre-selection sign - Primary roads.
Lane pre-selection sign - Other roads.
Direction sign - Primary roads
Direction sign - Other roads
Confirmatory sign - Primary roads
Confirmatory sign - Other roads
Place identification sign, entry
Place identification sign, exit
Diversion ahead
Diverted traffic
Information signs
Hump
No through road
Parking
Bus stop
Prioirity over oncoming vehicles
One-way traffic on left
One-way traffic on right
Police control
Start of extra lane
End of extra lane
Hospital
First aid
Telephone
Information
Filling station
Workshop
Refreshments
Restaurant
Hotel
Rest area
Camp site
Airport
Supplementary Plates
Distance to hazard or regulation
Extension of hazard or regulation
Direction in which message applies
Direction in which message applies
Vehicle category for which message applies – bus
Vehicle category for which message applies – truck
Vehicle category for which message applies – car
Vehicle category for which message applies – motorcycle
Variable text message – one line
Temporary signs
Temporary signs differ from permanent ones in that they have a yellow background instead of white.
Warning signs
Hairpin curve
Crossroad
Side road
Side road
Staggered intersection
Staggered intersection
Traffic signal
Two-way traffic
Loose gravel
Slippery road
Falling rocks
Falling rocks
Crosswinds
Railway crossing with gate or barrier
Railway crossing without gate or barrier
Pedestrian crossing
Pedestrians in the road
Children in the road
Agricultural vehicles
Wild animals
Prohibitory signs
No entry for motor vehicles
No entry for motor vehicles except motorcycles
No entry for trucks
No entry for buses and coaches
No entry for motorcycles
No entry for tractors or slow-moving vehicles
No entry for cycles
No entry for pedestrians
No entry for animal-drawn vehicles
Length limit
Height limit
Width limit
Gross weight limit
Axle weight limit
No Left Turn
No Right Turn
No U Turn
No overtaking
No overtaking by goods vehicles
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Speed limit (50 km/h).svg.png.webp)
Speed limit (80 km/h).svg.png.webp)
End of speed limit (50 km/h).svg.png.webp)
End of speed limit (80 km/h)
References
- ↑ "Traffic Signs Manual Vol 1 | PDF | Traffic | Road". Scribd. Retrieved 2023-11-06.
- ↑ Ochieng, Paul. "Ministry of Works and Transport i Geometric Design Manual PREAMBLE". Ministry of Works and Transport.
- ↑ "The National Measurement Systems, Challenges In Uganda - NCSL International". ncsli.org. Retrieved 2023-11-07.
- ↑ "TREATY ESTABLISHING THE EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY" (PDF). mtic.go.ug. Retrieved 2023-11-06.
- ↑ "United Nations Treaty Collection". treaties.un.org. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
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