Road Signs In Philippines - What do Road Signs in Philippines Mean?

If you’re driving in Philippines for the first time, you should learn the road signs before hitting the road…

Road signs in the Philippines can be quite different to anywhere else in the world and it’s wise to take a little take to learn as many as you can before driving in the Philippines. Whilst lots of the road signs in the Philippines reflect international standards, signs such as speed limits and stop / give way common the world over (provided you know what countries use MPH and KPH), however there are some road signs in the Philippines that are exclusive to the country and ones you need to know. Use our guide to road signs in Philippines to learn all the signs, their meaning and where you are most likely to see them on the roads in the Philippines.

Philippines Road Signs

 

Warning Road Signs in Philippines

Warning signs in Philippines are often red or yellow to advise of potential danger. You should take note of any warning signs in Philippines as they are designed to alert you of possible dangers ahead.

 

 

Information Road Signs in Philippines

Information signs in Philippines are the most frequently used road signs in Philippines and are generally used on any type of road to provide road users with general information about the road they are using and the road ahead.

 

 

Mandatory Road Signs in Philippines

Mandatory road signs in Philippines are used where you are required to carry out a specific task, they are not suggestions, information or advisory signs, they must be adhered to and as such are arguably the most important roads signs in Philippines that you need to know.

 

 

Priority Road Signs in Philippines

Priority road signs in Philippines are designed to clarify who has priority at the junction / road ahead. If driving in a country where you drive on the other side to the road, priorities are likely to the opposite of what you are familiar with, roundabouts being a notable difference.

 

 

Prohibitory Road Signs in Philippines

Prohibitory road signs in Philippines are used on all road types in Philippines, often to restrict certain types of vehicles and certain manoeuvres such as prohibiting u-turns or setting maximum speeds.

 

 

Visitor Comments

  • 17/07/2021

    Abe Tejada

    Thanks for the designs. We would appreciate if you can include the dimensions of every signage. Like city road signs and high way signs. I guess there are differences in sizes. Regards Abe Tejada
  • 18/03/2020

    Renan R. Letigio

    Thank you for very detailed information.