Road signs in Iran

Freeways
Roads and Expressways
. Cities
or Temporary Signs such as Detours and Construction sites

Warning signs

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  Warning for Bends
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  Bend to the right
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  Bend to the left
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  Double bend, first to the right
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  Double bend, first to the left
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  Junction
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  Crossroad with Priority
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  Side road with Priority from the Right
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  Side road with Priority from the Left
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  Roundabout
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  Dangerous descent 12% (5.4°)
  (100% = 45°)
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  Dangerous climb 12% (5.4°)
  (100% = 45°)
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  Road narrows (both sides)
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  Road narrows (right side)
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  Uneven road
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  Caution, speed bump
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  Danger of skidding
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  Two-way traffic
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  Traffic light
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  Animals (domesticated)
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  Wild animals
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  Crosswind
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  Loose gravel
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  Rockfall
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  Pedestrian crossing ahead
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  Children
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  Caution for bicyclists
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  Aircraft (landing corridor above road)
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  Caution, tunnel
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  Other hazard
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  Caution, queues likely
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  Be careful in winter
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  Tramway
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  Caution, fog likely
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  Caution, accident black spot
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  Soft verge
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  Level crossing with gates or barriers
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  Level crossing without gates or barriers
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  Distance marker (240 m)
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  Distance marker (160 m)
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  Distance marker (80 m)
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  Warning, single-track railway crossing
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  Warning, multiple-track railway crossing

Priority signs

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  Stop
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  Yield
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  Priority road
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  End of priority road
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  Priority before the oncoming traffic
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  Priority of the oncoming traffic

Prohibitive or restrictive signs

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  No entry for vehicles (both directions)
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  No entry for vehicles
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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 entry for vehicles, except motorcycles
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  No cars
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  No lorries
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  No buses
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  No tractors
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  No motorcycles
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  No cycling
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  No horse-drawn vehicles
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  No handcarts
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  No motor vehicles
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  No entry to the vehicles indicated
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  No vehicles heavier than indicated
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  No vehicles with axle weight greater than indicated
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  No vehicles wider than indicated
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  No vehicles taller than indicated
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  No vehicles or combinations longer than indicated
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  No vehicles carrying hazardous cargo
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  No vehicles carrying water-polluting cargo
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  Speed limit 80 km/h
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  End of speed limit
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  No overtaking
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  End of no-overtaking zone
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  No overtaking by lorries
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  End of no-overtaking zone for lorries
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  No use of audible warning signals
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  End of no audible warnings zone
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  End of all prohibitions
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  Stop to pay toll duty
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  No stopping
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  No parking
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  No pedestrians
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  No animal riders
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  Worded prohibition (SMOG)
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  No vehicles towing trailers
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  Minimum distance between vehicles (50 m)

Mandatory signs

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  Ahead only
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  Turn right ahead
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  Turn left ahead
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  Turn right here
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  Keep right
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  Keep left
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  Ahead or right only
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  Ahead or left only
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  Turn left or right only
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  Turn left here
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  One way
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  Traffic may pass either side to reach same destination
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  Snow chains compulsory
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  End of compulsory snow chains zone
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  Minimum speed limit
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  End of minimum speed limit
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  Pedestrian zone
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  End of pedestrian zone
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  Cycleway
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  End of cycleway
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  Shared pedestrian and cycle route
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  End of shared pedestrian and cycle route
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  Separated pedestrian and cycle route
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  End of separated pedestrian and cycle route
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  Route for animal riders (bridleway)
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  End of route for animal riders
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  Indicated vehicles may use only this lane
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  Indicated vehicles may use only this lane – end
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  Use headlights
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  Use headlights – end of zone
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  Compulsory winter tires
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  End of compulsory winter tires zone

Road Markings/Lines

Driving Lanes

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  در خطوط زیگزاگ توقف ممنوع - No Parking or Waiting Area

Traffic regulation

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  Freeway Marker
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  Expressway Marker
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  Road Marker
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  Street Marker
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  Avenue and Boulevard Marker
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  Roundabout
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  U-turn allowed
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  Stop sign ahead plaque (on top of the Yield sign)
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  Sign ahead plaque (on top of the all signs)
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  Different speed limitations in several roads
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  Minimum speed in different ways
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  Bus lane ahead
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  Vehicles carrying hazardous cargo turn left
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  Directional sign
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  Pedestrian crossing

Temporary signs

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  Road narrows (both sides)
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  Uneven road
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  Danger of skidding
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  Two-way traffic
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  Traffic light
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  Roadworks
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  Loose gravel
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  Soft verge
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  Other dangers
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  Falling rocks

Route shields

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  Freeway
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  Highway