Road Signs In Northern Territory
Road signs warn of dangers, provide information, and show road rules and conditions.
Regulatory signs tell you what you must or must not do by law. You must obey them or you may receive a fine.
Usually placed where the rule starts
Mostly rectangular
Exceptions: Stop, Give Way, Roundabout.
Generally black on white, sometimes with red or yellow.
There is a roundabout ahead.
Give way to vehicles on the roundabout approaching from right or any vehicles in the roundabout itself.
You must stop your car at the sign or stop line.
When turning at an intersection, you must give way.
You must turn your vehicle around and go back.
You must drive to the left of this sign.
You must drive to the right of the sign.
You must only drive in the direction shown by the arrow.
This road now has two lanes of traffic travelling in opposite directions. You must drive to the centre of the road if there is no dividing lane.
Right Lane Must Turn Right
You must turn right at the intersection.
Left Lane Must Turn Left
You must turn left at the intersection.
No Entry
You must not drive beyond this sign.
Left Turn On Red Light Permitted
You can turn left on a red light after stopping where this sign is displayed. When turning left you must give way to all traffic approaching from the right.
Warning Or Advisory Signs
Warning signs alert drivers to upcoming road changes or hazards.
They are black on yellow, usually diamond-shaped, and help you drive with extra caution.
You are coming up to a crossroad.
The road you are driving on is about to end, you must give way to all traffic before turning right or left.
The road you are driving on will change ahead to two lanes of oncoming traffic.
The road you are driving on meets a side road to the right.
The road you're driving on curves to the right up ahead.
The road you're driving on turns sharply to the right up ahead.
The road you're driving on is about to take a sharp bend to the left ahead.
Winding road ahead.
Road divides ahead.
Divided road ends ahead.
Road narrows ahead.
Give way sign ahead
Stop sign ahead.
Pedestrian crossing ahead.
Pedestrians might be crossing ahead.
Children might be crossing ahead.
You must drive carefully as there is a hospital ahead.
You must look out for bicycle riders.
The road is slippery when wet.
There is a steep descent ahead.
Beware of slow moving vehicles entering traffic.
This sign is used where a temporary emergency situation such as an oil spill, fallen tree or landslip exists on the road ahead
There is a narrow bridge ahead on the road and you must slow down and be prepared to give way or stop.
There is a narrow bridge coming up.
The road ahead dips into a sudden down and then up again.
There is a hump in the road ahead. A hump is a sudden slope up and then down.
You must look out for kangaroos crossing the road.
As you approach the hill you may not be able to see a safe distance in front of you so drive carefully.
A grid – a row of metal lengths across the road – is coming up on the road.
A causeway – which is a raised road that has been built across a low or wet place or a body of water – is coming up on the road you're driving on.
Yellow diamond with a pole, cross and circle symbols
There is a railway crossing and flashing signal ahead.
You must look out for trains at a railway crossing that is coming up on the road.
You should prepare to stop at an intersection when you see a wig wag early warning sign with flashing lights.
Stock may be crossing ahead.
Road Work Signs
Roadwork signs warn drivers and riders to slow down, watch for hazards, and be ready to stop. You must obey traffic controllers and give way to road workers.
They are usually rectangular with a reflective background, black border, and symbols or text, commonly using red/black or yellow/black colours.
You must obey the messages warning of changes to normal road conditions – eg: crashes, road works, congestion and road closures.
There is a traffic controller ahead and you must prepare to stop.
There are road workers ahead.
You are driving towards road works, slow down and be prepared to stop.
The road work area has finished and you can resume your normal speed.
You must obey these signs that are held by traffic controllers.
You must slow down and prepare to stop.
You are driving toward a road hazard ahead and must merge lanes.
These are temporary traffic lights and the same rules apply for these as normal traffic lights
Rectangle: No Lines Do Not Overtake Unless Safe
The road you're driving on doesn't have any lines marked on the road and you must take care if overtaking.
Closed Lane Ahead
Rectangle ; Cars & Rocks
You must watch for loose stones.
Speed Limit Signs
Regulatory Speed Sign
It is illegal to drive faster than the posted speed limit. Regulatory speed limit signs have a white background with the speed limit shown inside a red circle.
Advisory Speed Sign
You should drive at the speed limit on this sign. Advisory speed signs are often placed before curves, bends and crests.
Speed Zone 40
A local traffic area is an area of local streets that have a speed limit of 40km/h. The lower speed limit provides greater safety for all road users and lower noise levels for people living in the area. Look out for bicycle riders, pedestrians and children.
Speed Zone 10
Shared zone sign 10
A shared traffic zone is usually a street where pedestrians, bicycle riders and other vehicles can share the road safely.
These zones often have a speed limit of 10km/h. Be sure to keep to the speed limit for the safety of all road users.
Road Work Sign 40
Where a road work speed limit sign is displayed, the speed limit is enforceable and must be obeyed.
School Zone Signs
You must drive at 40km/hr in a school zone during school days and the times noted on the sign.
You can drive at up to 60km/h once you have left the school zone.
