Guide on Road Signs and Symbols in the Philippines
ROAD SIGNS AND SYMBOLS – Here is a guide for the motorists in the Philippines with regards to the important signages when traveling.
One of the most important and beneficial skills is knowing how to drive. Truth be told that nowadays, having your own car and knowing how to drive can make life so much easier. It won’t be much of a hassle when going somewhere and this skill is also a preparation for the unforeseen emergencies.
However, it is not just all about learning how to drive. It is important to know the road signs and symbols for your safety as well as the safety of the other motorists and the pedestrians. In the Philippines, the Road Signs and Symbols are designed by the Land Transportation Office (LTO).
The LTO is the same body that releases driver’s licenses to qualified individuals. It is important to have a driver’s license for your safety as well as to avoid the LTO fines and penalties. Here is a guide for you on the Road Signs and Symbols:
Regulatory Signs
There are symbols that were designed to instruct the implementation of laws on the road and they are the Regulatory Signs. This huge road sign group is composed of the following sub-groups:
- Priority Signs
- Prohibitive / Restrictive Direction Signs
- Speed Limit Warnings
- Stopping and Parking Signs
- Miscellaneous Signs
Warning Signs
There are also Warning Signs which drivers must know to boost their safety on the road. These symbols can easily be identified as they bear a triangle figure.
Informative Signs
Also among the Road Signs and Symbols are those that indicate the destination that a certain road will lead to. These can be the easy help in looking for a parking, the nearest hospital, the gasoline station, the telephone, etc.
Expressway Signs
There are a lot of expressway in Luzon. Thus, the LTO has crafted Expressway Signs which are either blue or green in color to provide a guide for the motorists most especially when there is a need to reduce the speed.
Traffic Instruction
The Road Signs and Symbols also include Traffic Instruction Signs. These symbols include instructions on clearances for the safety of the motorists and their vehicles.
Hazard Markers
Motorists and aspiring applicants of LTO Driver’s License must also be well aware of the Hazard Markers and their meanings. They are usually present in rural areas with two (2) lanes. Here’s a guide:
Road Work Signs
There are also several instances when there are road works. For the safety of the men working in the road as well as the motorists, drivers must be aware of the Road Work Signs:
