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Temporary signs for road works

Every entry of this family in the handbook appendix, with its picture, handbook number, name and meaning.

What the handbook says

Orange means road works

Temporary signs have an orange background and are set up in conjunction with road works. They announce construction, detours, closed lanes and reduced speeds, and other designs can be made for a specific need.

Source: Handbook Appendix: Road traffic signs, p. 211

Temporary signs

18 entries

  • Sign: Road construction ahead

    500. Road construction ahead

    The handbook shows this entry without any further guidance.

    Source: Handbook Appendix: Road traffic signs, p. 211

  • Sign: Detour ahead

    501. Detour ahead

    The handbook shows this entry without any further guidance.

    Source: Handbook Appendix: Road traffic signs, p. 211

  • Sign: Two-lane traffic ahead

    502. Two-lane traffic ahead

    The handbook shows this entry without any further guidance.

    Source: Handbook Appendix: Road traffic signs, p. 211

  • Sign: Single lane ahead

    503. Single lane ahead

    The handbook shows this entry without any further guidance.

    Source: Handbook Appendix: Road traffic signs, p. 211

  • Sign: Left lane closed

    504. Left lane closed

    The handbook shows this entry without any further guidance.

    Source: Handbook Appendix: Road traffic signs, p. 211

  • Sign: Right lane closed

    505. Right lane closed

    The handbook shows this entry without any further guidance.

    Source: Handbook Appendix: Road traffic signs, p. 211

  • Sign: Keep right

    506. Keep right

    The handbook shows this entry without any further guidance.

    Source: Handbook Appendix: Road traffic signs, p. 212

  • Sign: Crossing ahead

    507. Crossing ahead

    The handbook shows this entry without any further guidance.

    Source: Handbook Appendix: Road traffic signs, p. 212

  • Sign: Left or right

    508. Left or right

    The handbook shows this entry without any further guidance.

    Source: Handbook Appendix: Road traffic signs, p. 212

  • Sign: Right hand side

    509. Right hand side

    The handbook shows this entry without any further guidance.

    Source: Handbook Appendix: Road traffic signs, p. 212

  • Sign: Speed at roadwork

    510. Speed at roadwork

    The handbook shows this entry without any further guidance.

    Source: Handbook Appendix: Road traffic signs, p. 212

  • Sign: Left lane must turn left

    511. Left lane must turn left

    The handbook shows this entry without any further guidance.

    Source: Handbook Appendix: Road traffic signs, p. 212

  • Sign: Construction access

    512. Construction access

    The handbook shows this entry without any further guidance.

    Source: Handbook Appendix: Road traffic signs, p. 212

  • Sign: End construction

    513. End construction

    The handbook shows this entry without any further guidance.

    Source: Handbook Appendix: Road traffic signs, p. 213

  • Sign: Direction

    514. Direction

    The handbook shows this entry without any further guidance.

    Source: Handbook Appendix: Road traffic signs, p. 213

  • Sign: Road closed, local traffic only

    515. Road closed, local traffic only

    The handbook shows this entry without any further guidance.

    Source: Handbook Appendix: Road traffic signs, p. 213

  • Sign: Road closed

    516. Road closed

    The handbook shows this entry without any further guidance.

    Source: Handbook Appendix: Road traffic signs, p. 213

  • Sign: Direction signs

    517. Direction signs

    The handbook shows this entry without any further guidance.

    Source: Handbook Appendix: Road traffic signs, p. 213

Images and wording are taken from the Emirates Driving Company Light Vehicle Handbook (v1.2), which notes that some signs are not in use in the UAE. Signs on the road today may differ; always follow the signs you actually see and current official guidance.