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Regulatory Signs

Regulatory signs are some of the most common signs on Queensland roads. They include Give Way, Stop, and Roundabout signs.

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NOTE:

Click on the following link to find a list of Queensland’s Regulatory signs open_in_new.

Regulatory signs are compulsory—that means you must obey their instructions or risk getting a fine and/or demerit points.

STOP AND GIVE WAY SIGNS

STOP

Stop signs are usually placed at intersections where it's difficult to see oncoming traffic. They are usually accompanied by a solid white line.

You have to stop completely before the line. If there is no Stop line, stop where you have a clear view of the intersection.

Stop signs are usually accompanied by a painted white line on the road.

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GIVE WAY

Give Way signs are often placed where oncoming traffic can be easily seen. They are accompanied by a broken white line.

Slow down when you see a Give Way sign and apply the give way rules. Always give way to pedestrians crossing the road you are entering.

Most of the time, you'll need to come to a complete stop at a Give Way sign because there will be oncoming traffic.

Roundabouts

Roundabouts are designed to control the flow of traffic at busy intersections. They are accompanied by a white broken line at the entrance, and the rule is to give way to all vehicles already on the roundabout.

Give Way and Roundabout signs are usually accompanied by a painted white line on the road.

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Let's look at a few more common Regulatory signs.

WRONG WAY—GO BACK

The Wrong Way sign means you're driving in the wrong direction on a
one-way road.

If you encounter this sign:

  • Remain calm
  • Stop immediately
  • Exit the road as quickly and as safely as possible.
A red sign with the text 'Wrong Way Go back'.

NO U-TURN

The No U-turn sign is placed at locations where it's unsafe to do a U-turn.

You're not allowed to make a U-turn where you see this sign.

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REMEMBER:

It's illegal to do a U-turn at a traffic light unless there's a sign that shows that you can.

A vehicle approaches a sign-posted intersection.

Can the vehicle do a U-turn here?

YES
NO
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NO TURN

No Turn signs show that the only safe direction is straight ahead. For example, turning may mean you end up driving into oncoming traffic.

Only drive in the direction shown by the arrow when you see a No Turn sign.

Sign indicates that drivers can only drive straight ahead.
Left and right arrows with a red circle and cross.

NO LEFT TURN AND NO RIGHT TURN

These signs are displayed where it would be unsafe to turn—for example, where you may be turning into a one-way street.

Don't turn in the direction indicated by these signs.

KEEP LEFT

Driving to the right of this sign may mean you will drive into something—for example, an island or oncoming traffic.

Drive to the left of this sign whenever you see it.

A vehicle approaches an intersection. There is a white sign that says 'Keep Left', with an arrow pointing to the left lane.

Can Vehicle A turn right at this intersection?

YES
NO
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TWO WAY

The Two Way sign means that vehicles travel in both directions on a road.

These signs are used where it's not obvious that traffic goes both ways.

A white sign with two black arrows pointing in opposite directions.
A white sign with a solid, red circle that says 'No Entry'.

NO ENTRY

This sign means you're not allowed to enter the road ahead. You may be driving into oncoming traffic because it's a one way road.

Don't drive onto the road beyond this sign.

NO OVERTAKING OR PASSING

The No Overtaking or Passing sign is used where it is unsafe to pass traffic.

You can't overtake a vehicle travelling in the same direction as you, or pass a vehicle travelling towards you until:

  • You’ve passed the distance indicated on the sign
  • The end of the bridge (if the sign applies to a bridge)
  • The end of a narrow length of road (if the sign applies to a narrow length of road)
  • You see an End No Overtaking or Passing sign.

KEEP LEFT UNLESS OVERTAKING

This sign keeps the right-hand lanes of a multi-lane road free for vehicles to overtake slow-moving traffic.

Don't drive in the right lane unless overtaking, turning right, making a U-turn, avoiding an obstacle, or driving in congested traffic.

The No Overtaking or Passing sign is used if a road is or has poor visibility.

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