UAE Traffic Road Signs 2025 Made Easy
This article will help you remember most of the UAE traffic road signs in an easy way. Also will serve as a checklist or reference list for you in future. Moreover, if you are preparing for your UAE Driving Theory Test, this guide will help you memorize UAE road signs and a quick recap article before you attempt the exam. So, let’s get started.
Remember the Shapes and Colors:
UAE traffic road signs are mainly categorized as Regulatory Signs, Prohibitory Signs and Warning Signs. If you remember the shape and color for each category then it will be easier for you to recognize and understand most of the traffic signs.
- 🔵Regulatory Signs are normally blue and round shaped traffic signs, these are for redirecting the traffic and are mandatory to follow.
- â•Prohibitory Signs with red/white and round shaped traffic signs, these are for prohibiting any action or driving behavior.
- 🔺Straight triangle shaped road signs with red/white color are cautious signs aware you what’s coming ahead, so be prepared.
| Category | Purpose | Shape/Color |
| Regulatory Signs | 🔵 Regulate Traffic flow 🔵 Mandatory to follow |  |
| Prohibitory Signs | â• Prohibit some action or behavior |  |
| Warning Signs | 🔺Give warning about something 🔺Be prepared for what’s coming ahead |  |
Regulatory/Mandatory Traffic Signs
Regulatory or Mandatory road traffic signs are normally Blue and White color road signs, with round or rectangle shape. These road signs control and regulate the flow of the traffic. Following them is mandatory. Following are most common UAE road signs under Regulatory Category.
Prohibitory Traffic Signs
Prohibitory traffic signs are normally white and red colored with round shape. Some specific prohibitory signs are different shaped as well for example Stop Sign is Octagon shaped. These signs prohibit certain actions or behaviors. Following are some most common road signs which drives use to use on the roads.
Quick Tips:
- Remember the color and shapes of the traffic road signs
- When you go for a walk, look for the road signs and try recalling what they mean, and understand the road how this rule applies here.
- Practice Practice Practice
- Practice mock theory tests