Road signs in Ukraine

Road signs in Ukraine are governed by a combination of standards set out by the Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals, the European Union, and the Ukraine Transport and Roads Agency. The first need for a national standard for roads and road signage became apparent after the collapse of the USSR and the emergence of Ukraine as an independent country. Signs are set out in 7 separate categories based on meaning; Warning, Priority, Prohibitory, Mandatory, Information, Guide, and Additional Plates.^[1]

Ukraine drives on the right as with the rest of Europe, except for Cyprus, Ireland, Malta and the United Kingdom.

Warning

Warning signs are an upward-pointing red triangle, with white backgrounds and black pictograms. Yellow backgrounds are used for temporary dangers or roadworks conditions. Signs may include additional plates detailing the danger, who the signs apply to, or other necessary information.

Curve to the right
Curve to the left
Series of curves, first to the right
Series of curves, first to the left
Sharp deviation to right marker
Sharp deviation to left marker
Abrupt end of road marker
Road narrows on both sides
Road narrows on the right
Road narrows on the left
Upwards slope (with grade percentage)
Downwards slope (with grade percentage)
Unprotected riverbank or quayside near road
Tunnel
Uneven road surface
Bump
Dip
Slippery road surface
Loose road surface
Uneven road shoulder
Danger of falling rocks
Powerful crosswinds area
Low-flying aircraft
Roundabout ahead
Tram crossing
Crossroad ahead with priority to the right
Crossroads ahead with a minor road
Minor road ahead on right
Minor road ahead on left
Staggered crossroads ahead with first on right
Staggered crossroads ahead with first on left
Traffic signals ahead
Draw bridge ahead
Two-way traffic ahead
Railway crossing ahead with gates or barriers
Railway crossing ahead without gates or barriers
Railway crossbuck (one track)
Railway crossbuck (multiple tracks)
Countdown beacon to railway crossing on right side of road (300 metres to crossing)
Countdown beacon to railway crossing on right side of road (160 metres to crossing)
Countdown beacon to railway crossing on right side of road (80 metres to crossing)
Countdown beacon to railway crossing on left side of road (300 metres to crossing)
Countdown beacon to railway crossing on left side of road (160 metres to crossing)
Countdown beacon to railway crossing on left side of road (80 metres to crossing)
Pedestrian crossing ahead
Watch for children
Watch for cyclists
Watch for farm animals
Watch for wild animals
Roadworks
Traffic queues likely
Attention: Other Dangers! (will have an additional plate describing the danger)
End of paved road surface

Priority

Priority signs regulate the movement of vehicles in an orderly fashion. The priority road sign tells drives that they have priority at all intersections ahead on the road until the end sign. The traffic bottleneck signs are used where the road is too narrow to permit vehicles to pass side-by-side, but rather must alternate.

Give Way
Stop
Priority road
End of priority road
Give way to vehicles coming from the opposite direction
Priority over vehicles in opposite direction

Prohibitory

Prohibitory signs regulate the use of the road based on movement, classes of vehicles, or other restrictions.

Road closed to all traffic
No motor vehicles
No trucks/heavy goods vehicles
No vehicles pulling trailers
No farm vehicles/equipment
No motorcycles
No mopeds
No bicycles
No pedestrians
No pedestrians with handcarts
No horse-drawn carts
No vehicles carrying dangerous goods
No vehicles carrying explosives
No vehicles carrying goods that may pollute the water
No vehicles over 7 tonnes
No vehicles over 5 tonnes per axle
No vehicles wider than 2.7 metres
No vehicles higher than 3.5 metres
No vehicles longer than 10 metres
Drivers must maintain a distance of at least 70 metres
No entry
No right turn
No left turn
No U-turn
No Overtaking
End overtaking prohibition
No overtaking by trucks/heavy goods vehicles
End overtaking prohibition for trucks/heavy goods vehicles
50 km/h speed limit
End 50 km/h speed limit (limit reverts to default for road class)
50 km/h speed limit zone
End 50 km/h speed limit zone (limit reverts to default for road class)
No sounding your horn or excessive noise
No stopping or parking
No parking
No parking on odd-numbered days
No parking on even-numbered days
No parking zone
End no parking zone
Stop at customs required
Stop for other road control
End all previously signed restrictions or prohibitions
Stop for dangers, including traffic accidents, natural disasters or other road obstructions

Mandatory

Mandatory signs instruct drivers on actions they must take or obey, or may mark types of vehicles permitted to use the road.

Proceed straight ahead only
Turn right only
Turn left only
Proceed straight or turn right
Proceed straight or turn left
Turn left or right (no straight ahead)
Keep right
Keep left
Pass either side
Roundabout
Motor vehicles only
Bicycles only
Pedestrians only
Bicyclists and pedestrians only
Equestrians only
50 km/h minimum speed limit
End 50 km/h minimum speed limit
Vehicles carrying dangerous goods may proceed straight ahead only
Vehicles carrying dangerous goods may turn right only
Vehicles carrying dangerous goods may turn left only

Information

Information signs describe conditions of the road and area that do not require a danger warning, mandatory instruction or prohibition.

Dual-carriageway motorway begins
Dual-carriageway motorway ends
Motorway begins
Motorway ends
Forward one-way street
Forward one-way street ends
Rightward one-way street
Leftward one-way street
Forward one-way street with reverse lane for buses
Forward one-way street with reverse lane for buses ends
Rightward one-way street with reverse lane for buses
Leftward one-way street with reverse lane for buses
Forward one-way street for buses
Forward one-way street for buses ends
Two-way street
Two-way street ends
Two-way street bisecting one-way street
Lane movement permitted
Lane movement permitted
Lane movement permitted
Lane movement permitted
Lane movement permitted with vehicle class restriction
Lane movement permitted
Lane movement permitted with minimum speed limit for one lane
Lane movement permitted
Lane movement permitted
Lane movement permitted
Lane movement permitted
Lane movement permitted
Lane closed, proceed into opposing lane
Do not enter opposing lane, return to your lane
Emergency escape lane for runaway vehicles
U-turn permitted
U-turn and left turn permitted
Trucks/heavy goods vehicles proceed forward
Trucks/heavy goods vehicles proceed right
Trucks/heavy goods vehicles proceed left
Dead-end street
Dead-end street ahead on left
Dead-end street ahead on right
50 km/h advisory speed
Shared living street zone
Shared living street zone ends
Pedestrians zone
Pedestrians zone ends
Pedestrian crossing (placed on right side of road)
Pedestrian crossing (placed on left side of road)
Stairway down
Stairway down
Stairway up
Stairway up
Parking
Parking zone
Parking zone ends
Bus stop (may include schedules and times)
Bus stop (alternative)
Tram stop (may include schedules and times)
Tram stop (alternative)
Trolleybus stop (may include schedules and times)
Trolleybus stop (alternative)
Taxi Stop/Stand/Rank
Community begins
Community ends
Village begins
Village ends
National speed limits (used at border crossings with other countries)
Other road restrictions (such as for a mountainous road ahead)
Route guide sign with destinations
Route guide sign with destinations
Route guide sign with destinations
Route guide sign with destinations
Route guide sign with destinations
Route guide sign with destinations
Alternative route to meet your destination where left turn is prohibited
Alternative route for closed road
Detour route marker
Detour route marker
Detour route marker
Street name sign
River name sign
Destinations sign with distances
Road distance interval marker
Road route number sign
Road route number sign with arrow to route
Road route number sign with arrow to route
Stop (used where a regular stop sign is not needed, such as unprotected railway crossings)
Built-up area begins
Built-up area ends
New road signage ahead
Airport
Train station
Bus station
Church (may include name or religious denomination)
Factory
Traffic cameras area

Guide

Guide signs mark the way to road services that may be required by the driver. They may include arrows, distances to, or names of the service.

First point of medical care
Hospital
Emergency phone
Emergency fire extinguisher
Mechanic
Car wash
Full-service petrol station
Filling-only petrol station
Petrol station with mixed services
Pay telephone
Information booth
Traffic police
Public washrooms
Water
Restaurant
Refreshments
Picnic area
Hotel
Tourist booth
Campgrounds
Caravan parking
Campgrounds with caravan parking
Holiday home/rent house
Trail
Beaches or public pools
National historic/cultural/tourist site

Additional Plates

Additional plates provide extra information about the sign above it.

Above sign effective in 300 metres
Stop ahead in 250 metres (placed below the Give Way sign to warn of a stop sign ahead)
Above danger 300 metres to the left
Above danger 100 metres to the right
Above danger sign effective for 300 metres
Above prohibition sign effective in 10 metres
Above prohibition sign ends
Above prohibition sign effective in both directions
Above prohibition sign effective for 30 metres to the right
Above prohibition sign effective for 30 metres to the left
Above sign warning of object on the right
Above sign warning of object on the left
Above sign warning of object on both sides of road
Above sign effective during Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays
Above sign effective during working days
Above sign effective during weekdays
Above sign effective during times
Above sign effective during Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays during times
Above sign effective during working days during times
Above sign effective during weekdays during times
Above sign applies to trucks/heavy goods vehicles
Above sign applies to vehicles pulling trailers
Above sign applies to motor vehicles
Above sign applies to buses
Above sign applies to farm vehicles/equipment
Above sign applies to motorcycles
Above sign applies to bicyclists
Above sign applies to vehicles carrying dangerous goods
How to park
How to park
How to park
How to park
How to park
No idling during parking
Diagram of road priority
Above sign applies to this lane only
Number of curves in road
Approach to ferry
Above sign applied during winter conditions
Above sign applies during bad weather
Toll/payment required
Dock or observation well
Blind pedestrians may be crossing
Disabled parking
Above sign does not apply to disabled persons
Maximum length for parking
Above sign enters force on date
Other Danger: accident area
Other Danger: accident area
Other Danger: accident area
Other Danger: accident area
Other Danger: this section of road passes near ski slopes or trails, or other winter sports areas