Cycle Prohibited Sign
Shape: Circular (octagonal for Stop, inverted triangle for Give Way) · Colour: White with red border (prohibitory); blue with white symbol (positive mandatory, e.g. compulsory turn, keep left)
Bicycles and cycle-rickshaws are not permitted on this road.
What It Means
This sign prohibits non-motorised cycles on roads where their presence creates safety hazards — typically high-speed roads, expressways, and flyovers where the speed differential between cycles and motor vehicles is extreme. In India, cyclists on expressways are a significant accident risk as they travel at 15–20 km/h on roads where vehicles move at 80–120 km/h.
📍 Where You'll See It
On expressways, flyovers, high-speed bypass roads, and tunnels.
✅ What You Must Do
Cyclists must use an alternate route such as service roads or dedicated cycle paths if available.
⚠️ Common Mistake
Cyclists entering expressway on-ramps because they appear to be a regular road.
⚖️ Legal Note
Violation: Sec. 119 / 177 MV Act. Fine: ₹100–₹500.
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Other Mandatory Signs
Stop
You must bring your vehicle to a complete halt at the stop line.
Give Way
Yield to all vehicles and pedestrians on the road you are entering.
No Entry
Entry of all vehicles is strictly prohibited in this direction.
Speed Limit 50
The maximum permitted speed on this stretch is 50 km/h.
No Parking
Parking of any vehicle is not permitted in this area.
No Stopping
Neither stopping nor parking is allowed at any time, for any reason.