Eating Place Sign
Shape: Rectangle or square · Colour: Blue background
A restaurant, dhaba, or food service facility is available ahead.
What It Means
The eating place sign alerts highway drivers to food facilities ahead — particularly important on long stretches of national highways between cities. In India, highway dhabas serve as essential fuel and rest stops for truck drivers and long-distance travellers. The sign is also a cue to consider pulling over for a meal break, which doubles as a mandatory fatigue-management stop.
📍 Where You'll See It
On national and state highways approaching road-side restaurants, dhabas, and food courts at service plazas.
✅ What You Must Do
If you need a break or food, look for a safe entry to the facility. Do not make sudden lane changes to reach the exit.
⚠️ Common Mistake
Sudden braking on a highway to turn into a dhaba without adequate warning to following traffic.
⚖️ Legal Note
Sudden braking on a highway causing a rear-end collision: Sec. 184 MV Act. Use indicators well in advance.
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Parking
Parking is permitted in this designated area.
Petrol Pump
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Emergency first aid is available at this location.
Rest Area
A designated area with facilities for drivers to stop, rest, and use amenities.
Bus Stop
A public bus stop is located here. Buses will halt here to board and alight passengers.