Give Way 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)
Yield to all vehicles and pedestrians on the road you are entering.
What It Means
The Give Way sign is an inverted red-bordered triangle — the only inverted triangle sign in India, making it unmistakable. It requires you to slow down and be prepared to stop to let traffic on the main road pass. Unlike a Stop sign, you do not have to stop if the way is clearly free. The key difference: Stop means always stop; Give Way means stop only if necessary.
📍 Where You'll See It
At T-junctions, roundabout entries, slip roads, and side streets merging into main roads.
✅ What You Must Do
Reduce speed significantly. If traffic is present on the main road, stop and wait. Enter only when the way is completely clear.
⚠️ Common Mistake
Confusing this with a Stop sign and either ignoring it entirely or assuming you must always stop. You must always yield — stop only when traffic is present.
⚖️ Legal Note
Violation: Sec. 119 / 177 MV Act. Failure to give way causing an accident attracts Sec. 184 (dangerous driving) with fines up to ₹5,000.
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Other Mandatory Signs
Stop
You must bring your vehicle to a complete halt at the stop line.
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.
No U-Turn
Making a U-turn to reverse your direction of travel is prohibited here.