Road signs in Indonesia

Road signs in Indonesia are standardized road signs similar to those used in other nations but with certain distinctions. As a former Dutch colony, until the 1970s road signs in Indonesia closely followed The Netherlands rules on road signs. Nowadays, Indonesian road sign design are a mix of European, US MUTCD, Australia, New Zealand and Japanese road sign features. According to the 2014 Minister of Transport's Regulation No. 13 concerning Traffic Signs,[1] the official typeface for road signs in Indonesia is Clearview. Indonesia formerly used FHWA Series fonts (Highway Gothic) as the designated typeface though the rules are not being implemented properly.

Directional sign in Badung, Bali. All directional signs in Indonesia use green color background. Notice the give way and stop signs.

Indonesian road signs use Indonesian, the official and the national language of Indonesia. However, English is also used for important public places such as tourist attractions and airports. Bilingual signs can be found in tourist areas such as Bali.

Indonesia signed the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals but have yet to ratify the Convention.[2]

Warning signs

Warning signs warn of possible dangers or unusual conditions ahead and alert motorists on the hazards to expect. Warning signs in Indonesia used to closely follow US MUTCD and Japanese diamond-shaped with yellow background and black-and-yellow outline but recently they change it to full black outline.

  • Railway Crossing (No gates)
  • Railway Crossing (With gates)
  • Bend
  • Double bend
  • Sharp bend
  • Double sharp bend
  • Two Bend
  • Degree loop
  • Road narrows
  • Road narrows on right
  • Narrow bridge
  • Steep descent
  • Hazardous descent
  • Steep Climb
  • Hazardous Climb
  • Slippery road
  • Dip
  • Speed bump/hump
  • Uneven road
  • Loose gravel
  • Falling rocks
  • Traffic lights ahead
  • Roundabout Ahead
  • Divided Road
  • Divided Road Ends
  • Roadway Splits
  • Pedestrian crossing
  • Pedestrian dogs
  • School crossing
  • Bicycle zone
  • Farm animals crossing
  • Wild animals crossing
  • Be Careful
  • Roadworks ahead
  • Max height limit
  • Max width limit
  • Low flying-aircraft
  • Crosswinds
  • Two way-traffic
  • Drawbridge

Intersections
  • Crossroad
  • Priority road
  • Skewed crossroad
  • Merging to left
  • Merging to right
  • Crossroad to left
  • Crossroad to right
  • Double crossroad to left
  • Double crossroad to right
  • Exit crossroad
  • Priority side road
  • T crossroad
  • Y crossroad

Regulatory signs

Prohibitory signs

Prohibitory signs in Indonesia are circular and have a red border with diagonal bars except for Stop, Give Way, and Railroad Crossing signs.

  • Stop
  • Give way
  • Customs
  • Toll gates
  • One-track railroad crossing
  • Multi-track railroad crossing
  • No entry
  • No motorcycles and mopeds
  • No overtaking
  • No cars
  • No vehicles (combination)
  • No bicycles
  • Maximum length for motorized vehicles
  • Maximum height limit
  • Maximum width limit
  • Maximum weight limit
  • Maximum weight limit per axel
  • No stopping
  • No parking
  • No left turn
  • No U-turn
  • No right turn or U-turn
  • Minimum distance between cars
  • Maximum speed limit in kilometers per hour (km/h)
  • Give way to oncoming vehicles
    Give way to oncoming vehicles
  • End of speed restriction limit

Mandatory signs

Mandatory signs in Indonesia follows the "Type A Mandatory Signs" as prescribed by the Vienna Convention, which is the European-style white-on-blue circular signs with addition of white border

  • Keep left
    Keep left
  • Keep right
    Keep right
  • Turn left
    Turn left
  • Turn right
    Turn right
  • Go straight/one way
    Go straight/one way
  • Roundabout
    Roundabout
  • Straight ahead or left turn primited
    Straight ahead or left turn primited
  • Straight ahead or right turn primited
    Straight ahead or right turn primited
  • Keep left
    Keep left
  • Keep right
    Keep right
  • Pass either side
    Pass either side
  • Minimum speed limit in kilometres per hour (km/h)
    Minimum speed limit in kilometres per hour (km/h)
  • Tyre chain
    Tyre chain
  • Motorcycles lane
    Motorcycles lane
  • Bus-only lane
    Bus-only lane
  • Truck-only lane
    Truck-only lane
  • Pedestrians only
    Pedestrians only
  • Equestrians only
    Equestrians only
  • Bicycles only
    Bicycles only
  • Rickshaws only
    Rickshaws only
  • Carts only
    Carts only
  • Horse carriage only
    Horse carriage only
  • Non-motorized vehicles only
    Non-motorized vehicles only
  • End of minimum speed limit
    End of minimum speed limit
  • End of tyre chain usage
    End of tyre chain usage

Directional signs
  • 4-way directional sign. Ngurah Rai International Airport is highlighted in blue as it is a public facility
    4-way directional sign. Ngurah Rai International Airport is highlighted in blue as it is a public facility
  • 3-way directional sign. Note the Indonesian National Highway number hexagon
    3-way directional sign. Note the Indonesian National Highway number hexagon
  • Exit to toll road
    Exit to toll road
  • National route distance sign (differs by island)
    National route distance sign (differs by island)
  • Entrance to toll road
    Entrance to toll road
  • 3-way directional sign. Kawasan Kota Tua, a tourist attraction, is highlighted in brown
    3-way directional sign. Kawasan Kota Tua, a tourist attraction, is highlighted in brown
  • 4-way intersection directional sign. TOL PURBALEUNYI, a motorway, is highlighted in white and bears the international highway symbol, while Stasiun KA Kota, a train station, is highlighted in blue.
    4-way intersection directional sign. TOL PURBALEUNYI, a motorway, is highlighted in white and bears the international highway symbol, while Stasiun KA Kota, a train station, is highlighted in blue.

Expressway signs

Most of the signs in this section are custom-made by the toll road operator and unavailable in the current regulations.

  • Indonesian Expressway Symbol
    Indonesian Expressway Symbol
  • Toll road name begins
    Toll road name begins
  • Toll road name ends
    Toll road name ends
  • Highway restrictions for non-motorised vehicles ("Toll road is only for motorised vehicles with four or more wheels")
    Highway restrictions for non-motorised vehicles ("Toll road is only for motorised vehicles with four or more wheels")
  • Toll gates ahead
    Toll gates ahead
  • Exit ahead (1 km)
    Exit ahead (1 km)
  • Exit ahead (500 m)
    Exit ahead (500 m)
  • Exit ahead (300 m)
    Exit ahead (300 m)
  • Exit sign (butterfly gantry sign placed in between ramp)
    Exit sign (butterfly gantry sign placed in between ramp)
  • Interchange ahead (1 km)
    Interchange ahead (1 km)
  • Interchange ahead (500m)
    Interchange ahead (500m)
  • Interchange ahead (300m)
    Interchange ahead (300m)
  • Interchange exit
    Interchange exit
  • Freeway distance sign
    Freeway distance sign
  • Freeway location marker
    Freeway location marker
  • Freeway location marker with meters, placed in each 200 m of the Motorway
    Freeway location marker with meters, placed in each 200 m of the Motorway
  • Rest area ahead (1 km)
    Rest area ahead (1 km)
  • Rest area ahead (500 m)
    Rest area ahead (500 m)
  • Rest area ahead (~300 m)
    Rest area ahead (~300 m)
  • Bridge name
    Bridge name
  • Runaway ramp. The 500m distance is omitted in 300m before the ramp
    Runaway ramp. The 500m distance is omitted in 300m before the ramp
  • Lane directory
    Lane directory
  • Advisory sign (Right lane for overtaking only)
    Advisory sign (Right lane for overtaking only)
  • Prohibition sign (Overtaking from left is prohibited)
    Prohibition sign (Overtaking from left is prohibited)
  • Distance guidance ahead
    Distance guidance ahead [3]
  • Distance guidance (0m)
    Distance guidance (0m) [3]
  • Distance guidance (50m-unsafe distance)
    Distance guidance (50m-unsafe distance) [3]
  • Distance guidance (100m-safe distance)
    Distance guidance (100m-safe distance) [3]
  • Toll gates (pay toll)
    Toll gates (pay toll)
  • Toll gates (take ticket)
    Toll gates (take ticket)
  • Toll gates (electronic payment)
    Toll gates (electronic payment)
  • Toll gates height limit (might be omitted in some toll gates)
    Toll gates height limit [4] (might be omitted in some toll gates)
  • Warning sign (Fog)
    Warning sign (Fog)
  • Warning sign (Crosswind)
    Warning sign (Crosswind)

Information signs
  • City limits
    City limits
  • End of city limits
    End of city limits
  • Bus terminal
    Bus terminal
  • Train station
    Train station
  • Harbor
    Harbor
  • Airport
    Airport
  • Garbage/Waste disposal
    Garbage/Waste disposal
  • Landfil
    Landfil
  • Post office
    Post office
  • Telephone
    Telephone
  • Bus stop
    Bus stop
  • Taxi stand
    Taxi stand
  • Transit stop
    Transit stop
  • Crosswalk
    Crosswalk
  • Parking
    Parking
  • Disabled parking area
    Disabled parking area
  • Tunnel Ahead
    Tunnel Ahead
  • End of tunnel
    End of tunnel
  • Tsunami evacuation route
    Tsunami evacuation route
  • Earthquake evacuation route
    Earthquake evacuation route
  • Volcano eruption evacuation route
    Volcano eruption evacuation route
  • Emergency muster zone
    Emergency muster zone
  • Refuge camp
    Refuge camp
  • Refuge centre
    Refuge centre
  • Mosque
    Mosque
  • Church
    Church
  • Vihara
    Vihara
  • Hindu temple
    Hindu temple
  • Hospital
    Hospital
  • Clinic, Community Health Centre
    Clinic, Community Health Centre
  • Pharmacy
    Pharmacy
  • Petrol station
    Petrol station
  • Scheduled service station
    Scheduled service station
  • Emission service station
    Emission service station
  • Weight station
    Weight station
  • Museum
    Museum
  • Supermarket
    Supermarket
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
  • Cafe
    Cafe
  • Hotel
    Hotel
  • Motor services
    Motor services
  • Park
    Park
  • Border Country Ahead
    Border Country Ahead
  • Tent camp
    Tent camp
  • Caravan camp
    Caravan camp
  • Camp
    Camp
  • vila
    vila
  • Beach
    Beach
  • Open sports field
    Open sports field
  • Indoor sports centre
    Indoor sports centre
  • Swimming pool
    Swimming pool
  • Stadium
    Stadium
  • School
    School
  • Library
    Library
  • One way traffic
    One way traffic
  • Dead end traffic
    Dead end traffic
  • U-turn traffic
    U-turn traffic
  • Non toll road
    Non toll road

Temporary signs

Temporary signs generally follow New Zealand design, albeit with Clearview typeface instead of Highway Gothic typeface.

  • Curve left
    Curve left
  • Curve right
    Curve right
  • Road narrows
    Road narrows
  • Road widens
    Road widens
  • Narrow left
    Narrow left
  • Narrow right
    Narrow right
  • Widen left
    Widen left
  • Widen right
    Widen right
  • Lane ends on left
    Lane ends on left
  • Lane ends on right
    Lane ends on right
  • Added lane on left
    Added lane on left
  • Added lane on right
    Added lane on right
  • Construction bridges
    Construction bridges
  • Slippery road
    Slippery road
  • Uneven road shoulders
    Uneven road shoulders
  • Loose gravel
    Loose gravel
  • Diversion to the right
    Diversion to the right
  • Diversion to the left
    Diversion to the left
  • Diversion to the right ends
    Diversion to the right ends
  • Diversion to the left ends
    Diversion to the left ends
  • Construction Double Arrow
    Construction Double Arrow
  • Roads Merge
    Roads Merge
  • Divided vehicle (two-way)
    Divided vehicle (two-way)
  • Divided vehicle ends (two-way)
    Divided vehicle ends (two-way)
  • Other danger
    Other danger
  • Road workers
    Road workers
  • Maximum height
    Maximum height
  • Maximum width
    Maximum width
  • Two-way
    Two-way
  • Roadwork traffic controllers
    Roadwork traffic controllers
  • Worded warning sign (in this case "Road Work")
    Worded warning sign (in this case "Road Work")

See also

References
  1. "Permenhub Nomor 13 Tahun 2014" [Ministry of Transport Regulation No. 13 Year 2014] (PDF). Andalalin DKI Jakarta (in Indonesian). 2014. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
  2. "United Nations Treaty Collection". treaties.un.org. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
  3. Only found in the Jagorawi and the Jakarta-Serpong Motorway
  4. Indonesian vehicle maximum height standard, according to Article 54, Paragraph (1)c of the Indonesian Republic Government Regulation No. 55 of 2012 (shown in regulations as in millimetres, and height should not exceed 1.7 times vehicle breadth)
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