Cayman Islands Road Signs
Learn and memorize all official road signs to prepare for your driving theory test.
Warning Signs
Alert drivers to potential hazards ahead
Animals in road
W-017
Bend to right
W-008
Children crossing
W-015
Crossroads
W-003
Distance to "STOP" line ahead
Double bend
W-009
Dual Carriageway Ends
W-022
Give way ahead (50 yds)
W-002
Hump bridge
W-011
Hump Bridge
W-007
Junction on bend ahead
Overhead electric cable; plate indicates maximum height of vehicles which can pass safely
Pedestrian crossing
W-014
Plate below some signs
Road narrows on both sides
Road Narrows on Right
W-023
Roundabout
School crossing patrol ahead (some signs have amber lights which flash when children are crossing
Sharp deviation of route to left (or right if chevrons reversed)
Slippery road
W-019
Soft verges
Staggered junction
W-005
Steep hill downwards
Steep hill upwards
T-juction with priority over vehicles from the right
T-junction
W-004
Trafc signals not in use
Traffic merging from left ahead
W-006
Traffic queues likely ahead
Traffic Signals Ahead
W-013
Two-way traffic
W-010
Two-way traffic crosses one-way road
Uneven road
W-018
Windsock (Crosswinds)
W-021
Information Signs
Provide useful information about routes and services
Advance Turn and Directional Arrow Auxillary signs for use with General Information Signs
Airport
Appropriate traffic lanes at junction ahead
Area in which cameras are used to enforce traffic regulations
Beach Access
Bicycle Parking
Bus lane on road at junction ahead
Cattle
IS02
Dead End
IS01
Direction of travel
Distance over which road humps extend
IS07
Elderly
IS06
Electric Vehicle Charging
Electric Vehicle Charging
Emergency Shelter
Example of directional assembly
Falling Rocks
IS-003
I intend to move into the left or turn left
I intend to move into the left or turn left
I intend to slow down or stop
I want to go straight on
I want to turn right
Low-flying aircraft or sudden aircraft noise
IS004
No through road for vehicles
Other danger; plate indicates nature of danger
IS05
Pedestrian signal intended to control pedestrian traffic
Police
Recommended route for pedal cycles
Route Confirmatory Sign
School
W-016
Telephone
Tourist information point
Traffic has priority over oncoming vehicles
Traffic has priority over oncoming vehicles
PR-002
Warn drivers of accident area ahead
Warn of hospital zone expect Emergency vehicles
Authorized Person Signals
Signals given by police and traffic officers
All vehicles must stop
Barrier to stop children crossing
Beckon traffic from the front
Beckon traffic from the side
Beckon traffic on from behind
Not ready to cross children
Ready to cross children, vehicles must be prepared to stop
Right turn hand signal
Stop, Traffic approaching from behind
Stop, Traffic approaching from both front and behind
Stop, Traffic approaching from the front
Traffic Lights
Traffic light signals and their meanings
Amber arrow
TL7
Amber light
TL4
Green arrow
TL6
Green arrow light
TL5
Green light
TL3
Red and Amber light
TL2
Red light
TL1
Signs Giving Orders
Signs that tell you what you must or must not do
20 mph zone
SGO16
Ahead only
Do not enter
SGO26
End of minimum speed (30)
SGO19
Give way
M-001
Give way
W-001
Give way to oncoming vehicles
SGO15
Go
SGO13
Keep left ahead
M-006
Minimum speed
SGO17
Mini-roundabout
SGO18
No cycling
SGO12
No entry for vehicular traffic
SGO2
No left turn
P-005
No motor vehicles
P-006
No overtaking
SGO5
No parking
SGO24
No parking
SGO27
No parking any time (direction)
SGO30
No parking (time condition)
SGO28
No parking (time condition and direction)
SGO29
No right turn
SGO3
No Stopping
P-011
No stopping (Clearway)
SGO7
No U-turn
SGO4
No vehicles carrying explosives
SGO9
No vehicles except bicycles being pushed
SGO14
No vehicles over height shown
SGO10
No vehicles over width shown
SGO11
No waiting
SGO6
One-way traffic
SGO8
One Way Traffic
M-007
Pedestrians prohibited
P-008
Route to be used by pedal cycles only
SGO21
School crossing patrol
SGO1
Segregated pedal cycle and pedestrian route
SGO22
Speed Limit 30 mph
P-002
Speed Limit 40 mph
P-003
Speed Limit 50 mph
P-004
Stop
P-001
Tow-away zone
SGO25
Turn Left
M-002
Turn left ahead
M-004
Turn Right
M-003
Turn right ahead
M-005
Two-way right turn lanes (shared/centre turn lane) - LEFT TURN ONLY
SGO23
Vehicles may pass either side to reach same destination
SGO20
Weight limit
P-007
School Zones
Signs indicating school areas and speed restrictions
End of Controlled School Zone
Reduced Speed Zone Ahead
School Advance Warning
School Speed Limit When Flashing
Speed Limit When Flashing
Road Works Signage
Signs indicating road works and temporary conditions
End of road works and temporary restrictions including speed limits
Loose chippings
mandatory speed limit ahead
manually operated temporary slow sign
manually operated temporary stop sign
Road works
Road works 1 mile ahead
Slow-moving or stationary works vehicle blocking a traffic lane. Pass in the direction shown by the arrow.
Temporary hazard at road works
Temporary lane closure (the number and position of arrows and red bars may be varied according to lanes open and closed)
Warning sign in Temporary Tra c Control Zone
About Cayman Islands road signs
Road signs are a core part of the Cayman Islands driving theory test. Recognising each sign — its shape, colour and the symbol it carries — matters both for the Department of Vehicle and Drivers' Licensing (DVDL) exam and for driving safely on Cayman Islands's roads. This page collects all 152 official signs across 7 categories. Browse a category below, tap any sign to read its meaning, then test your recall with the free Cayman Islands theory practice test.
Cayman Islands road sign categories
- Warning Signs (34)
- Warning signs alert you to hazards or changing conditions ahead on Cayman Islands roads — bends, junctions, pedestrian crossings, slippery surfaces and more — giving you time to slow down and react safely. They are typically triangular with a red border and a black symbol on a white or yellow background.
- Information Signs (36)
- Information signs give you helpful guidance about routes, services and facilities across Cayman Islands — such as parking, hospitals, one-way streets and destinations. They do not impose rules; they help you navigate and plan ahead.
- Authorized Person Signals (11)
- Signals given by police officers and authorized traffic controllers override all other signs and lights in Cayman Islands. Knowing the standard hand signals keeps you legal when an officer is directing traffic.
- Traffic Lights (7)
- Traffic light signals control the flow of vehicles and pedestrians at Cayman Islands junctions and crossings. Understanding each light state — and the sequence between them — is essential for safe, legal driving.
- Signs Giving Orders (48)
- Signs giving orders tell you what you must or must not do on Cayman Islands roads and carry the force of law. They combine mandatory ('must') and prohibitory ('must not') instructions you are legally required to obey.
- School Zones (5)
- School-zone signs mark areas around Cayman Islands schools where children are likely to be crossing, often with reduced speed limits at certain times. Extra caution here protects the most vulnerable road users.
- Road Works Signage (11)
- Road-works signage warns of temporary hazards, lane closures and altered layouts at Cayman Islands construction sites. Conditions change quickly, so these signs demand extra attention and lower speeds.
Cayman Islands road signs — FAQ
How many road signs are covered for the Cayman Islands driving theory test?
This page lists 152 official Cayman Islands road signs grouped into 7 categories: warning signs, information signs, authorized person signals, traffic lights, signs giving orders, school zones, road works signage. Tap any sign to see its meaning and description.
What are the main types of Cayman Islands road signs?
Warning signs alert you to hazards ahead, prohibitory signs set out what is not allowed, mandatory signs tell you what you must do, priority signs decide who gives way, and information signs help you navigate. Learning the shape-and-colour rules for each type makes them easy to recognise on the Department of Vehicle and Drivers' Licensing (DVDL) theory test.
How should I study Cayman Islands road signs?
Browse each category to learn what its signs mean, focus on the symbol inside each sign (that is what the exam asks you to identify), then check your recall with the free Cayman Islands theory practice test. Reviewing the signs you get wrong is the fastest way to improve.