Jamaica Prohibitory Signs
Indicate actions that are not permitted
40 signs in this category
Prohibitory signs indicate actions that are not permitted on Jamaica roads: no entry, no overtaking, no parking, or vehicle-specific restrictions. They set the legal limits you must respect.
Study tip: These are usually circular with a red border, and a red diagonal line means the action shown is banned. Watch for numbers or vehicle symbols that narrow the restriction.
Closed to all vehicles in both directions
The road is closed to all vehicles in both directions. Do not enter with any vehicle; the route beyond is for other users only.
End of the overtaking prohibition
The overtaking ban ends here. You may overtake again when the road ahead is clear and it is safe to do so.
End of the overtaking prohibition for goods vehicles
The overtaking ban for goods vehicles ends here. Trucks may pass slower traffic again where it is safe.
No agricultural vehicles
No agricultural vehicles beyond this sign. Tractors and similar slow machinery must take another route.
No animal-drawn vehicles
No animal-drawn vehicles beyond this sign. Carts and drays must use another route.
No entry
No entry for vehicles. The road beyond carries traffic towards you, usually the exit end of a one way street; driving past this sign puts you head-on into it.
No goods vehicles
No goods vehicles beyond this sign. A plate may set the weight above which the ban applies; lighter traffic continues normally.
No handcarts
No handcarts beyond this sign. Pushed or pulled carts must not enter this stretch of road.
No left turn
No left turn at this junction. Take another route; the turn is banned because making it here is dangerous or blocks the flow.
No mopeds
No mopeds beyond this sign. Low-powered two-wheelers must take another route even where larger motorcycles are permitted.
No motorcycles
No motorcycles beyond this sign. Riders must take another route; the ban covers motorcycles with or without a sidecar.
No motor vehicles
No motor vehicles beyond this sign. The route stays open to pedestrians and pedal cycles; cars, motorcycles and trucks must find another way.
No motor vehicles, except for two-wheeled motorcycles without side-car
No motor vehicles except two-wheeled motorcycles without a sidecar. Cars, trucks and combinations must not enter; solo motorcycles may.
No overtaking
No overtaking from this sign until the ban is lifted. Stay in line even behind a slow vehicle; passing here has too little visibility or room.
No overtaking by goods vehicles
No overtaking by goods vehicles. Trucks must hold their lane on this stretch; other drivers should expect them to stay in line.
No parking
No parking on this stretch. You may stop briefly to set down or pick up a passenger, but you must not leave the vehicle waiting.
No pedal cycles
No pedal cycles beyond this sign. A cyclist may dismount and push the cycle through as a pedestrian where pedestrians are allowed.
No pedestrians
No pedestrians beyond this sign. The road ahead is unsafe or prohibited on foot; drivers should still stay alert for people ignoring it.
No right turn
No right turn at this junction. Continue and turn where it is permitted; the ban usually protects you from crossing a dangerous stream of traffic.
No stopping
No stopping on this stretch at all, even to drop off a passenger. Stop only for a genuine emergency, and clear the road as soon as you can.
No U-turn
No U-turn here. Do not swing around to face the other way; continue until you find a safe and legal place to turn.
No vehicles exceeding 12 metres in length
No vehicles longer than 12 metres. Long rigs cannot clear the bends, junctions or crossings ahead; take the signed alternative route.
No vehicles exceeding 12 tonnes
No vehicles heavier than 12 tonnes, load included. The limit protects a bridge or road structure ahead that cannot carry more.
No vehicles exceeding 2.2 metres in width
No vehicles more than 2.2 metres wide. Measure against your widest point, mirrors and load included, before continuing.
No vehicles exceeding 3.5 metres in height
No vehicles more than 3.5 metres high, usually because of a low bridge, cable or structure ahead. Know your height, including any load, before you pass.
No vehicles exceeding 6 tonnes per axle
No vehicles putting more than 6 tonnes on any single axle. Gross weight can be legal while an axle is not; check how your load is spread.
No vehicles pulling a trailer
No vehicles pulling a trailer of any kind beyond this sign. Unhitch or find another route if you are towing.
No vehicles pulling a trailer, except for semi-trailers or single axle trailers
No vehicles pulling a trailer, except semi-trailers and single axle trailers. Check what you are towing before continuing.
Silence zone
You are entering a silence zone: no horns or unnecessary noise, typically near hospitals and schools. Drive quietly and gently through it.
Speed limit 100 km/h
Maximum speed 100 km/h from this sign, used on high-standard roads. Keep a long following gap at this speed.
Speed limit 110 km/h
Maximum speed 110 km/h from this sign, the ceiling on the fastest highway stretches. At this speed you cover over 30 metres every second, so think further ahead.
Speed limit 20 km/h
Maximum speed 20 km/h from this sign. A limit this low usually protects a school, market or dense pedestrian area; treat it as a walking-pace zone.
Speed limit 30 km/h
Maximum speed 30 km/h from this sign. Expect pedestrians, junctions or hazards close to the carriageway on this stretch.
Speed limit 40 km/h
Maximum speed 40 km/h from this sign. The limit is a ceiling, not a target; drive slower when conditions demand it.
Speed limit 50 km/h
Maximum speed 50 km/h from this sign, the usual ceiling for built-up areas. Watch for pedestrians and side roads.
Speed limit 60 km/h
Maximum speed 60 km/h from this sign. Hold the limit until a new one is posted or the restriction ends.
Speed limit 70 km/h
Maximum speed 70 km/h from this sign. Keep to it until another limit is signed, and slow down for bends, rain or traffic.
Speed limit 80 km/h
Maximum speed 80 km/h from this sign, typical for open rural roads. Drop your speed for villages, bends and wet weather.
Speed limit 90 km/h
Maximum speed 90 km/h from this sign. Found on faster rural stretches; adjust down whenever visibility or the surface is poor.
Use of audible warning devices prohibited
Using the horn or any audible warning device is prohibited beyond this sign, except in an emergency to avoid a collision.