Tagalog translation of LTO traffic signs, just in case you need one

LTO traffic signs Tagalog: Introduction

Filipinos are known to speak the English language really well. In fact, some Filipinos living in the country can’t even speak proper Tagalog. The English language has been the unofficial second language in the Philippines thanks to historical events.

This factor could be the reason why the Land Transportation Office (LTO) decided to write every traffic road sign in the country in English. There are still some road traffic signs written in Tagalog such as BAWAL MAGSAKAY AT MAGBABA, BAWAL MAHINTAY ANO MANG ORAS, among others.

The road traffic signs written in English seem to not take a toll on the daily drive of every Filipino. Based upon current situations, it seems like LTO will not replace all English written road traffic signs to Tagalog anytime soon.

Despite establishing the English language as the standard for most road traffic signs, LTO still made some traffic signs in Tagalog – although they are not used in the streets. The Tagalog LTO road traffic signs are mainly used in its driver’s license examinations.

Needless to say, it's better to have a piece of knowledge on both road sign languages. [Photo: Tagalog Basics]

LTO traffic signs in Tagalog: What is the importance of knowing the signs?

Knowing plenty of road traffic signs provide so many benefits regardless if they are in Tagalog or English. The most important thing is knowing all the road traffic signs is it can save you from potential danger. Take the ‘slippery when wet’ road sign for example. If you are driving fast on roads with this sign, it could lead to an unwanted accident as you will slip off the road.

Another example is the sharp left road sign. Roads with a sharp left sign are accident-prone especially if the driver failed to slow down in time. Keeping an eye for these road traffic signs can reduce the risk of an accident.

Keeping an eye on road signs is... really important

If you are in an unfamiliar place, chances are you will drive through a one-way street. What’s worse is that when a traffic enforcer sees your fault and handed you a ticket. But, if you are aware of the road traffic signs, then moments like that can be avoided.

Driving a truck is one of the most difficult jobs to have. Apart from the sleepless nights, truck drivers should be well-versed when it comes to road traffic signs as there are many restrictions. For the most part, these restrictions have something to do with size and weight.

The last piece of advice we can give why knowing most of the traffic road signs is that they will be used in LTO licensure examinations. There are still people who fail LTO’s written examinations so you might want to be ready when your time comes.

LTO road signs Tagalog translation: English to Tagalog

Traffic Sign LTO	English	Tagalog
	Stop sign	Huminto ka
	Give way sign	Magbigay ka
	Left turners must give way	Magbigay daan sa mga papakaliwa
	No cars	Bawal pumasok ang anumang sasakyan
	No jeepneys	Bawal pumasok ang jeep
	No trucks	Bawal pumasok ang trak
	No bus	Bawal pumasok ang bus
	No bicycle	Bawal pumasok ang bisikleta
	No motorcycle	Bawal pumasok ang motorsiklo
	No tricycle	Bawal pumasok ang traysikel
	No vehicles with trailer	Bawal pumasok ang sasakyang may nakakabit na trailer
	No animal drawn vehicles	Bawal pumasok ang kalesa
	No U-turn	Bawal mag U-turn
	No overtaking	Bawal ang lumusot
	Maximum speed restriction	Nakatakdang tulin ng sasakyan
	No waiting anytime	Bawal mag-antay ano mang oras
	No loading and unloading anytime	Bawal magsakay at magbaba
	No entry for all types of vehicles	Bawal pumasok ang lahat ng klase ng sasakyan
	No entry for vehicles with gross vehicle mass of more than 5 tonnes	Bawal pumasok ang anumang sasakyan na may bigat na hihigit sa 5 tonelada
	No entry for vehicles with more than 110 meter in length	Bawal pumasok ang anumang sasakyan na hihigit sa 110 metro ang haba
	No entry for vehicles with more 2 meter of width	Bawal pumasok ang anumang sasakyan na hihigit sa 2 metro ang lapad
	No entry for vehicles with 3.5 meters in height	Bawal pumasok ang anumang sasakyan na hihigit sa 3.5 metro ang taas
	No blowing of horns	Bawal bumusina
	Hospital zone	Lugar ng hospital
	Two-way traffic sign	Liliko ang kalsada pakaliwa o pakana
	No left turn	Bawal lumiko pakaliwa
	No right turn	Bawal lumiko pakanan
	Two way traffic ahead sign	Two-way na trapiko
	Zebra crossing	Lugar tawiran
	Roundabout ahead	Ikaw ay paparating sa rotunda
	No parking	Bawal pumarada
	Uphill sign	Matarik ang paakyat na direksyon ng kalsada
	Turn left only	Maari lamang lumiko pakaliwa
	Turn right only	Maara lamang lumiko pakanan
	Approach to intersection merging traffic	Sasanib sa trapiko pagpasok sa sangandaan
	School zone/Children crossing	Lugar ng paaralan
	Zigzag sign ahead	Papalupot ang kalsada sa unahan
	Approach to intersection	Babala ng sangandaan
	Sharp turn (left)	Delikado ang kurbada sa kaliwa
	Sharp turn (right)	Delikado ang kurbada sa kanan
	River bank	Ilog
	Animal crossing ahead	Tawiran ng hayop*
	Men working ahead	Ginagawa ang kalsada*
	Double bend ahead, first to the left	Doble ang kurbandang delikado sa kaliwa
	Double bend ahead, first to the right	Doble ang kurbandang delikado sa kanan
	Landslide-prone area	Panganib sa nahuhulog na bato
	Slippery when wet	Madulas ang kalsada
	Uneven road ahead	Baku-bakong kalsada
	Train Crossing Ahead	Daang tren

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FAQs about LTO traffic road signs

Q: Are Tagalog traffic road signs used in the Philippines?

Yes, there are some areas in the Philippines where Tagalog traffic road signs are used. However, for the most part, traffic road signs in the country are written in English by LTO.

Q: How much is the fine for violating traffic road signs?

Most traffic road signs have a fine of Php 1,000 imposed by the LTO. The violation fees can be higher depending on the violation.

Q: How many questions does LTO put in its examinations?

For those who are applying for a non-professional license, LTO is providing 40 questions. While for those who are applying for a professional license, LTO is providing 60 questions.

Q: Where can I study for my LTO exams?

There are many reviewers LTO is providing online. These reviewers include a questionnaire for non-professional driver’s license applicants, questionnaires for professional driver’s license applicants heavy vehicles), road traffic signs, and more.

Q: How many traffic road signs are there?

Traffic road signs are countless. However, you would not need to know all of them in order to drive safely. In the Philippines, these signs are regulated and standardized by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

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