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