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K53 Command Signs: Issuing Instructions
K53 Command Signs provide clear instructions to drivers. They can be further classified into two types:
- Action-specific K53 Command Signs: These signs specify actions that all drivers must take, such as mandatory turns or lane usage.
- Class-specific K53 Command Signs: These signs designate sections of the roadway for specific classes of vehicles, denoted by symbols.

Speed
Minimum speed of traffic. Do not drive slower than the speed indicated.

Exceeding Mass
Only
The road is reserved for drivers of heavy vehicle exceeding the mass indicated on the sign.

Indicates that road users must drive to the side of an obstruction where the sign is displayed.

Only
Indicates the direction in which you must proceed, you must drive only in the direction indicated by the arrow.

Ahead
Indicates the direction in which you must proceed, at the next junction you must drive only in the direction indicated by the arrow.

Only
Indicates that the road or part of it may be used by pedestrians only.

Only
Indicates that the road or part of it may be used by pedal cycles only

and Pedestrians
Only
Indicates that the road or part of it may be used by cyclists and pedestrians only

Pedestrians Only
Indicates that the road or part of it may be used by cyclists and pedestrians only
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Only
Indicates that the road or part of it may be used by motor cycles only

Only
Indicates that the road or part of it may be used by motor cars only

Indicates that the road or part of it may be used by taxis only

Indicates that the road or part of it may be used by minibuses only

Indicates that the road or part of it may be used by midi-buses only

Indicates that the road or part of it may be used by buses only

Vehicles Only
Indicates that the road or part of it may be used by delivery vehicles only

Only
Indicates that the road or part of it may be used by goods vehicles only

over Indicated
GVM Only
Indicates that the road or part of it may be used by goods vehicles over indicated GVM only

Vehicles Only
Indicates that the road or part of it may be used by construction vehicles only

Indicates that the road or part of it may be used by vehicles conveying dangerous goods only

Indicates that the road or part of it may be used by abnormal vehicles only

Indicates that the road or part of it may be used by rickshaws only

Indicates that the road or part of it may be used by tour buses only

Vehicles Only
Indicates that the road or part of it may be used by agricultural vehicles only
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Vehicles Only
Indicates that the road or part of it may be used by animal-drawn vehicles only

Gives a driver an opportunity to use an alternative route or proceed on the route and pay toll fees.

Lamps On
Indicates that you must switch on your headlights to see and be seen.

Minibuses Only
Indicates that the road or part of it may be used by buses and Mini buses only

Indicates that you must move in a clockwise direction at the junction

Indicates that the road or part of it may be used by trams only
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