PARE sign 
Argentina
PARE in Spanish
- The stop sign says PARE.
- Warning signs are yellow diamonds, with words like ATENCIÓN.
- Words are in Spanish; Brazil's PARE comes with Portuguese.
Road signs by country
Road signs differ from country to country in shape, colour and wording. These cards show the tells for 36 countries, each with real street photos ringed on the sign.
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GIVE WAY triangle 
Australia
Yellow diamonds, driving on the left
- Warning signs are yellow diamonds.
- The give-way triangle says GIVE WAY.
- Crossing signs are often fluorescent yellow-green.
Red-and-white chevrons 
Austria
Like Germany, with more chevrons
- Chevron boards are red and white.
- The crossing sign is a blue square with a white triangle.
- Small white panels under signs are in German.
Blue direction sign 
Belgium
Two languages on the signs
- Motorway signs are blue, often with names in two languages.
- The crossing sign is a blue square with a white triangle.
- Warning signs are white triangles with a red border.
PARE sign 
Brazil
PARE and yellow diamonds
- The stop sign says PARE.
- Warning signs are yellow diamonds.
- Words are in Portuguese (não, ç, ã), not Spanish.
Red-and-white chevrons 
Bulgaria
Cyrillic and red chevrons
- Chevron boards are red and white.
- Words are in Cyrillic; Bulgarian uses ъ a lot.
- Warning signs are white triangles with a red border.
STOP or ARRÊT sign 
Canada
Yellow diamonds, sometimes ARRÊT
- Warning signs are yellow diamonds.
- In Quebec the stop sign says ARRÊT, sometimes with STOP too.
- Speed signs are in km/h, not mph.
Fluorescent crossing sign 
Chile
PARE and fluorescent crossings
- The stop sign says PARE.
- Crossing signs are often fluorescent yellow-green diamonds.
- Dry hills and the Andes are often in the background.
Red-bordered triangle 
Czech Republic
Fluorescent frames around signs
- Look for a yellow-green frame around important signs.
- Warning signs are white triangles with a red border.
- Czech words on panels: POZOR, Mimo, letters like ř and ě.
White warning triangle 
Denmark
White triangles in Scandinavia
- Warning triangles are white with a red border.
- The crossing sign is a blue square with a white triangle.
- Danish words use ø and æ.
Yellow warning triangle 
Finland
Names in Finnish and Swedish
- Warning and give-way triangles have a yellow background.
- Many signs show names in Finnish and Swedish.
- Finnish words have double letters like aa and kk.
Blue-and-white chevron 
France
Blue-and-white curve chevrons
- Curve chevrons are white on blue.
- Warning signs are white triangles with a red border.
- Roadworks chevrons are red and white, so look for the blue ones on bends.
Red-and-white chevrons 
Germany
Red-and-white chevron boards
- Warning signs are white triangles with a red border.
- The crossing sign is a blue square with a white triangle and a walker.
- Chevron boards and barriers are red and white.
Red-bordered triangle 
Greece
Greek letters on the signs
- Look for Greek letters like Σ, Λ and Ω.
- Warning signs are triangles with a red border.
- Stop signs say STOP in Latin letters.
Red-and-white chevrons 
Hungary
Red chevrons, Hungarian words
- Chevron boards are red and white.
- Warning signs are white triangles with a red border.
- Hungarian words have letters like ő and ű.
Yellow-black chevrons 
Indonesia
Yellow diamonds in Asia
- Warning signs are yellow diamonds.
- Concrete barriers are painted with yellow-black chevrons.
- Indonesian words like Jalan (street); traffic drives on the left.
Yellow diamond 
Ireland
Yellow diamonds in Europe
- Warning signs are yellow diamonds, like in America, not triangles.
- Chevrons are black on yellow.
- Green road signs show place names in English and, in italics, in Irish.
Red-and-white chevrons 
Italy
Red chevrons, Italian words
- Warning signs are white triangles with a red border.
- Chevrons are red and white.
- Look for Italian words on the panels: Uscita, Centro, Zona.
止まれ triangle 
Japan
The upside-down red triangle
- The stop sign is a downward red triangle: 止まれ.
- Warning signs are yellow diamonds.
- Expressway signs are green, other route signs blue.
ALTO sign 
Mexico
ALTO on the stop sign
- The stop sign says ALTO.
- Warning signs are yellow diamonds.
- The give-way sign says CEDA EL PASO.
Yellow chevron 
Netherlands
Yellow chevrons and blue signs
- Curve chevrons are black on yellow.
- Direction signs are mostly blue with white letters.
- The crossing sign is a blue square with a white triangle.
GIVE WAY triangle 
New Zealand
Very close to Australia
- Warning signs are yellow diamonds, often with a small panel like NEXT 300 m.
- The give-way triangle says GIVE WAY.
- Chevrons are black on yellow; traffic drives on the left.
Yellow warning triangle 
Norway
Yellow triangles, Norwegian words
- Warning triangles have a yellow background.
- The crossing sign is a blue square with a white triangle.
- Norwegian words use ø; Swedish uses ö.
Yellow warning triangle 
Poland
Yellow warning triangles
- Warning triangles have a yellow background.
- Chevrons are red and white.
- The crossing sign is a blue square with a white triangle.
Yellow-black chevrons 
Portugal
Yellow-and-black chevrons
- Chevrons are black on yellow.
- Warning signs are white triangles with a red border.
- Direction signs are blue or white, with names in Portuguese.
Blue crossing square 
Romania
Red triangles, Romanian words
- Warning signs are white triangles with a red border.
- The crossing sign is a blue square with a white triangle.
- Romanian words have letters like ș, ț and ă.
Yellow-framed crossing sign 
Russia
Cyrillic and yellow-framed signs
- Crossing and school signs often have a yellow-green frame.
- The stop sign says STOP in Latin letters; СТОП may be painted on the road.
- Russian has ы and э, letters Ukrainian does not use.
Fluorescent chevron 
Serbia
Fluorescent chevron boards
- Chevrons are black on a yellow-green board.
- Words appear in Cyrillic and in Latin letters.
- Serbian Cyrillic has ђ, ћ and џ.
Red-bordered triangle 
South Africa
European triangles, left-hand traffic
- Warning signs are white triangles with a red border.
- Chevrons are red and white.
- Traffic drives on the left, unlike most of Europe.
Yellow warning triangle 
South Korea
Hangul on the signs
- Look for Hangul letters like ㅇ, ㅎ and ㅁ in the words.
- Warning triangles are yellow inside with a red border.
- Route signs are blue or green, with English under the Korean.
Red-and-white chevrons 
Spain
Red chevrons and blue crossings
- Warning signs are white triangles with a red border.
- Chevron boards are red and white.
- The crossing sign is a blue square with a white triangle.
Yellow warning triangle 
Sweden
Yellow triangles in the north
- Warning triangles have a yellow background.
- The give-way triangle is yellow inside too.
- Denmark next door uses white triangles instead.
Blue crossing square 
Switzerland
Tidy signs, several languages
- The crossing sign is a blue square with a white triangle.
- Warning signs are white triangles with a red border.
- Street name plaques are blue or white; the language changes by region.
หยุด sign 
Thailand
หยุด on the stop sign
- The stop sign says หยุด in Thai.
- Warning signs are yellow diamonds.
- Chevrons are black on yellow; traffic drives on the left.
GIVE WAY triangle 
United Kingdom
GIVE WAY written on the triangle
- The give-way triangle has GIVE WAY written on it.
- Warning signs are white triangles with a red border.
- Traffic drives on the left; signs stand on the left side of the road.
Yellow diamond 
United States
Yellow diamonds and green blades
- Warning signs are yellow diamonds; school and crossing signs are fluorescent yellow-green.
- The give-way sign says YIELD.
- Street names are on green blades at the corner.
