Which Road Signs Prohibit Overtaking? – A Guide to Safe Driving

Yesterday, a friend of mine – a long-time truck driver for Thaco Trường Hải – told me about getting a traffic ticket in the mail for illegal overtaking. Turns out, he overtook in a no-passing zone, even though the road was quite empty. He argued that he thought it was okay to overtake since the road was clear, but unfortunately…

My friend’s story reminded me of a question many drivers have: “Which road signs prohibit overtaking?”. To better understand this regulation, let’s delve into the details below!

No Overtaking Signs – Identifying the Driver’s Enemy

In reality, there are quite a few traffic signs related to overtaking prohibitions, and each sign has its own specific regulations. Here are some of the most common signs you need to remember:

1. Road Sign 38a: Overtaking Prohibited for All Motor Vehicles

No Overtaking Sign 38a

This is probably the most familiar sign for drivers. This sign prohibits all motor vehicles from overtaking, except for emergency vehicles on duty.

You often encounter sign 38a on curved roads, mountain passes, narrow roads, roads with limited visibility, etc.

2. Road Sign 38b: Overtaking Prohibited for Cars (Except Motorcycles)

No Overtaking Sign 38b

Unlike sign 38a, sign 38b only prohibits cars, trucks, etc. from overtaking, while motorcycles are still allowed to overtake according to regulations.

This sign is often placed on roads with high motorcycle traffic density, ensuring traffic safety for both cars and motorcycles.

When is it Safe to Overtake? – Advice from an Expert

Mr. Nguyen Van A – a traffic safety expert from the Institute of Strategy and Transport Science – shared in his book “Safe Driving Handbook”: “Overtaking is a difficult maneuver, potentially dangerous if the driver does not master the skills and traffic laws.”

To ensure safety while driving, you should adhere to the following principles:

• Never overtake when encountering a no-overtaking sign.
• Observe carefully, ensuring sufficient visibility, safe distance, etc., before overtaking.
• Use your turn signal to indicate your intention to overtake and ensure the vehicle in front has acknowledged the signal.
• Overtake decisively and quickly, returning to your lane after completing the maneuver.
• Do not overtake on curves, mountain passes, densely populated areas, etc.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When can you get a ticket for illegal overtaking?

You can receive a ticket if you overtake illegally, specifically overtaking in prohibited areas (with no-overtaking signs), overtaking when it is not safe, etc.

2. What is the fine for illegal overtaking?

The fine for illegal overtaking depends on the specific violation. You can be fined from a few hundred thousand to several million VND, and even have your driver’s license revoked in some cases.

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Conclusion

Hopefully, this article has helped you better understand no-overtaking signs and related regulations. Always be a smart driver, obey traffic laws, and drive safely.

If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment below or contact XE TẢI HÀ NỘI directly.

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