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Traffic Rules
61 Cambodian traffic law terms, in Khmer and English.
- traffic_policeThe direction signs of the traffic police
- vehicles_from_the vehicles that are moving from the left or right hand sides of the traffic police are allowed to pass through
- priority_orderThe levels of priorities are defined as follows
- driving_licensdriving licenses according to the types of vehicles
- driver_alertnealways be precautious and that they should be in the easy-to-drive situation and fast particularly the possibility to move without any disturbances
- child_front_seChildren under 10 years are not allowed to sit in the front seats of vehicles without the accompanying adults or without wearing the seat belt.
- caterpillar_trThe vehicles with caterpillar tracks are banned from being driven on the roads. These kinds of vehicles must be transported on the vehicles with rubber tires.
- right_hand_driadhered to the right-hand side
- two_traffic_diroads with two traffic directions without the traffic lane
- one_traffic_diroads with one traffic direction without the traffic lane
- traffic_jam_ovthe vehicles in any path of the roads that are faster than the other vehicles in the other paths of the roads are not considered as having overtaken
- turn_right_at_turn right at the red light corners where there are signs to allow turning right
- roundabout_ruldriving at roundabouts, roads with curbs or monuments on the road
- skirt_to_rightskirt to the right hand side at all intersections or roundabouts that are the obstacles for moving forward
- slow_down_narrWhen passing other vehicles on the narrow roads.
- slow_down_passWhen passing or overtaking the vehicles carrying passengers and children that are stopping to take them on board or to drop them.
- slow_down_bridWhen approaching the bridges or railway.
- slow_down_bad_When the weather is not good and the drivers cannot clearly see the roads in long distance.
- slow_down_chanWhen changing the traffic direction.
- slow_down_turnWhen reaching turning roads, curved roads, slippery roads, crossroads, or roundabouts.
- keeping_safe_dkeep an adequate safety distance
- driving_in_a_rdriving in a row and in the same speed
- minimum_distankeep a distance from one vehicle to another at least 50 m
- narrow_roadsnarrow roads
- stop_before_juthe drivers must stop the vehicle before the junction road
- crossing_railrCrossing the railroad
- slow_down_railDrivers have to pay close attention and slow down the vehicle when approaching the railway.
- no_drive_throuThe drivers must not drive the vehicle through the railroad if they know that their vehicles might have technical problem or be in unfavorable situation that leads to the traffic jam.
- no_drive_throuAt the road crossing the railway, which has the barrier or barricade, the drivers must not drive into the place when the barrier is closed or is being closed or opened.
- cross_railway_At the place where the road crosses the railroad, where there are no barriers or traffic lights, the drivers can drive through unless they are sure that no train arrives.
- obey_railway_gAt the railway where is/are guard(s), the drivers have to listen and obey the guard and do not make any trouble to the opening or closing the barrier.
- stop_for_approWhen the train is about to arrive, the drivers have to stop the vehicles immediately and let the train go first. All the herders should find the way to stop their animals and prevent the herds from crossing the railway.
- stop_distance_When the train honks as it approaching, the drivers have to stop at least 2 meters away from the barrier and should not stop less than 5 meters if there is no barrier.
- inform_railwayIn the case that the vehicle gets problem or animals herd arrive at the railway, the drivers or guardians have to find ways from making any trouble to the train or inform the nearest agent who is in charge of the railway to avoid the accident if they cannot avoid the obstacle themselves
- u_turn_prohibiU-turn is prohibited in the following cases
- pedestrians_crpedestrians are passing the road
- yield_to_priorspeed down and drive to the right hand side or stop to leave these vehicles to overtake or go easily
- driving_in_oppDrive in opposite direction on the one-way road
- driving_througWhen traffic light produces red light
- unlimited_speeIn unlimited speed
- crossing_or_onAcross or on the dotted line
- pedestrians_rePedestrians and people who pull or push carts have to respect traffic light, traffic signs, or signs directed by traffic police.
- middle_of_roadThe middle of the road is prohibited from using there are sidewalks and roadsides on both sides of the road, which are preserved for the pedestrians.
- walking_on_roaThe road is only allowed to use if the sidewalks or roadsides have no possibility for pedestrians to use, but they have to walk at the closest sidewalks in accordance with traffic direction.
- pedestrians_crAll pedestrians who intend to pass across the road must not step to the road with carelessness. The pedestrians have to pass across the road in accordance with the walking sign if it exists nearby.
- pedestrians_atAt the place where there are walking signs for pedestrians
- pedestrians_atAt the place where there is no walking sign for pedestrians
- horn_use_restrThe use of horn is allowed only at daytime in order to inform other road users to avoid traffic accident, which might occur eventually.
- horn_use_for_oOutside town, horn is also used for information when driver intends to overtake.
- horn_duration_The sound of horn has to be used in short time, but not in long time more than the necessary need.
- night_horn_repFrom the sunset until the sunrise, honking has to be replaced with normal light (low beam) and far-light (high beam) alternatively.
- night_overtakiAt nighttime in town, the alternative use of normal light and far-light can be used when need to overtake.
- air_horn_prohiThe use of air-horn (pressure horn) is prohibited in city or town or near the hospital.
- yield_to_pedeshave to speed down and stop if it is necessary in order to give the right to the pedestrians to cross first
- use_of_horn_daThe use of horn is allowed only at daytime in order to inform other road users to avoid traffic accident, which might occur eventually.
- horn_for_overtOutside town, horn is also used for information when driver intends to overtake.
- horn_duration_The sound of horn has to be used in short time, but not in long time more than the necessary need.
- horn_replacemeFrom the sunset until the sunrise, honking has to be replaced with normal light (low beam) and far-light (high beam) alternatively.
- horn_replacemeAt nighttime in town, the alternative use of normal light and far-light can be used when need to overtake.
- special_horn_pDrivers of police and military or military police vehicles, fire engine, and ambulance, who are fulfilling the tasks, have the right to use special horn all the time.
- headlights_andUse of Vehicle Light and Horn