Learn · सिक्नुहोस्
The Nepal driving rules book.
Everything a learner needs in one place — the road rules that keep Nepal moving, and the traffic signs you will meet on every route. Built for your first lesson and your licence test alike.
Road rules · यातायात नियम
Know the rules before you turn the key.
On the road
- Drive on the LEFT side of the road and overtake only from the right when it is safe.
- Always wear your seat belt; front and rear passengers should be belted too.
- A helmet is compulsory for both the rider and pillion on two-wheelers.
- Keep a safe following distance — allow at least a two-second gap in normal conditions.
- Use indicators before every turn, lane change or overtake.
- Dip your headlights for oncoming traffic; use only the horn where it is permitted.
Documents to carry
- A valid driving licence for the vehicle category you are driving.
- The vehicle registration certificate (Bluebook / Lalpurja).
- Valid third-party insurance for the vehicle.
- Proof of paid road tax and, where applicable, route permit.
- Produce these to a traffic officer on request.
Safety & prohibitions
- Never drink and drive — Nepal enforces a zero-tolerance limit for drivers.
- Do not use a mobile phone while driving; use a hands-free device only if you must.
- Do not carry passengers or load beyond the vehicle's permitted capacity.
- Give way to pedestrians at zebra crossings and to emergency vehicles.
- Obey the traffic police officer's hand signals — they override the signals and signs.
- Stop completely at STOP signs and red lights; slow and yield at GIVE WAY signs.
Speed limits · गति सीमा
How fast is too fast?
Indicative limits set by Nepal Traffic Police. Posted signs always take priority.
| Area | Car / Jeep | Two-wheeler |
|---|---|---|
| Inside city / bazaar area | 40 km/h | 40 km/h |
| Ring Road / urban expressway | 50 km/h | 50 km/h |
| Open highway | 70–80 km/h | 50 km/h |
| Near schools & hospitals | 20–25 km/h | 20–25 km/h |
Traffic signs · यातायात चिन्ह
Every sign you'll meet on the road.
Mandatory · अनिवार्य
Blue discs. They tell you what you must do.
Prohibitory · निषेधात्मक
Red-ringed discs. They tell you what you must not do.
Warning · सावधानी
Red triangles. They warn of a hazard ahead.
Informatory · सूचनामूलक
Blue panels. They point you to services and facilities.
Ahead only
सीधा जानुहोस्
Turn left ahead
बायाँ मोडिनुहोस्
Turn right ahead
दायाँ मोडिनुहोस्
Keep left
बायाँ लाग्नुहोस्
Compulsory roundabout
अनिवार्य गोलचक्कर
Sound horn
हर्न बजाउनुहोस्
No entry
प्रवेश निषेध
No parking
पार्किङ निषेध
No stopping / halt
रोक्न निषेध
Speed limit 40
गति सीमा ४०
No overtaking
उछिन्न निषेध
No horn
हर्न बजाउन निषेध
No U-turn
यू-टर्न निषेध
All vehicles prohibited
सबै सवारी निषेध
Right hand curve
दायाँ मोड
Left hand curve
बायाँ मोड
Cross road
चोक / क्रस रोड
Pedestrian crossing
पैदल यात्री क्रसिङ
School ahead
विद्यालय अगाडि
Narrow bridge
साँघुरो पुल
Slippery road
चिप्लो बाटो
Speed breaker / bump
गति अवरोधक
Falling rocks
पहिरो / ढुंगा खस्ने
Roundabout ahead
गोलचक्कर अगाडि
Hospital
अस्पताल
First aid
प्राथमिक उपचार
Petrol pump
पेट्रोल पम्प
Parking
पार्किङ
Restaurant
भोजनालय
Telephone
टेलिफोन