They may look the same, but there are many different types of signboards, explained below for your information.
1) Blue signboard
This means the road is toll-free.
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2) Green signboard
This means the complete opposite. Meaning the road is a toll-paying one.
![](https://d3avoj45mekucs.cloudfront.net/ulagam/media/2017/toll-road.jpg)
3) Numbers only
If you see a signboard with white text on green background, it means that they are federal roads.
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4) Signboard with the letter 'E'
This refers to a highway.
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5) Road sign with letter and numbers
This refers to state roads.
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6) Green on white, white on brown
There would be times you come across white signboard with green text, or white text on brown background. This refers to tourist attraction area.
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7) Names from top to bottom
Ever wondered why the names of places are arranged in a certain way on signboards. There's a meaning behind this. The name in the top of the signboard are the furthest from the point of the signboard, while the bottom spot is the nearest.
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8) Black text with white background
When you see one of these, it means you are in a town area.
![](https://d3avoj45mekucs.cloudfront.net/ulagam/media/2017/town.jpg)
9) Yellow text on green background
When you come across one of these, it means the place referred to has government buildings.
![](https://d3avoj45mekucs.cloudfront.net/ulagam/media/2017/govt-building.jpg)
There you go, some of the meanings of signboards you come across daily, but never knew the significance of.
Source: Malaysia Food & Travel
Photo source: Malaysia Food & Travel, pandulaju.com.my