Motorcycle Hand Signals

For Safe Group Rides with Biking Brothers Odisha

Left Turn

Left Turn

Arm and hand extending left, palm facing down

Right Turn

Right Turn

Arm out bent at 90° angle up with fist clinched

Stop

Stop

Arm out bent at 90° angle down with palm facing back

Slow Down

Slow Down

Arm extended straight out, palm down, swing arm down

Speed Up

Speed Up

Arm extended, palm up, swing arm up

Hazard In Road

Hazard in Road

Point with hand or foot on side of hazard

Follow Me

Follow Me

Arm straight up, palm forward

Come Around

Come Around/Take The Lead

Point forward while swinging arm from back to front

Pull Off

Pull Off

Point over head while swinging arm left to overhead

Single File

Single File

Arm straight Up with index finger pointed up

Double File

Double File

Arm straight up with index finger and middle finger up

Ride Staggered

Ride Staggered

Arm straight up with index finger and pinky up

Fuel Stop

Fuel Stop

Point to fuel tank

Comfort Stop

Comfort Stop

Arm extended with clinched fist with short up and down motion

Refreshment Stop

Refreshment Stop

Fingers closed with thumb to mouth

Turn Signal

Turn Signal

Extend arm while opening and closeing hand

Police Ahead

Police Ahead

Tap top of head or helmet with alm of hand