An optical indicating device, a vehicle lamp including the optical indicating device, and a motor vehicle are provided. The optical indicating device includes: at least one light source emitting a light beam; and a patterning device arranged to form an indicating pattern when a light beam emitted from the light source is transmitted through the patterning device; the patterning device includes an patterning unit arranged to pattern the light beam, and a plurality of light deflecting portions arranged adjacent to each other are formed on a side of the patterning unit facing towards the light source or facing away from the light source.