Traffic signs

A traffic sign is a standardized visual symbol placed along roads to guide, warn, or regulate drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. These signs provide essential information about road conditions, rules, directions, and potential hazards, helping to ensure safety and smooth traffic flow. They come in various shapes and colors—such as triangular warning signs, circular prohibitory or mandatory signs, and rectangular information signs—each designed for quick recognition and clear understanding.


Warning for low-flying aircrafts. Warning for cattle on the road. Warning for crossing deer. Warning for a movable bridge. Warning for a speed bump. Warning for children. Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad. Give way ahead. Warning for a roundabout. Stop and give way ahead. Warning for a curve to the right. Warning for a double curve, first right then left. Warning for cyclists. Warning for a dip in the road. Warning for falling rocks. Warning for a limited height. Warning for equestrians. Warning for loose chippings on the road surface. Warning for a narrowing. Warning for a crossing for pedestrians. Warning for a road narrowing. Warning for a road narrowing on the right. Warning for a slippery road surface. Warning for a steep ascent. Warning for a steep descent. Warning for tractors. Warning for a traffic light. Warning for a railroad crossing without barriers. Warning for trams. Warning for a tunnel. Warning for a road with two-way traffic. Warning for a limited width. Access prohibited. Cars prohibited. Cyclists prohibited. Direction prohibited (road with one-way traffic). Horsecarts prohibited. Equestrians prohibited. Motorcycles prohibited. Pedestrians prohibited. Tractors prohibited. Trailers prohibited. Trucks prohibited. Using the horn prohibited. Overtaking prohibited. End of the overtaking prohibition. Begin of a speed limit. Turning left prohibited. Turning right prohibited. Turning around prohibited (U-turn). Driving straight ahead prohibited. Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited. Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited. Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited. Vehicles with an axle weight heavier than indicated prohibited. Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited. Entry prohibited (checkpoint). Parking prohibited. Parking and stopping prohibited. Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers. Turning left mandatory. Turning right mandatory. Passing left mandatory. Passing right mandatory. Mandatory left. Mandatory right. Driving straight ahead mandatory. Mandatory path for cyclists. Mandatory path for equestrians. Mandatory path for motorcycles. Mandatory path for pedestrians. Mandatory lane for trucks. Mandatory parking spot. Mandatory exclusive parking spot. Begin of a minimum speed. End of the minimum speed. Dead end street. Detour for vehicles that are not allowed to pass. Begin of a motorway. End of the motorway. Parking allowed. Section control. National speed limits.

1. Warning for low-flying aircrafts

This traffic sign indicates a warning for low-flying aircrafts. It alerts road users that aircraft may fly low over the road, potentially causing noise distraction or sudden overflight surprises. Drivers should remain focused despite potential noise or shadow distractions. Typical Locations: airports, military airbases, landing strips, airshows or heliports.

Warning for low-flying aircrafts.

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2. Warning for cattle on the road

This traffic sign indicates a warning for cattle. It alerts drivers to the possible presence of cows, bulls, or other domestic livestock on or near the road. It helps prevent accidents, especially in rural or agricultural areas. Cattle may cross or walk along the road, either freely or under the supervision of a herder. Drivers should: slow down, be ready to stop suddenly, avoid honking or sudden movements. Typical Locations: farmlands, pastures near roads, unfenced grazing areas, mountain roads.

Warning for cattle on the road.

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3. Warning for crossing deer

This traffic sign indicates a warning for crossing deer. It alerts drivers to the potential presence of deer or other wild animals crossing the road. It is essential in areas where wildlife-vehicle collisions are common. Wild deer may suddenly cross the road, especially at dawn or dusk. Drivers should: reduce speed, stay alert, watch both sides of the road. Typical Locations: forests, national parks, wildlife corridors or countryside highways.

Warning for crossing deer.

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4. Warning for a movable bridge

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a movable bridge. It alerts that a movable (opening) bridge is ahead — such as a drawbridge or swing bridge — which may open for boat traffic. Drivers should be prepared to stop when the bridge is open and to expect possible traffic delays. It often accompanies barriers, lights, or warning bells at the actual site. Common near: rivers, canals, or ports.

Warning for a movable bridge.

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5. Warning for a speed bump

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a speed bump. It alerts drivers of an upcoming raised bump in the road designed to slow down traffic. Drivers should reduce speed to avoid discomfort, damage to the vehicle, or loss of control when driving over the bump. Typical Locations: residential areas, school zones, hospitals, pedestrian zones, roads with traffic calming measures.

Warning for a speed bump.

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6. Warning for children

This traffic sign indicates a warning for children. It alerts drivers that children may be present or crossing the road. Drivers should reduce speed and watch for children playing, walking, or going to/from school. Be especially alert for children suddenly crossing the road. Typical Locations: school zones, playgrounds, residential areas, bus stops or near pedestrian crossings.

Warning for children.

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7. Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad

This traffic sign indicates a warning for an uncontrolled crossroad. It alerts drivers that a crossroad without traffic signals or priority signs is ahead. Drivers should slow down and be alert for traffic from side roads that may not stop. Yield according to local right-of-way rules (e.g., in many European countries, give way to the right). Typical Locations: Rural areas and roads where no clear priority is assigned.

Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.

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8. Give way ahead

This traffic sign indicates you have to give way ahead. It alerts drivers a Give Way (Yield) sign is coming up soon. It's used as a pre-warning to avoid sudden braking and used before intersections where visibility is low.

Give way ahead.

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9. Warning for a roundabout

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a roundabout. It alerts that a roundabout (traffic circle) is ahead. Drivers should slow down and prepare to yield to traffic already in the roundabout.

Warning for a roundabout.

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10. Stop and give way ahead

This traffic sign indicates a warning that you have to stop and give way ahead. It alerts drivers that a STOP sign is coming up, and they will soon need to stop and yield at an intersection.

Stop and give way ahead.

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