Additional signsSwitzerland

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Traffic signs

Traffic rules

An additional sign is a traffic sign placed directly below another sign to provide extra information or clarify how the main sign should be understood. It can specify conditions such as distance, time periods, road users affected, directions, or special circumstances. Additional signs do not create new rules by themselves but modify, limit, or explain the meaning of the sign above them so drivers can apply the rule correctly in that specific situation.

Next petrol station ... kilometres ahead.

Parking prohibited or allowed at times shown.

1. For pedestrians

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to pedestrians.

2. For people with disabilities

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to people with disabilities. Any permit or eligibility requirements depend on the applicable sign and local rules.

3. For skiers

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to skiers.

4. For cyclists

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to cyclists.

5. For mopeds

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to mopeds.

6. For motorcycles

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to motorcycles.

7. For cars

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to cars. The vehicle category covered by the symbol is determined by the applicable local definitions.

8. For trailers

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to vehicles towing trailers.

9. For carpooling

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to vehicles used for carpooling. Any required number of occupants depends on the applicable local rules.

10. For tractors

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to tractors.

11. For caravans

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to caravans. The caravan categories covered depend on the applicable local definitions.

12. For recreational vehicles

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to recreational vehicles. The vehicle categories covered depend on the applicable local definitions.

13. For trucks

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to trucks. The truck categories covered depend on the applicable local definitions.

14. For trucks towing a trailer

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to trucks towing a trailer.

15. For articulated trucks

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to articulated trucks. The vehicle combinations covered depend on the applicable local definitions.

16. For buses

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to buses. The vehicle categories covered depend on the applicable local definitions.

17. For trams

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to trams.

18. For aircraft

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign specifically concerns aircraft. Its precise meaning depends on the main sign with which it is used.

19. For military vehicles

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to military vehicles. The vehicle categories covered depend on the applicable local definitions.

20. Ferry users allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that ferry users are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict access. The exception applies to road users accessing or leaving the relevant ferry service.

21. To the right

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies in the direction shown by the arrow, to the right.

22. Start of regulation

This supplementary sign indicates the start of the regulation shown by the main traffic sign. The regulation begins at this point.

23. Continuation of regulation

This supplementary sign indicates the continuation or reminder of the regulation shown by the main traffic sign.

24. End of regulation

This supplementary sign indicates the end of the regulation shown by the main traffic sign. The regulation ends at this point.

25. Applies after the upcoming right turn

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies after the upcoming right turn.

26. metres ahead

This supplementary sign indicates the distance from the main traffic sign to the point where the indicated danger, regulation or information begins. The distance is shown in metres.

27. Next petrol station kilometres ahead

This supplementary sign indicates the distance to the next petrol station. The displayed value shows the distance in kilometres.

28. For kilometres

This supplementary sign indicates the length of the section to which the main traffic sign applies. The length is shown in kilometres.

29. Indicated width

This supplementary sign shows an indicated vehicle width. Read it together with the main traffic sign to determine how the width value affects the applicable rule or restriction.

30. Junction shape

This supplementary sign shows the shape or layout of the upcoming junction.

31. Parking allowed during times shown

This supplementary sign indicates that parking is allowed during the times shown.

32. Parking prohibited or allowed at times shown

This supplementary sign indicates that parking is prohibited during the times shown beside the prohibition symbol and allowed during the times shown beside the parking symbol.

33. Charging station

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies in connection with electric-vehicle charging.

34. Emergency telephone

This supplementary sign indicates that an emergency telephone is available at or near the location indicated by the main traffic sign.

35. Cyclists dismount

This supplementary sign instructs cyclists to dismount and continue on foot where the main traffic sign applies.

36. When lights show

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies only when the lights are illuminated.

37. Motorail

This supplementary sign indicates a motorail service where vehicles can be transported by train.

38. Ice

This supplementary sign warns that the road surface may be icy.

39. Shooting noise

This supplementary sign warns that sudden loud noises from shooting may be heard nearby.

40. Industrial area

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies in or near an industrial area.