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An introduction to the traffic rules and road signs of Switzerland. Learn about driving, road safety and much more in our illustrated book, with answers to frequently asked questions.

For informational purposes only. Always follow official regulations. Some content and images were created with AI assistance.

Traffic signs
Traffic rules
Switzerland
What does this traffic sign mean?

51. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.
✓ Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.
Trucks prohibited.
Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles longer than indicated are prohibited. A vehicle or vehicle combination whose overall length, including its load, exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.

English • Traffic sign 2.20 • Maximum length.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 2.20 • Höchstlänge.

Français • Signal 2.20 • Longueur maximale.

Italiano • Segnale 2.20 • Lunghezza massima.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • SSV, Anhang 2 (DE)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSR, annexe 2 (FR)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSStr, allegato 2 (IT)

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-04. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 2.20, PDF page 105. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

52. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.
Trucks prohibited.
✓ Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles heavier than indicated are prohibited. Vehicles or vehicle combinations exceeding the displayed mass limit may not continue beyond the sign. The legally relevant mass is determined by the applicable local rules.

English • Traffic sign 2.16 • Maximum weight.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 2.16 • Höchstgewicht.

Français • Signal 2.16 • Poids maximal.

Italiano • Segnale 2.16 • Peso massimo.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • SSV, Anhang 2 (DE)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSR, annexe 2 (FR)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSStr, allegato 2 (IT)

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-04. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 2.16, PDF page 105. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

53. What does this traffic sign mean?

Trucks prohibited.
Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.
✓ Vehicles exceeding the axle-load limit prohibited.
Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles exceeding the indicated axle-load limit are prohibited. A vehicle whose load on an axle exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.

English • Traffic sign 2.17 • Maximum axle load.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 2.17 • Achsdruck.

Français • Signal 2.17 • Charge par essieu.

Italiano • Segnale 2.17 • Pressione sull’asse.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • SSV, Anhang 2 (DE)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSR, annexe 2 (FR)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSStr, allegato 2 (IT)

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-04. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 2.17, PDF page 105. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

54. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.
Warning for traffic jams.
✓ Minimum following distance.

This traffic sign indicates the minimum distance that must be maintained from the vehicle ahead. Drivers must keep at least the distance shown.

English • Traffic sign 2.47 • Minimum distance.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 2.47 • Mindestabstand.

Français • Signal 2.47 • Distance minimale.

Italiano • Segnale 2.47 • Intervallo minimo.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • SSV, Anhang 2 (DE)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSR, annexe 2 (FR)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSStr, allegato 2 (IT)

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 2.47, PDF page 107. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

55. What does this traffic sign mean?

Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way.
✓ Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers.
Parking prohibited.
Road with two-way traffic.

This traffic sign indicates a road narrowing where you must give way to oncoming traffic. Allow approaching traffic to pass before entering or continuing through the narrow section when required.

English • Traffic sign 3.09 • Give way to oncoming vehicles.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 3.09 • Dem Gegenverkehr Vortritt lassen.

Français • Signal 3.09 • Laissez passer les véhicules en sens inverse.

Italiano • Segnale 3.09 • Lasciar passare i veicoli provenienti in senso inverso.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • SSV, Anhang 2 (DE)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSR, annexe 2 (FR)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSStr, allegato 2 (IT)

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-02. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 3.09, PDF page 112. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

56. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Turning left prohibited.
Warning for a curve to the left.
Entry prohibited.
Turning right prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that turning left is prohibited. A left turn may not be made where the sign applies. Other movements may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • Traffic sign 2.43 • No left turn.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 2.43 • Abbiegen nach links verboten.

Français • Signal 2.43 • Interdiction d’obliquer à gauche.

Italiano • Segnale 2.43 • Divieto di svoltare a sinistra.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • SSV, Anhang 2 (DE)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSR, annexe 2 (FR)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSStr, allegato 2 (IT)

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 2.43, PDF page 107. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

57. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Turning right prohibited.
Turning left prohibited.
Warning for a curve to the right.
Turning right mandatory.

This traffic sign indicates that turning right is prohibited. A right turn may not be made where the sign applies. Other movements may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • Traffic sign 2.42 • No right turn.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 2.42 • Abbiegen nach rechts verboten.

Français • Signal 2.42 • Interdiction d’obliquer à droite.

Italiano • Segnale 2.42 • Divieto di svoltare a destra.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • SSV, Anhang 2 (DE)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSR, annexe 2 (FR)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSStr, allegato 2 (IT)

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 2.42, PDF page 107. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

58. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Turning around prohibited (U-turn).
Turning around mandatory (U-turn).
Entry prohibited.
Turning left prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that turning around (making a U-turn) is prohibited. A U-turn may not be made where the prohibition applies. Other movements may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • Traffic sign 2.46 • No U-turn.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 2.46 • Wenden verboten.

Français • Signal 2.46 • Interdiction de faire demi-tour.

Italiano • Segnale 2.46 • Divieto d’inversione.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • SSV, Anhang 2 (DE)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSR, annexe 2 (FR)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSStr, allegato 2 (IT)

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 2.46, PDF page 107. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

59. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a motorway.
Overtaking allowed.
Parking prohibited.
✓ Overtaking prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that overtaking is prohibited. The vehicles covered by the prohibition and any categories that may still be overtaken depend on the applicable local rules.

English • Traffic sign 2.44 • No overtaking.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 2.44 • Überholen verboten.

Français • Signal 2.44 • Interdiction de dépasser.

Italiano • Segnale 2.44 • Divieto di sorpasso.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • SSV, Anhang 2 (DE)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSR, annexe 2 (FR)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSStr, allegato 2 (IT)

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 2.44, PDF page 107. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

60. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ End of the overtaking prohibition.
End of a lane.
Cars prohibited.
Overtaking prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the overtaking prohibition. The preceding overtaking restriction ends at this point. Overtaking remains subject to the applicable traffic rules and any other restrictions.

English • Traffic sign 2.55 • End of the overtaking prohibition.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 2.55 • Ende des Überholverbotes.

Français • Signal 2.55 • Fin de l’interdiction de dépasser.

Italiano • Segnale 2.55 • Fine del divieto di sorpasso.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • SSV, Anhang 2 (DE)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSR, annexe 2 (FR)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSStr, allegato 2 (IT)

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-08. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 2.55, PDF page 108. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

61. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for two-way traffic.
Warning for trucks.
✓ Overtaking prohibited for trucks.
Overtaking prohibited for cars.

This traffic sign indicates that overtaking is prohibited for trucks. Trucks covered by the sign may not overtake where the prohibition applies. The affected truck categories and any exceptions depend on the applicable local rules.

English • Traffic sign 2.45 • No overtaking by lorries.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 2.45 • Überholen für Lastwagen verboten.

Français • Signal 2.45 • Interdiction aux camions de dépasser.

Italiano • Segnale 2.45 • Divieto di sorpasso per gli autocarri.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • SSV, Anhang 2 (DE)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSR, annexe 2 (FR)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSStr, allegato 2 (IT)

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 2.45, PDF page 107. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

62. What does this traffic sign mean?

Overtaking prohibited for trucks.
End of mandatory truck lane.
✓ End of the overtaking prohibition for trucks.
Parking prohibited for trucks.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the overtaking prohibition for trucks. The preceding truck overtaking restriction ends at this point. Other overtaking rules and restrictions may still apply.

English • Traffic sign 2.56 • End of the overtaking prohibition for lorries.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 2.56 • Ende des Überholverbotes für Lastwagen.

Français • Signal 2.56 • Fin de l’interdiction aux camions de dépasser.

Italiano • Segnale 2.56 • Fine del divieto di sorpasso per gli autocarri.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • SSV, Anhang 2 (DE)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSR, annexe 2 (FR)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSStr, allegato 2 (IT)

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-08. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 2.56, PDF page 108. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

63. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a residential area.
Start of a minimum speed.
✓ Start of a speed limit.
Start of an advisory speed limit.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a speed limit. The displayed value is the maximum permitted speed from this point. The limit remains in force until it ends or is replaced according to the applicable traffic signs and local rules.

English • Traffic sign 2.30.1 • General maximum speed limit of 50.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 2.30.1 • Höchstgeschwindigkeit 50 generell.

Français • Signal 2.30.1 • Vitesse maximale 50, Limite générale.

Italiano • Segnale 2.30.1 • Velocità massima 50, Limite generale.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • SSV, Anhang 2 (DE)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSR, annexe 2 (FR)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSStr, allegato 2 (IT)

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-04. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 2.30.1, PDF page 106. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

64. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the built-up area.
End of the residential area.
✓ End of the speed limit.
Cars prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the previously indicated speed limit. From this point, follow any newly posted limit or the applicable default speed rules for the road and vehicle category.

English • Traffic sign 2.53.1 • End of the general maximum speed limit of 50.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 2.53.1 • Ende der Höchstgeschwindigkeit 50 generell.

Français • Signal 2.53.1 • Fin de la vitesse maximale 50, Limite générale.

Italiano • Segnale 2.53.1 • Fine della velocità massima 50, Limite generale.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • SSV, Anhang 2 (DE)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSR, annexe 2 (FR)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSStr, allegato 2 (IT)

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 2.53.1, PDF page 108. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

65. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a residential area.
End of the speed limit.
✓ Start of a zone with speed limit.
Start of a zone for pedestrians.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a zone with a speed limit. The displayed speed limit applies throughout the zone according to the applicable zonal rules, until the zone is ended or another rule replaces it.

English • Traffic sign 2.59.1 • Zone sign (for example, a 30 zone).

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 2.59.1 • Zonensignal (z.B. Tempo-30-Zone).

Français • Signal 2.59.1 • Signal de zone (p. ex. zone 30).

Italiano • Segnale 2.59.1 • Segnale per zone (ad es. limite di velocità massima di 30 km/h).

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • SSV, Anhang 2 (DE)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSR, annexe 2 (FR)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSStr, allegato 2 (IT)

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-08. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 2.59.1, PDF page 112. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

66. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ End of the zone with speed limit.
Start of a zone with speed limit.
End of the built-up area.
Start of a speed limit.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the zone with a speed limit. The zonal speed limit ends at this point. Follow any newly posted limit or the applicable default speed rules.

English • Traffic sign 2.59.2 • End-of-zone sign.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 2.59.2 • Ende-Zonensignal (z.B. Ende Tempo-30-Zone).

Français • Signal 2.59.2 • Signal de fin de zone.

Italiano • Segnale 2.59.2 • Fine del segnale per zone (ad es. limite di velocità massimo di 30 km/h).

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • SSV, Anhang 2 (DE)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSR, annexe 2 (FR)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSStr, allegato 2 (IT)

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-08. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 2.59.2, PDF page 112. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

67. What does this traffic sign mean?

Prohibited access zone.
Motor vehicles prohibited.
Parking prohibited.
✓ Entry prohibited (checkpoint).

This traffic sign indicates a checkpoint with restricted entry. Road users may not proceed beyond the checkpoint unless they are authorised or permitted to continue according to the applicable rules and instructions.

English • Traffic sign 2.51 • Stop near a customs post.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 2.51 • Zollhaltestelle.

Français • Signal 2.51 • Arrêt à proximité d’un poste de douane.

Italiano • Segnale 2.51 • Fermata al posto di dogana.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • SSV, Anhang 2 (DE)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSR, annexe 2 (FR)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSStr, allegato 2 (IT)

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 2.51, PDF page 108. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

68. What does this traffic sign mean?

Road with one-way traffic.
Parking and stopping prohibited.
Parking allowed.
✓ Parking prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that parking is prohibited. Vehicles may not be parked in the area covered by the sign unless an exception applies. Brief stopping to pick up or drop off passengers or to load or unload goods may still be permitted where local rules allow it.

English • Traffic sign 2.50 • No parking.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 2.50 • Parkieren verboten.

Français • Signal 2.50 • Interdiction de parquer.

Italiano • Segnale 2.50 • Divieto di parcheggio.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • SSV, Anhang 2 (DE)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSR, annexe 2 (FR)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSStr, allegato 2 (IT)

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Original revision 2022-01-27. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 2.50, PDF page 108. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

69. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Parking and stopping prohibited.
Parking allowed.
Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.
Parking prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that parking and stopping are prohibited. Vehicles may not stop or park voluntarily where the restriction applies, except where an applicable rule provides an exemption or stopping is required by traffic conditions.

English • Traffic sign 2.49 • No stopping.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 2.49 • Halten verboten.

Français • Signal 2.49 • Interdiction de s’arrêter.

Italiano • Segnale 2.49 • Divieto di fermata.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • SSV, Anhang 2 (DE)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSR, annexe 2 (FR)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSStr, allegato 2 (IT)

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Original revision 2022-01-27. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 2.49, PDF page 108. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

70. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a zone with speed limit.
✓ Start of no-parking zone.
Start of a zone for pedestrians.
Start of a residential area.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a no-parking zone. The parking prohibition applies throughout the zone according to the applicable zonal rules until the zone is ended or another rule replaces it.

English • Traffic sign 2.59.1 • Zone sign. Traffic sign 2.50 • No parking.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 2.59.1 • Zonensignal. Verkehrssignal 2.50 • Parkieren verboten.

Français • Signal 2.59.1 • Signal de zone. Signal 2.50 • Interdiction de parquer.

Italiano • Segnale 2.59.1 • Segnale per zone. Segnale 2.50 • Divieto di parcheggio.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • SSV, Anhang 2 (DE)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSR, annexe 2 (FR)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSStr, allegato 2 (IT)

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-08. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 2.59.1, PDF page 112. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

71. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the zone for pedestrians.
End of the built-up area.
Road with one-way traffic.
✓ End of no-parking zone.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the no-parking zone. The zonal parking prohibition ends at this point. Other parking restrictions or conditions may still apply.

English • Traffic sign 2.59.2 • End-of-zone sign.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 2.59.2 • Ende-Zonensignal.

Français • Signal 2.59.2 • Signal de fin de zone.

Italiano • Segnale 2.59.2 • Fine del segnale per zone.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • SSV, Anhang 2 (DE)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSR, annexe 2 (FR)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSStr, allegato 2 (IT)

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-08. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 2.59.2, PDF page 112. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

72. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning right prohibited.
Turning left mandatory.
Turning around mandatory (U-turn).
✓ Mandatory roundabout direction.

This traffic sign indicates the mandatory direction around a roundabout. Traffic must circulate in the direction shown by the arrows. The sign does not itself determine priority; follow the applicable priority signs, traffic signals and local rules.

English • Traffic sign 2.41.1 • Roundabout.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 2.41.1 • Kreisverkehrsplatz.

Français • Signal 2.41.1 • Carrefour à sens giratoire.

Italiano • Segnale 2.41.1 • Area con percorso rotatorio obbligato.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • SSV, Anhang 2 (DE)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSR, annexe 2 (FR)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSStr, allegato 2 (IT)

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 2.41.1, PDF page 107. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

73. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a curve to the left.
✓ Turning left mandatory.
Turning right mandatory.
Turning left prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that turning left is mandatory at the junction ahead. Traffic must turn left and may not continue straight ahead or turn right.

English • Traffic sign 2.38 • Turn left.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 2.38 • Linksabbiegen.

Français • Signal 2.38 • Obliquer à gauche.

Italiano • Segnale 2.38 • Svoltare a sinistra.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • SSV, Anhang 2 (DE)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSR, annexe 2 (FR)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSStr, allegato 2 (IT)

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 2.38, PDF page 106. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

74. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the motorway.
✓ Turning left or right mandatory.
Driving straight ahead mandatory.
Turning left or right prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that turning left or right is mandatory at the junction ahead. Traffic may turn either left or right but may not continue straight ahead.

English • Traffic sign 2.39 • Turn right or left.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 2.39 • Rechts- oder Linksabbiegen.

Français • Signal 2.39 • Obliquer à droite ou à gauche.

Italiano • Segnale 2.39 • Svoltare a destra o a sinistra.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • SSV, Anhang 2 (DE)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSR, annexe 2 (FR)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSStr, allegato 2 (IT)

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 2.39, PDF page 106. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

75. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning right prohibited.
✓ Turning right mandatory.
Turning left mandatory.
Warning for a curve to the left.

This traffic sign indicates that turning right is mandatory at the junction ahead. Traffic must turn right and may not continue straight ahead or turn left.

English • Traffic sign 2.37 • Turn right.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 2.37 • Rechtsabbiegen.

Français • Signal 2.37 • Obliquer à droite.

Italiano • Segnale 2.37 • Svoltare a destra.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • SSV, Anhang 2 (DE)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSR, annexe 2 (FR)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSStr, allegato 2 (IT)

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 2.37, PDF page 106. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

76. What does this traffic sign mean?

Passing left prohibited.
Turning left mandatory.
Turning left prohibited.
✓ Pass obstacle on the left.

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must pass an obstacle on the left. Keep to the left of the obstacle and follow any accompanying signs or road markings.

English • Traffic sign 2.35 • Pass the obstacle on the left.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 2.35 • Hindernis links umfahren.

Français • Signal 2.35 • Obstacle à contourner par la gauche.

Italiano • Segnale 2.35 • Ostacolo da scansare a sinistra.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • SSV, Anhang 2 (DE)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSR, annexe 2 (FR)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSStr, allegato 2 (IT)

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 2.35, PDF page 106. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

77. What does this traffic sign mean?

Passing right prohibited.
Turning right mandatory.
✓ Pass obstacle on the right.
Passing left mandatory.

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must pass an obstacle on the right. Keep to the right of the obstacle and follow any accompanying signs or road markings.

English • Traffic sign 2.34 • Pass the obstacle on the right.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 2.34 • Hindernis rechts umfahren.

Français • Signal 2.34 • Obstacle à contourner par la droite.

Italiano • Segnale 2.34 • Ostacolo da scansare a destra.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • SSV, Anhang 2 (DE)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSR, annexe 2 (FR)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSStr, allegato 2 (IT)

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 2.34, PDF page 106. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

78. What does this traffic sign mean?

Driving straight ahead or turning right mandatory.
Turning left prohibited.
✓ Driving straight ahead or turning left mandatory.
Turning left mandatory.

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must continue straight ahead or turn left. One of the indicated directions must be followed; turning right is prohibited.

English • Traffic sign 2.41 • Go straight ahead or turn left.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 2.41 • Geradeaus oder Linksabbiegen.

Français • Signal 2.41 • Circuler tout droit ou obliquer à gauche.

Italiano • Segnale 2.41 • Circolare diritto o svoltare a sinistra.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • SSV, Anhang 2 (DE)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSR, annexe 2 (FR)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSStr, allegato 2 (IT)

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 2.41, PDF page 107. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

79. What does this traffic sign mean?

Driving straight ahead or turning left mandatory.
Turning right prohibited.
✓ Driving straight ahead or turning right mandatory.
Turning right mandatory.

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must continue straight ahead or turn right. One of the indicated directions must be followed; turning left is prohibited.

English • Traffic sign 2.40 • Go straight ahead or turn right.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 2.40 • Geradeaus oder Rechtsabbiegen.

Français • Signal 2.40 • Circuler tout droit ou obliquer à droite.

Italiano • Segnale 2.40 • Circolare diritto o svoltare a destra.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • SSV, Anhang 2 (DE)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSR, annexe 2 (FR)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSStr, allegato 2 (IT)

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 2.40, PDF page 106. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

80. What does this traffic sign mean?

Driving straight ahead mandatory.
Driving straight ahead prohibited.
✓ Mandatory left.
Mandatory right.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory direction to the left. Traffic must proceed to the left at the sign and may not continue straight ahead or to the right.

English • Traffic sign 2.33 • Mandatory direction to the left.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 2.33 • Fahrtrichtung links.

Français • Signal 2.33 • Sens obligatoire à gauche.

Italiano • Segnale 2.33 • Direzione obbligatoria a sinistra.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • SSV, Anhang 2 (DE)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSR, annexe 2 (FR)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSStr, allegato 2 (IT)

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 2.33, PDF page 106. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

81. What does this traffic sign mean?

Driving straight ahead mandatory.
✓ Mandatory right.
Turning right prohibited.
Mandatory left.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory direction to the right. Traffic must proceed to the right at the sign and may not continue straight ahead or to the left.

English • Traffic sign 2.32 • Mandatory direction to the right.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 2.32 • Fahrtrichtung rechts.

Français • Signal 2.32 • Sens obligatoire à droite.

Italiano • Segnale 2.32 • Direzione obbligatoria a destra.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • SSV, Anhang 2 (DE)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSR, annexe 2 (FR)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSStr, allegato 2 (IT)

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 2.32, PDF page 106. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

82. What does this traffic sign mean?

Entry prohibited.
Start of a priority road.
Overtaking prohibited.
✓ Driving straight ahead mandatory.

This traffic sign indicates that driving straight ahead is mandatory. Traffic must continue straight ahead and may not turn left or right at the location to which the sign applies.

English • Traffic sign 2.36 • Go straight ahead.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 2.36 • Geradeausfahren.

Français • Signal 2.36 • Circuler tout droit.

Italiano • Segnale 2.36 • Circolare diritto.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • SSV, Anhang 2 (DE)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSR, annexe 2 (FR)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSStr, allegato 2 (IT)

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 2.36, PDF page 106. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

83. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a zone for pedestrians.
✓ Mandatory path for pedestrians.
Crossing for pedestrians.
Warning for pedestrians.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a mandatory path for pedestrians. Pedestrians must use the designated path, while other road users may use it only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

English • Traffic sign 2.61 • Footpath.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 2.61 • Fussweg.

Français • Signal 2.61 • Chemin pour piétons.

Italiano • Segnale 2.61 • Strada pedonale.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • SSV, Anhang 2 (DE)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSR, annexe 2 (FR)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSStr, allegato 2 (IT)

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-08. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 2.61, PDF page 110. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

84. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Mandatory path for cyclists.
Crossing for cyclists.
Cars prohibited.
Warning for cyclists.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory path for cyclists. Cyclists must use the designated path where the sign applies. Other road users may use the path only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

English • Traffic sign 2.60 • Cycle track.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 2.60 • Radweg.

Français • Signal 2.60 • Piste cyclable.

Italiano • Segnale 2.60 • Ciclopista.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • SSV, Anhang 2 (DE)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSR, annexe 2 (FR)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSStr, allegato 2 (IT)

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-08. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 2.60, PDF page 110. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

85. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ End of mandatory path for cyclists.
End of the zone for cyclists.
Cyclists prohibited.
Start of an expressway.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory path for cyclists. The requirement associated with the designated path ends at this point. Cyclists must continue according to the road layout, other traffic signs and applicable local rules.

English • Traffic sign 2.60.1 • End of cycle track.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 2.60.1 • Ende des Radweges.

Français • Signal 2.60.1 • Fin de la piste cyclable.

Italiano • Segnale 2.60.1 • Fine della ciclopista.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • SSV, Anhang 2 (DE)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSR, annexe 2 (FR)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSStr, allegato 2 (IT)

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-08. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 2.60.1, PDF page 110. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

86. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Mandatory path for equestrians.
Equestrians prohibited.
Warning for equestrians.
Cars prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory path for equestrians. Equestrians must use the designated path where the sign applies. Other road users may use it only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

English • Traffic sign 2.62 • Bridleway.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 2.62 • Reitweg.

Français • Signal 2.62 • Allée d’équitation.

Italiano • Segnale 2.62 • Strada per cavalli da sella.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • SSV, Anhang 2 (DE)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSR, annexe 2 (FR)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSStr, allegato 2 (IT)

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-08. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 2.62, PDF page 110. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

87. What does this traffic sign mean?

Cars prohibited.
Warning for buses.
Trucks prohibited.
✓ Mandatory lane for buses.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory lane for buses. Buses must use the designated lane where the sign applies. Other road users may use the lane only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

English • Traffic sign 2.64 • Roadway reserved for buses.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 2.64 • Busfahrbahn.

Français • Signal 2.64 • Chaussée réservée aux bus.

Italiano • Segnale 2.64 • Carreggiata riservata agli autobus.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • SSV, Anhang 2 (DE)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSR, annexe 2 (FR)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSStr, allegato 2 (IT)

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-08. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 2.64, PDF page 110. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

88. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Mandatory shared pedestrian and cycle path.
Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path.
End of mandatory path for pedestrians.
Crossing for pedestrians and cyclists.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory shared path for pedestrians and cyclists. Pedestrians and cyclists must use the same designated path rather than separate sections. They must share the space safely and follow the applicable local rules.

English • Traffic sign 2.63.1 • Shared cycle track and footpath without separation of the traffic space (example).

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 2.63.1 • Gemeinsamer Rad- und Fussweg (Beispiel).

Français • Signal 2.63.1 • Piste cyclable et chemin pour piétons sans partage de l’aire de circulation (exemple).

Italiano • Segnale 2.63.1 • Ciclopista e strada pedonale (esempio).

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • SSV, Anhang 2 (DE)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSR, annexe 2 (FR)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSStr, allegato 2 (IT)

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-08. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 2.63.1, PDF page 110. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

89. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the path for pedestrians and cyclists.
Cars, trucks and buses prohibited.
✓ Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path.
Crossing for pedestrians and cyclists.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory divided path for pedestrians and cyclists. Pedestrians and cyclists must use the section designated for them. Other road users may use the path only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

English • Traffic sign 2.63 • Cycle track and footpath with separation of the traffic space (example).

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 2.63 • Rad- und Fussweg mit getrennten Verkehrsflächen (Beispiel).

Français • Signal 2.63 • Piste cyclable et chemin pour piétons, avec partage de l’aire de circulation (exemple).

Italiano • Segnale 2.63 • Ciclopista e strada pedonale divise per categoria (esempio).

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • SSV, Anhang 2 (DE)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSR, annexe 2 (FR)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSStr, allegato 2 (IT)

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-08. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 2.63, PDF page 110. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

90. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory path for snowmobiles.
Warning for roadworks.
✓ Snow chains mandatory.
Warning for a steep descent.

This traffic sign indicates that snow chains are mandatory. Vehicles covered by the sign must use snow chains from this point as required by the applicable rules. Follow any supplementary signs or local instructions specifying the affected vehicles, wheels or conditions.

English • Traffic sign 2.48 • Snow chains compulsory.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 2.48 • Schneeketten obligatorisch.

Français • Signal 2.48 • Chaînes à neige obligatoires.

Italiano • Segnale 2.48 • Catene per la neve obbligatorie.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • SSV, Anhang 2 (DE)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSR, annexe 2 (FR)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSStr, allegato 2 (IT)

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 2.48, PDF page 108. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

91. What does this traffic sign mean?

Snow chains mandatory.
Warning for snow.
✓ End of the snow-chain requirement.
Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the snow-chain requirement. The requirement imposed by the preceding snow-chain sign ends at this point. Other winter-equipment requirements may still apply under the applicable local rules or road conditions.

English • Traffic sign 2.57 • End of compulsory use of snow chains.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 2.57 • Ende des Schneeketten-Obligatoriums.

Français • Signal 2.57 • Fin de l’obligation d’utiliser des chaînes à neige.

Italiano • Segnale 2.57 • Fine dell’obbligo di utilizzare le catene per la neve.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • SSV, Anhang 2 (DE)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSR, annexe 2 (FR)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSStr, allegato 2 (IT)

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-08. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 2.57, PDF page 108. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

92. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.
Start of a speed limit.
✓ Start of a minimum speed.
Warning for a weight restriction.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a minimum speed. Road users covered by the sign must travel at or above the indicated speed when conditions allow. Driving more slowly may still be necessary because of traffic, weather, road conditions or another safety-related reason.

English • Traffic sign 2.31 • Minimum speed.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 2.31 • Mindestgeschwindigkeit.

Français • Signal 2.31 • Vitesse minimale.

Italiano • Segnale 2.31 • Velocità minima.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • SSV, Anhang 2 (DE)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSR, annexe 2 (FR)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSStr, allegato 2 (IT)

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 2.31, PDF page 106. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

93. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the maximum speed.
Start of a speed limit.
✓ End of the minimum speed.
Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the minimum speed. The previously indicated minimum speed no longer applies beyond this point. Continue to follow any other posted speed requirements and the applicable traffic rules.

English • Traffic sign 2.54 • End of minimum speed.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 2.54 • Ende der Mindestgeschwindigkeit.

Français • Signal 2.54 • Fin de la vitesse minimale.

Italiano • Segnale 2.54 • Fine della velocità minima.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • SSV, Anhang 2 (DE)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSR, annexe 2 (FR)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSStr, allegato 2 (IT)

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-08. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 2.54, PDF page 108. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

94. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Start of a priority road.
Give way.
End of the priority road.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a priority road. Drivers on the priority road normally have priority over traffic entering from side roads until the priority road ends, unless traffic lights, other signs or applicable traffic rules indicate otherwise.

English • Traffic sign 3.03 • Priority road.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 3.03 • Hauptstrasse.

Français • Signal 3.03 • Route principale.

Italiano • Segnale 3.03 • Strada principale.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • SSV, Anhang 2 (DE)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSR, annexe 2 (FR)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSStr, allegato 2 (IT)

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-02. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 3.03, PDF page 111. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

95. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
End of local restrictions.
Give way.
✓ End of the priority road.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the priority road. The road no longer has continuing priority at subsequent intersections. Follow the applicable traffic lights, priority signs and default priority rules.

English • Traffic sign 3.04 • End of priority road.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 3.04 • Ende der Hauptstrasse.

Français • Signal 3.04 • Fin de la route principale.

Italiano • Segnale 3.04 • Fine della strada principale.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • SSV, Anhang 2 (DE)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSR, annexe 2 (FR)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSStr, allegato 2 (IT)

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-02. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 3.04, PDF page 111. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

96. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of an expressway.
End of the expressway.
Start of a tunnel.
✓ Start of a motorway.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a motorway. From this point, special motorway rules apply, including restrictions on which road users may enter and on stopping, reversing and other manoeuvres. Follow the applicable speed limits, lane rules and local motorway regulations.

English • Traffic sign 4.01 • Motorway.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 4.01 • Autobahn.

Français • Signal 4.01 • Autoroute.

Italiano • Segnale 4.01 • Autostrada.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • SSV, Anhang 2 (DE)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSR, annexe 2 (FR)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSStr, allegato 2 (IT)

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Original revision 2017-06-30. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 4.01, PDF page 113. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

97. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ End of the motorway.
Start of an expressway.
End of the tunnel.
Start of a motorway.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the motorway. The special motorway rules end at this point. Follow the speed limits, access rules and other traffic signs that apply to the road ahead.

English • Traffic sign 4.02 • End of motorway.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 4.02 • Ende der Autobahn.

Français • Signal 4.02 • Fin de l’autoroute.

Italiano • Segnale 4.02 • Fine dell’autostrada.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • SSV, Anhang 2 (DE)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSR, annexe 2 (FR)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSStr, allegato 2 (IT)

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Original revision 2017-06-30. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 4.02, PDF page 113. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

98. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the expressway.
✓ Start of an expressway.
Start of a residential area.
Start of a built-up area.

This traffic sign indicates the start of an expressway. From this point, the traffic rules and access conditions that apply to expressways take effect according to the applicable local regulations.

English • Traffic sign 4.03 • Expressway.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 4.03 • Autostrasse.

Français • Signal 4.03 • Semi-autoroute.

Italiano • Segnale 4.03 • Semiautostrada.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • SSV, Anhang 2 (DE)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSR, annexe 2 (FR)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSStr, allegato 2 (IT)

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Original revision 2017-06-30. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 4.03, PDF page 113. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

99. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the motorway.
End of the built-up area.
End of the residential area.
✓ End of the expressway.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the expressway. The special traffic rules associated with the expressway end at this point. Follow the rules and traffic signs that apply to the road ahead.

English • Traffic sign 4.04 • End of expressway.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 4.04 • Ende der Autostrasse.

Français • Signal 4.04 • Fin de la semi-autoroute.

Italiano • Segnale 4.04 • Fine della semiautostrada.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • SSV, Anhang 2 (DE)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSR, annexe 2 (FR)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSStr, allegato 2 (IT)

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Original revision 2017-06-30. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 4.04, PDF page 113. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

100. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a zone for pedestrians.
Start of a zone for cyclists.
Start of a built-up area.
✓ Start of a residential area.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a residential area. Special traffic rules apply within the area according to the applicable signs and local regulations. These rules may affect speed, parking and how different road users use the road.

English • Traffic sign 2.59.5 • Residential area.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 2.59.5 • Begegnungszone.

Français • Signal 2.59.5 • Zone de rencontre.

Italiano • Segnale 2.59.5 • Zona d’incontro.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • SSV, Anhang 2 (DE)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSR, annexe 2 (FR)
🔗 Fedlex.admin.ch • OSStr, allegato 2 (IT)

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Original revision 2017-07-08. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 2.59.5, PDF page 112. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.