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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.

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

101. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the zone for cyclists.
End of the built-up area.
End of the zone for pedestrians.
✓ End of the residential area.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the residential area. The special traffic rules associated with the residential area end at this point. Follow the traffic signs and rules that apply beyond the area.

English • Traffic sign 2.59.6 • End of residential area.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 2.59.6 • Ende der Begegnungszone.

Français • Signal 2.59.6 • Fin de la zone de rencontre.

Italiano • Segnale 2.59.6 • Fine della 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 2.59.6, 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?

102. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Start of a zone for pedestrians.
End of the zone for pedestrians.
Start of a zone for cyclists.
Mandatory path for pedestrians.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a pedestrian zone. Pedestrians are the principal road users within the zone, while access by vehicles and other road users is subject to the applicable traffic signs and local rules.

English • Traffic sign 2.59.3 • Pedestrian zone.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 2.59.3 • Fussgängerzone.

Français • Signal 2.59.3 • Zone piétonne.

Italiano • Segnale 2.59.3 • Zona 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)

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Source revision 2017-07-08. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

103. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the residential area.
End of mandatory path for pedestrians.
Pedestrians prohibited.
✓ End of the zone for pedestrians.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the pedestrian zone. The special traffic rules associated with the pedestrian zone end at this point. Follow the traffic signs and rules that apply beyond the zone.

English • Traffic sign 2.59.4 • End of pedestrian zone.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 2.59.4 • Ende der Fussgängerzone.

Français • Signal 2.59.4 • Fin de la zone piétonne.

Italiano • Segnale 2.59.4 • Fine della zona 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 2.59.4, 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?

104. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the speed limit.
Start of a speed limit.
✓ National speed limits.
Mandatory minimum speed.

This traffic sign indicates the national speed limits. The applicable default maximum speeds depend on the road type, vehicle category and local traffic rules when no different speed limit is indicated.

English • Traffic sign 4.93 • Information on general speed limits.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 4.93 • Anzeige der allgemeinen Höchstgeschwindigkeiten.

Français • Signal 4.93 • Information sur les limitations générales de vitesse.

Italiano • Segnale 4.93 • Informazioni sui limiti generali di velocità.

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: Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Original revision 2021-08-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

105. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a motorway.
Pedestrians prohibited.
Start of a tunnel with indicated length.
✓ Start of a tunnel.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a tunnel. Special traffic rules may apply within the tunnel, including requirements concerning vehicle lighting, speed or following distance. Follow the applicable signs and local rules.

English • Traffic sign 4.07 • Tunnel.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 4.07 • Tunnel.

Français • Signal 4.07 • Tunnel.

Italiano • Segnale 4.07 • Galleria.

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 4.07, 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?

106. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the tunnel.
Information about the destination and distance.
✓ Start of a tunnel with indicated length.
Pedestrians prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a tunnel and shows its length. The displayed value indicates the length of the tunnel. Follow the traffic rules and any special requirements that apply within it.

English • Traffic sign 4.07 • Tunnel.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 4.07 • Tunnel.

Français • Signal 4.07 • Tunnel.

Italiano • Segnale 4.07 • Galleria.

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)

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA) • Public domain • Source revision 2017-06-30. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

107. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory path for pedestrians.
Pedestrians prohibited.
Start of a zone for pedestrians.
✓ Crossing for pedestrians.

This traffic sign indicates a crossing for pedestrians. It marks a designated place where pedestrians cross the road. Priority and crossing rules depend on the applicable traffic signs, signals and local regulations.

English • Traffic sign 4.11 • Location of a pedestrian crossing.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 4.11 • Standort eines Fussgängerstreifens.

Français • Signal 4.11 • Emplacement d’un passage pour piétons.

Italiano • Segnale 4.11 • Ubicazione di un passaggio 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 2017-06-30. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 4.11, PDF page 114. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

108. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a road narrowing.
Road with one-way traffic.
Road with two-way traffic.
✓ Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way.

This traffic sign indicates a road narrowing where oncoming drivers have to give way.

English • Traffic sign 3.10 • Priority over oncoming vehicles.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 3.10 • Vortritt vor dem Gegenverkehr.

Français • Signal 3.10 • Priorité par rapport aux véhicules venant en sens inverse.

Italiano • Segnale 3.10 • Precedenza rispetto al traffico 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 3.10, 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?

109. What does this traffic sign mean?

Road with one-way traffic.
Dead end street with a passage for pedestrians and cyclists.
✓ Dead end street.
No entry.

This traffic sign indicates a dead end street. The road has no through route for vehicles, although access to properties or other destinations along the road may still be possible.

English • Traffic sign 4.09 • No through road.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 4.09 • Sackgasse.

Français • Signal 4.09 • Impasse.

Italiano • Segnale 4.09 • Strada senza uscita.

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 4.09, PDF page 114. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

110. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the road with one-way traffic.
✓ Road with one-way traffic.
Driving straight ahead mandatory.
No entry.

This traffic sign indicates a road with one-way traffic. Vehicular traffic may travel only in the permitted direction, subject to any exceptions indicated by traffic signs or local rules.

English • Traffic sign 4.08 • One-way traffic.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 4.08 • Einbahnstrasse.

Français • Signal 4.08 • Sens unique.

Italiano • Segnale 4.08 • Senso unico.

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 4.08, 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?

111. What does this traffic sign mean?

Junction layout, directions and destinations.
Ramp destination.
✓ Information about the next exit.
Information about the destination and distance.

This traffic sign gives information about the next exit. It may show the exit number, destination, direction or distance to the exit.

English • Traffic sign 4.61 • Advance direction sign for junctions.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 4.61 • Vorwegweiser bei Anschlüssen.

Français • Signal 4.61 • Indicateur de direction avancé, destiné aux jonctions.

Italiano • Segnale 4.61 • Segnale di preavviso ai raccordi.

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 4.61, PDF page 123. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

112. What does this traffic sign mean?

Minimum speed of a lane.
Turning left mandatory.
✓ Maximum speed of a lane.
Warning for a road narrowing.

This traffic sign indicates the maximum speed for the indicated lane. Vehicles using that lane must not exceed the displayed speed limit while the restriction applies.

English • Traffic sign 4.77.1 • Traffic lane arrangement indicating restrictions (example). Traffic sign 2.30 • Maximum speed.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 4.77.1 • Anzeige von Fahrstreifen mit Beschränkungen (Beispiel). Verkehrssignal 2.30 • Höchstgeschwindigkeit.

Français • Signal 4.77.1 • Disposition des voies de circulation annonçant des restrictions (exemple). Signal 2.30 • Vitesse maximale.

Italiano • Segnale 4.77.1 • Disposizione delle corsie con restrizioni (esempio). Segnale 2.30 • Velocità 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 2017-06-30. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 4.77.1, PDF page 127. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

113. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning left prohibited.
Recommended detour route.
Junction layout, directions and destinations.
✓ Route to be followed in order to turn left.

This traffic sign indicates the route to use for a left turn. Follow the indicated route instead of turning left directly at this point.

English • Traffic sign 4.52 • Traffic guidance.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 4.52 • Verkehrsführung.

Français • Signal 4.52 • Guidage du trafic.

Italiano • Segnale 4.52 • Guida del traffico.

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 2009-03-18. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 4.52, PDF page 120. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

114. What does this traffic sign mean?

Detour directions at the intersection.
General information about the directions.
Information about the next exit.
✓ Information about the directions of the roundabout.

This traffic sign gives information about directions at a roundabout. The diagram shows the available exits and the destinations reached from them.

English • Traffic sign 4.54 • Advance direction sign for a roundabout (example).

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 4.54 • Vorwegweiser bei Kreisverkehrsplatz (Beispiel).

Français • Signal 4.54 • Indicateur de direction avancé pour carrefour à sens giratoire (exemple).

Italiano • Segnale 4.54 • Segnale di preavviso presso aree con percorso rotatorio obbligato (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 2017-06-30. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 4.54, PDF page 122. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

115. What does this traffic sign mean?

Entry prohibited.
Road open (with restrictions).
✓ Detour for vehicles that are not allowed to pass.
Detour for all vehicles.

This traffic sign indicates a detour for vehicles that cannot continue on the normal route. Vehicles affected by the relevant restriction should follow the indicated alternative route.

English • Traffic sign 4.53 • Advance direction sign indicating a diversion.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 4.53 • Vorwegweiser für Umleitungen.

Français • Signal 4.53 • Indicateur de direction avancé annonçant une déviation.

Italiano • Segnale 4.53 • Segnale di preavviso annunciante una deviazione.

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)

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org • CH-Hinweissignal-Vorwegweiser_für_Umleitungen.svg: Astra derivative work: Filzstift (talk) • Public domain
Source revision 2010-07-26. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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116. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Parking allowed.
Start of a parking zone.
Parking only allowed if you pay.
Parking prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that parking is allowed. Vehicles may be parked in the area covered by the sign subject to any indicated conditions, restrictions or local parking rules.

English • Traffic sign 4.17 • Parking permitted.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 4.17 • Parkieren gestattet.

Français • Signal 4.17 • Parcage autorisé.

Italiano • Segnale 4.17 • 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 2017-06-30. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 4.17, PDF page 115. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

117. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Parking only allowed if you pay.
Parking prohibited.
Parking only allowed for a limited time.
Start of a parking zone.

This traffic sign indicates that parking requires payment. Pay the applicable parking charge according to the indicated conditions and local payment rules.

English • Traffic sign 4.20 • Pay parking.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 4.20 • Parkieren gegen Gebühr.

Français • Signal 4.20 • Parcage contre paiement.

Italiano • Segnale 4.20 • Parcheggio contro pagamento.

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 4.20, PDF page 115. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

118. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking only allowed for permit holders.
✓ Parking only allowed for a limited time.
Start of limited-time parking zone.
Parking only allowed if you pay.

This traffic sign indicates that parking is allowed only for a limited time. Observe the permitted parking duration and use a parking disc or other time-recording method where required.

English • Traffic sign 4.18 • Parking with a parking disc.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 4.18 • Parkieren mit Parkscheibe.

Français • Signal 4.18 • Parcage avec disque de stationnement.

Italiano • Segnale 4.18 • Parcheggio con disco.

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 4.18, PDF page 115. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

119. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of limited-time parking zone.
Start of no-parking zone.
Start of paid parking zone.
✓ Start of a parking zone.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a parking zone. The parking rules indicated for the zone apply throughout it according to the applicable signs and local regulations.

English • Traffic sign 2.59.1 • Zone sign. Traffic sign 4.17 • Parking permitted.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 2.59.1 • Zonensignal. Verkehrssignal 4.17 • Parkieren gestattet.

Français • Signal 2.59.1 • Signal de zone. Signal 4.17 • Parcage autorisé.

Italiano • Segnale 2.59.1 • Segnale per zone. Segnale 4.17 • 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?

120. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of paid parking zone.
End of limited-time parking zone.
✓ End of the parking zone.
Start of a parking zone.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the parking zone. The parking rules associated with that zone end 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?

121. What does this traffic sign mean?

Place where you can stop in case of a breakdown.
✓ Place where you can let other vehicles pass.
Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way.
Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers.

This traffic sign indicates a place where vehicles can let other traffic pass. A passing place provides additional space where vehicles can temporarily move aside when the road is too narrow for traffic to pass normally.

English • Traffic sign 4.15 • Passing place.

Deutsch • Verkehrssignal 4.15 • Ausstellplatz.

Français • Signal 4.15 • Place d’évitement.

Italiano • Segnale 4.15 • Piazzuola.

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 4.15, PDF page 114. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

What does this traffic sign mean?

122. What does this traffic sign mean?

Route to be followed in order to turn left.
Junction directions and destinations.
✓ Crossroad shape.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.

This traffic sign shows the shape or layout of an upcoming junction. The diagram indicates how the approaching road and connecting roads are arranged.

English • Supplementary plate 5.09 • Direction of the priority road.

Deutsch • Zusatztafel 5.09 • Richtung der Hauptstrasse.

Français • Plaque complémentaire 5.09 • Direction de la route principale.

Italiano • Cartello complementare 5.09 • Direzione 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 2009-03-18. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Swiss signalling ordinance, version 1 October 2026, annex 2: Fedlex.admin.ch • Signal 5.09, PDF page 131. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.