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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.

For vehicles carrying water-polluting substances.

Parking allowed for residents and their visitors.

Residents with permit number ... allowed.

Green low-emission zone sticker allowed.

Green or yellow low-emission zone stickers allowed.

Green, yellow or red low-emission zone stickers allowed.

Agricultural and forestry vehicles allowed.

Operational and utility vehicles allowed.

Electric vehicles allowed while charging.

Disc parking in marked spaces, maximum 2 hours.

Parking allowed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at the time shown.

On Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

Sundays and public holidays during time shown.

Street cleaning on the date and time shown.

End of driving on the shoulder or verge.

Industrial area, give way to rail vehicles.

51. Cars towing a trailer allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that cars towing a trailer are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access or use.

52. Electric vehicles allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that electric vehicles are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access or use. The vehicle categories covered depend on the applicable local rules.

53. Carpooling allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that vehicles used for carpooling are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict access or use. Any required number of occupants depends on the applicable local rules.

54. Taxis allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that taxis are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access or use. The vehicles qualifying as taxis depend on the applicable local rules.

55. Carsharing allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that carsharing vehicles are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access or use. The qualifying vehicles or services depend on the applicable local rules.

56. Horse-drawn vehicles allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that horse-drawn vehicles are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access or use.

57. Tractors allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that tractors are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access or use.

58. Trucks allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that trucks are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access or use. The truck categories covered depend on the applicable local definitions.

59. Trucks towing a trailer allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that trucks towing a trailer are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access or use.

60. Buses allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that buses are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access or use. The bus categories covered depend on the applicable local definitions.

61. Trams allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that trams are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access or use.

62. Trains allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that trains are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access or movement.

63. Green low-emission zone sticker allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that vehicles displaying a green low-emission zone sticker are allowed where the main sign applies. The required sticker or emission classification depends on the applicable local rules.

64. Green or yellow low-emission zone stickers allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that vehicles displaying a green or yellow low-emission zone sticker are allowed where the main sign applies. The required sticker or emission classification depends on the applicable local rules.

65. Green, yellow or red low-emission zone stickers allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that vehicles displaying a green, yellow or red low-emission zone sticker are allowed where the main sign applies. The required sticker or emission classification depends on the applicable local rules.

66. Local buses allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that local buses are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access or use. The buses qualifying as local services depend on the applicable local rules.

67. Emergency vehicles allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that emergency vehicles are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access or use. The emergency-vehicle categories covered depend on the applicable local rules.

68. Ambulances allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that ambulances are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access or use.

69. Delivery vehicles allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that delivery vehicles are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access, use or parking. The vehicles and activities covered depend on the applicable local rules.

70. Agricultural vehicles allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that agricultural vehicles are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access or use. The vehicle categories covered depend on the applicable local definitions.

71. Forestry vehicles allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that forestry vehicles are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access or use. The vehicle categories covered depend on the applicable local definitions.

72. Agricultural and forestry vehicles allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that agricultural and forestry vehicles are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access or use. The vehicle categories covered depend on the applicable local definitions.

73. Operational and utility vehicles allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that operational and utility vehicles are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access or use. The vehicle categories covered depend on the applicable local definitions.

74. Construction vehicles allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that construction vehicles are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access or use. The vehicle categories covered depend on the applicable local definitions.

75. 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.

76. Electric vehicles allowed

77. Electric vehicles allowed while charging

This supplementary sign indicates that electric vehicles are allowed while charging where the main traffic sign would otherwise impose a restriction. The exception applies only under the charging conditions indicated or required by the applicable local rules.

78. Access to allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that access is allowed for the person, vehicle category or purpose indicated where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict access.

79. Mopeds prohibited

This supplementary sign indicates that the prohibition shown by the main traffic sign applies specifically to mopeds. The moped categories covered depend on the applicable local rules.

80. Also applies to cyclists and mopeds

This supplementary sign indicates that the meaning of the main traffic sign also applies to cyclists and mopeds.

81. Also applies to buses and trailers

This supplementary sign indicates that the meaning of the main traffic sign also applies to buses and trailers.

82. Traffic from both directions

This supplementary sign indicates that traffic may approach from both directions on the road or traffic stream concerned by the main sign.

83. Cyclists from both directions

This supplementary sign indicates that cyclists may approach from both directions on the road or cycle path concerned by the main sign.

84. Traffic in both directions

This supplementary sign indicates that traffic travels in both directions on the road or lane concerned by the main sign.

85. To the left

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

86. To the right

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

87. Pavement on the left

This supplementary sign indicates that the pavement or pedestrian path is on the left in relation to the main traffic sign.

88. Pavement on the right

This supplementary sign indicates that the pavement or pedestrian path is on the right in relation to the main traffic sign.

89. Applies after a left turn

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies after turning left.

90. Applies after a right turn

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

91. Roundabout exit left

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies to the roundabout exit shown to the left.

92. Roundabout exit straight ahead

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies to the roundabout exit shown straight ahead.

93. Roundabout exit right

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies to the roundabout exit shown to the right.

94. 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.

95. kilometres 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 kilometres.

96. Stop metres ahead

This supplementary sign announces a STOP sign at the indicated distance ahead. The displayed value shows the distance to the upcoming STOP sign.

97. For metres

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

98. For kilometres

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

99. For another metres

This supplementary sign indicates that the section concerned by the main traffic sign continues for the indicated distance. The remaining distance is shown in metres.

100. For another kilometres

This supplementary sign indicates that the section concerned by the main traffic sign continues for the indicated distance. The remaining distance is shown in kilometres.

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