Traffic signsGermany

Learn traffic rules with clear explanations and visual examples in our illustrated book, designed to make studying simple and engaging.

Prohibitory signs

Mandatory signs

Information signs

Additional signs

Additional signs

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 pedestrians.

For children.

For people with disabilities.

For disability permit holders.

For residents with a permit.

For skiers.

For personal transporters.

For cyclists.

For e-bikes.

For cargo bikes.

For mopeds.

For motorcycles.

For cars.

For cars towing a trailer.

For motor vehicles.

For electric vehicles.

For carpooling.

For taxis.

For carsharing.

For equestrians.

For horse-drawn vehicles.

For cattle.

For tractors.

For caravans.

For recreational vehicles.

For trucks.

For trucks towing a trailer.

For articulated trucks.

For large trailers.

For buses.

For trams.

For trains.

For vehicles carrying dangerous goods.

For vehicles carrying water-polluting substances.

For military vehicles.

People with disabilities excepted.

Residents allowed.

Parking allowed for residents and their visitors.

Residents with permit number ... allowed.

Skaters allowed.

Skiers allowed.

Personal transporters allowed.

Cyclists allowed.

Cyclists and residents allowed.

E-bikes allowed.

Cyclists and mopeds allowed.

E-bikes and mopeds allowed.

Mopeds allowed.

Motorcycles allowed.

Cars allowed.

Cars towing a trailer allowed.

Electric vehicles allowed.

Carpooling allowed.

Taxis allowed.

Carsharing allowed.

Horse-drawn vehicles allowed.

Tractors allowed.

Trucks allowed.

Trucks towing a trailer allowed.

Buses allowed.

Trams allowed.

Trains allowed.

Green low-emission zone sticker allowed.

Green or yellow low-emission zone stickers allowed.

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

Local buses allowed.

Emergency vehicles allowed.

Ambulances allowed.

Delivery vehicles allowed.

Agricultural vehicles allowed.

Forestry vehicles allowed.

Agricultural and forestry vehicles allowed.

Operational and utility vehicles allowed.

Construction vehicles allowed.

Ferry users allowed.

Electric vehicles allowed.

Electric vehicles allowed while charging.

Access to ... allowed.

Mopeds prohibited.

Also applies to cyclists and mopeds.

Also applies to buses and trailers.

Traffic from both directions.

Cyclists from both directions.

Traffic in both directions.

To the left.

To the right.

Pavement on the left.

Pavement on the right.

Applies after a left turn.

Applies after a right turn.

Roundabout exit left.

Roundabout exit straight ahead.

Roundabout exit right.

... metres ahead.

... kilometres ahead.

Stop ... metres ahead.

For ... metres.

For ... kilometres.

For another ... metres.

For another ... kilometres.

In ... metres.

In ... kilometres.

Indicated mass.

Indicated mass.

Indicated mass.

Junction shape.

Junction shape.

Junction shape.

Junction shape.

Junction shape.

Junction shape.

Junction shape.

Junction shape.

Junction shape.

Junction shape.

Parking allowed in marked spaces.

Perpendicular parking.

Angle parking to the left.

Parking on shoulder prohibited.

Paid parking.

Parking disc required.

Disc parking, maximum 2 hours.

Disc parking in marked spaces, maximum 2 hours.

Parking allowed on Saturdays and Sundays.

During the time shown.

During the times shown.

School route during the time shown.

School bus during times shown.

For skiers during the time shown.

On working days.

On working days except Saturdays.

On working days during the time shown.

On working days during the times shown.

Monday to Friday during the time shown.

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at the time shown.

On Saturdays and Sundays.

On Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

Sundays and public holidays during time shown.

From the date and time shown.

Street cleaning on the date and time shown.

Electric vehicles during charging.

Overtaking slow vehicles allowed.

Cyclists dismount.

Motorail.

Services.

Skidding risk.

Accident risk.

Accident.

Loose chippings.

Ruts.

Oil slick.

Spillage.

New road surface.

Missing road markings.

End.

End in ... metres.

Entrance.

Exit.

Fog.

Aquaplaning.

Smoke.

High tide or flooding.

Hilltop, blind summit.

Hospital.

Retirement home.

School.

Police checkpoint.

Green wave.

Stop here on red.

Priority arrangements changed.

Traffic routing changed.

Zipper merge ahead.

Drive on the shoulder or verge.

End of driving on the shoulder or verge.

On the shoulder or verge.

End of the shoulder or verge.

Turn left.

No place to turn around.

Through traffic.

Construction traffic.

Construction site exit.

Night-time construction work.

Blasting work.

Noise protection.

Industrial area, give way to rail vehicles.

Port area, give way to rail vehicles.

Tunnel category B.

Tunnel category C.

Tunnel category D.

Tunnel category E.

101. In metres

This supplementary sign indicates the distance from the main traffic sign to the point where the indicated situation begins or becomes relevant. The distance is shown in metres.

In ... metres.

102. In kilometres

This supplementary sign indicates the distance from the main traffic sign to the point where the indicated situation begins or becomes relevant. The distance is shown in kilometres.

In ... kilometres.

103. Indicated mass

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

Indicated mass.

104. Indicated mass

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

Indicated mass.

105. Indicated mass

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

Indicated mass.

106. Junction shape

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

Junction shape.

107. Junction shape

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

Junction shape.

108. Junction shape

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

Junction shape.

109. Junction shape

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

Junction shape.

110. Junction shape

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

Junction shape.

111. Junction shape

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

Junction shape.

112. Junction shape

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

Junction shape.

113. Junction shape

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

Junction shape.

114. Junction shape

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

Junction shape.

115. Junction shape

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

Junction shape.

116. Parking allowed in marked spaces

This supplementary sign indicates that parking is allowed in marked parking spaces.

Parking allowed in marked spaces.

117. Perpendicular parking

This supplementary sign indicates that vehicles must park perpendicular to the kerb, as shown.

Perpendicular parking.

118. Angle parking to the left

This supplementary sign indicates that vehicles must park at an angle to the left, as shown.

Angle parking to the left.

119. Parking on shoulder prohibited

This supplementary sign indicates that parking on the shoulder is prohibited.

Parking on shoulder prohibited.

120. Paid parking

This supplementary sign indicates that payment is required for parking.

Paid parking.

121. Parking disc required

This supplementary sign indicates that a parking disc must be used when parking where the sign applies.

Parking disc required.

122. Disc parking, maximum 2 hours

This supplementary sign indicates that a parking disc must be used and parking is limited to a maximum of 2 hours.

Disc parking, maximum 2 hours.

123. Disc parking in marked spaces, maximum 2 hours

This supplementary sign indicates that parking with a parking disc is allowed only in marked spaces and for a maximum of 2 hours.

Disc parking in marked spaces, maximum 2 hours.

124. Parking allowed on Saturdays and Sundays

This supplementary sign indicates that parking is allowed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Parking allowed on Saturdays and Sundays.

125. During the time shown

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies during the time shown.

During the time shown.

126. During the times shown

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies during the times shown.

During the times shown.

127. School route during the time shown

This supplementary sign identifies a school route and the time during which the main traffic sign applies.

School route during the time shown.

128. School bus during times shown

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies to school buses during the days and times shown.

School bus during times shown.

129. For skiers during the time shown

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies to skiers during the time shown.

For skiers during the time shown.

130. On working days

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies on working days, according to the applicable local definition.

On working days.

131. On working days except Saturdays

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies on working days except Saturdays.

On working days except Saturdays.

132. On working days during the time shown

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies on working days during the time shown.

On working days during the time shown.

133. On working days during the times shown

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies on working days during the times shown.

On working days during the times shown.

134. Monday to Friday during the time shown

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies from Monday through Friday during the time shown.

Monday to Friday during the time shown.

135. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at the time shown

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday during the time shown.

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at the time shown.

136. On Saturdays and Sundays

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies on Saturdays and Sundays.

On Saturdays and Sundays.

137. On Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

On Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

138. Sundays and public holidays during time shown

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies on Sundays and public holidays during the time shown.

Sundays and public holidays during time shown.

139. From the date and time shown

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies from the date and time shown.

From the date and time shown.

140. Street cleaning on the date and time shown

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies for street cleaning on the date and during the time shown.

Street cleaning on the date and time shown.

141. Electric vehicles during charging

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies only to electric vehicles while they are charging.

Electric vehicles during charging.

142. Overtaking slow vehicles allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that slow-moving vehicles may be overtaken despite the restriction shown by the main traffic sign.

Overtaking slow vehicles allowed.

143. Cyclists dismount

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

Cyclists dismount.

144. Motorail

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

Motorail.

145. Services

This supplementary sign indicates that the facilities or services shown are available at or near the indicated location.

Services.

146. Skidding risk

This supplementary sign warns of an increased risk of skidding on the road section concerned.

Skidding risk.

147. Accident risk

This supplementary sign warns of an increased risk of accidents on the road section concerned.

Accident risk.

148. Accident

This supplementary sign warns of an accident or accident scene ahead.

Accident.

149. Loose chippings

This supplementary sign warns of loose chippings on the road surface, which may reduce grip or be thrown up by vehicles.

Loose chippings.

150. Ruts

This supplementary sign warns of ruts or longitudinal depressions in the road surface.

Ruts.

More (41)