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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.

151. Oil slick

This supplementary sign warns of oil or another slippery substance on the road surface.

152. Spillage

This supplementary sign warns of spilled material or substances on the roadway.

153. New road surface

This supplementary sign indicates that the road ahead has a newly laid or recently repaired surface.

154. Missing road markings

This supplementary sign warns that the usual road markings are missing or incomplete on the section ahead.

155. End

This supplementary sign indicates the end of the section to which the main traffic sign applies.

156. End in metres

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

157. Entrance

This supplementary sign indicates the entrance to the road, facility or area concerned.

158. Exit

This supplementary sign indicates the exit from the road, facility or area concerned.

159. Fog

This supplementary sign warns that fog may reduce visibility on the road section ahead.

160. Aquaplaning

This supplementary sign warns of a risk of aquaplaning, where tyres lose contact with the road surface because of water.

161. Smoke

This supplementary sign warns that smoke may reduce visibility on the road ahead.

162. High tide or flooding

This supplementary sign warns that the road may be flooded or submerged during high tide or high water.

163. Hilltop, blind summit

This supplementary sign warns of a hilltop or blind summit that obstructs the view ahead.

164. Hospital

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign relates to a nearby hospital.

165. Retirement home

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign relates to a nearby retirement home.

166. School

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign relates to a nearby school.

167. Loading zone

This supplementary sign indicates an area reserved for loading and unloading goods.

168. Police checkpoint

This supplementary sign warns of a police checkpoint ahead where vehicles may be required to stop.

169. Green wave

This supplementary sign indicates that the traffic signals are coordinated for a green wave. A recommended speed may be shown.

170. Stop here on red

This supplementary sign indicates the point at which drivers must stop when the traffic signal is red.

171. Priority arrangements changed

This supplementary sign warns that the priority arrangement at the junction or road section has changed.

172. Traffic routing changed

This supplementary sign warns that the usual traffic routing or road layout has changed.

173. Zipper merge ahead

This supplementary sign indicates that a zipper merge applies ahead. Vehicles must merge alternately at the merge point according to the applicable rules.

174. Drive on the shoulder or verge

This supplementary sign indicates that vehicles are permitted or required to use the shoulder or verge where the main traffic sign applies.

175. End of driving on the shoulder or verge

This supplementary sign indicates the end of the section where vehicles may or must use the shoulder or verge.

176. On the shoulder or verge

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to the shoulder or verge.

177. End of the shoulder or verge

This supplementary sign indicates the end of the shoulder or verge concerned by the main traffic sign.

178. Turn left

This supplementary sign indicates a left turn in connection with the main traffic sign. Whether the movement is mandatory, permitted or restricted depends on the main sign.

179. No place to turn around

This supplementary sign warns that there is no suitable place to turn around ahead.

180. Through traffic

This supplementary sign indicates the route or lane for through traffic.

181. Construction traffic

This supplementary sign warns that construction vehicles may enter, leave or travel along the road.

182. Construction site exit

This supplementary sign warns of an exit used by vehicles leaving a construction site.

183. Night-time construction work

This supplementary sign warns that construction or maintenance work takes place at night.

184. Blasting work

This supplementary sign warns that blasting operations are taking place nearby.

185. Noise protection

This supplementary sign indicates a noise-protection area or requirement associated with the main traffic sign.

186. Industrial area, give way to rail vehicles

This supplementary sign indicates that drivers in the industrial area must give way to rail vehicles crossing or sharing the road.

187. Port area, give way to rail vehicles

This supplementary sign indicates that drivers in the port area must give way to rail vehicles crossing or sharing the road.

188. Tunnel category B

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies to vehicles carrying dangerous goods for which access to category B road tunnels is prohibited under ADR.

189. Tunnel category C

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies to vehicles carrying dangerous goods for which access to category C road tunnels is prohibited under ADR.

190. Tunnel category D

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies to vehicles carrying dangerous goods for which access to category D road tunnels is prohibited under ADR.

191. Tunnel category E

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies to vehicles carrying dangerous goods for which access to category E road tunnels is prohibited under ADR.