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Traffic signs

Traffic rules

Traffic signs

A traffic sign is a standardised visual symbol placed along roads to guide, warn, or regulate drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. These signs provide essential information about road conditions, rules, directions, and potential hazards, helping to ensure safety and smooth traffic flow. They come in various shapes and colours—such as triangular warning signs, circular prohibitory or mandatory signs, and rectangular information signs—each designed for quick recognition and clear understanding.

201. For equestrians

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to equestrians.

202. For horse-drawn vehicles

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to horse-drawn vehicles.

203. For cattle

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign specifically concerns cattle. Depending on the main sign, it may indicate a rule or warning relating to cattle using or crossing the road.

204. For tractors

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to tractors.

205. For caravans

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to caravans. The caravan categories covered depend on the applicable local definitions.

206. For recreational vehicles

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to recreational vehicles. The vehicle categories covered depend on the applicable local definitions.

207. For trucks

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to trucks. The truck categories covered depend on the applicable local definitions.

208. For trucks towing a trailer

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to trucks towing a trailer.

209. For articulated trucks

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to articulated trucks. The vehicle combinations covered depend on the applicable local definitions.

210. For large trailers

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to large trailers. The size, mass or trailer categories covered depend on the applicable local definitions.

211. For buses

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to buses. The vehicle categories covered depend on the applicable local definitions.

212. For trams

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to trams.

213. For trains

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign specifically concerns trains.

214. For vehicles carrying dangerous goods

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to vehicles carrying dangerous goods. The dangerous-goods categories covered depend on the applicable local rules.

215. For vehicles carrying water-polluting substances

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to vehicles carrying water-polluting substances. The substances covered depend on the applicable local rules.

216. For military vehicles

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to military vehicles. The vehicle categories covered depend on the applicable local definitions.

217. People with disabilities excepted

This supplementary sign indicates that people with disabilities are excepted from the restriction shown by the main traffic sign. Any permit or eligibility requirements depend on the applicable local rules.

218. Residents allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that residents are excepted from the restriction shown by the main traffic sign. Any residency or permit requirements depend on the applicable local rules.

219. Parking allowed for residents and their visitors

This supplementary sign indicates that parking is allowed for residents and their visitors where the main traffic sign applies. Any permit or visitor-pass requirements depend on the applicable local rules.

220. Residents with permit number allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that the exception or permission applies to residents holding the indicated permit number or zone permit. Residents with another permit are not covered by this supplementary sign.

221. Skaters allowed

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

222. Skiers allowed

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

223. Personal transporters allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that personal transporters are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access or use. The devices included in this category depend on the applicable local definitions.

224. Cyclists allowed

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

225. Cyclists and residents allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that cyclists and residents are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict access or use. Any residency or permit requirements depend on the applicable local rules.

226. E-bikes allowed

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

227. Cyclists and mopeds allowed

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

228. E-bikes and mopeds allowed

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

229. Mopeds allowed

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

230. Motorcycles allowed

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

231. Cars allowed

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

232. 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.

233. 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.

234. 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.

235. 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.

236. 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.

237. 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.

238. Tractors allowed

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

239. 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.

240. 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.

241. 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.

242. Trams allowed

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

243. Trains allowed

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

244. 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.

245. 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.

246. 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.

247. 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.

248. 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.

249. Ambulances allowed

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

250. 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.

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