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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.

251. 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.

252. 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.

253. 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.

254. 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.

255. 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.

256. 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.

257. 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.

258. 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.

259. 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.

260. 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.

261. Also applies to cyclists and mopeds

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

262. Also applies to buses and trailers

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

263. 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.

264. 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.

265. Traffic in both directions

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

266. To the left

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

267. To the right

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

268. 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.

269. 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.

270. Applies after a left turn

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

271. Applies after a right turn

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

272. Roundabout exit left

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

273. Roundabout exit straight ahead

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

274. Roundabout exit right

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

275. 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.

276. 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.

277. 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.

278. For metres

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

279. For kilometres

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

280. 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.

281. 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.

282. 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.

283. 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.

284. 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.

285. 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.

286. 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.