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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.

301. Paid parking

This supplementary sign indicates that payment is required for parking.

302. Parking disc required

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

303. 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.

304. 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.

305. Parking allowed on Saturdays and Sundays

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

306. During the time shown

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

307. During the times shown

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

308. School route during the time shown

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

309. School bus during times shown

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

310. For skiers during the time shown

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

311. On working days

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

312. On working days except Saturdays

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

313. On working days during the time shown

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

314. On working days during the times shown

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

315. 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.

316. 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.

317. On Saturdays and Sundays

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

318. On Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays

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

319. 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.

320. From the date and time shown

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

321. 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.

322. Electric vehicles during charging

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

323. Overtaking slow vehicles allowed

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

324. Cyclists dismount

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

325. Motorail

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

326. Services

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

327. Skidding risk

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

328. Accident risk

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

329. Accident

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

330. Loose chippings

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

331. Ruts

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

332. Oil slick

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

333. Spillage

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

334. New road surface

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

335. Missing road markings

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

336. End

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

337. 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.

338. Entrance

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

339. Exit

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

340. Fog

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

341. Aquaplaning

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

342. Smoke

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

343. High tide or flooding

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

344. Hilltop, blind summit

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

345. Hospital

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

346. Retirement home

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

347. School

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

348. Loading zone

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

349. Police checkpoint

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

350. Green wave

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

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