Traffic signsGermany

An introduction to the traffic rules and road signs of Germany. Learn about driving, road safety and much more in our illustrated book, with answers to frequently asked questions.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

51. What does this traffic sign mean?

Trucks prohibited.
Road with two-way traffic.
✓ Trucks with trailer prohibited.
Mandatory lane for trucks with trailer.

This traffic sign indicates that trucks with a trailer are prohibited. Trucks towing trailers covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it. Other vehicles may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • Traffic sign 257-57 • No lorries towing trailers.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 257-57 • Verbot für Lastkraftwagen mit Anhänger.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

52. What does this traffic sign mean?

Crossing for pedestrians and cyclists.
✓ Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.
Warning for pedestrians and cyclists.
Mandatory path for pedestrians and cyclists.

This traffic sign indicates that pedestrians and cyclists are prohibited. Pedestrians and cyclists may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • Traffic sign 259 • No pedestrians. Traffic sign 254 • No cycle traffic.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 259 • Verbot für Fußgänger. Verkehrszeichen 254 • Verbot für Radverkehr.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

53. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Motorcycles and cars prohibited.
End of the expressway.
End of the built-up area.
Mopeds and cars prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that motorcycles and cars are prohibited. Motorcycles and cars may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • Traffic sign 260 • No motor vehicles.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 260 • Verbot für Kraftfahrzeuge.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

54. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a motorway.
Flammable or explosive goods prohibited.
✓ Vehicles carrying dangerous goods prohibited.
Trucks prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles carrying dangerous goods are prohibited. Vehicles carrying the dangerous goods covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it.

English • Traffic sign 261 • No motor vehicles carrying dangerous goods that require identification markings.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 261 • Verbot für kennzeichnungspflichtige Kraftfahrzeuge mit gefährlichen Gütern.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

55. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Vehicles carrying water-polluting substances prohibited.
Vehicles carrying dangerous goods prohibited.
Flammable or explosive goods prohibited.
Warning for a quayside or riverbank.

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles carrying water-polluting substances are prohibited. Vehicles carrying the substances covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it.

English • Traffic sign 269 • No vehicles carrying loads that could pollute water.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 269 • Verbot für Fahrzeuge mit wassergefährdender Ladung.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

56. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.
✓ Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.
Warning for a road narrowing.

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles wider than indicated are prohibited. A vehicle or vehicle combination whose overall width, including its load, exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.

English • Traffic sign 264 • Actual width (the sub-number represents the numerical value).

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 264 • Tatsächliche Breite (Unternummer steht jeweils für den Zahlenwert).

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What does this traffic sign mean?

57. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.
✓ Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.
Trucks and buses prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles higher than indicated are prohibited. A vehicle or vehicle combination whose overall height, including its load, exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.

English • Traffic sign 265 • Actual height (the sub-number represents the numerical value).

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 265 • Tatsächliche Höhe (Unternummer steht jeweils für den Zahlenwert).

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What does this traffic sign mean?

58. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.
Trucks prohibited.
✓ Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles longer than indicated are prohibited. A vehicle or vehicle combination whose overall length, including its load, exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.

English • Traffic sign 266 • Actual length (the sub-number represents the numerical value).

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 266 • Tatsächliche Länge (Unternummer steht jeweils für den Zahlenwert).

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What does this traffic sign mean?

59. What does this traffic sign mean?

Trucks prohibited.
Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.
✓ Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles heavier than indicated are prohibited. Vehicles or vehicle combinations exceeding the displayed mass limit may not continue beyond the sign. The legally relevant mass is determined by the applicable local rules.

English • Traffic sign 262 • Actual mass (the sub-number represents the numerical value).

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 262 • Tatsächliche Masse (Unternummer steht jeweils für den Zahlenwert).

What does this traffic sign mean?

60. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.
✓ Vehicles exceeding the axle-load limit prohibited.
Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles exceeding the indicated axle-load limit are prohibited. A vehicle whose load on an axle exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.

English • Traffic sign 263 • Actual axle load (the sub-number represents the numerical value).

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 263 • Tatsächliche Achslast (Unternummer steht jeweils für den Zahlenwert).

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What does this traffic sign mean?

61. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.
Warning for traffic jams.
✓ Minimum following distance.
Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates the minimum distance that must be maintained from the vehicle ahead. Drivers must keep at least the distance shown.

English • Traffic sign 273 • Drivers must not leave less than the indicated minimum distance (the sub-number represents the numerical value).

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 273 • Verbot des Unterschreitens des angegebenen Mindestabstandes (Unternummer steht jeweils für den Zahlenwert).

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What does this traffic sign mean?

62. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers.
Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way.
Parking prohibited.
Road with one-way traffic.

This traffic sign indicates a road narrowing where you must give way to oncoming traffic. Allow approaching traffic to pass before entering or continuing through the narrow section when required.

English • Traffic sign 208 • Priority for oncoming traffic.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 208 • Vorrang des Gegenverkehrs.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

63. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Turning around prohibited (U-turn).
Turning around mandatory (U-turn).
Turning left prohibited.
Road with one-way traffic.

This traffic sign indicates that turning around (making a U-turn) is prohibited. A U-turn may not be made where the prohibition applies. Other movements may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • Traffic sign 272 • No U-turns.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 272 • Verbot des Wendens.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

64. What does this traffic sign mean?

Motor vehicles prohibited.
✓ End of local restrictions.
End of the zone with speed limit.
Prohibited access zone.

This traffic sign indicates the end of certain local restrictions. Restrictions that are ended by this sign no longer apply from this point, while other traffic rules or separately indicated restrictions may remain in force.

English • Traffic sign 282 • End of all speed limits and overtaking prohibitions applying along the route.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 282 • Ende sämtlicher streckenbezogener Geschwindigkeitsbeschränkungen und Überholverbote.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

65. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Overtaking prohibited.
Parking prohibited.
Start of a motorway.
Warning for two-way traffic.

This traffic sign indicates that overtaking is prohibited. The vehicles covered by the prohibition and any categories that may still be overtaken depend on the applicable local rules.

English • Traffic sign 276 • No overtaking by motor vehicles of any kind.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 276 • Überholverbot für Kraftfahrzeuge aller Art.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

66. What does this traffic sign mean?

Cars prohibited.
Overtaking prohibited.
Dead end street.
✓ End of the overtaking prohibition.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the overtaking prohibition. The preceding overtaking restriction ends at this point. Overtaking remains subject to the applicable traffic rules and any other restrictions.

English • Traffic sign 280 • End of the overtaking prohibition for motor vehicles of any kind.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 280 • Ende des Überholverbots für Kraftfahrzeuge aller Art.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

67. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Overtaking prohibited for trucks.
Warning for trucks.
Overtaking prohibited for cars.
Warning for two-way traffic.

This traffic sign indicates that overtaking is prohibited for trucks. Trucks covered by the sign may not overtake where the prohibition applies. The affected truck categories and any exceptions depend on the applicable local rules.

English • Traffic sign 277 • No overtaking by motor vehicles over 3.5 t.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 277 • Überholverbot für Kraftfahrzeuge über 3,5 t.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

68. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the two-way traffic.
✓ End of the overtaking prohibition for trucks.
Parking prohibited for trucks.
Overtaking prohibited for trucks.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the overtaking prohibition for trucks. The preceding truck overtaking restriction ends at this point. Other overtaking rules and restrictions may still apply.

English • Traffic sign 281 • End of the overtaking prohibition for motor vehicles over 3.5 t.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 281 • Ende des Überholverbots für Kraftfahrzeuge über 3,5 t.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

69. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Start of a speed limit.
Start of a built-up area.
Start of an advisory speed limit.
Start of a minimum speed.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a speed limit. The displayed value is the maximum permitted speed from this point. The limit remains in force until it ends or is replaced according to the applicable traffic signs and local rules.

English • Traffic sign 274-60 • Maximum permitted speed of 60 km/h.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 274-60 • Zulässige Höchstgeschwindigkeit 60 km/h.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

70. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a speed limit.
Cars prohibited.
End of the built-up area.
✓ End of the speed limit.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the previously indicated speed limit. From this point, follow any newly posted limit or the applicable default speed rules for the road and vehicle category.

English • Traffic sign 278-60 • End of the maximum permitted speed of 60 km/h.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 278-60 • Ende der zulässigen Höchstgeschwindigkeit 60 km/h.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

71. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a residential area.
✓ Start of a zone with speed limit.
Start of a zone for pedestrians.
End of the speed limit.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a zone with a speed limit. The displayed speed limit applies throughout the zone according to the applicable zonal rules, until the zone is ended or another rule replaces it.

English • Traffic sign 274.1 • Beginning of a 30 km/h zone.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 274.1 • Beginn einer Tempo 30- Zone.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

72. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ End of the zone with speed limit.
End of the built-up area.
Start of a speed limit.
Start of a zone with speed limit.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the zone with a speed limit. The zonal speed limit ends at this point. Follow any newly posted limit or the applicable default speed rules.

English • Traffic sign 274.2 • End of a 30 km/h zone.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 274.2 • Ende einer Tempo 30- Zone.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

73. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a zone for pedestrians.
Entry prohibited.
✓ Start of a low-emission zone.
Trucks prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a low-emission zone. Vehicle access is subject to the emission requirements and exemptions that apply within the zone. The affected vehicle categories and access conditions depend on the local rules.

English • Traffic sign 270.1 • Beginning of a traffic restriction zone to reduce harmful air pollution.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 270.1 • Beginn einer Verkehrsverbotszone zur Verminderung schädlicher Luftverunreinigungen in einer Zone.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

74. What does this traffic sign mean?

Motor vehicles prohibited.
Entry prohibited.
Parking prohibited.
✓ End of the low-emission zone.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the low-emission zone. The emission-related access requirements associated with the zone end at this point. Other access or environmental restrictions may still apply.

English • Traffic sign 270.2 • End of a traffic restriction zone to reduce harmful air pollution.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 270.2 • Ende einer Verkehrsverbotszone zur Verminderung schädlicher Luftverunreinigungen in einer Zone.

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75. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Passing customs without stopping prohibited.
Parking under video surveillance.
Taxi stand.
Police station.

This traffic sign indicates that passing customs without stopping is prohibited. Drivers covered by the sign must stop at the checkpoint and follow any applicable instructions before continuing.

English • Traffic sign 392 • Customs post.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 392 • Zollstelle.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

76. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking only allowed if you pay.
Road open (with restrictions).
Section control.
✓ Passing without payment prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that passing without payment is prohibited. A toll or other required road-use charge must be paid or otherwise validly arranged according to the applicable payment system.

English • Traffic sign 391 • Toll road.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 391 • Mautpflichtige Strecke.

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77. What does this traffic sign mean?

Trucks with trailer prohibited.
✓ Trucks prohibited without toll payment.
Parking prohibited for trucks.
Parking only allowed if you pay.

This traffic sign indicates that trucks are prohibited without the required toll payment. Trucks covered by the sign may proceed only when the applicable toll or road-use charge has been paid or otherwise validly arranged.

English • Traffic sign 390 • Toll obligation under the Federal Trunk Road Toll Act.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 390 • Mautpflicht nach dem Bundesfernstraßenmautgesetz.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

78. What does this traffic sign mean?

Trucks prohibited.
End of mandatory truck lane.
✓ End of toll road for trucks.
Parking prohibited for trucks.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the toll section for trucks. The truck-specific toll requirement associated with the preceding signs ends at this point. Other tolls or road-use charges may still apply.

English • Traffic sign 390.2 • End of the toll obligation under the Federal Trunk Road Toll Act.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 390.2 • Ende der Mautpflicht nach dem Bundesfernstraßenmautgesetz.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

79. What does this traffic sign mean?

Road with one-way traffic.
Parking and stopping prohibited.
✓ Parking prohibited.
Entry prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that parking is prohibited. Vehicles may not be parked in the area covered by the sign unless an exception applies. Brief stopping to pick up or drop off passengers or to load or unload goods may still be permitted where local rules allow it.

English • Traffic sign 286 • Restricted stopping prohibition.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 286 • Eingeschränktes Haltverbot.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

80. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking allowed.
Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.
Entry prohibited.
✓ Parking and stopping prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that parking and stopping are prohibited. Vehicles may not stop or park voluntarily where the restriction applies, except where an applicable rule provides an exemption or stopping is required by traffic conditions.

English • Traffic sign 283 • No stopping.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 283 • Absolutes Haltverbot.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

81. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Start of no-parking zone.
Start of a residential area.
Start of a zone for pedestrians.
Start of a zone with speed limit.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a no-parking zone. The parking prohibition applies throughout the zone according to the applicable zonal rules until the zone is ended or another rule replaces it.

English • Traffic sign 290.1 • Beginning of a zone with a restricted stopping prohibition.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 290.1 • Beginn eines eingeschränkten Haltverbotes für eine Zone.

What does this traffic sign mean?

82. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the zone for pedestrians.
End of the built-up area.
Road with one-way traffic.
✓ End of no-parking zone.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the no-parking zone. The zonal parking prohibition ends at this point. Other parking restrictions or conditions may still apply.

English • Traffic sign 290.2 • End of a zone with a restricted stopping prohibition.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 290.2 • Ende eines eingeschränkten Haltverbotes für eine Zone.

What does this traffic sign mean?

83. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning around mandatory (U-turn).
Turning right prohibited.
Turning left mandatory.
✓ Mandatory roundabout direction.

This traffic sign indicates the mandatory direction around a roundabout. Traffic must circulate in the direction shown by the arrows. The sign does not itself determine priority; follow the applicable priority signs, traffic signals and local rules.

English • Traffic sign 215 • Roundabout.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 215 • Kreisverkehr.

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84. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Turning left mandatory.
Turning right mandatory.
Passing left mandatory.
Warning for a curve to the left.

This traffic sign indicates that turning left is mandatory at the junction ahead. Traffic must turn left and may not continue straight ahead or turn right.

English • Traffic sign 209-10 • Compulsory direction — left.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 209-10 • Vorgeschriebene Fahrtrichtung – links.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

85. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the motorway.
Passing left or right mandatory.
✓ Turning left or right mandatory.
Turning left or right prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that turning left or right is mandatory at the junction ahead. Traffic may turn either left or right but may not continue straight ahead.

English • Traffic sign 214-30 • Compulsory direction — right or left.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 214-30 • Vorgeschriebene Fahrtrichtung – rechts oder links.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

86. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning right prohibited.
✓ Turning right mandatory.
Turning left mandatory.
Warning for a curve to the left.

This traffic sign indicates that turning right is mandatory at the junction ahead. Traffic must turn right and may not continue straight ahead or turn left.

English • Traffic sign 209 • Compulsory direction — right.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 209 • Vorgeschriebene Fahrtrichtung – rechts.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

87. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Pass obstacle on the left.
Passing right mandatory.
Turning left prohibited.
Passing left prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must pass an obstacle on the left. Keep to the left of the obstacle and follow any accompanying signs or road markings.

English • Traffic sign 222-10 • Pass on the left.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 222-10 • Vorgeschriebene Vorbeifahrt – links vorbei.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

88. What does this traffic sign mean?

Passing right prohibited.
Turning right mandatory.
✓ Pass obstacle on the right.
Passing left mandatory.

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must pass an obstacle on the right. Keep to the right of the obstacle and follow any accompanying signs or road markings.

English • Traffic sign 222 • Pass on the right.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 222 • Vorgeschriebene Vorbeifahrt – rechts vorbei.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

89. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning left mandatory.
Turning right mandatory.
Turning left prohibited.
✓ Driving straight ahead or turning left mandatory.

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must continue straight ahead or turn left. One of the indicated directions must be followed; turning right is prohibited.

English • Traffic sign 214-10 • Compulsory direction — straight ahead or left.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 214-10 • Vorgeschriebene Fahrtrichtung – geradeaus oder links.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

90. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning right mandatory.
Turning left mandatory.
Turning right prohibited.
✓ Driving straight ahead or turning right mandatory.

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must continue straight ahead or turn right. One of the indicated directions must be followed; turning left is prohibited.

English • Traffic sign 214 • Compulsory direction — straight ahead or right.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 214 • Vorgeschriebene Fahrtrichtung – geradeaus oder rechts.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

91. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory right.
Driving straight ahead prohibited.
✓ Mandatory left.
Turning left prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory direction to the left. Traffic must proceed to the left at the sign and may not continue straight ahead or to the right.

English • Traffic sign 211-10 • Compulsory direction — turn left here.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 211-10 • Vorgeschriebene Fahrtrichtung – hier links.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

92. What does this traffic sign mean?

Driving straight ahead mandatory.
Mandatory left.
✓ Mandatory right.
Turning right prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory direction to the right. Traffic must proceed to the right at the sign and may not continue straight ahead or to the left.

English • Traffic sign 211 • Compulsory direction — turn right here.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 211 • Vorgeschriebene Fahrtrichtung – hier rechts.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

93. What does this traffic sign mean?

Entry prohibited.
Start of a priority road.
Overtaking prohibited.
✓ Driving straight ahead mandatory.

This traffic sign indicates that driving straight ahead is mandatory. Traffic must continue straight ahead and may not turn left or right at the location to which the sign applies.

English • Traffic sign 209-30 • Compulsory direction — straight ahead.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 209-30 • Vorgeschriebene Fahrtrichtung – geradeaus.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

94. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Mandatory path for pedestrians.
Start of a zone for pedestrians.
Warning for children.
Warning for pedestrians.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a mandatory path for pedestrians. Pedestrians must use the designated path, while other road users may use it only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

English • Traffic sign 239 • Footpath.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 239 • Gehweg.

Sources

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What does this traffic sign mean?

95. What does this traffic sign mean?

Cyclists prohibited.
Crossing for cyclists.
Cars prohibited.
✓ Mandatory path for cyclists.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory path for cyclists. Cyclists must use the designated path where the sign applies. Other road users may use the path only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

English • Traffic sign 237 • Cycle track.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 237 • Radweg.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

96. What does this traffic sign mean?

Cars prohibited.
✓ Mandatory path for equestrians.
Equestrians prohibited.
Warning for horses.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory path for equestrians. Equestrians must use the designated path where the sign applies. Other road users may use it only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

English • Traffic sign 238 • Bridleway.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 238 • Reitweg.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

97. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for buses.
Trucks prohibited.
Cars prohibited.
✓ Mandatory lane for buses.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory lane for buses. Buses must use the designated lane where the sign applies. Other road users may use the lane only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

English • Traffic sign 245 • Bus lane.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 245 • Bussonderfahrstreifen.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

98. What does this traffic sign mean?

Crossing for pedestrians and cyclists.
✓ Mandatory shared pedestrian and cycle path.
Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path.
Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory shared path for pedestrians and cyclists. Pedestrians and cyclists must use the same designated path rather than separate sections. They must share the space safely and follow the applicable local rules.

English • Traffic sign 240 • Shared footpath and cycle path.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 240 • Gemeinsamer Geh- und Radweg.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

99. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path.
Cars, trucks and buses prohibited.
Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.
Crossing for pedestrians and cyclists.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory divided path for pedestrians and cyclists. Pedestrians and cyclists must use the section designated for them. Other road users may use the path only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

English • Traffic sign 241-30 • Separate cycle path and footpath — cycle path on the left.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 241-30 • Getrennter Rad- und Gehweg – Radweg links.

What does this traffic sign mean?

100. What does this traffic sign mean?

Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.
Crossing for pedestrians and cyclists.
✓ Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path.
Warning for pedestrians and cyclists.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory divided path for pedestrians and cyclists. Pedestrians and cyclists must use the section designated for them. Other road users may use the path only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

English • Traffic sign 241-31 • Separate cycle path and footpath — cycle path on the right.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 241-31 • Getrennter Rad- und Gehweg – Radweg rechts.

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🔗 Verwaltungsvorschriften-im-internet.de • VzKat • Zeichen 241-31
🔗 Bast.de • BASt • Verkehrszeichen als Bilddateien

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