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What does this traffic sign mean?

101. What does this traffic sign mean?

Dead end street.
Warning for a soft verge.
Warning for tractors.
✓ Warning for crossing deer.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for crossing deer. Deer or other wild animals may enter the road unexpectedly, especially around dawn or dusk. Reduce speed, watch the roadside carefully and be prepared for more than one animal to cross.

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102. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Cars prohibited.
Entry prohibited.
Start of an expressway.
Mandatory lane for cars.

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

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103. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory route for water-polluting substances.
Warning for a quayside or riverbank.
Swimming area.
✓ Water protection area.

This traffic sign indicates a water protection area. Special restrictions may apply to reduce the risk of pollution, particularly for vehicles carrying substances that could contaminate water. Follow any accompanying signs or local rules.

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104. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a zone for pedestrians.
✓ Pedestrians prohibited.
Mandatory path for pedestrians.
End of the zone for pedestrians.

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

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105. What does this traffic sign mean?

Country border.
✓ City limit.
Start of a built-up area.
End of city limit.

This traffic sign indicates a city or town limit. It marks the boundary or entrance of the named locality. Any traffic rules associated with the boundary depend on the applicable local regulations.

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106. What does this traffic sign mean?

Overtaking allowed.
Parking prohibited.
Start of a motorway.
✓ Overtaking prohibited.

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.

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107. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of mandatory path for cattle.
✓ Cattle prohibited.
Crossing for livestock.
Start of a built-up area.

This traffic sign indicates that cattle are prohibited. Cattle may not be taken onto or along the road or path beyond the sign.

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108. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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.

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109. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Tractors prohibited.
Overtaking prohibited.
Warning for tractors.
Trucks prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that tractors are prohibited. Tractors covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

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110. What does this traffic sign mean?

Temporary lane end.
Overview of the lanes and their direction.
Warning for a road narrowing.
✓ End of a lane.

This traffic sign indicates the end of a lane. The displayed lane arrangement shows which lane ends and how the remaining traffic lanes continue.

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111. What does this traffic sign mean?

Dead end street.
Cars prohibited.
Overtaking prohibited.
✓ 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.

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112. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ End of city limit.
Country border.
End of the residential area.
City limit.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the city or town limit. The named locality ends at this point. Follow the traffic signs and rules that apply beyond the boundary.

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113. What does this traffic sign mean?

Road narrowing.
Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path.
✓ Dead end street with a passage for pedestrians and cyclists.
Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a dead end street with a passage for pedestrians and cyclists. The road has no through route for motor vehicles, but pedestrians and cyclists can continue beyond the dead end.

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114. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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115. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Crossroad shape.
Start of a priority road.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
Junction layout, directions and destinations.

This traffic sign shows the shape or layout of an upcoming junction. The diagram indicates how the approaching road and connecting roads are arranged.

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116. What does this traffic sign mean?

Advisory speed limit.
Mandatory minimum speed.
End of the speed limit.
✓ National speed limits.

This traffic sign indicates the national speed limits. The applicable default maximum speeds depend on the road type, vehicle category and local traffic rules when no different speed limit is indicated.

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117. 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.

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118. What does this traffic sign mean?

Covered car park.
Parking only allowed for the disabled.
✓ Parking only allowed on the verge or pavement.
Parking and stopping prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that parking is only allowed on the verge or pavement. Vehicles must park in the position shown by the sign rather than on the roadway.

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119. 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.

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120. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles carrying water-polluting substances prohibited.
✓ Vehicles carrying dangerous goods prohibited.
Start of a motorway.
Flammable or explosive goods 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.

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121. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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.

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122. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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123. What does this traffic sign mean?

No entry.
Motor vehicles prohibited.
✓ Access prohibited in both directions.
Road with one-way traffic.

This traffic sign indicates that drivers may not enter the road from either direction.

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124. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for traffic lights ahead.
Warning for a movable bridge.
Crossing for pedestrians.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for traffic lights ahead. Traffic signals are located ahead and may not be visible early enough without advance warning. Reduce speed and be prepared to stop if the signal requires it.

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125. What does this traffic sign mean?

Charging station.
Place where you can stop in case of a breakdown.
Petrol station.
✓ Repair shop.

This traffic sign indicates a vehicle repair shop. Vehicle maintenance or repair services are available at or near the indicated location.

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126. What does this traffic sign mean?

Junction layout, directions and destinations.
✓ Crossroad shape.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
Start of a priority road.

This traffic sign shows the shape or layout of an upcoming junction. The diagram indicates how the approaching road and connecting roads are arranged.

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127. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Recommended detour route.
Detour for vehicles that are not allowed to pass.
End of detour.
Mandatory detour route.

This traffic sign indicates a recommended detour route. The indicated route is recommended as an alternative to the normal route but is not itself mandatory unless another traffic rule requires it.

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128. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ End of cycle highway.
End of mandatory path for cyclists.
Cycle highway.
End of the motorway.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the cycle highway. The designated cycle-highway route ends at this point. Cyclists should continue according to the signs, road layout and cycling rules that apply beyond it.

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129. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
✓ Warning for a curve to the left.
Turning left mandatory.
Warning for a curve to the right.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a curve to the left. A left-hand bend lies ahead. Reduce speed before entering the curve, maintain your lane position and use smooth steering.

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130. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking only allowed if you pay.
Warning for a soft verge.
Mandatory lane for cars.
✓ Parking only allowed partially on the verge or pavement.

This traffic sign indicates that parking is only allowed partially on the verge or pavement. Vehicles must park in the position shown by the sign, with part of the vehicle on the roadway and part on the adjoining verge or pavement.

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131. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

This traffic sign indicates a warning for cyclists. Cyclists may be riding along or crossing the road ahead. Reduce speed, watch carefully for cyclists and maintain the passing distance required by the applicable local rules.

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132. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a road with two-way traffic.
Mandatory path for cyclists.
Warning for a road with one-way traffic.
✓ Warning for a road narrowing on the right.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a road narrowing on the right. The available road width decreases from the right side ahead. Reduce speed, follow the lane markings and maintain sufficient clearance from other traffic and the road edge.

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133. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Telephone.
Traffic information radio.
First aid.
Emergency telephone.

This traffic sign indicates the location of a telephone available for public use.

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134. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the priority road.
Warning for a roundabout.
Warning for traffic lights.
✓ Priority at the junction.

This traffic sign indicates that you have priority at the next intersection. Side roads join from the left and right, and traffic entering from those side roads must give way.

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135. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for accidents.
✓ Warning for a slippery road surface.
Warning for snow.
Warning for loose chippings on the road surface.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a slippery road surface. The road ahead may provide reduced tyre grip because of water, ice, mud, oil or another surface condition. Reduce speed and avoid sudden braking, acceleration or steering movements.

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136. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for traffic queues.
Parking prohibited.
Mandatory lane for cars.
Warning for cars.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for traffic queues. Slow-moving or stationary traffic may occur ahead, sometimes unexpectedly. Reduce speed, increase your following distance and be prepared to stop.

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137. What does this traffic sign mean?

Bed and breakfast.
Hotel.
Picnic site.
✓ Café.

This traffic sign indicates a café. A café is a place where drinks and light refreshments are served, and may also offer simple meals.

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138. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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.

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139. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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

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140. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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.

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141. What does this traffic sign mean?

General information about the directions.
Junction layout, directions and destinations.
✓ Detour directions.
Recommended detour route.

This traffic sign indicates detour directions. The arrows or destinations shown guide road users along the temporary or alternative route.

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142. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking prohibited.
Parking only allowed if you pay.
Warning for a soft verge.
✓ Parking partly on the roadway and verge.

This traffic sign indicates parking partly on the roadway and adjoining verge or pavement. Vehicles must park in the position shown by the sign, with part of the vehicle on the roadway and part on the adjoining verge or pavement.

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143. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for accidents.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
✓ Warning for a danger with no specific traffic sign.
Parking prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a danger with no specific traffic sign. It's a general warning sign used when there is a hazard ahead that does not have its own dedicated warning sign. For example: road accidents, flooded roads and roads blocked by fallen trees. It usually has a supplementary sign attached that tells drivers of what hazard to expect.

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144. What does this traffic sign mean?

Overview of temporary lanes.
✓ Temporary median strip diversion.
Temporary lane end.
Road with one-way traffic.

This traffic sign indicates that traffic is temporarily directed through an opening in the central reservation. Follow the displayed direction and temporary lane markings through the diversion.

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145. What does this traffic sign mean?

First aid.
✓ Emergency telephone.
Emergency exit.
Telephone.

This traffic sign indicates the location of an emergency telephone. The telephone provides a direct means of requesting assistance in an emergency.

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146. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a priority road.
Overtaking prohibited.
Entry 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.

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147. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a steep descent.
✓ Warning for a steep ascent.
Parking and stopping prohibited.
Trucks and buses prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a steep ascent. A steep uphill gradient lies ahead and may cause heavy or low-powered vehicles to lose speed. Select a suitable gear, maintain a safe following distance and be prepared for slower traffic.

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148. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the zone with speed limit.
End of horn prohibition.
Prohibited access zone.
✓ End of local restrictions.

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.

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149. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a road narrowing on the left.
Mandatory path for cars.
Dead end street.
Warning for a road with one-way traffic.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a road narrowing on the left. The available road width decreases from the left side ahead. Reduce speed, follow the lane markings and maintain sufficient clearance from other traffic and the road edge.

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150. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a zone for pedestrians.
End of the residential area.
✓ End of the zone for pedestrians.
End of mandatory path for pedestrians.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the pedestrian zone. The special traffic rules associated with the pedestrian zone end at this point. Follow the traffic signs and rules that apply beyond the zone.