Give wayDenmark
9. Give way
A give-way sign requires drivers to allow traffic with priority to proceed before entering, crossing or joining a road. Drivers must reduce speed, observe approaching traffic and stop when necessary.
Unlike a stop sign, a give-way sign does not always require a complete stop. The driver may continue without stopping only when the route is clearly safe and no road user with priority is forced to change speed or direction.
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What does giving way mean in Denmark?
A Danish give-way control establishes ubetinget vigepligt, an unconditional duty to give way. Make your intention clear by slowing in good time and stop when necessary before entering the conflicting traffic stream.
🔗 retsinformation.dk • Danish signing order BEK 425/2023 — operative sign and marking descriptions
Must you always stop when giving way in Denmark?
No. A give-way control requires stopping when necessary to yield or obtain a safe view. A stop sign requires a complete stop even if the road appears empty.
🔗 retsinformation.dk • Danish signing order BEK 425/2023 — operative sign and marking descriptions
Give way.
English • Traffic sign B 11 • Give way. Road users entering or crossing a road must give way to moving traffic from both sides. Normally used with S 11 give-way line. With plates U 1 and UB 11,1, it gives advance warning of B 11 and B 13 respectively. D 12 compulsory roundabout direction may be placed below B 11.
Dansk • Tavle B 11 • Ubetinget vigepligt. Tavlen angiver, at trafikanterne ved kørsel ind på eller over en vej har vigepligt for den kørende færdsel fra begge sider (ubetinget vigepligt). Tavlen bruges normalt i forbindelse med S 11 Vigelinje. I kombination med undertavlerne U 1 og UB 11,1 bruges tavlen til forvarsling af henholdsvis B 11 og B 13. Under B 11 kan opsættes D 12 Påbudt kørselsretning i rundkørsel.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 16
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Vejdirektoratet • Public domain • Original revision 2013-06-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.
What should you check before proceeding after giving way in Denmark?
Wait until the manoeuvre is safe. Check the priority traffic, the view in both directions and enough space to complete the entry. Giving way to one vehicle does not remove duties towards another driver, a cyclist or a pedestrian.
🔗 retsinformation.dk • Danish signing order BEK 425/2023 — operative sign and marking descriptions

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