SlopeDenmark
Traffic rules
Denmark
1. Slope
A slope is a section of road that rises or descends noticeably. A steep slope can affect vehicle speed, braking distance, traction, visibility and the ability of heavy or low-powered vehicles to maintain a steady speed.
Warning signs may indicate a steep ascent or dangerous descent and may show the gradient as a percentage. Drivers should adjust their speed early, select a suitable gear and remain prepared for slow vehicles, bends and changing road conditions.
What does a steep-slope warning mean in Denmark?
A steep-ascent or descent warning describes the gradient hazard. Danish speed rules still require an approach suited to the road, visibility and traffic, even when your speed is below the signed maximum.
🔗 retsinformation.dk • Danish signing order BEK 425/2023 — operative sign and marking descriptions
Warning for a steep ascent.
English • Traffic sign A 46,2 • Steep ascent.
Dansk • Tavle A 46,2 • Stejl stigning.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 13
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Vejdirektoratet • Public domain • Original revision 2013-06-04. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Warning for a steep descent.
English • Traffic sign A 46,1 • Steep descent.
Dansk • Tavle A 46,1 • Stejl nedkørsel.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 13
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Vejdirektoratet • Public domain • Original revision 2013-06-04. Wikimedia original unmodified.
How should I approach a steep descent in Denmark?
Reduce speed before the descent and select a suitable gear to help control the vehicle. Keep enough following distance and avoid building up speed that requires continuous heavy braking. A warning gives no fixed safe descent speed: the gradient, surface, visibility, load and vehicle can require a speed well below the legal maximum.
🔗 retsinformation.dk • Danish signing order BEK 425/2023 — operative sign and marking descriptions
What should I check when meeting or overtaking on a slope in Denmark?
Keep sufficient visibility and room for meeting traffic. A gradient warning is not a priority sign; follow any separate controls and do not enter a narrow section unless you can pass safely.
🔗 retsinformation.dk • Danish signing order BEK 425/2023 — operative sign and marking descriptions
