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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.

101. Start of an expressway

This traffic sign indicates the start of an expressway. From this point, the traffic rules and access conditions that apply to expressways take effect according to the applicable local regulations.

102. End of the expressway

This traffic sign indicates the end of the expressway. The special traffic rules associated with the expressway end at this point. Follow the rules and traffic signs that apply to the road ahead.

103. Start of a residential area

This traffic sign indicates the start of a residential area. Special traffic rules apply within the area according to the applicable signs and local regulations. These rules may affect speed, parking and how different road users use the road.

104. End of the residential area

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

105. Start of a zone for pedestrians

This traffic sign indicates the start of a pedestrian zone. Pedestrians are the principal road users within the zone, while access by vehicles and other road users is subject to the applicable traffic signs and local rules.

106. End of the zone 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.

107. 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.

108. Advisory speed limit

This traffic sign indicates an advisory speed. The displayed value recommends an appropriate speed for the road or conditions ahead. Its legal effect depends on the applicable local rules.

109. End of the tunnel

This traffic sign indicates the end of the tunnel. Tunnel-specific rules associated with the sign end where applicable, while separately imposed speed limits, lighting requirements or other restrictions may remain in force.

110. Start of a tunnel with indicated length

This traffic sign indicates the start of a tunnel and shows its length. The displayed value indicates the length of the tunnel. Follow the traffic rules and any special requirements that apply within it.

111. Road with two-way traffic

This traffic sign indicates a road with two-way traffic. Traffic may travel in both directions, so vehicles travelling in the opposite direction may be encountered.

112. Crossing for pedestrians

This traffic sign indicates a crossing for pedestrians. It marks a designated place where pedestrians cross the road. Priority and crossing rules depend on the applicable traffic signs, signals and local regulations.

113. Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way

This traffic sign indicates a road narrowing where oncoming drivers have to give way.

114. Dead end street

This traffic sign indicates a dead end street. The road has no through route for vehicles, although access to properties or other destinations along the road may still be possible.

115. Road with one-way traffic

This traffic sign indicates a road with one-way traffic. Drivers may travel only in the permitted direction.

116. Overview of the lanes and their direction

This traffic sign gives an overview of the lanes and their direction. The arrows or other indications show how the lanes continue and which directions or destinations they serve.

117. Maximum speed of a lane

This traffic sign indicates the maximum speed for the indicated lane. Vehicles using that lane must not exceed the displayed speed limit while the restriction applies.

118. Route to be followed in order to turn left

This traffic sign indicates the route to use for a left turn. Follow the indicated route instead of turning left directly at this point.

119. Junction layout, directions and destinations

This traffic sign shows the junction layout, directions and destinations. The diagram shows how the roads are arranged and which direction leads to each indicated destination or route.

120. Detour for vehicles that are not allowed to pass

This traffic sign indicates a detour for vehicles that cannot continue on the normal route. Vehicles affected by the relevant restriction should follow the indicated alternative route.

121. 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.

122. Parking allowed

This traffic sign indicates that parking is allowed. Vehicles may be parked in the area covered by the sign subject to any indicated conditions, restrictions or local parking rules.

123. Crossroad shape

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

124. Crossroad shape

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

125. For people with disabilities

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to people with disabilities. Any permit or eligibility requirements depend on the applicable sign and local rules.

126. For cyclists

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to cyclists.

127. For mopeds

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to mopeds.

128. For motorcycles

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to motorcycles.

129. For snowmobiles

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to snowmobiles.

130. For cars

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to cars. The vehicle category covered by the symbol is determined by the applicable local definitions.

131. For vans

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to vans. The vehicle category covered by the symbol depends on the applicable local definitions.

132. For tractors

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to tractors.

133. For caravans

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to caravans. The caravan categories covered depend on the applicable local definitions.

134. For recreational vehicles

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to recreational vehicles. The vehicle categories covered depend on the applicable local definitions.

135. For trucks

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to trucks. The truck categories covered depend on the applicable local definitions.

136. For buses

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to buses. The vehicle categories covered depend on the applicable local definitions.

137. For low-emission vehicles

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to low-emission vehicles. The emission standards or vehicle categories that qualify depend on the applicable local rules.

138. People with disabilities excepted

This supplementary sign indicates that people with disabilities are excepted from the restriction shown by the main traffic sign. Any permit or eligibility requirements depend on the applicable local rules.

139. Cyclists allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that cyclists are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access or use.

140. Mopeds allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that mopeds are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access or use. The moped categories covered depend on the applicable local rules.

141. Motorcycles allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that motorcycles are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access or use.

142. Snowmobiles allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that snowmobiles are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access or use.

143. Cars allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that cars are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access or use.

144. Vans allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that vans are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access or use. The vehicle category covered depends on the applicable local definitions.

145. Tractors allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that tractors are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access or use.

146. Caravans allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that vehicles towing caravans are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access or use. Other trailer or recreational-vehicle categories are not necessarily covered.

147. Recreational vehicles allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that recreational vehicles are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access or use. The vehicle categories covered depend on the applicable local definitions.

148. Trucks allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that trucks are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access or use. The truck categories covered depend on the applicable local definitions.

149. Buses allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that buses are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access or use. The bus categories covered depend on the applicable local definitions.

150. Local traffic allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that local traffic is allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict access. Which journeys or road users qualify as local traffic depends on the applicable local rules.

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