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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.

151. Cyclists from both directions

This supplementary sign indicates that cyclists may approach from both directions on the road or cycle path concerned by the main sign.

152. Traffic in both directions

This supplementary sign indicates that traffic travels in both directions on the road or lane concerned by the main sign.

153. To the left

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies in the direction shown by the arrow, to the left.

154. To the left or right

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies in both directions shown by the arrows, to the left and right.

155. To the right

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies in the direction shown by the arrow, to the right.

156. kilometres to the left

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign refers to a location the indicated distance in kilometres to the left.

157. kilometres ahead

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies or becomes relevant after the indicated distance ahead.

158. kilometres to the right

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign refers to a location the indicated distance in kilometres to the right.

159. Start of regulation

This supplementary sign indicates the start of the regulation shown by the main traffic sign. The regulation begins at this point.

160. Continuation of regulation

This supplementary sign indicates the continuation or reminder of the regulation shown by the main traffic sign.

161. End of regulation

This supplementary sign indicates the end of the regulation shown by the main traffic sign. The regulation ends at this point.

162. Applies after a left turn

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies after turning left.

163. Applies after a right turn

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies after turning right.

164. metres ahead

This supplementary sign indicates the distance from the main traffic sign to the point where the indicated danger, regulation or information begins. The distance is shown in metres.

165. Stop metres ahead

This supplementary sign announces a STOP sign at the indicated distance ahead. The displayed value shows the distance to the upcoming STOP sign.

166. For kilometres

This supplementary sign indicates the length of the section to which the main traffic sign applies. The length is shown in kilometres.

167. Indicated height

This supplementary sign shows an indicated vehicle height. Read it together with the main traffic sign to determine how the height value affects the applicable rule or restriction.

168. Overhead electric cable clearance

This supplementary sign indicates the clearance beneath overhead electric cables. The indicated height is relevant to vehicles or loads approaching the cables.

169. Indicated width

This supplementary sign shows an indicated vehicle width. Read it together with the main traffic sign to determine how the width value affects the applicable rule or restriction.

170. Junction shape

This supplementary sign shows the shape or layout of the upcoming junction.

171. Junction shape

This supplementary sign shows the shape or layout of the upcoming junction.

172. Parallel parking on pavement

This supplementary sign indicates that vehicles may park parallel to the kerb on the pavement or verge, as shown.

173. Parallel parking partially on pavement

This supplementary sign indicates that vehicles may park parallel to the kerb with part of the vehicle on the pavement or verge and part on the roadway, as shown.

174. Paid parking during times shown

This supplementary sign indicates that payment is required for parking during the times shown.

175. Disc parking, maximum 2 hours

This supplementary sign indicates that a parking disc must be used and parking is limited to a maximum of 2 hours.

176. For the number of minutes shown

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies for the number of minutes shown.

177. On working days during the time shown

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies on working days during the time shown.

178. Sundays and public holidays during time shown

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies on Sundays and public holidays during the time shown.

179. Charging station

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies in connection with electric-vehicle charging.

180. Emergency telephone and fire extinguisher

This supplementary sign indicates that the facility or emergency stopping place shown by the main traffic sign is equipped with an emergency telephone and a fire extinguisher.

181. New speed limit

This supplementary sign draws attention to a new speed limit that applies from this point.

182. Zone

This supplementary sign gives the main traffic sign zonal validity. The rule applies throughout the indicated zone until it is ended or replaced.

183. Fog

This supplementary sign warns that fog may reduce visibility on the road section ahead.

184. Tunnel category B

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies to vehicles carrying dangerous goods for which access to category B road tunnels is prohibited under ADR.

185. Tunnel category C

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies to vehicles carrying dangerous goods for which access to category C road tunnels is prohibited under ADR.

186. Tunnel category D

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies to vehicles carrying dangerous goods for which access to category D road tunnels is prohibited under ADR.

187. Tunnel category E

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies to vehicles carrying dangerous goods for which access to category E road tunnels is prohibited under ADR.