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Traffic signs

Traffic rules

Information signs

An information sign is a traffic sign that provides useful guidance or clarification to road users without imposing rules or warnings. These signs inform drivers about things like parking zones, directions, facilities, road layouts, or the start and end of built-up areas. Their purpose is to help drivers navigate confidently by giving clear, practical information that improves orientation, comfort, and overall traffic flow.

End of lane for pedestrians and cyclists.

Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way.

Overview of the lanes and their direction.

Place where you can stop in case of a breakdown.

Parking only allowed for a limited time.

End of zone for snow chains and winter tyres.

51. Fire extinguisher

This traffic sign indicates the location of a fire extinguisher that is available for use in an emergency.

52. Hiking route

This traffic sign indicates a hiking route. A hiking route is a marked route intended for walking or hiking. Follow the route signs or markings to remain on the designated path.

53. Bed and breakfast

This traffic sign indicates a bed and breakfast. A bed and breakfast (B&B) is a smaller accommodation that provides an overnight stay together with breakfast, often in a private house or small guesthouse.

54. 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.

55. Restaurant

This traffic sign indicates a restaurant. A restaurant is a place where prepared meals and drinks are served to customers.

56. Picnic site

This traffic sign indicates a picnic site. A picnic site is a designated outdoor area where people can stop and eat food they have brought with them.

57. Playground

This traffic sign indicates a playground. A playground is a designated area where children can play, usually equipped with facilities or equipment intended for recreation.

58. Youth hostel

This traffic sign indicates a youth hostel. A youth hostel provides relatively simple accommodation, often with shared rooms or communal facilities, and is commonly used by individual travellers and groups.

59. Hotel

This traffic sign indicates a hotel. A hotel provides overnight accommodation in individual rooms and may offer additional services such as reception, meals or other guest facilities.

60. Camping site

This traffic sign indicates a camping site. The designated area provides accommodation for people staying in tents.

61. Caravan site

This traffic sign indicates a caravan site. The designated area provides parking or accommodation for caravans.

62. Drainage for campers

This traffic sign indicates a drainage facility for campers. Motorhomes and campervans can dispose of wastewater at the designated facility.

63. Car ferry

This traffic sign indicates a car ferry. A car ferry transports vehicles and passengers across water between ferry terminals.

64. Motorail service

This traffic sign indicates a motorail service. Motorail is a railway service that transports motor vehicles by train, sometimes together with their passengers.

65. Carpool

This traffic sign indicates carpooling. Carpooling means that two or more people share a vehicle for part or all of a journey.

66. Public toilet

This traffic sign indicates a public toilet. Toilet facilities available for public use are located at or near the indicated place.

67. Place for boats

This traffic sign indicates a place or facility for boats. Depending on the location, it may provide access for launching, mooring or handling boats.

68. Cable car

This traffic sign indicates a cable car. A cable car transports passengers in cabins moved or supported by a cable system.

69. Chairlift

This traffic sign indicates a chairlift. A chairlift is an aerial transport system that carries passengers in suspended chairs, typically between different elevations.

70. Recreational area

This traffic sign indicates a recreational area. A recreational area is a designated place for activities such as walking, playing, sport or relaxing.

71. Viewpoint

This traffic sign indicates a viewpoint. A viewpoint is a designated location offering a view of the surrounding landscape or another place of interest.

72. Repair shop

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

73. Charging station

This traffic sign indicates a charging station. Electric vehicles can be recharged at the indicated location. Follow any parking, charging or access conditions that apply.

74. Charging station with LPG

This traffic sign indicates a charging station with LPG. The facility provides electric-vehicle charging as well as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

75. Petrol and charging station

This traffic sign indicates a petrol and charging station. The facility provides fuel for motor vehicles as well as charging points for electric vehicles.

76. Petrol and charging station with LPG

This traffic sign indicates a petrol and charging station with LPG. The facility provides conventional motor fuel, electric-vehicle charging and LPG.

77. 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.

78. Emergency exit

This traffic sign indicates an emergency exit. The exit provides an evacuation route to be used when leaving the area in an emergency.

79. Skiing route

This traffic sign indicates a skiing route. A skiing route is a designated route intended for skiers. Follow the applicable route markings, signs and local rules.

80. Snow chains and winter tyres zone

This traffic sign indicates a snow chains and winter tyres zone. Requirements concerning winter tyres, snow chains or other winter equipment apply within the zone according to the signs and local rules.

81. End of zone for snow chains and winter tyres

This traffic sign indicates the end of the snow chains and winter tyres zone. The winter-equipment requirements associated with the zone end at this point. Other winter-equipment rules may still apply.

82. Fire risk

This traffic sign indicates an area with an increased risk of fire. Take particular care to avoid causing a fire and follow any accompanying restrictions or instructions.