A prohibitory sign is a traffic sign that tells drivers what is not allowed on that specific road or in that situation. These signs impose restrictions such as no entry, no overtaking, no parking, speed limits, or bans on certain types of vehicles. Their purpose is to clearly indicate actions that are forbidden to ensure safety, maintain traffic flow, and protect vulnerable road users.
Access prohibited.
Buses prohibited.
Caravans prohibited.
Cyclists prohibited.
Direction prohibited (road with one-way traffic).
Handcarts prohibited.
Horsecarts prohibited.
Mopeds prohibited.
Mopeds, motorcycles and cars prohibited.
Motorcycles prohibited.
Motorcycles and cars prohibited.
Pedestrians prohibited.
Tractors prohibited.
Trucks prohibited.
Prohibited access zone.
End of prohibited access zone.
Leaving less distance than indicated prohibited.
Using the horn prohibited.
End of the prohibition to use the horn.
Overtaking prohibited.
End of the overtaking prohibition.
Overtaking prohibited for trucks.
End of the overtaking prohibition for trucks.
Begin of a speed limit.
End of the speed limit.
Begin of a zone with speed limit.
End of the zone with speed limit.
Turning left prohibited.
Turning right prohibited.
Turning around prohibited (U-turn).
Vehicles with dangerous goods prohibited.
Vehicles with explosive materials prohibited.
Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles with polluted fluids prohibited.
Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles with an axle weight heavier than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.
Entry prohibited (checkpoint).
Passing without stopping prohibited (Customs).
Entry prohibited without payment (Toll road).
Parking prohibited.
Parking prohibited first half of the month (days 1-15).
Parking prohibited second half of the month (days 16-31).
Parking and stopping prohibited.
Zone with a limited parking time.
End of the zone with limited parking time.
Begin of zone where parking is prohibited.
End of the zone where parking is prohibited.
Begin of zone with paid parking.
End of zone with paid parking.
Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers.
This traffic sign indicates motorcycles and cars are prohibited. It means that motorcycles and passenger cars are not allowed beyond this point. Other road users (like mopeds, bicycles, pedestrians, or tractors) may still be allowed unless otherwise restricted.
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This traffic sign indicates pedestrians are prohibited. It means that pedestrians are not allowed beyond this point. Other users (vehicles, bicycles, etc.) may still be allowed unless restricted by other signs.
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This traffic sign indicates tractors are prohibited. It means that agricultural and forestry tractors are not allowed beyond this point. Other vehicles (cars, motorcycles, bicycles, etc.) may be allowed unless otherwise restricted.
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This traffic sign indicates trucks are prohibited. It means that trucks (heavy goods vehicles) are not allowed beyond this point. typically those with a maximum authorized mass over 3.5 tonnes (unless otherwise specified). Other vehicles like cars, motorcycles, mopeds, and light vans may still be allowed unless restricted by other signs.
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This traffic sign indicates a zone where access is prohibited. A "Prohibited Access Zone" refers to an area where entry is not allowed to all or certain road users, depending on the signage and regulations. Examples: pedestrian zones, restricted city centers, military or private areas, construction zones, environmental protection areas.
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This traffic sign indicates the end of zone where access is prohibited. Entry is now allowed for the users who were previously prohibited (e.g., vehicles, pedestrians, etc.).
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This traffic sign indicates the minimum distance between the vehicle before you. It means that vehicles must maintain at least the minimum distance indicated between them — typically for safety reasons, especially in tunnels, on bridges, or in areas prone to rear-end collisions.
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This traffic sign indicates using the horn prohibited. It means that using the horn (audible warning devices) is not allowed beyond this point, except in emergencies.
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This traffic sign indicates the end of horn prohibition. This sign indicates the end of the zone where using the horn was prohibited. From this point onward, normal horn use rules apply again.
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This traffic sign indicates overtaking prohibited. It means that overtaking of motor vehicles on more than two wheels is prohibited. You may still overtake: bicycles, mopeds, ...
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