Traffic signsFrance

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Traffic signs

Traffic rules

Prohibitory signs

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.

Mopeds, motorcycles and cars prohibited.

Vehicles carrying dangerous goods prohibited.

Flammable or explosive goods prohibited.

Vehicles carrying water-polluting substances prohibited.

Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.

Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.

Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.

Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.

Vehicles exceeding the axle-load limit prohibited.

Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers.

End of the overtaking prohibition for trucks.

Passing customs without stopping prohibited.

Parking prohibited from the 1st to the 15th.

Parking prohibited from the 16th to month-end.

51. Start of paid parking zone

This traffic sign indicates the start of a paid parking zone. Payment is required when parking within the zone according to the indicated conditions and applicable local rules. The requirement applies until the zone is ended or another parking rule replaces it.

52. End of paid parking zone

This traffic sign indicates the end of the paid parking zone. The zonal payment requirement ends at this point. Other parking restrictions, charges or conditions may still apply.