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 the end of the overtaking prohibition. It means that the no-overtaking zone has ended. From this point onward, overtaking is permitted again, as long as it’s safe and legal.
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This traffic sign indicates overtaking prohibited for trucks. It means that trucks (heavy goods vehicles) are not allowed to overtake other vehicles beyond this point. All other vehicles (cars, motorcycles, etc.) may still overtake if allowed.
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This traffic sign indicates the end of the overtaking prohibition for trucks. It means that the overtaking ban for trucks has ended. From this point onward, trucks are again allowed to overtake, as long as normal road rules permit it.
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This traffic sign indicates the begin of a speed limit. It means the start of a maximum speed limit that road users must obey from that point onward, driving faster than indicated is prohibited. It applies until: a new speed limit sign appears or the “end of speed limit” sign.
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This traffic sign indicates the end of the speed limit. It means the end of a previously posted maximum speed limit. From this point onward, the general (default) speed limits for the road type and vehicle category apply.
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This traffic sign indicates the begin of a zone with a speed limit. It means the start of a zone (not just a single stretch of road) where a specific speed limit applies throughout until an explicit end sign is posted. The limit remains in force until a sign explicitly ends the zone. Used commonly in: residential areas, school zones, city centers or traffic-calmed areas.
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This traffic sign indicates the end of the zone with speed limit. It means the end of a zone where a specific speed limit was in force. From this point onward, the default speed limits or newly posted limits apply.
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This traffic sign indicates turning left is prohibited. It means that left turns are not allowed at the intersection or junction where the sign is posted. Going straight or turning right may still be allowed (unless restricted by other signs).
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This traffic sign indicates turning right is prohibited. It means that right turns are not allowed at the upcoming junction or intersection. Drivers may still be allowed to go straight or turn left (unless otherwise restricted).
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This traffic sign indicates turning around is prohibited. It means that U-turns are not allowed at or beyond the location of the sign. You may still be allowed to turn left or right, or go straight (unless other restrictions apply).
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