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 entry is prohibited without payment. It means that entry is not allowed unless the toll has been paid. It marks the start of a toll road, toll plaza, or controlled-access section where payment is mandatory. Entry is allowed only with valid payment, which may be: manual at a toll booth, electronic via toll tag or vignette, prepaid online or via app.
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This traffic sign indicates parking is prohibited. It means that parking is not allowed in the area where the sign is placed. It applies to all vehicles, unless exceptions are specified. Stopping temporarily (without leaving the vehicle) may be allowed.
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This traffic sign indicates parking is prohibited first half of the month (days 1-15). It means that parking is prohibited on the side of the road where the sign is posted from the 1st to the 15th of each month. Parking is allowed from the 16th to the end of the month
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This traffic sign indicates parking is prohibited second half of the month (days 16-31). It means that parking is prohibited on the side of the road where the sign is placed from the 16th to the last day of the month. Parking is allowed from the 1st to the 15th.
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This traffic sign indicates parking and stopping is prohibited. It means that both parking and stopping are strictly prohibited in the area where the sign is placed. No stopping: you may not even briefly halt your vehicle (not even to pick up or drop off passengers). No parking: parking is also not allowed, as it includes stopping. Violations can lead to fines or towing.
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This traffic sign indicates a zone with a limited parking time. Zone with a limited parking time. It marks the beginning of a parking zone where the duration of parking is limited. Drivers may only park for a specified maximum time, often with the use of a parking disc. Parking beyond the allowed duration may lead to fines.
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This traffic sign indicates the end of the zone with limited parking time. It marks the end of a parking zone where parking time was limited (e.g., disc parking zone). Beyond this point, the time restriction no longer applies.
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This traffic sign indicates a zone where parking is prohibited. It marks start of a zone in which parking is prohibited, typically on all public roads within that zone, until an "end of zone" sign is posted. Stopping temporarily (to pick up or drop off passengers) is still allowed.
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This traffic sign indicates the end of the zone where parking is prohibited. It marks the end of a zone where parking was prohibited. From this point onward, parking is allowed again, unless new signs indicate otherwise.
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This traffic sign indicates the begin of zone with paid parking. It marks the start of a zone where paid parking is required. Within this area, you must pay to park, usually during posted hours and under specific conditions. Parking is allowed, but only with payment. Applies throughout the entire zone until an "End of paid parking zone" sign appears
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