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An ATM is an automated teller machine that allows users to withdraw cash and perform certain other banking transactions without entering a bank.

ATMs may be located at banks, shopping areas, filling stations, service areas, transport facilities and other public locations.

Not universally. Some countries or service operators use banking or cash symbols to indicate an ATM, but the design and legal status of these signs vary.

A bed and breakfast, often abbreviated to B&B, is accommodation that normally provides an overnight stay together with breakfast.

A bed and breakfast is typically a smaller accommodation establishment and may be operated from a private residence or guesthouse, while hotels generally provide a wider range of rooms and services.

Yes. Some countries allow tourist or accommodation signs to direct travellers toward bed and breakfasts, although the signs and symbols used vary between countries.

A dock or mooring is a place where a boat or ship can stop and be secured alongside a structure or to a designated mooring point.

A dock usually refers to a waterside structure or berthing area, while a mooring refers more generally to a place or equipment used to secure a vessel.

Yes. Direction or tourist signs may indicate harbours, marinas, ferry terminals and other waterside facilities, although the symbols used vary between countries.

A cable car is a transport system in which passenger cabins or cars are moved along a route by cables.

Cable cars are commonly found in mountainous areas, ski resorts, tourist destinations and some cities where they provide transport across steep or difficult terrain.

Yes. Road or tourist direction signs may guide travellers toward cable car stations, although the symbols and sign designs used vary between countries.

A café is an establishment where customers can obtain drinks and often light meals, snacks or other refreshments.

Yes. Some countries use service, tourist or direction signs to indicate cafés, refreshment facilities or similar establishments.

Not necessarily. Some road-sign systems distinguish between restaurants and establishments primarily offering drinks or refreshments.

Camper drainage is a facility where wastewater from a motorhome, campervan or caravan can be emptied into an appropriate disposal system.

Facilities may provide disposal for grey water from sinks and showers and toilet waste from cassette or holding tanks. Separate disposal points may be required.

They are commonly available at campsites, motorhome service areas and specially equipped parking or rest areas. Facilities vary by location.

A ferry is a vessel that carries passengers, vehicles or goods across a body of water between designated terminals.

Yes. Vehicle ferries can connect sections of a road network where traffic must cross a river, lake, channel or other body of water.

Follow the direction signs, designated lanes and instructions from ferry personnel, and wait or board only when instructed to do so.

Carsharing is a system in which several people use one or more shared cars at different times rather than each user owning the vehicle.

Users normally reserve a shared vehicle for a particular journey or period through a carsharing organisation or platform and return or leave it according to the rules of that service.

Yes. Some countries and municipalities provide parking spaces specifically reserved for authorised shared vehicles. The signs, permits and conditions vary by location.

A chairlift is an aerial transport system that carries passengers in seats suspended from a moving cable.

Chairlifts are commonly found at ski resorts, mountain recreation areas and other locations where passengers need to travel up steep slopes.

Yes. Tourist or direction signs may guide travellers toward chairlifts or ski-lift facilities, although the signs and symbols used vary between countries.

A city limit marks the boundary of a city, town, village, locality or municipality. On roads, it is often indicated by a place-name or boundary sign.

No. A city-limit or locality sign may simply identify a place or administrative boundary. A legally defined built-up area can use a different sign or definition.

No. In some countries a locality or boundary sign has consequences for traffic rules, while in others it mainly identifies the place. Drivers must follow the traffic signs and rules that apply in that country.

Not always. Some signs indicate an administrative municipal boundary, while others identify a city, town, village or locality without exactly following the municipality's legal boundary.

A city limit identifies the boundary of a named place or administrative area. A built-up area is a traffic-law concept that may affect rules such as default speed limits. The two boundaries can coincide, but they do not have to.

A tram crossing is a place where a road, cycle path or pedestrian route crosses one or more tram tracks.

A tram crossing may be indicated by warning signs, traffic lights, road markings or other traffic-control devices. The exact system varies between countries.

Approach carefully, look and listen for trams and follow the applicable priority rules and traffic signals. Never enter the crossing if you cannot clear the tracks safely.

A truck ecotax is a road charge for certain heavy goods vehicles that may take account of factors such as distance travelled, vehicle weight and emissions.

Depending on the country, the charge may depend on distance, vehicle weight, emission class, road type or location.

Many systems use an electronic onboard unit or tolling device that records the vehicle's use of roads subject to the charge.

A hiking route is a designated route intended for recreational walking or hiking, often through natural, rural or tourist areas.

They may be marked using colours, arrows, symbols, route numbers or numbered junctions. The marking system varies between countries and individual trail networks.

Not necessarily. Hiking-route markers are often recreational or tourist wayfinding signs and do not normally impose traffic rules unless an official traffic sign is also present.

A hospital is a healthcare facility where patients can receive medical treatment, emergency care, surgery and other specialised health services.

Yes. Many countries use hospital or medical symbols on information and direction signs to guide drivers toward healthcare facilities.

Drivers should watch carefully for ambulances, pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles entering or leaving hospital grounds and follow any local traffic restrictions or signs.

A hotel is an establishment that provides paid overnight accommodation for travellers and other guests.

Depending on the establishment, a hotel may provide rooms, meals, parking, reception services and other facilities for travellers.

Yes. Many countries use service or direction signs to guide travellers toward hotels and other accommodation facilities.

A greenway is a route intended primarily for non-motorised users such as pedestrians and cyclists.

Greenways may follow former railway lines, canal towpaths, river corridors, forest paths or other routes separated from busy motor traffic.

Usually not as ordinary through traffic. However, local rules may allow certain vehicles, such as maintenance, emergency, agricultural or access vehicles.

A picnic site is a designated outdoor place where travellers and visitors can stop, rest and eat.

A picnic site may provide tables, benches, parking, litter bins, toilets, shelters or other recreational facilities, depending on the location.

Yes. Service, recreational or tourist signs may direct travellers toward picnic sites, although the symbols and sign systems vary between countries.

A playground is an area designed for children's play, often containing play equipment or other recreational facilities.

Yes. Some countries use warning or tourist signs where children are frequently present or to indicate recreational facilities such as playgrounds.

Drivers should reduce speed when necessary, watch carefully for children and be prepared to stop if a child enters or approaches the roadway.

A restaurant is an establishment where customers can order and consume prepared meals and drinks.

Yes. Many countries use service or direction signs to guide travellers toward restaurants or food facilities.

They may be located at motorway service areas, filling stations, rest areas, towns and tourist destinations.

Road closed means that access to a road or section of road is prohibited or unavailable to the traffic covered by the closure.

Roads may be closed because of roadworks, accidents, flooding, dangerous conditions, public events or other temporary or permanent restrictions.

Normally, no. You must obey the closure unless an exception specifically applies to you, such as authorised access or local traffic where indicated.

Road open means that traffic is permitted to use a road or section of road that is not currently closed.

Closure signs, barriers or temporary restrictions are normally removed, covered or replaced with signs showing the new traffic arrangement. Drivers should follow the current signs rather than relying on previous conditions.

No. Other restrictions may still apply to particular vehicles, directions, speeds or road users even though the road itself is open to traffic.

A ski route is a designated route intended for skiing, such as an alpine or cross-country skiing route.

They may be indicated by coloured markers, skiing symbols, arrows or route numbers. The marking system depends on the country and ski area.

Not necessarily. Many ski-route markers form part of a recreational trail system rather than ordinary road-traffic regulation.

A winter equipment zone is an area where vehicles may be required to use specified winter equipment such as winter tyres or snow chains.

Depending on the country and conditions, requirements may include winter tyres, snow chains or other approved traction equipment.

Not necessarily. Some requirements apply during a fixed seasonal period, while others apply only when snow, ice or particular road conditions are present.

A tourist attraction is a place that visitors travel to because of its cultural, historical, natural, recreational or entertainment value.

Examples include monuments, castles, museums, scenic locations, cultural sites, amusement parks and recreational destinations.

Yes. Many countries use tourist or direction signs to guide travellers toward important attractions and places of interest.

A viewpoint is a designated location that provides visitors with a scenic or notable view of the surrounding landscape.

Viewpoints are commonly found along mountain roads, coastlines, valleys, scenic routes and other areas with notable landscapes.

Yes. Tourist or direction signs may guide travellers toward scenic viewpoints, although the signs and symbols used vary between countries.