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Traffic signs

Traffic rules

Traffic signs

A traffic sign is a standardised visual symbol placed along roads to guide, warn, or regulate drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. These signs provide essential information about road conditions, rules, directions, and potential hazards, helping to ensure safety and smooth traffic flow. They come in various shapes and colours—such as triangular warning signs, circular prohibitory or mandatory signs, and rectangular information signs—each designed for quick recognition and clear understanding.

151. Place where you can stop in case of a breakdown

This traffic sign indicates a place where vehicles can stop in an emergency or breakdown. The designated stopping area allows a vehicle to leave the normal traffic lane when necessary.

152. Carsharing

This traffic sign indicates carsharing. Carsharing is a service that allows users to access shared vehicles for individual journeys without owning the vehicle.

153. The road is closed

This traffic sign indicates that the road is closed. Traffic covered by the closure may not continue beyond the indicated point. Follow any signs showing permitted access or an alternative route.

154. Road open (with restrictions)

This traffic sign indicates that the road is open with restrictions. Traffic may continue subject to the conditions or limitations indicated on the sign or by accompanying traffic signs.

155. Parking allowed

This traffic sign indicates that parking is allowed. Vehicles may be parked in the area covered by the sign subject to any indicated conditions, restrictions or local parking rules.

156. Parking only allowed if you pay

This traffic sign indicates that parking requires payment. Pay the applicable parking charge according to the indicated conditions and local payment rules.

157. Parking only allowed for a limited time

This traffic sign indicates that parking is allowed only for a limited time. Observe the permitted parking duration and use a parking disc or other time-recording method where required.

158. Parking under video surveillance

This traffic sign indicates that the parking area is under video surveillance. Cameras may monitor or record activity within the parking area according to the applicable rules.

159. Air pressure station

This traffic sign indicates an air pressure station. Drivers can use the facility to check and adjust the air pressure in their vehicle’s tyres.

160. Traffic information radio

This traffic sign indicates a radio frequency providing information for road users. Tune to the frequency shown to receive the available traffic or travel information.

161. ATM

This traffic sign indicates an ATM. An automated teller machine provides access to banking services such as withdrawing cash.

162. Services for the disabled

This traffic sign indicates services or facilities for people with disabilities. Accessible facilities or assistance are available at or near the indicated location.

163. Ecotax for trucks

This traffic sign indicates an eco-tax for trucks. Trucks covered by the system are subject to a road-use charge according to the applicable vehicle, road and payment conditions.

164. Fire extinguisher

This traffic sign indicates the location of a fire extinguisher that is available for use in an emergency.

165. Hiking route

This traffic sign indicates a hiking route. A hiking route is a marked route intended for walking or hiking. Follow the route signs or markings to remain on the designated path.

166. Bed and breakfast

This traffic sign indicates a bed and breakfast. A bed and breakfast (B&B) is a smaller accommodation that provides an overnight stay together with breakfast, often in a private house or small guesthouse.

167. Café

This traffic sign indicates a café. A café is a place where drinks and light refreshments are served, and may also offer simple meals.

168. Restaurant

This traffic sign indicates a restaurant. A restaurant is a place where prepared meals and drinks are served to customers.

169. Picnic site

This traffic sign indicates a picnic site. A picnic site is a designated outdoor area where people can stop and eat food they have brought with them.

170. Playground

This traffic sign indicates a playground. A playground is a designated area where children can play, usually equipped with facilities or equipment intended for recreation.

171. Youth hostel

This traffic sign indicates a youth hostel. A youth hostel provides relatively simple accommodation, often with shared rooms or communal facilities, and is commonly used by individual travellers and groups.

172. Hotel

This traffic sign indicates a hotel. A hotel provides overnight accommodation in individual rooms and may offer additional services such as reception, meals or other guest facilities.

173. Camping site

This traffic sign indicates a camping site. The designated area provides accommodation for people staying in tents.

174. Caravan site

This traffic sign indicates a caravan site. The designated area provides parking or accommodation for caravans.

175. Drainage for campers

This traffic sign indicates a drainage facility for campers. Motorhomes and campervans can dispose of wastewater at the designated facility.

176. Car ferry

This traffic sign indicates a car ferry. A car ferry transports vehicles and passengers across water between ferry terminals.

177. Motorail service

This traffic sign indicates a motorail service. Motorail is a railway service that transports motor vehicles by train, sometimes together with their passengers.

178. Carpool

This traffic sign indicates carpooling. Carpooling means that two or more people share a vehicle for part or all of a journey.

179. Public toilet

This traffic sign indicates a public toilet. Toilet facilities available for public use are located at or near the indicated place.

180. Place for boats

This traffic sign indicates a place or facility for boats. Depending on the location, it may provide access for launching, mooring or handling boats.

181. Cable car

This traffic sign indicates a cable car. A cable car transports passengers in cabins moved or supported by a cable system.

182. Chairlift

This traffic sign indicates a chairlift. A chairlift is an aerial transport system that carries passengers in suspended chairs, typically between different elevations.

183. Recreational area

This traffic sign indicates a recreational area. A recreational area is a designated place for activities such as walking, playing, sport or relaxing.

184. Viewpoint

This traffic sign indicates a viewpoint. A viewpoint is a designated location offering a view of the surrounding landscape or another place of interest.

185. Repair shop

This traffic sign indicates a vehicle repair shop. Vehicle maintenance or repair services are available at or near the indicated location.

186. Charging station

This traffic sign indicates a charging station. Electric vehicles can be recharged at the indicated location. Follow any parking, charging or access conditions that apply.

187. Charging station with LPG

This traffic sign indicates a charging station with LPG. The facility provides electric-vehicle charging as well as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

188. Petrol and charging station

This traffic sign indicates a petrol and charging station. The facility provides fuel for motor vehicles as well as charging points for electric vehicles.

189. Petrol and charging station with LPG

This traffic sign indicates a petrol and charging station with LPG. The facility provides conventional motor fuel, electric-vehicle charging and LPG.

190. Crossroad shape

This traffic sign shows the shape or layout of an upcoming junction. The diagram indicates how the approaching road and connecting roads are arranged.

191. Emergency exit

This traffic sign indicates an emergency exit. The exit provides an evacuation route to be used when leaving the area in an emergency.

192. Skiing route

This traffic sign indicates a skiing route. A skiing route is a designated route intended for skiers. Follow the applicable route markings, signs and local rules.

193. Snow chains and winter tyres zone

This traffic sign indicates a snow chains and winter tyres zone. Requirements concerning winter tyres, snow chains or other winter equipment apply within the zone according to the signs and local rules.

194. End of zone for snow chains and winter tyres

This traffic sign indicates the end of the snow chains and winter tyres zone. The winter-equipment requirements associated with the zone end at this point. Other winter-equipment rules may still apply.

195. Fire risk

This traffic sign indicates an area with an increased risk of fire. Take particular care to avoid causing a fire and follow any accompanying restrictions or instructions.

196. For pedestrians

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to pedestrians.

197. For people with disabilities

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to people with disabilities. Any permit or eligibility requirements depend on the applicable sign and local rules.

198. For handcarts

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to handcarts.

199. For cyclists

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to cyclists.

200. For mopeds

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to mopeds.

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