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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.

251. Junction shape

This supplementary sign shows the shape or layout of the upcoming junction.

252. Illegally parked vehicles may be towed

This supplementary sign warns that illegally parked vehicles may be towed away.

253. Disc parking, maximum 2 hours

This supplementary sign indicates that a parking disc must be used and parking is limited to a maximum of 2 hours.

254. During the time shown

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies during the time shown.

255. Deliveries allowed during the time shown

This supplementary sign indicates that deliveries are allowed during the time shown.

256. Prohibited from the 1st to the 15th

This supplementary sign indicates that the prohibition applies from the 1st to the 15th of each month.

257. Prohibited from the 16th to month-end

This supplementary sign indicates that the prohibition applies from the 16th to the last day of each month.

258. High voltage

This supplementary sign indicates a high-voltage electrical hazard associated with the situation shown by the main traffic sign.

259. Emergency telephone

This supplementary sign indicates that an emergency telephone is available at or near the location indicated by the main traffic sign.

260. Steep ascent

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign relates to a steep ascent.

261. Steep descent

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign relates to a steep descent.

262. Speed bump

This supplementary sign warns of a speed bump.

263. Exit number

This supplementary sign gives the number of the indicated exit.

264. Motorway number

This supplementary sign gives the number of the indicated motorway.

265. Motorway number and ring road

This supplementary sign identifies the motorway number and indicates that the route forms part of a ring road.

266. Ring road

This supplementary sign indicates that the route shown by the main traffic sign is a ring road.

267. Narrow roadway

This supplementary sign warns that the roadway ahead is narrow.

268. Single-file traffic

This supplementary sign indicates that vehicles must proceed in a single line.

269. Reminder

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign repeats a rule or restriction already in force.

270. Scanning

This supplementary sign reminds road users to scan the road and surroundings for potential hazards.

271. Danger

This supplementary sign warns of a general or unspecified danger associated with the main traffic sign.

272. Accident

This supplementary sign warns of an accident or accident scene ahead.

273. Damaged roadway

This supplementary sign warns of a damaged or uneven road surface.

274. Soft verge

This supplementary sign warns that the verge beside the roadway is soft or unstable.

275. Grit

This supplementary sign warns that the road surface may be covered with loose grit.

276. Mud

This supplementary sign warns of mud on the road surface, which may reduce traction.

277. New road surface

This supplementary sign indicates that the road ahead has a newly laid or recently repaired surface.

278. Road markings

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign relates to road markings.

279. Black ice

This supplementary sign warns of a risk of black ice on the road surface.

280. Slippery road

This supplementary sign warns of a slippery road surface.

281. High tide or flooding

This supplementary sign warns that the road may be flooded or submerged during high tide or high water.

282. Falling rocks

This supplementary sign warns of a risk of falling rocks or debris on the road.

283. Landslide

This supplementary sign warns of a risk of landslides or earth and debris on the road.

284. Leaning trees

This supplementary sign warns that trees lean or extend over the roadway and may reduce vertical clearance.

285. Logging

This supplementary sign warns of logging operations or timber-transport vehicles on the road ahead.

286. Mowing

This supplementary sign warns that mowing or grass-cutting operations are taking place beside or within the roadway.

287. Pruning

This supplementary sign warns that tree-pruning work is taking place near the roadway.

288. Construction site

This supplementary sign warns of a construction site or roadworks ahead.

289. Construction traffic

This supplementary sign warns that construction vehicles may enter, leave or travel along the road.

290. Construction site exit

This supplementary sign warns of an exit used by vehicles leaving a construction site.

291. Truck exit

This supplementary sign warns of an exit used by trucks or other heavy vehicles.

292. Blasting work

This supplementary sign warns that blasting operations are taking place nearby.

293. Tunnel category D

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies to vehicles carrying dangerous goods for which access to category D road tunnels is prohibited under ADR.