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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.

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How are traffic signs grouped in France?

The national catalogue distinguishes danger, priority, prohibitions, obligations, indications, services and direction guidance. Category codes help identify the function.

🔗 equipementsdelaroute.cerema.fr • French road-sign order, Article 5-8, signs EB10 and EB20 — Current full published Order Articles3/4/5/5-1 and direction groups: A danger, AB priority, B prohibitions and obligations including B21, C indications, CE services; not a production-memory verification.

Is a temporary speed limit at roadworks binding in France?

Where an authorised temporary regulatory speed limit is in force, you must obey it. A roadworks warning alone should not be mistaken for a new numerical limit, but conditions may require driving more slowly.

🔗 legifrance.gouv.fr • French Road Code — R411-25, R412-30, R413-1, R413-17; 1967 order articles 3–5