QuizTraffic signsFrance
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Traffic signs
Traffic rules
France
1. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that mopeds, motorcycles and cars are prohibited. Mopeds, motorcycles and cars may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.
2. What does this traffic sign mean?
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.
3. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates the end of the requirement to use dipped headlights. Dipped headlights are no longer mandatory because of this sign, but they must still be used whenever required by the general traffic rules or driving conditions.
4. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign gives an overview of the lanes and their direction. The arrows or other indications show how the lanes continue and which directions or destinations they serve.
5. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a bad or uneven road surface. Potholes, bumps, depressions or other surface irregularities may affect vehicle stability and braking. Reduce speed and avoid sudden manoeuvres.
6. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a taxi stand. It is a designated place where taxis may wait for passengers. Other vehicles may use the area only where the applicable signs or local rules permit it.
7. What does this traffic sign mean?
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.
8. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that turning left or right is mandatory at the junction ahead. Traffic may turn either left or right but may not continue straight ahead.
9. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that motorcycles and cars are prohibited. Motorcycles and cars may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.
10. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory lane for buses. The requirement associated with the bus lane ends at this point. Continue according to the lane markings, other traffic signs and applicable local rules.
11. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that buses are prohibited. Buses covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.
12. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates toll payment in cash. The indicated toll lane or payment point accepts cash.
13. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates the start of a priority road. Drivers on the priority road normally have priority over traffic entering from side roads until the priority road ends, unless traffic lights, other signs or applicable traffic rules indicate otherwise.
14. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that horsecarts are prohibited. Horse-drawn vehicles may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.
15. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates services or facilities for people with disabilities. Accessible facilities or assistance are available at or near the indicated location.
16. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates the end of the expressway. The special traffic rules associated with the expressway end at this point. Follow the rules and traffic signs that apply to the road ahead.
17. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates the start of an expressway. From this point, the traffic rules and access conditions that apply to expressways take effect according to the applicable local regulations.
18. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates the minimum distance that must be maintained from the vehicle ahead. Drivers must keep at least the distance shown.
19. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that using the horn is prohibited. The horn or other audible warning device may not be used where the prohibition applies, except where an applicable local rule permits or requires it.
20. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates the end of the minimum speed. The previously indicated minimum speed no longer applies beyond this point. Continue to follow any other posted speed requirements and the applicable traffic rules.
21. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a temporary warning sign. It alerts drivers to short-term hazards or changed traffic conditions, usually caused by roadworks, maintenance, an accident or another temporary obstruction. Reduce speed, remain alert and follow all temporary signs, signals, barriers and road markings.
22. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that traffic must continue straight ahead or turn right. One of the indicated directions must be followed; turning left is prohibited.
23. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a roundabout. A roundabout lies ahead. Reduce speed and follow the applicable priority signs, traffic signals and local roundabout rules when approaching and entering it.
24. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates electronic toll payment. The indicated toll lane is intended for vehicles using the applicable electronic toll system, account or subscription.
25. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates an emergency exit. The exit provides an evacuation route to be used when leaving the area in an emergency.
26. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a railway crossing with one track. It alerts drivers to a level crossing where a single railway track crosses the road. Drivers should approach with caution and be prepared to stop, even if no barriers or warning lights are active.
27. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates the start of a tunnel. Special traffic rules may apply within the tunnel, including requirements concerning vehicle lighting, speed or following distance. Follow the applicable signs and local rules.
28. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for successive curves, with the first curve to the left. Reduce speed before entering the winding section, maintain your lane position and be prepared for further changes in direction.
29. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that vehicles wider than indicated are prohibited. A vehicle or vehicle combination whose overall width, including its load, exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.
30. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that drivers may not enter the road from either direction.
31. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates the start of a no-parking zone. The parking prohibition applies throughout the zone according to the applicable zonal rules until the zone is ended or another rule replaces it.
32. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a petrol and charging station with LPG. The facility provides conventional motor fuel, electric-vehicle charging and LPG.
33. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that turning right is prohibited. A right turn may not be made where the sign applies. Other movements may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.
34. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a lane for cyclists. The lane is designated for bicycle traffic, subject to the applicable road markings, traffic signs and local rules.
35. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates the end of the lane for cyclists. The designated cyclist lane ends at this point. Cyclists should continue according to the road layout, traffic signs and rules that apply beyond the lane.
36. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that traffic must pass an obstacle on the right. Keep to the right of the obstacle and follow any accompanying signs or road markings.
37. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates the end of the lane for pedestrians and cyclists. The designated lane ends at this point. Pedestrians and cyclists should continue according to the road layout, traffic signs and rules that apply beyond it.
38. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates the end of the priority road. The road no longer has continuing priority at subsequent intersections. Follow the applicable traffic lights, priority signs and default priority rules.
39. What does this traffic sign mean?
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.
40. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates the end of the zone with limited parking time. The zonal parking-time restriction ends at this point. Other parking conditions or restrictions may still apply.
41. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a camping site. The designated area provides accommodation for people staying in tents.
42. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates the end of the no-parking zone. The zonal parking prohibition ends at this point. Other parking restrictions or conditions may still apply.
43. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that caravans are prohibited. Vehicles towing a caravan may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.
44. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a road narrowing. The available width of the road or carriageway decreases ahead. Reduce speed, maintain sufficient lateral clearance and watch carefully for approaching or adjacent traffic.
45. What does this traffic sign mean?
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.
46. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a danger with no specific traffic sign. It's a general warning sign used when there is a hazard ahead that does not have its own dedicated warning sign. For example: road accidents, flooded roads and roads blocked by fallen trees. It usually has a supplementary sign attached that tells drivers of what hazard to expect.
47. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates the start of a minimum speed. Road users covered by the sign must travel at or above the indicated speed when conditions allow. Driving more slowly may still be necessary because of traffic, weather, road conditions or another safety-related reason.
48. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a café. A café is a place where drinks and light refreshments are served, and may also offer simple meals.
49. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that parking requires payment. Pay the applicable parking charge according to the indicated conditions and local payment rules.
50. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates the start of a built-up area. From this point, the traffic rules that apply to built-up areas take effect according to the applicable local regulations.