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An information sign identifies a route, destination, facility or regulated road or area. Some carry legal consequences, so apply the actual sign meaning and local traffic code.
Which signs provide information in Greece?
Information signs guide road users and identify roads, destinations or facilities; read the specific designation.
🔗 aade.gr • Greece, Road Traffic Code 5209/2025 — articles 7, 24, 38
How can you recognise a built-up area in Greece?
Observe the official built-up-area entrance and end signs, alongside any speed-limit signs. The legal category depends on these boundaries; a direction sign naming a town is not its entrance.
🔗 aade.gr • Greece, Road Traffic Code 5209/2025 — articles 7, 24, 38
1. Start of a priority road
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.
English • Traffic sign Ρ-3 • Priority road.
Ελληνικά • Ρ-3 • Οδός προτεραιότητας.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Aade.gr • Ν. 5209/2025 • ΚΟΚ • άρθρο 7 παρ. 3 περ. γ
🔗 Aade.gr • Παράρτημα Α΄ • Ρ-3
Replacement SVG: Commons.wikimedia.org • Wikimedia Commons original • F l a n k e r • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2011-02-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
F l a n k e r • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Source revision 2011-02-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.
2. End of the priority road
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.
English • Traffic sign Ρ-4 • End of the priority road.
Ελληνικά • Ρ-4 • Τέλος οδού προτεραιότητας.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Aade.gr • Ν. 5209/2025 • ΚΟΚ • άρθρο 7 παρ. 3 περ. δ
🔗 Aade.gr • Παράρτημα Α΄ • Ρ-4
Replacement SVG: Commons.wikimedia.org • Wikimedia Commons original • F l a n k e r • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2011-02-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
F l a n k e r • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Source revision 2011-02-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.
3. Start of a built-up area
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.
English • Traffic sign Π-58 • Beginning of a residential area.
Ελληνικά • Π-58 • Αρχή περιοχής κατοικίας.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Aade.gr • Ν. 5209/2025 • ΚΟΚ • άρθρο 7 παρ. 4 περ. οδ
🔗 Aade.gr • Παράρτημα Α΄ • Π-58
SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2022-02-06. Wikimedia original unmodified.
4. End of the built-up area
This traffic sign indicates the end of the built-up area. The traffic rules specifically associated with the built-up area cease to apply from this point according to the applicable local regulations.
English • Traffic sign Π-59 • End of a residential area.
Ελληνικά • Π-59 • Τέλος περιοχής κατοικίας.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Aade.gr • Ν. 5209/2025 • ΚΟΚ • άρθρο 7 παρ. 4 περ. οε
🔗 Aade.gr • Παράρτημα Α΄ • Π-59
SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2022-02-06. Wikimedia original unmodified.
5. Start of a motorway
This traffic sign indicates the start of a motorway. From this point, special motorway rules apply, including restrictions on which road users may enter and on stopping, reversing and other manoeuvres. Follow the applicable speed limits, lane rules and local motorway regulations.
English • Traffic sign Π-27 • Motorway.
Ελληνικά • Π-27 • Αυτοκινητόδρομος.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Christaras A • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Aade.gr • Ν. 5209/2025 • ΚΟΚ • άρθρο 7 παρ. 4 περ. λστ
🔗 Aade.gr • Παράρτημα Α΄ • Π-27
SVG source: Christaras A • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2010-09-28. Wikimedia original unmodified.
6. End of the motorway
This traffic sign indicates the end of the motorway. The special motorway rules end at this point. Follow the speed limits, access rules and other traffic signs that apply to the road ahead.
English • Traffic sign Π-27α • End of motorway.
Ελληνικά • Π-27α • Τέλος αυτοκινητόδρομου.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Christaras A • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Aade.gr • Ν. 5209/2025 • ΚΟΚ • άρθρο 7 παρ. 4 περ. λζ
🔗 Aade.gr • Παράρτημα Α΄ • Π-27α
SVG source: Christaras A • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2010-09-28. Wikimedia original unmodified.
7. Start of an expressway
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.
English • Traffic sign Π-26 • Expressway.
Ελληνικά • Π-26 • Οδός ταχείας κυκλοφορίας.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Aade.gr • Ν. 5209/2025 • ΚΟΚ • άρθρο 7 παρ. 4 περ. λδ
🔗 Aade.gr • Παράρτημα Α΄ • Π-26
SVG source: Peeperman • Public domain • Original revision 2022-01-23. Wikimedia original unmodified.
8. End of the expressway
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.
English • Traffic sign Π-26α • End of expressway.
Ελληνικά • Π-26α • Τέλος οδού ταχείας κυκλοφορίας.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Aade.gr • Ν. 5209/2025 • ΚΟΚ • άρθρο 7 παρ. 4 περ. λε
🔗 Aade.gr • Παράρτημα Α΄ • Π-26α
SVG source: Peeperman • Public domain • Original revision 2022-01-23. Wikimedia original unmodified.
9. Start of a residential area
This traffic sign indicates the start of a residential area. Special traffic rules apply within the area according to the applicable signs and local regulations. These rules may affect speed, parking and how different road users use the road.
English • Traffic sign Π-92 • Beginning of a residential area designated for traffic calming.
Ελληνικά • Π-92 • Αρχή περιοχής κατοικίας, χαρακτηρισμένης ως περιοχής ήπιας κυκλοφορίας.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Aade.gr • Ν. 5209/2025 • ΚΟΚ • άρθρο 7 παρ. 4 περ. τα
🔗 Aade.gr • Παράρτημα Α΄ • Π-92
SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2022-01-22. Wikimedia original unmodified.
10. End of the residential area
This traffic sign indicates the end of the residential area. The special traffic rules associated with the residential area end at this point. Follow the traffic signs and rules that apply beyond the area.
English • Traffic sign Π-92α • End of a residential area designated for traffic calming.
Ελληνικά • Π-92α • Τέλος περιοχής κατοικίας, χαρακτηρισμένης ως περιοχής ήπιας κυκλοφορίας.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Aade.gr • Ν. 5209/2025 • ΚΟΚ • άρθρο 7 παρ. 4 περ. τβ
🔗 Aade.gr • Παράρτημα Α΄ • Π-92α
SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2022-01-22. Wikimedia original unmodified.
11. National speed limits
This traffic sign indicates the national speed limits. The applicable default maximum speeds depend on the road type, vehicle category and local traffic rules when no different speed limit is indicated.
Sources
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Peeperman • Public domain • Source revision 2022-01-29. Wikimedia original unmodified.
12. Advisory speed limit
This traffic sign indicates an advisory speed. The displayed value recommends an appropriate speed for the road or conditions ahead. Its legal effect depends on the applicable local rules.
English • Traffic sign Π-64 • Advisory speed: 60 km/h.
Ελληνικά • Π-64 • Συνιστώμενη ταχύτητα: 60 χιλιόμετρα την ώρα.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Aade.gr • Ν. 5209/2025 • ΚΟΚ • άρθρο 7 παρ. 4 περ. π
🔗 Aade.gr • Παράρτημα Α΄ • Π-64
SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2022-01-29. Wikimedia original unmodified.
13. Start of a tunnel
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.
English • Traffic sign Π-49 • Tunnel.
Ελληνικά • Π-49 • Σήραγγα.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Aade.gr • Ν. 5209/2025 • ΚΟΚ • άρθρο 7 παρ. 4 περ. ξε
🔗 Aade.gr • Παράρτημα Α΄ • Π-49
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Source revision 2022-01-22. Wikimedia original unmodified.
14. Crossing for pedestrians
This traffic sign indicates a crossing for pedestrians. It marks a designated place where pedestrians cross the road. Priority and crossing rules depend on the applicable traffic signs, signals and local regulations.
English • Traffic sign Π-21 • Pedestrian crossing.
Ελληνικά • Π-21 • Διάβαση πεζών.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Aade.gr • Ν. 5209/2025 • ΚΟΚ • άρθρο 7 παρ. 4 περ. κστ
🔗 Aade.gr • Παράρτημα Α΄ • Π-21
SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2022-05-27. Wikimedia original unmodified.
15. Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way
This traffic sign indicates a road narrowing where oncoming drivers have to give way.
English • Traffic sign Ρ-6 • Priority over oncoming traffic because the carriageway is narrow.
Ελληνικά • Ρ-6 • Προτεραιότητα, έναντι της επερχόμενης κυκλοφορίας (λόγω στενότητας οδοστρώματος).
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Aade.gr • Ν. 5209/2025 • ΚΟΚ • άρθρο 7 παρ. 3 περ. στ
🔗 Aade.gr • Παράρτημα Α΄ • Ρ-6
SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2022-01-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.
16. Dead end street
This traffic sign indicates a dead end street. The road has no through route for vehicles, although access to properties or other destinations along the road may still be possible.
English • Traffic sign Π-25 • Dead-end road.
Ελληνικά • Π-25 • Οδός αδιέξοδος.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Aade.gr • Ν. 5209/2025 • ΚΟΚ • άρθρο 7 παρ. 4 περ. λγ
🔗 Aade.gr • Παράρτημα Α΄ • Π-25
SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2022-01-22. Wikimedia original unmodified.
17. Road with one-way traffic
This traffic sign indicates a road with one-way traffic. Vehicular traffic may travel only in the permitted direction, subject to any exceptions indicated by traffic signs or local rules.
English • Traffic sign Π-24 • One-way road.
Ελληνικά • Π-24 • Μονόδρομος.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Aade.gr • Ν. 5209/2025 • ΚΟΚ • άρθρο 7 παρ. 4 περ. λβ
🔗 Aade.gr • Παράρτημα Α΄ • Π-24
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Source revision 2022-01-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.
18. Ramp destination
This traffic sign gives information about the destination reached via the ramp. The displayed destination indicates where the ramp leads.
English • Traffic sign Π-2 • Advance direction sign. Installed on expressways before branches, showing directions and distances in kilometres.
Ελληνικά • Π-2 • Προειδοποιητική κατευθύνσεων, η οποία τοποθετείται στις οδούς ταχείας κυκλοφορίας προ διακλαδώσεων με αναγραφές κατευθύνσεων και χιλιομετρικών αποστάσεων.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Christaras A • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Aade.gr • Ν. 5209/2025 • ΚΟΚ • άρθρο 7 παρ. 4 περ. β
🔗 Aade.gr • Παράρτημα Α΄ • Π-2
SVG source: Christaras A • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2010-09-25. Wikimedia original unmodified.
19. Overview of the lanes and their direction
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.
English • Traffic sign Π-7 • Advance lane-selection sign at a junction on a road with several traffic lanes.
Ελληνικά • Π-7 • Προειδοποιητική πινακίδα για προεπιλογή λωρίδας σε διασταύρωση σε οδούς με πολλές λωρίδες κυκλοφορίας.
20. Minimum speed of a lane
This traffic sign indicates the minimum speed for the indicated lane. Vehicles using that lane must comply with the displayed minimum speed according to the applicable traffic rules.
English • Traffic sign Π-68 • Minimum speeds by lane. The illustration shows a minimum speed of 60 km/h in the left lane.
Ελληνικά • Π-68 • Όρια ελάχιστων ταχυτήτων ανά λωρίδα κυκλοφορίας. Στην εικόνα αναγράφεται ελάχιστη ταχύτητα 60 χιλιομέτρων την ώρα στην αριστερή λωρίδα.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Aade.gr • Ν. 5209/2025 • ΚΟΚ • άρθρο 7 παρ. 4 περ. πδ
🔗 Aade.gr • Παράρτημα Α΄ • Π-68
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Source revision 2011-11-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.
21. Start of a new lane
This traffic sign indicates the start of a new traffic lane. The displayed road layout shows where the additional lane begins and how the traffic lanes continue.
English • Traffic sign Π-69 • Number and directions of traffic lanes.
Ελληνικά • Π-69 • Αριθμός και κατευθύνσεις κυκλοφοριακών λωρίδων.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Aade.gr • Ν. 5209/2025 • ΚΟΚ • άρθρο 7 παρ. 4 περ. πε
🔗 Aade.gr • Παράρτημα Α΄ • Π-69
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Source revision 2011-11-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.
22. Route to be followed in order to turn left
This traffic sign indicates the route to use for a left turn. Follow the indicated route instead of turning left directly at this point.
English • Traffic sign Π-6 • Advance sign for the compulsory route to turn left at the next junction where a direct left turn is prohibited.
Ελληνικά • Π-6 • Προειδοποιητική υποχρεωτικής διαδρομής για στροφή αριστερά στην επόμενη διασταύρωση όπου αυτή απαγορεύεται.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Aade.gr • Ν. 5209/2025 • ΚΟΚ • άρθρο 7 παρ. 4 περ. η
🔗 Aade.gr • Παράρτημα Α΄ • Π-6
SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2022-01-22. Wikimedia original unmodified.
23. Junction layout, directions and destinations
This traffic sign shows the junction layout, directions and destinations. The diagram shows how the roads are arranged and which direction leads to each indicated destination or route.
English • Traffic sign Π-1 • Advance direction sign. Installed on expressways before junctions, showing directions and distances in kilometres.
Ελληνικά • Π-1 • Προειδοποιητική κατευθύνσεων, η οποία τοποθετείται στις οδούς ταχείας κυκλοφορίας προ διασταυρώσεων με αναγραφές κατευθύνσεων και χιλιομετρικών αποστάσεων.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Christaras A • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Aade.gr • Ν. 5209/2025 • ΚΟΚ • άρθρο 7 παρ. 4 περ. α
🔗 Aade.gr • Παράρτημα Α΄ • Π-1
SVG source: Christaras A • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2010-09-25. Wikimedia original unmodified.
24. 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.
English • Traffic sign Π-31 • Permitted parking place.
Ελληνικά • Π-31 • Χώρος επιτρεπόμενης στάθμευσης.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Aade.gr • Ν. 5209/2025 • ΚΟΚ • άρθρο 7 παρ. 4 περ. μβ
🔗 Aade.gr • Παράρτημα Α΄ • Π-31
SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2022-01-22. Wikimedia original unmodified.
25. Start of a parking zone
This traffic sign indicates the start of a parking zone. The parking rules indicated for the zone apply throughout it according to the applicable signs and local regulations.
English • Traffic sign Π-31α • Permitted parking zone.
Ελληνικά • Π-31α • Περιοχή επιτρεπόμενης στάθμευσης.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Aade.gr • Ν. 5209/2025 • ΚΟΚ • άρθρο 7 παρ. 4 περ. μγ
🔗 Aade.gr • Παράρτημα Α΄ • Π-31α
SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2022-01-22. Wikimedia original unmodified.
26. End of the parking zone
This traffic sign indicates the end of the parking zone. The parking rules associated with that zone end at this point. Other parking restrictions or conditions may still apply.
English • Traffic sign Π-31β • Leaving a permitted parking zone.
Ελληνικά • Π-31β • Έξοδος από περιοχή επιτρεπόμενης στάθμευσης.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Aade.gr • Ν. 5209/2025 • ΚΟΚ • άρθρο 7 παρ. 4 περ. μδ
🔗 Aade.gr • Παράρτημα Α΄ • Π-31β
SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2022-02-02. Wikimedia original unmodified.
