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Traffic signs

Traffic rules

Priority signs

A priority sign is a traffic sign that indicates the order in which vehicles shall pass intersection points. Vehicles often come into conflict with other vehicles and pedestrians because their intended courses of travel intersect, and thus interfere with each other's routes. The general principle that establishes who has the right to go first is called 'right of way' or 'priority'. It establishes who has the right to use the conflicting part of the road and who has to wait until the other does so. The vehicle that does not need to wait is said to 'have the right of way' or to 'have priority.'

Warning for merging traffic from the left.

Warning for merging traffic from the right.

Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers.

Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way.

What should I know about priority signs in Greece?

Ρ-1 requires giving way; Ρ-2 is STOP. Both belong to the regulatory sign group.

🔗 aade.gr • Greece, Road Traffic Code 5209/2025 — articles 6–9, 25–26

Must you always stop when giving way in Greece?

No. A give-way control requires stopping when necessary to yield or obtain a safe view. A stop sign requires a complete stop even if the road appears empty.

🔗 aade.gr • Greece, Road Traffic Code 5209/2025 — articles 6–9, 25–26

1. Stop and give way

This traffic sign means stop and give way. You must come to a complete stop before entering the intersection and give way to traffic that has priority. Proceed only when it is safe.

English • Traffic sign Ρ-2 • Compulsory stop. a) Before a junction, this sign requires the vehicle to stop before entering and give way to vehicles on the road being approached. b) At locations other than junctions, it requires the vehicle to stop at the sign and not move off again until the driver is satisfied that it is safe.

Ελληνικά • Ρ-2 • Υποχρεωτική διακοπή πορείας: βα) Η πινακίδα αυτή, που τοποθετείται πριν από κόμβο, σημαίνει υποχρεωτική διακοπή πορείας του οχήματος πριν από την είσοδο στον κόμβο και παραχώρηση προτεραιότητας στα οχήματα τα οποία κινούνται στην οδό, προς την οποία πλησιάζει. ββ) Η αυτή πινακίδα που τοποθετείται σε άλλα σημεία, πλην κόμβου, σημαίνει υποχρεωτική διακοπή πορείας του οχήματος στη θέση της πινακίδας και μη εκ νέου εκκίνηση μέχρις ότου βεβαιωθεί ο οδηγός του ότι μπορεί να το πράξει χωρίς κίνδυνο.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Aade.gr • Ν. 5209/2025 • ΚΟΚ • άρθρο 7 παρ. 3 περ. β
🔗 Aade.gr • Παράρτημα Α΄ • Ρ-2

Replacement SVG: Commons.wikimedia.org • Wikimedia Commons original • Fer1997 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2016-09-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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Fer1997 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Source revision 2016-09-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.

2. Give way

This traffic sign means give way. Slow down and give way to traffic that has priority. Stop if necessary and proceed only when it is safe.

English • Traffic sign Ρ-1 • Compulsory give way. At the junction before which this sign is installed, drivers must give way to vehicles travelling on the other road.

Ελληνικά • Ρ-1 • Υποχρεωτική παραχώρηση προτεραιότητας. Η πινακίδα αυτή σημαίνει ότι στον κόμβο προ του οποίου τοποθετείται, οι οδηγοί πρέπει να παραχωρούν την προτεραιότητα στα οχήματα, τα οποία κινούνται στην άλλη οδό.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Christaras A • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Aade.gr • Ν. 5209/2025 • ΚΟΚ • άρθρο 7 παρ. 3 περ. α
🔗 Aade.gr • Παράρτημα Α΄ • Ρ-1

SVG source: Christaras A • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2022-01-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.

3. Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad

This traffic sign indicates a warning for an uncontrolled crossroad. An intersection without traffic signals or signs assigning priority lies ahead. Reduce speed, watch for traffic approaching from other directions and follow the applicable local priority rules.

English • Traffic sign Κ-26 • Junction with priority from the right. Beware of a junction where traffic from the right has priority.

Ελληνικά • Κ-26 • Προσοχή, διασταύρωση όπου ισχύει η προτεραιότητα από δεξιά.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Christaras A • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Aade.gr • Ν. 5209/2025 • ΚΟΚ • άρθρο 7 παρ. 2 περ. κθ
🔗 Aade.gr • Παράρτημα Α΄ • Κ-26

SVG source: Christaras A • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2022-01-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

4. Warning for a roundabout

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.

English • Traffic sign Κ-30 • Roundabout ahead. Approaching a junction with compulsory circulation around a central island.

Ελληνικά • Κ-30 • Προσέγγιση σε κυκλική υποχρεωτική πορεία.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Christaras A • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Aade.gr • Ν. 5209/2025 • ΚΟΚ • άρθρο 7 παρ. 2 περ. λε
🔗 Aade.gr • Παράρτημα Α΄ • Κ-30

SVG source: Christaras A • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2022-03-04. Wikimedia original unmodified.

5. Priority at the junction

This traffic sign indicates that you have priority at the next intersection. A side road joins from the left, and traffic entering from that side road must give way.

English • Traffic sign Κ-28α • Side road at right angles on the left. Traffic on the joining road must give way.

Ελληνικά • Κ-28α • Διακλάδωση με κάθετη οδό αριστερά, οι επί της οποίας κινούμενοι οφείλουν να παραχωρήσουν προτεραιότητα.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Aade.gr • Ν. 5209/2025 • ΚΟΚ • άρθρο 7 παρ. 2 περ. λα
🔗 Aade.gr • Παράρτημα Α΄ • Κ-28α

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2022-01-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

6. Warning for merging traffic from the left

This traffic sign indicates a warning for merging traffic from the left. Traffic travelling in the same general direction may join your traffic stream from the left. Stay alert and adjust your speed or position when necessary to allow traffic to merge safely.

English • Traffic sign Κ-29α • Oblique side road on the left. Traffic on the joining road must give way.

Ελληνικά • Κ-29α • Διακλάδωση με λοξή οδό αριστερά, οι επί της οποίας κινούμενοι οφείλουν να παραχωρήσουν προτεραιότητα.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Christaras A • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Aade.gr • Ν. 5209/2025 • ΚΟΚ • άρθρο 7 παρ. 2 περ. λγ
🔗 Aade.gr • Παράρτημα Α΄ • Κ-29α

SVG source: Christaras A • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2022-01-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

7. Priority at the junction

This traffic sign indicates that you have priority at the next intersection. A side road joins from the right, and traffic entering from that side road must give way.

English • Traffic sign Κ-28δ • Side road at right angles on the right. Traffic on the joining road must give way.

Ελληνικά • Κ-28δ • Διακλάδωση με κάθετη οδό δεξιά, οι επί της οποίας κινούμενοι οφείλουν να παραχωρήσουν προτεραιότητα.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Aade.gr • Ν. 5209/2025 • ΚΟΚ • άρθρο 7 παρ. 2 περ. λβ
🔗 Aade.gr • Παράρτημα Α΄ • Κ-28δ

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2022-01-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

8. Warning for merging traffic from the right

This traffic sign indicates a warning for merging traffic from the right. Traffic travelling in the same general direction may join your traffic stream from the right. Stay alert and adjust your speed or position when necessary to allow traffic to merge safely.

English • Traffic sign Κ-29δ • Oblique side road on the right. Traffic on the joining road must give way.

Ελληνικά • Κ-29δ • Διακλάδωση με λοξή οδό δεξιά, οι επί της οποίας κινούμενοι οφείλουν να παραχωρήσουν προτεραιότητα.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Christaras A • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Aade.gr • Ν. 5209/2025 • ΚΟΚ • άρθρο 7 παρ. 2 περ. λδ
🔗 Aade.gr • Παράρτημα Α΄ • Κ-29δ

SVG source: Christaras A • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2022-01-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

9. Priority at the junction

This traffic sign indicates that you have priority at the next intersection. Side roads join from the left and right, and traffic entering from those side roads must give way.

English • Traffic sign Κ-27 • Junction with a road whose traffic must give way. Traffic on the intersecting road must give way.

Ελληνικά • Κ-27 • Διασταύρωση με οδό, οι επί της οποίας κινούμενοι οφείλουν να παραχωρήσουν προτεραιότητα.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Aade.gr • Ν. 5209/2025 • ΚΟΚ • άρθρο 7 παρ. 2 περ. λ
🔗 Aade.gr • Παράρτημα Α΄ • Κ-27

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2022-01-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

10. Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers

This traffic sign indicates a road narrowing where you must give way to oncoming traffic. Allow approaching traffic to pass before entering or continuing through the narrow section when required.

English • Traffic sign Ρ-5 • Priority for oncoming traffic because the carriageway is narrow.

Ελληνικά • Ρ-5 • Προτεραιότητα της αντιθέτως ερχόμενης κυκλοφορίας λόγω στενότητας του οδοστρώματος.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Aade.gr • Ν. 5209/2025 • ΚΟΚ • άρθρο 7 παρ. 3 περ. ε
🔗 Aade.gr • Παράρτημα Α΄ • Ρ-5

SVG source: Peeperman • Public domain • Original revision 2022-01-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.

11. Mandatory roundabout direction

This traffic sign indicates the mandatory direction around a roundabout. Traffic must circulate in the direction shown by the arrows. The sign does not itself determine priority; follow the applicable priority signs, traffic signals and local rules.

English • Traffic sign Ρ-53 • Compulsory roundabout circulation.

Ελληνικά • Ρ-53 • Κυκλική υποχρεωτική διαδρομή.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Aade.gr • Ν. 5209/2025 • ΚΟΚ • άρθρο 7 παρ. 3 περ. νη
🔗 Aade.gr • Παράρτημα Α΄ • Ρ-53

SVG source: Peeperman • Public domain • Original revision 2022-03-04. Wikimedia original unmodified.

12. 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.

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F l a n k e r • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Source revision 2011-02-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.

13. 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.

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F l a n k e r • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Source revision 2011-02-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.

14. 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.