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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.

101. End of shared pedestrian and cycle path

This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory shared path for pedestrians and cyclists. The shared-path requirement ends at this point. Pedestrians and cyclists must continue according to the subsequent path or road layout and applicable local rules.

102. Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory divided path for pedestrians and cyclists. Pedestrians and cyclists must use the section designated for them. Other road users may use the path only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

103. End of divided pedestrian and cycle path

This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory divided path for pedestrians and cyclists. The requirement to use the separately designated sections ends at this point. Continue according to the subsequent path or road layout and applicable local rules.

104. Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path

105. End of divided pedestrian and cycle path

106. Snow chains mandatory

This traffic sign indicates that snow chains are mandatory. Vehicles covered by the sign must use snow chains from this point as required by the applicable rules. Follow any supplementary signs or local instructions specifying the affected vehicles, wheels or conditions.

107. End of the snow-chain requirement

This traffic sign indicates the end of the snow-chain requirement. The requirement imposed by the preceding snow-chain sign ends at this point. Other winter-equipment requirements may still apply under the applicable local rules or road conditions.

108. Start of a minimum speed

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.

109. End of the minimum speed

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.

110. 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.

111. 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.

112. 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.

113. 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.

114. 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.

115. 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.

116. 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.

117. 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.

118. 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.

119. 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.

120. Start of a zone for pedestrians

This traffic sign indicates the start of a pedestrian zone. Pedestrians are the principal road users within the zone, while access by vehicles and other road users is subject to the applicable traffic signs and local rules.

121. End of the zone for pedestrians

This traffic sign indicates the end of the pedestrian zone. The special traffic rules associated with the pedestrian zone end at this point. Follow the traffic signs and rules that apply beyond the zone.

122. 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.

123. 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.

124. End of the advisory speed limit

This traffic sign indicates the end of the advisory speed. The preceding speed recommendation ends at this point. Continue according to the applicable speed limits and road conditions.

125. 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.

126. Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way

This traffic sign indicates a road narrowing where oncoming drivers have to give way.

127. 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.

128. Dead end street with a passage for cyclists

This traffic sign indicates a dead end street with a passage for cyclists. The road has no through route for motor vehicles, but cyclists can continue beyond the dead end.

129. 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.

130. Road with one-way traffic

This traffic sign indicates a road with one-way traffic. Drivers may travel only in the permitted direction.

131. 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.

132. 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.

133. 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.

134. Crossroad shape

This traffic sign shows the shape or layout of an upcoming junction. The diagram indicates how the approaching road and connecting roads are arranged.

135. For people with disabilities

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to people with disabilities. Any permit or eligibility requirements depend on the applicable sign and local rules.

136. For cyclists

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to cyclists.

137. For mopeds

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to mopeds.

138. For motorcycles

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to motorcycles.

139. For cars

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to cars. The vehicle category covered by the symbol is determined by the applicable local definitions.

140. For cars towing a trailer

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to cars towing a trailer. The trailer categories covered by the sign depend on the applicable local definitions.

141. For taxis

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to taxis.

142. For toads

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign specifically concerns toads. Depending on the main sign, it may indicate a warning or other information relating to toads.

143. For tractors

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to tractors.

144. For caravans

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to caravans. The caravan categories covered depend on the applicable local definitions.

145. For recreational vehicles

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to recreational vehicles. The vehicle categories covered depend on the applicable local definitions.

146. For trucks

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to trucks. The truck categories covered depend on the applicable local definitions.

147. For trucks towing a trailer

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to trucks towing a trailer.

148. For articulated trucks

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to articulated trucks. The vehicle combinations covered depend on the applicable local definitions.

149. For large trailers

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to large trailers. The size, mass or trailer categories covered depend on the applicable local definitions.

150. For buses

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to buses. The vehicle categories covered depend on the applicable local definitions.

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