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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 an uncontrolled crossroad.

Give way to all drivers.

Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad with a road from the left.

Warning for a roundabout.

Mandatory direction of the roundabout.

Warning signs

A warning sign is a traffic sign that alerts drivers to a potential danger or change in road conditions ahead, giving them enough time to slow down and react safely. These signs warn about hazards such as sharp bends, pedestrian crossings, slippery surfaces, merging traffic, animals on the road, or upcoming intersections. Their purpose is not to forbid or command anything, but simply to prepare drivers for situations that require extra attention.

Warning for crossing deer.

Warning for a bad road surface.

Warning for children.

Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.

Give way to all drivers.

Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad with a road from the left.

Warning for a roundabout.

Warning for heavy crosswind.

Warning for a curve to the left.

Warning for a double curve, first left then right.

Warning for a sharp curve to the left.

Warning for curves.

Warning for falling rocks.

Warning for a road narrowing.

Warning for a road narrowing on the left.

Warning for roadworks.

Warning for a side road merging with the main road.

Warning for a slippery road surface.

Warning for a steep ascent.

Warning for a steep descent.

Warning for a traffic light.

Warning for a railroad crossing without barriers.

Warning for a railroad crossing with 1 railway.

Warning for trams.

Warning for a road with two-way traffic.

Prohibitory signs

A prohibitory sign is a traffic sign that tells drivers what is not allowed on that specific road or in that situation. These signs impose restrictions such as no entry, no overtaking, no parking, speed limits, or bans on certain types of vehicles. Their purpose is to clearly indicate actions that are forbidden to ensure safety, maintain traffic flow, and protect vulnerable road users.

Access prohibited.

Cyclists prohibited.

Direction prohibited (road with one-way traffic).

Motorcycles prohibited.

Motorcycles and cars prohibited.

Overtaking prohibited.

Begin of a speed limit.

Turning around prohibited (U-turn).

Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.

Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.

Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.

Parking prohibited.

Parking and stopping prohibited.

Mandatory signs

A mandatory sign is a traffic sign that tells drivers what they must do. Instead of prohibiting actions, these signs impose obligations such as following a specific direction, using a particular lane, or keeping a minimum speed. Their purpose is to guide traffic safely and efficiently by ensuring that all road users follow the same required behavior in places where it is necessary for order and safety.

Turning right mandatory.

Passing left mandatory.

Mandatory direction of the roundabout.

Driving straight ahead or turning right mandatory.

Driving straight ahead mandatory.

Mandatory path for cyclists.

Mandatory shared path for pedestrians and cyclists.

Begin of a minimum speed.

Information signs

An information sign is a traffic sign that provides useful guidance or clarification to road users without imposing rules or warnings. These signs inform drivers about things like parking zones, directions, facilities, road layouts, or the start and end of built-up areas. Their purpose is to help drivers navigate confidently by giving clear, practical information that improves orientation, comfort, and overall traffic flow.

Detour for vehicles that are not allowed to pass.

Lane for buses.

Lane for cyclists.

Overview of the lanes and their direction.

Road with one-way traffic.

Parking allowed.

Additional signs

An additional sign is a traffic sign placed directly below another sign to provide extra information or clarify how the main sign should be understood. It can specify conditions such as distance, time periods, road users affected, directions, or special circumstances. Additional signs do not create new rules by themselves but modify, limit, or explain the meaning of the sign above them so drivers can apply the rule correctly in that specific situation.

For handcarts.

For cyclists.

For motorcycles.

For cars.

For trucks.

For trucks with weight.

For buses.

Mopeds allowed.

To the left.

To the left or right.

To the right.

... meter ahead.

Give way.

For ... meter.

During time shown.

Recommended speed.

Danger.

Soft verge.

Begin.

End.

School.

Whole city.

Warning for crossing deer

This traffic sign indicates a warning for crossing deer. It alerts drivers to the potential presence of deer or other wild animals crossing the road. It is essential in areas where wildlife-vehicle collisions are common. Wild deer may suddenly cross the road, especially at dawn or dusk. Drivers should: reduce speed, stay alert, watch both sides of the road. Typical Locations: forests, national parks, wildlife corridors or countryside highways.

Warning for a bad road surface

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a bad road surface. It alerts drivers to poor or uneven road conditions ahead. Drivers should slow down and be cautious of potholes, loose gravel, or irregular pavement. Common in: rural roads, construction zones, or temporarily damaged surfaces.

Warning for children

This traffic sign indicates a warning for children. It alerts drivers that children may be present or crossing the road. Drivers should reduce speed and watch for children playing, walking, or going to/from school. Be especially alert for children suddenly crossing the road. Typical Locations: school zones, playgrounds, residential areas, bus stops or near pedestrian crossings.

Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad

This traffic sign indicates a warning for an uncontrolled crossroad. It alerts drivers that a crossroad without traffic signals or priority signs is ahead. Drivers should slow down and be alert for traffic from side roads that may not stop. Yield according to local right-of-way rules (e.g., in many European countries, give way to the right). Typical Locations: Rural areas and roads where no clear priority is assigned.

Give way to all drivers

This traffic sign indicates you have to give way. It alerts drivers to yield the right of way to other road users. Drivers must slow down and yield to traffic on the intersecting road. Stop if necessary and proceed only when the way is clear. Common at: minor roads joining major roads, roundabouts and merging lanes.

Warning for a roundabout

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a roundabout. It alerts that a roundabout (traffic circle) is ahead. Drivers should slow down and prepare to yield to traffic already in the roundabout.

Warning for heavy crosswind

This traffic sign indicates a warning for heavy crosswind. It alerts drivers of an area where strong side winds may affect vehicle stability and control. Reduce speed to maintain vehicle control and hold the steering wheel firmly. Be cautious, especially if driving a high-sided vehicle, motorcycle, or light trailer. Common Locations: bridges, viaducts, coastal roads, open plains, mountain passes.

Warning for a curve to the left

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a curve to the left. It alerts that the road bends to the left ahead. Drivers should reduce speed and prepare for a change in direction.

Warning for a double curve, first left then right

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a double curve ahead, first to the left and then to the right. It alerts drivers to two successive curves, with the first bending to the left and the second to the right. Drivers should reduce speed and be prepared for multiple direction changes. Maintain control and stay alert, especially in poor weather or low visibility.

Warning for falling rocks

This traffic sign indicates a warning for falling rocks. It alerts drivers to the risk of rocks falling onto the roadway from adjacent slopes or cliffs. Drivers should reduce speed and stay alert. Be ready for rocks on the road, especially after rain or freezing weather. Avoid stopping near cliffs or slopes. Common Locations: mountain roads, cliffside routes, coastal or hilly terrain.

Warning for a road narrowing

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a road narrowing. It alerts drivers the road ahead becomes narrower, reducing the available lane width. Drivers should reduce speed and be cautious of limited space, especially in two-way traffic. Common Locations: construction zones, bridges, underpasses, rural roads or tight curves.

Warning for a road narrowing on the left

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a road narrowing on the left. It alerts drivers the road will narrow from the left side ahead. Drivers should reduce speed and be cautious of oncoming or merging traffic. Be prepared for obstacles, reduced shoulder, or construction.

Warning for roadworks

This traffic sign indicates a warning for roadworks. It alerts drivers to construction or maintenance work taking place on or near the roadway. Drivers should reduce speed and be prepared for lane changes, narrowings, or temporary signals. Watch for construction workers, equipment, or uneven surfaces.

Warning for a slippery road surface

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a slippery road surface. It alerts drivers that the road ahead may be slippery, increasing the risk of skidding—especially in wet, icy, or greasy conditions. Drivers should reduce speed and avoid sudden braking or steering. Be cautious on wet, icy, or newly treated surfaces. Common Locations: bridges, tunnels, or sharp bends.

Warning for a steep ascent

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a steep ascent. It alerts drivers to a steep uphill gradient ahead, which may require lower gears and more engine power to climb safely. Drivers should shift to a lower gear before the climb and be cautious with heavier vehicles or trailers. Maintain steady throttle control to avoid stalling. Common Locations: mountain roads, hilly terrain.

Warning for a steep descent

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a steep descent. It alerts drivers to a steep downhill slope ahead, which may require extra braking and lower gears to maintain control. Drivers should reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before the descent to use engine braking. Be especially cautious with heavy or towed vehicles, which may require more braking distance. Common Locations: mountain roads, hilly areas, bridges or elevated routes.

Warning for a traffic light

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a traffic light. It alerts drivers to the presence of a traffic signal ahead, especially in areas where the light might be unexpected or hard to see. Drivers should be prepared to stop at a signal-controlled intersection. Common Locations: hidden or unexpected intersections, after bends or hills, temporary traffic signals in roadwork zones.

Warning for a railroad crossing without barriers

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a railroad crossing without barriers. It alerts drivers to an upcoming level crossing where railway tracks cross the road and no barriers or gates are present to stop traffic. Drivers should slow down and look both ways for trains.

Warning for a railroad crossing with 1 railway

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a railroad crossing with 1 railway. It alerts drivers to a level crossing where a single set of train tracks crosses the road. Drivers should approach with caution and be prepared to stop, even if no barriers or lights are present.

Warning for trams

This traffic sign indicates a warning for trams. It alerts road users to the presence or crossing of trams ahead. Drivers should slow down and be prepared for trams crossing or sharing the road. Yield where required (trams often have priority). Be alert for tracks embedded in the road and for trams approaching quietly.

Warning for a road with two-way traffic

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a road with two-way traffic. It alerts drivers they are entering or approaching a two-way traffic section, often after having driven on a one-way or divided road. Drivers should be aware of oncoming traffic and avoid overtaking unless it is clearly safe.

Access prohibited

This traffic sign indicates access is prohibited. The "Access Prohibited" sign indicates that all vehicles (and sometimes all road users) are not allowed to enter a road or area.

Cyclists prohibited

This traffic sign indicates cyclists are prohibited. It means that bicycles (cyclists) are not allowed to enter or use the road beyond this point. Other vehicles (cars, pedestrians, etc.) may be allowed, unless separately restricted.

Direction prohibited (road with one-way traffic)

This traffic sign indicates direction is prohibited for all drivers, the road has one-way traffic. The "Direction Prohibited" sign means that entry from this direction is not allowed — it prohibits traffic from entering a street or road. No vehicles are allowed to enter from this side. Vehicles may still exit from the other end (it's often a one-way street in the opposite direction)

Motorcycles prohibited

This traffic sign indicates motorcycles are prohibited. It means that motorcycles are not allowed beyond the sign. Other vehicles (cars, mopeds, bicycles, etc.) may still be allowed, unless otherwise restricted.

Motorcycles and cars prohibited

This traffic sign indicates motorcycles and cars are prohibited. It means that motorcycles and passenger cars are not allowed beyond this point. Other road users (like mopeds, bicycles, pedestrians, or tractors) may still be allowed unless otherwise restricted.

Overtaking prohibited

This traffic sign indicates overtaking prohibited. It means that overtaking of motor vehicles on more than two wheels is prohibited. You may still overtake: bicycles, mopeds, ...

Begin of a speed limit

This traffic sign indicates the begin of a speed limit. It means the start of a maximum speed limit that road users must obey from that point onward, driving faster than indicated is prohibited. It applies until: a new speed limit sign appears or the “end of speed limit” sign.

Turning around prohibited (U-turn)

This traffic sign indicates turning around is prohibited. It means that U-turns are not allowed at or beyond the location of the sign. You may still be allowed to turn left or right, or go straight (unless other restrictions apply).

Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited

This traffic sign indicates vehicles higher than indicated prohibited. It means that vehicles exceeding the specified height are not allowed beyond this point due to clearance limits, such as: bridges, tunnels, overpasses or low-hanging structures. Vehicles equal to or shorter than the limit are allowed.

Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited

This traffic sign indicates vehicles heavier then indicated are prohibited. It means that vehicles with a total weight exceeding the indicated limit are not allowed beyond this point. It is usually used at bridges and other structures which cannot safely support heavy vehicles or to keep heavy trucks off unsuitable roads. Lighter vehicles (at or under the limit) are allowed.

Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited

This traffic sign vehicles wider than indicated are prohibited. It means that vehicles exceeding the specified width are not allowed beyond this point, usually to prevent blockage or damage in narrow spaces. Vehicles with a width equal to or narrower than the limit are allowed. Common in: narrow streets, historic towns, tunnels or lanes with limited clearance.

Parking prohibited

This traffic sign indicates parking is prohibited. It means that parking is not allowed in the area where the sign is placed. It applies to all vehicles, unless exceptions are specified. Stopping temporarily (without leaving the vehicle) may be allowed.

Parking and stopping prohibited

This traffic sign indicates parking and stopping is prohibited. It means that both parking and stopping are strictly prohibited in the area where the sign is placed. No stopping: you may not even briefly halt your vehicle (not even to pick up or drop off passengers). No parking: parking is also not allowed, as it includes stopping. Violations can lead to fines or towing.

Turning right mandatory

This traffic sign indicates turning right is mandatory. It means that all traffic must turn right at the upcoming intersection or junction. Going straight or left is not allowed.

Passing left mandatory

This traffic sign indicates passing left is mandatory. It means that all traffic must pass to the left of an obstacle, traffic island, or roadworks. Passing on the right is not allowed unless otherwise indicated. Common near central reservations, islands, or construction zones.

Mandatory direction of the roundabout

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory direction of the roundabout. You are required to enter and drive around the roundabout in the indicated direction. Turning left, right, or going straight without following the roundabout is prohibited.

Driving straight ahead or turning right mandatory

This traffic sign indicates driving straight ahead or turning right mandatory. It means that traffic is only allowed to go straight or turn right — turning left is prohibited. This helps regulate traffic at intersections, especially near one-way streets or restricted areas.

Driving straight ahead mandatory

This traffic sign indicates driving straight ahead is mandatory, turning left or right is not allowed. It means that vehicles must continue straight — turning left or right is not allowed.

Mandatory path for cyclists

This traffic sign indicates the begin of a path for cyclists. It means that cyclists must use the designated cycle path and are not allowed to ride on the main road alongside motor vehicles. Ensures the safety of cyclists and smooth traffic flow.

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