QuizTraffic signsNetherlands

Test your knowledge with our multiple-choice quiz. Learn from each answer and improve your understanding of the traffic rules and road signs of Netherlands.

For informational purposes only. Always follow official regulations. Some content and images were created with AI assistance.


What does this traffic sign mean?

1. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the motorway.
Passing left or right mandatory.
Driving straight ahead mandatory.
✓ Turning left or right mandatory.

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.

English • Traffic sign D7 • Drivers must follow one of the directions indicated.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord D7 • Gebod tot het volgen van één van de rijrichtingen die op het bord zijn aangegeven.

What does this traffic sign mean?

2. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ End of mandatory path for pedestrians.
Pedestrians prohibited.
Start of a motorway.
Warning for children.

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

English • Traffic sign G8 • End of footpath.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord G8 • Einde voetpad.

What does this traffic sign mean?

3. What does this traffic sign mean?

Cars prohibited.
Overtaking prohibited.
Dead end street.
✓ End of the overtaking prohibition.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the overtaking prohibition. The preceding overtaking restriction ends at this point. Overtaking remains subject to the applicable traffic rules and any other restrictions.

English • Traffic sign F2 • End of the prohibition on motor vehicles overtaking each other.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord F2 • Einde verbod voor motorvoertuigen om elkaar onderling in te halen.

What does this traffic sign mean?

4. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a railway crossing without barriers.
Entry prohibited.
✓ Warning for a movable bridge.
Warning for a quayside or riverbank.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a movable bridge. The bridge ahead can open, lift or move to allow water traffic to pass. Reduce speed and be prepared to stop when required by barriers, traffic lights or other signals.

English • Traffic sign J15 • Opening bridge.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord J15 • Beweegbare brug.

What does this traffic sign mean?

5. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Driving straight ahead mandatory.
Entry prohibited.
Stopping prohibited.
Overtaking prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that driving straight ahead is mandatory. Traffic must continue straight ahead and may not turn left or right at the location to which the sign applies.

English • Traffic sign D4 • Drivers must follow the direction indicated.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord D4 • Gebod tot het volgen van de rijrichting die op het bord is aangegeven.

What does this traffic sign mean?

6. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Entry prohibited (checkpoint).
Start of a low-emission zone.
Motor vehicles prohibited.
Parking prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a checkpoint with restricted entry. Road users may not proceed beyond the checkpoint unless they are authorised or permitted to continue according to the applicable rules and instructions.

English • Traffic sign F10 • Stop. The sign may indicate who is applying the sign or why it is being used.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord F10 • Stop. In het bord kan worden aangegeven door wie of waarom het bord wordt toegepast.

What does this traffic sign mean?

7. What does this traffic sign mean?

Bus stop.
✓ Mandatory lane for buses and trams.
Buses and trams in both directions.
Parking for buses and trams.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory lane for buses and trams. Buses and trams must use the designated lane or track where the sign applies. Other road users may use it only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

English • Traffic sign F17 • Carriageway or lane reserved for scheduled buses and trams.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord F17 • Rijbaan of -strook uitsluitend ten behoeve van lijnbussen en trams.

Sources

🔗 Github.com • NDW (MIT)
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Fry1989 eh? • Public domain • Source revision 2014-11-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

8. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Turning right mandatory.
Turning right prohibited.
Warning for a curve to the left.
Turning left mandatory.

This traffic sign indicates that turning right is mandatory at the junction ahead. Traffic must turn right and may not continue straight ahead or turn left.

English • Traffic sign D5 • Drivers must follow the direction indicated.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord D5 • Gebod tot het volgen van de rijrichting die op het bord is aangegeven.

What does this traffic sign mean?

9. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking prohibited.
Warning for traffic jams.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
✓ Warning for a danger with no specific traffic sign.

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.

English • Traffic sign J37 • Danger (the nature of the danger is indicated on the supplementary plate).

Nederlands • Verkeersbord J37 • Gevaar (de aard van het gevaar is aangegeven op het onderbord).

What does this traffic sign mean?

10. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of paid parking zone.
✓ Start of limited-time parking zone.
Start of no-parking zone.
End of limited-time parking zone.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a limited-time parking zone. Parking within the zone is permitted only for the applicable maximum duration and subject to any other indicated conditions.

English • Traffic sign E10 • Parking disc zone where a parking disc must be used; parking is also prohibited beyond the time limit indicated.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord E10 • Parkeerschijf-zone met verplicht gebruik van parkeerschijf, tevens parkeerverbod indien er langer wordt geparkeerd dan de parkeerduur die op het bord is aangegeven.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • Officiële afbeelding
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
SVG version by Bouwe Brouwer • Public domain • Source revision 2007-09-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

11. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of local restrictions.
Give way.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
✓ 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 B2 • End of priority road.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord B2 • Einde voorrangsweg.

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12. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Place where you can let other vehicles pass.
Parking area.
Place where you can stop in case of a breakdown.
Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way.

This traffic sign indicates a place where vehicles can let other traffic pass. A passing place provides additional space where vehicles can temporarily move aside when the road is too narrow for traffic to pass normally.

English • Traffic sign L20 • Passing place on the right-hand side of the road.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord L20 • Uitwijkplaats rechts van de weg.

What does this traffic sign mean?

13. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ General information about the directions.
Information about the next exit.
Junction layout, directions and destinations.
Information about the directions of the roundabout.

This traffic sign gives general information about road directions. The arrows, destinations and route information show which direction to follow.

English • Traffic sign K1 • Low-mounted motorway direction sign for the through route, showing destinations outside the locality and the motorway route number.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord K1 • Lage beslissingwegwijzer langs autosnelweg voor de doorgaande richting, met interlokale doelen en routenummer autosnelweg.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • Officiële afbeelding
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
SVG version by Bouwe Brouwer • Public domain • Source revision 2009-02-07. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

14. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for cyclists and mopeds.
End of mandatory path for pedestrians.
End of mandatory path for cyclists and mopeds.
✓ Mandatory path for cyclists and mopeds.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory path for cyclists and mopeds. Cyclists and the moped categories covered by the sign must use the designated path. Other road users may use it only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

English • Traffic sign G12a • Cycle and moped path.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord G12a • Fiets/bromfietspad.

What does this traffic sign mean?

15. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning left prohibited.
Warning for a curve to the left.
✓ Warning for a curve to the right.
Warning for a slippery road surface.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a curve to the right. A right-hand bend lies ahead. Reduce speed before entering the curve, maintain your lane position and use smooth steering.

English • Traffic sign J2 • Bend to the right.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord J2 • Bocht naar rechts.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
SVG version by Bouwe Brouwer • Public domain • Source revision 2007-09-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

16. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a priority road.
Warning for traffic lights.
✓ Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
Give way.

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 J8 • Dangerous junction.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord J8 • Gevaarlijk kruispunt.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
SVG version by Bouwe Brouwer • Public domain • Source revision 2012-11-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

17. What does this traffic sign mean?

Cars prohibited.
Tractors prohibited.
Start of a built-up area.
✓ End of mandatory tractor lane.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory lane for tractors. The requirement associated with the designated lane ends at this point. Tractors must continue according to the lane layout, other traffic signs and applicable local rules.

English • Traffic sign F12 • End of compulsory use of a carriageway or lane for allowing other traffic to overtake, reserved for agricultural or forestry tractors, limited-speed motor vehicles and mobile machinery.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord F12 • Einde verplicht gebruik passeerbaan of passeerstrook (rijbaan of -strook om ingehaald te kunnen worden), uitsluitend bestemd voor landbouw- en bosbouwtrekkers, motorrijtuigen met beperkte snelheid en mobiele machines.

Sources

🔗 Github.com • NDW (MIT)
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Fry1989 eh? • Public domain • Source revision 2014-11-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

18. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Junction layout, directions and destinations.
Information about the directions of the roundabout.
Information about the next exit.
Detour directions at the intersection.

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 K10 • Advance direction sign within a built-up area showing a destination outside the locality, a local destination, a day recreation centre, places of interest and urban route numbers.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord K10 • Voorwegwijzer binnen de bebouwde kom met interlokaal doel, lokaal doel, een dagrecreatiecentrum, objecten en stadsroutenummers.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
SAMnl • Public domain • Source revision 2012-07-28. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

19. What does this traffic sign mean?

Entry prohibited.
✓ Start of a low-emission zone.
Trucks prohibited.
Parking prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a low-emission zone. Vehicle access is subject to the emission requirements and exemptions that apply within the zone. The affected vehicle categories and access conditions depend on the local rules.

English • Traffic sign C22e • Closed to passenger cars, commercial vehicles, lorries or buses and coaches because of emission requirements (environmental zone or zero-emission zone).

Nederlands • Verkeersbord C22e • Gesloten voor personenauto’s, bedrijfsauto’s, vrachtauto’s of autobussen vanwege emissie-eisen (milieuzone of nul-emissiezone).

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
LxH526 • Public domain • Source revision 2026-02-22. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

20. What does this traffic sign mean?

First aid.
Telephone.
✓ Emergency telephone.
Emergency exit.

This traffic sign indicates the location of an emergency telephone. The telephone provides a direct means of requesting assistance in an emergency.

English • Traffic sign L16 • Emergency telephone.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord L16 • Noodtelefoon.

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21. What does this traffic sign mean?

Give way.
Stop and give way.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
✓ 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 B1 • Priority road.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord B1 • Voorrangsweg.

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22. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Direction of the route for cyclists.
Mandatory path for cyclists.
Crossing for cyclists.
Direction of the route for pedestrians.

This traffic sign indicates the direction of a recommended or designated route for cyclists. Follow the arrow to remain on the cycle route.

English • Traffic sign K7 • Fingerpost direction sign for cyclists and moped riders, showing a local destination, a destination outside the locality and an urban cycle route number (above), and destinations outside the locality and an interurban cycle route number (below).

Nederlands • Verkeersbord K7 • Wegwijzer voor fietsers en bromfietsers (handwijzer), met lokaal doel, interlokaal doel, stedelijk fietsroutenummer (boven), en met interlokale doelen en interlokaal fietsroutenummer (onder).

What does this traffic sign mean?

23. What does this traffic sign mean?

Dead end street.
Prohibited access for animals.
✓ Warning for cattle on the road.
Warning for tractors.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for cattle. Cattle or other livestock may be crossing, walking along or standing near the road. Reduce speed, be prepared to stop and avoid sudden movements or unnecessary use of the horn that could startle the animals.

English • Traffic sign J28 • Cattle.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord J28 • Vee.

What does this traffic sign mean?

24. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the expressway.
Start of an expressway.
✓ End of the motorway.
Start of a 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 G2 • End of motorway.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord G2 • Einde Autosnelweg.

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25. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles carrying water-polluting substances prohibited.
✓ Vehicles carrying dangerous goods prohibited.
Start of a motorway.
Flammable or explosive goods prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles carrying dangerous goods are prohibited. Vehicles carrying the dangerous goods covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it.

English • Traffic sign C22 • No vehicles carrying certain dangerous substances.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord C22 • Gesloten voor voertuigen met bepaalde gevaarlijke stoffen.

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26. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a road with two-way traffic.
Mandatory path for cars.
Dead end street.
✓ Warning for a road narrowing on the left.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a road narrowing on the left. The available road width decreases from the left side ahead. Reduce speed, follow the lane markings and maintain sufficient clearance from other traffic and the road edge.

English • Traffic sign J19 • Carriageway narrows on the left.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord J19 • Rijbaanversmalling links.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
SVG version by Bouwe Brouwer • Public domain • Source revision 2007-09-15. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

27. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a motorway.
Start of a built-up area.
Start of a residential area.
✓ 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 G3 • Expressway.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord G3 • Autoweg.

Sources

🔗 Github.com • NDW (MIT)
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
SVG version by Bouwe Brouwer • Public domain • Source revision 2024-05-26. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

28. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a speed limit.
Cars prohibited.
End of the built-up area.
✓ End of the speed limit.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the previously indicated speed limit. From this point, follow any newly posted limit or the applicable default speed rules for the road and vehicle category.

English • Traffic sign A2 • End of maximum speed limit.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord A2 • Einde maximumsnelheid.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
SVG version by Bouwe Brouwer • Public domain • Source revision 2012-11-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

29. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the residential area.
End of the zone with speed limit.
✓ End of the built-up area.
Start of a 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 H2 • End of built-up area.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord H2 • Einde bebouwde kom.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
SVG version by Bouwe Brouwer • Public domain • Source revision 2007-08-31. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

30. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Direction to emergency exit.
Direction to pedestrian underpass.
The road is closed.
Emergency telephone.

This traffic sign indicates the direction to an emergency exit. Follow the indicated direction to reach the evacuation route or emergency exit.

English • Traffic sign L19 • Nearest exit or two nearest exits in the direction and at the distance indicated.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord L19 • Dichtstbijzijnde uitgang of twee dichtstbijzijnde uitgangen in de op het bord aangegeven richting en afstand.

What does this traffic sign mean?

31. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for accidents.
Warning for heavy crosswind.
Warning for a slippery road surface.
✓ Warning for a quayside or riverbank.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a quayside or riverbank. The road approaches or runs close to an edge beside water, where a vehicle could leave the roadway and enter the water. Reduce speed, identify the road edge carefully and take extra care in darkness or poor visibility.

English • Traffic sign J26 • Quayside or riverbank.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord J26 • Kade of rivieroever.

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32. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Road with two-way traffic.
Road with one-way traffic.
Driving straight ahead mandatory.
Warning for a road with two-way traffic.

This traffic sign indicates a road with two-way traffic. Traffic may travel in both directions, so vehicles travelling in the opposite direction may be encountered.

English • Traffic sign C5 • Entry permitted.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord C5 • Inrijden toegestaan.

Sources

🔗 Github.com • NDW (MIT)
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
SVG version by Bouwe Brouwer • Public domain • Source revision 2024-04-06. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

33. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a soft verge.
Warning for skiers.
✓ Warning for snow and sleet.
Warning for accidents.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for snow or sleet. Snow, sleet or ice may reduce tyre grip, increase stopping distances and impair visibility. Reduce speed, increase your following distance and use any winter equipment required by the applicable rules or road conditions.

English • Traffic sign J36 • Ice or snow.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord J36 • IJzel of sneeuw.

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34. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of an expressway.
End of the expressway.
Start of a tunnel.
✓ 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 G1 • Motorway.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord G1 • Autosnelweg.

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35. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of a lane.
Start of a new lane.
Two lanes are going to merge.
✓ 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 K11 • Lane selection on a road other than a motorway. Sign showing destinations outside the locality, route numbers and directions to a motorway.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord K11 • Voorsorteren op niet-autosnelweg. Bord met interlokale doelen, routenummers en verwijzing naar autosnelweg.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • Officiële afbeelding
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
SAMnl • Public domain • Source revision 2012-07-28. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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36. What does this traffic sign mean?

Ramp destination.
Information about the directions of the roundabout.
✓ Information about the next exit.
Information about the destination and distance.

This traffic sign gives information about the next exit. It may show the exit number, destination, direction or distance to the exit.

English • Traffic sign K2 • Advance motorway direction sign for an exit, showing the distance, exit number, destinations outside the locality (the upper destination is the exit name), an airfield or airport and the route number of a road other than a motorway.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord K2 • Voorwegwijzer langs autosnelweg voor de afgaande richting, met afstandaanduiding, afritnummer, interlokale doelen (bovenste doel = afritnaam), verwijzing naar vliegveld/luchthaven en routenummer niet-autosnelweg.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
SVG version by Bouwe Brouwer (talk) • Public domain • Source revision 2009-02-08. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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37. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.
✓ Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.
Trucks prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles heavier than indicated are prohibited. Vehicles or vehicle combinations exceeding the displayed mass limit may not continue beyond the sign. The legally relevant mass is determined by the applicable local rules.

English • Traffic sign C21 • No vehicles or vehicle combinations whose total mass or sum of axle loads exceeds the value indicated.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord C21 • Gesloten voor voertuigen en samenstellen van voertuigen, waarvan de totaalmassa of de som van de aslasten hoger is dan op het bord is aangegeven.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
SVG version by Bouwe Brouwer • Public domain • Source revision 2007-08-31. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

38. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning left prohibited.
Road with one-way traffic.
Entry prohibited.
✓ Turning around prohibited (U-turn).

This traffic sign indicates that turning around (making a U-turn) is prohibited. A U-turn may not be made where the prohibition applies. Other movements may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • Traffic sign F7 • No U-turns.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord F7 • Keerverbod.

What does this traffic sign mean?

39. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Overtaking prohibited.
Warning for two-way traffic.
Overtaking allowed.
Parking prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that overtaking is prohibited. The vehicles covered by the prohibition and any categories that may still be overtaken depend on the applicable local rules.

English • Traffic sign F1 • Motor vehicles must not overtake each other.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord F1 • Verbod voor motorvoertuigen om elkaar onderling in te halen.

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40. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory path for cyclists.
Lane for cyclists.
Start of a zone for cyclists.
✓ Start of an optional cycle path.

This traffic sign indicates the start of an optional cycle path. Cyclists may use the designated path but are not required by this sign itself to do so. Any additional access rules depend on the applicable local regulations.

English • Traffic sign G13 • Optional cycle path.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord G13 • Onverplicht fietspad.

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41. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a slippery road surface.
✓ Warning for a double curve, first left then right.
Warning for a double curve, first right then left.
Warning for a steep descent.

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.

English • Traffic sign J5 • Double bend or series of bends, first to the left.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord J5 • S-bocht(en), eerst naar links.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
SVG version by Bouwe Brouwer • Public domain • Source revision 2007-09-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

42. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for an unpaved road surface.
Dead end street.
Mandatory path for cyclists.
✓ Warning for a road narrowing.

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.

English • Traffic sign J17 • Road narrows.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord J17 • Rijbaanversmalling.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
SVG version by Bouwe Brouwer • Public domain • Source revision 2007-09-15. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

43. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the built-up area.
✓ End of the expressway.
Start of an expressway.
End of the residential area.

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 G4 • End of expressway.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord G4 • Einde autoweg.

Sources

🔗 Github.com • NDW (MIT)
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
SVG version by Bouwe Brouwer • Public domain • Source revision 2024-05-26. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

44. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ End of mandatory path for cyclists.
Start of a motorway.
Cyclists prohibited.
End of the zone for cyclists.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory path for cyclists. The requirement associated with the designated path ends at this point. Cyclists must continue according to the road layout, other traffic signs and applicable local rules.

English • Traffic sign G12 • End of compulsory cycle path.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord G12 • Einde verplicht fietspad.

What does this traffic sign mean?

45. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for traffic lights.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
✓ Priority at the junction.
Warning for a roundabout.

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 B3 • Priority junction.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord B3 • Voorrangskruispunt.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1

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SVG version by Bouwe Brouwer • Public domain • Source revision 2012-11-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

46. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Mandatory path for pedestrians.
Warning for children.
Start of a zone for pedestrians.
Crossing for pedestrians.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a mandatory path for pedestrians. Pedestrians must use the designated path, while other road users may use it only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

English • Traffic sign G7 • Footpath.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord G7 • Voetpad.

What does this traffic sign mean?

47. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the speed limit.
Mandatory minimum speed.
National speed limits.
✓ 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.

English • Traffic sign A5 • End of recommended speed.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord A5 • Einde adviessnelheid.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
SVG version by Bouwe Brouwer • Public domain • Source revision 2024-04-06. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

48. What does this traffic sign mean?

Road with one-way traffic.
✓ No entry.
Access prohibited in both directions.
Parking prohibited.

This traffic sign means no entry. Drivers may not enter from the direction in which the sign is placed.

English • Traffic sign C2 • One-way road; entry from this direction prohibited for vehicles, horse riders and people leading riding or draught animals or livestock.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord C2 • Eenrichtingsweg, in deze richting gesloten voor voertuigen, ruiters en geleiders van rij- of trekdieren of vee.

What does this traffic sign mean?

49. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory lane for cars.
Motorcycles prohibited.
✓ Cars prohibited.
Entry prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that cars are prohibited. Cars may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • Traffic sign C6 • No motor vehicles with more than two wheels.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord C6 • Gesloten voor motorvoertuigen op meer dan twee wielen.

What does this traffic sign mean?

50. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for trains.
✓ Warning for trams.
Trams prohibited.
Warning for a railway crossing.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for trams. Tram tracks cross or run along the road ahead, and trams may enter the traffic path. Reduce speed, watch carefully for approaching trams and follow the applicable traffic signals, priority signs and local rules.

English • Traffic sign J14 • Tram crossing.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord J14 • Tram(kruising).