Traffic signs

A traffic sign is a standardized 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 colors—such as triangular warning signs, circular prohibitory or mandatory signs, and rectangular information signs—each designed for quick recognition and clear understanding.


Warning for a danger with no specific traffic sign. Warning for accidents. Warning for low-flying aircrafts. Warning for cattle on the road. Warning for crossing deer. Warning for moose on the road. Warning for reindeer on the road. Warning for sheep on the road. Warning for a movable bridge. Warning for a speed bump. Warning for a bad road surface. Warning for children. Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad. Give way to all drivers. Warning for a roundabout. Warning for a crossroad side roads on the left and right. Stop and give way to all drivers. Warning for heavy crosswind. Warning for a curve to the left. Warning for a double curve, first left then right. Warning for a curve to the right. Warning for a double curve, first right then left. Warning for cyclists. Warning for falling rocks. Warning for equestrians. Warning for loose chippings on the road surface. Warning for a crossing for pedestrians. Warning for a quayside or riverbank. Warning for a road narrowing. Warning for a road narrowing on the left. Warning for a road narrowing on the right. Warning for roadworks. Warning for skiers. Warning for a slippery road surface. Warning for a soft verge. Warning for a steep ascent. Warning for a steep descent. Warning for a traffic light. Warning for traffic jams. Warning for a railroad crossing without barriers. Warning for a railroad crossing with barriers. Warning for a railroad crossing with 1 railway. Warning for a railroad crossing with more than 1 railway. Warning for trams. Warning for a tunnel. Warning for a road with two-way traffic. Access prohibited. Cyclists prohibited. Direction prohibited (road with one-way traffic). Equestrians prohibited. Motorcycles prohibited. Motorcycles and cars prohibited. Pedestrians prohibited. Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited. Tractors prohibited. Trucks prohibited. Overtaking prohibited. End of the overtaking prohibition. Overtaking prohibited for trucks. End of the overtaking prohibition for trucks. Begin of a speed limit. End of the speed limit. Begin of a zone with speed limit. End of the zone with speed limit. Turning left prohibited. Turning right prohibited. Turning around prohibited (U-turn). Vehicles with dangerous goods prohibited. Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited. Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited. Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited. Vehicles with an axle weight heavier than indicated prohibited. Trucks heavier than indicated prohibited. Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited. Entry prohibited (checkpoint). Parking prohibited. Parking and stopping prohibited. Begin of zone where parking is prohibited. End of the zone where parking is prohibited. Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers. Turning left mandatory. Turning left or right mandatory. Turning right mandatory. Passing left mandatory. Passing right mandatory. Mandatory direction of the roundabout. Driving straight ahead or turning left mandatory. Driving straight ahead or turning right mandatory. Mandatory left. Mandatory right. Driving straight ahead mandatory. Crossing for pedestrians. Dead end street. Dead end street with a passage for cyclists. Information about the next exit. Information about the directions of the roundabout. Begin of an expressway. End of the expressway. Temporary change in the direction of the lanes. End of a lane. Begin of a new lane. Begin of a motorway. End of the motorway. Road with one-way traffic. Parking allowed. Begin of a parking zone. End of the parking zone. Begin of a zone for pedestrians. End of the zone for pedestrians. Begin of a priority road. End of the priority road. Begin of a residential area. End of the residential area. Curve of the main road. Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way. For disabled people. For cyclists. For motorcycles. For cars. For forestry vehicles. For caravans. For recreational vehicles. For trucks. For trucks with trailer. For buses. Buses and taxis allowed. Cyclists from both directions. Panel begin. Panel valid. Panel end. After left turn. After right turn. Panel valid to the left. Panel valid to the right. ... meter ahead. ... meter ahead for ... meter. Width. Crossroad shape. Crossroad shape. Crossroad shape. Crossroad shape. Crossroad shape. Crossroad shape. Crossroad shape. Angle parking. Disc parking. During time shown ... workdays, ... saturdays, ... sundays and holidays. Recommended speed. Grade percent. Low gear now. Accident shape. Accident shape. Accident shape. Accident shape. Accident shape.

1. 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 examples: 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.

Warning for a danger with no specific traffic sign.

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2. Warning for accidents

This traffic sign indicates a warning for accidents. It's a warning sign that alerts drivers to a location where accidents are likely to occur, or where a recent accident may have happened. Drivers should slow down, stay alert, and increase following distance. Common Locations: blind curves, intersections, tunnels, steep slopes or high-crash zones.

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3. Warning for low-flying aircrafts

This traffic sign indicates a warning for low-flying aircrafts. It alerts road users that aircraft may fly low over the road, potentially causing noise distraction or sudden overflight surprises. Drivers should remain focused despite potential noise or shadow distractions. Typical Locations: airports, military airbases, landing strips, airshows or heliports.

Warning for low-flying aircrafts.

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4. Warning for cattle on the road

This traffic sign indicates a warning for cattle. It alerts drivers to the possible presence of cows, bulls, or other domestic livestock on or near the road. It helps prevent accidents, especially in rural or agricultural areas. Cattle may cross or walk along the road, either freely or under the supervision of a herder. Drivers should: slow down, be ready to stop suddenly, avoid honking or sudden movements. Typical Locations: farmlands, pastures near roads, unfenced grazing areas, mountain roads.

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5. 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.

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6. Warning for moose on the road

This traffic sign indicates a warning for moose. It alerts drivers that moose may cross or be present on the road. Drivers should reduce speed and stay alert, especially during dusk and dawn when moose are most active. Collisions with moose are dangerous due to their large size and high center of mass. Typical Locations: Rural or forested areas in countries like Sweden, Norway, Finland, Canada, and some northern regions of Europe.

Warning for moose on the road.

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7. Warning for reindeer on the road

This traffic sign indicates a warning for reindeer. It alerts drivers that reindeer may be crossing or present on the road. Drivers should slow down and remain vigilant, as reindeer often move in herds and may suddenly enter the road. Collisions can cause serious damage and injury. Common in: Northern Scandinavia: Norway, Sweden, Finland.

Warning for reindeer on the road.

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8. Warning for sheep on the road

This traffic sign indicates a warning for sheep. It alerts drivers to the possible presence of sheep on or near the road. Drivers should reduce speed and be cautious, especially in rural, hilly, or pastoral areas where sheep may graze freely or cross the road unexpectedly. Common in: Rural areas of countries like the UK, Ireland, Spain, Norway, Iceland, and Switzerland.

Warning for sheep on the road.

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9. Warning for a movable bridge

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a movable bridge. It alerts that a movable (opening) bridge is ahead — such as a drawbridge or swing bridge — which may open for boat traffic. Drivers should be prepared to stop when the bridge is open and to expect possible traffic delays. It often accompanies barriers, lights, or warning bells at the actual site. Common near: rivers, canals, or ports.

Warning for a movable bridge.

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10. Warning for a speed bump

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a speed bump. It alerts drivers of an upcoming raised bump in the road designed to slow down traffic. Drivers should reduce speed to avoid discomfort, damage to the vehicle, or loss of control when driving over the bump. Typical Locations: residential areas, school zones, hospitals, pedestrian zones, roads with traffic calming measures.

Warning for a speed bump.

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