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). 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. Trucks with trailer 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.

11. 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, ...

Overtaking prohibited.

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12. End of the overtaking prohibition

This traffic sign indicates the end of the overtaking prohibition. It means that the no-overtaking zone has ended. From this point onward, overtaking is permitted again, as long as it’s safe and legal.

End of the overtaking prohibition.

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13. Overtaking prohibited for trucks

This traffic sign indicates overtaking prohibited for trucks. It means that trucks (heavy goods vehicles) are not allowed to overtake other vehicles beyond this point. All other vehicles (cars, motorcycles, etc.) may still overtake if allowed.

Overtaking prohibited for trucks.

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14. End of the overtaking prohibition for trucks

This traffic sign indicates the end of the overtaking prohibition for trucks. It means that the overtaking ban for trucks has ended. From this point onward, trucks are again allowed to overtake, as long as normal road rules permit it.

End of the overtaking prohibition for trucks.

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15. 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.

Begin of a speed limit.

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16. End of the speed limit

This traffic sign indicates the end of the speed limit. It means the end of a previously posted maximum speed limit. From this point onward, the general (default) speed limits for the road type and vehicle category apply.

End of the speed limit.

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17. Begin of a zone with speed limit

This traffic sign indicates the begin of a zone with a speed limit. It means the start of a zone (not just a single stretch of road) where a specific speed limit applies throughout until an explicit end sign is posted. The limit remains in force until a sign explicitly ends the zone. Used commonly in: residential areas, school zones, city centers or traffic-calmed areas.

Begin of a zone with speed limit.

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18. End of the zone with speed limit

This traffic sign indicates the end of the zone with speed limit. It means the end of a zone where a specific speed limit was in force. From this point onward, the default speed limits or newly posted limits apply.

End of the zone with speed limit.

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19. Turning left prohibited

This traffic sign indicates turning left is prohibited. It means that left turns are not allowed at the intersection or junction where the sign is posted. Going straight or turning right may still be allowed (unless restricted by other signs).

Turning left prohibited.

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20. Turning right prohibited

This traffic sign indicates turning right is prohibited. It means that right turns are not allowed at the upcoming junction or intersection. Drivers may still be allowed to go straight or turn left (unless otherwise restricted).

Turning right prohibited.

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