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.
Buses prohibited.
Cyclists prohibited.
Direction prohibited (road with one-way traffic).
Motorcycles prohibited.
Pedestrians prohibited.
Trucks prohibited.
Begin of a speed limit.
Begin of a zone with speed limit.
Turning left prohibited.
Turning right prohibited.
Turning around prohibited (U-turn).
Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.
Parking prohibited.
Parking and stopping prohibited.
Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers.
This traffic sign indicates buses are prohibited. It means that buses are not allowed to enter or use the road beyond the sign. Only buses (typically public transport or large passenger buses) are prohibited. Other vehicles (cars, trucks, etc.) may be allowed unless otherwise restricted.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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This traffic sign indicates pedestrians are prohibited. It means that pedestrians are not allowed beyond this point. Other users (vehicles, bicycles, etc.) may still be allowed unless restricted by other signs.
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This traffic sign indicates trucks are prohibited. It means that trucks (heavy goods vehicles) are not allowed beyond this point. typically those with a maximum authorized mass over 3.5 tonnes (unless otherwise specified). Other vehicles like cars, motorcycles, mopeds, and light vans may still be allowed unless restricted by other signs.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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).
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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This traffic sign indicates a road narrowing where you have to give way to oncoming drivers. It marks a road narrowing where you must yield to oncoming traffic. It's typically used where the road becomes too narrow for two vehicles to pass at the same time.
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