Information signsPoland

An introduction to the traffic rules and road signs of Poland. Learn about driving, road safety and much more in our illustrated book, with answers to frequently asked questions.

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Information signs

An information sign identifies a route, destination, facility or regulated road or area. Some carry legal consequences, so apply the actual sign meaning and local traffic code.


Start of a priority road. End of the priority road. Start of a built-up area. End of the built-up area. Start of a motorway. End of the motorway. Start of an expressway. End of the expressway. Start of a residential area. End of the residential area. Start of a tunnel. End of the tunnel. Crossing for pedestrians. Crossing for cyclists. Crossing for pedestrians and cyclists. Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way. Dead end street. Road with one-way traffic. Information about the next exit. Start of a new lane. Maximum width of a lane. Route to be followed in order to turn left. Junction layout, directions and destinations. End of a lane. Temporary median strip diversion. Parking allowed. Start of a parking zone. End of the parking zone. Crossroad shape. Crossroad shape.

1. 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.

Start of a priority road.

English • Traffic sign D-1 • Priority road. Sign D-1 marks the beginning or continuation of a priority road.

Polski • D-1 • droga z pierwszeństwem. Znak D-1 „droga z pierwszeństwem” oznacza początek lub kontynuację drogi z pierwszeństwem.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Eli.gov.pl • § 43 ust. 1

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Szczepan dyskusja Mail 18:29, 31 December 2006 (UTC) • Public domain • Original revision 2025-10-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Polish official sign catalogue, Dz.U. 2019 poz. 2310: Eli.gov.pl • D-1, PDF page 44, with amendments 2021/433, 2021/2065, 2022/2372 and 2026/133 checked. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

2. 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.

End of the priority road.

English • Traffic sign D-2 • End of the priority road. Sign D-2 marks the end of a priority road.

Polski • D-2 • koniec drogi z pierwszeństwem. Znak D-2 „koniec drogi z pierwszeństwem” oznacza koniec drogi z pierwszeństwem.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Eli.gov.pl • § 43 ust. 3

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Szczepan dyskusja Mail 18:29, 31 December 2006 (UTC) • Public domain • Original revision 2025-10-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Polish official sign catalogue, Dz.U. 2019 poz. 2310: Eli.gov.pl • D-2, PDF page 44, with amendments 2021/433, 2021/2065, 2022/2372 and 2026/133 checked. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

3. Start of a built-up area

This traffic sign indicates the start of a built-up area. From this point, the traffic rules that apply to built-up areas take effect according to the applicable local regulations.

Start of a built-up area.

English • Traffic sign D-42 • Built-up area. Sign D-42 marks entry to a built-up area. Sign D-43, End of the built-up area, marks the exit.

Polski • D-42 • obszar zabudowany. Znak D-42 „obszar zabudowany” oznacza wjazd na obszar zabudowany. Znak D-43 „koniec obszaru zabudowanego” oznacza wyjazd z obszaru zabudowanego.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Eli.gov.pl • § 58 ust. 3

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Julo • Public domain • Original revision 2025-10-13. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Polish official sign catalogue, Dz.U. 2019 poz. 2310: Eli.gov.pl • D-42, PDF page 44, with amendments 2021/433, 2021/2065, 2022/2372 and 2026/133 checked. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

4. End of the 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.

End of the built-up area.

English • Traffic sign D-43 • End of the built-up area. Sign D-42, Built-up area, marks entry to a built-up area. Sign D-43 marks the exit.

Polski • D-43 • koniec obszaru zabudowanego. Znak D-42 „obszar zabudowany” oznacza wjazd na obszar zabudowany. Znak D-43 „koniec obszaru zabudowanego” oznacza wyjazd z obszaru zabudowanego.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Eli.gov.pl • § 58 ust. 3

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Julo • Public domain • Original revision 2025-10-13. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Polish official sign catalogue, Dz.U. 2019 poz. 2310: Eli.gov.pl • D-43, PDF page 44, with amendments 2021/433, 2021/2065, 2022/2372 and 2026/133 checked. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

5. 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.

Start of a motorway.

English • Traffic sign D-9 • Motorway. Sign D-9 marks the beginning or continuation of a motorway. Its end is marked by D-10, End of motorway.

Polski • D-9 • autostrada. Znak D-9 „autostrada” oznacza początek lub kontynuację autostrady; koniec autostrady oznaczony jest znakiem D-10 „koniec autostrady”.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Eli.gov.pl • § 48 ust. 2

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Author not stated on source page • Public domain • Original revision 2025-10-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Polish official sign catalogue, Dz.U. 2019 poz. 2310: Eli.gov.pl • D-9, PDF page 44, with amendments 2021/433, 2021/2065, 2022/2372 and 2026/133 checked. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

6. End of the 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.

End of the motorway.

English • Traffic sign D-10 • End of motorway. Sign D-9, Motorway, marks the beginning or continuation of a motorway. Its end is marked by D-10.

Polski • D-10 • koniec autostrady. Znak D-9 „autostrada” oznacza początek lub kontynuację autostrady; koniec autostrady oznaczony jest znakiem D-10 „koniec autostrady”.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Eli.gov.pl • § 48 ust. 2

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Krzysztof Blachnicki • Public domain • Original revision 2025-10-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Polish official sign catalogue, Dz.U. 2019 poz. 2310: Eli.gov.pl • D-10, PDF page 44, with amendments 2021/433, 2021/2065, 2022/2372 and 2026/133 checked. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

7. 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.

Start of an expressway.

English • Traffic sign D-7 • Expressway. Sign D-7 marks the beginning or continuation of an expressway. Its end is marked by D-8, End of expressway.

Polski • D-7 • droga ekspresowa. Znak D-7 „droga ekspresowa” oznacza początek lub kontynuację drogi ekspresowej; koniec drogi ekspresowej oznaczony jest znakiem D-8 „koniec drogi ekspresowej”.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Eli.gov.pl • § 48 ust. 1

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Author not stated on source page • Public domain • Original revision 2025-10-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Polish official sign catalogue, Dz.U. 2019 poz. 2310: Eli.gov.pl • D-7, PDF page 44, with amendments 2021/433, 2021/2065, 2022/2372 and 2026/133 checked. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

8. End of the expressway

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.

End of the expressway.

English • Traffic sign D-8 • End of expressway. Sign D-7, Expressway, marks the beginning or continuation of an expressway. Its end is marked by D-8.

Polski • D-8 • koniec drogi ekspresowej. Znak D-7 „droga ekspresowa” oznacza początek lub kontynuację drogi ekspresowej; koniec drogi ekspresowej oznaczony jest znakiem D-8 „koniec drogi ekspresowej”.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Eli.gov.pl • § 48 ust. 1

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Szczepan dyskusja Mail 18:29, 31 December 2006 (UTC) • Public domain • Original revision 2025-10-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Polish official sign catalogue, Dz.U. 2019 poz. 2310: Eli.gov.pl • D-8, PDF page 44, with amendments 2021/433, 2021/2065, 2022/2372 and 2026/133 checked. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

9. Start of a residential area

This traffic sign indicates the start of a residential area. Special traffic rules apply within the area according to the applicable signs and local regulations. These rules may affect speed, parking and how different road users use the road.

Start of a residential area.

English • Traffic sign D-40 • Residential area. Sign D-40 marks entry to a residential area. Sign D-41, End of the residential area, marks the exit.

Polski • D-40 • strefa zamieszkania. Znak D-40 „strefa zamieszkania” oznacza wjazd do strefy zamieszkania. Znak D-41 „koniec strefy zamieszkania” oznacza wyjazd ze strefy zamieszkania.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Eli.gov.pl • § 58 ust. 1

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Szczepan • Public domain • Original revision 2025-10-16. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Polish official sign catalogue, Dz.U. 2019 poz. 2310: Eli.gov.pl • D-40, PDF page 44, with amendments 2021/433, 2021/2065, 2022/2372 and 2026/133 checked. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

10. End of the residential area

This traffic sign indicates the end of the residential area. The special traffic rules associated with the residential area end at this point. Follow the traffic signs and rules that apply beyond the area.

End of the residential area.

English • Traffic sign D-41 • End of the residential area. Sign D-40, Residential area, marks entry to a residential area. Sign D-41 marks the exit.

Polski • D-41 • koniec strefy zamieszkania. Znak D-40 „strefa zamieszkania” oznacza wjazd do strefy zamieszkania. Znak D-41 „koniec strefy zamieszkania” oznacza wyjazd ze strefy zamieszkania.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Eli.gov.pl • § 58 ust. 1

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Szczepan • Public domain • Original revision 2025-10-16. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Polish official sign catalogue, Dz.U. 2019 poz. 2310: Eli.gov.pl • D-41, PDF page 44, with amendments 2021/433, 2021/2065, 2022/2372 and 2026/133 checked. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

11. Start of a tunnel

This traffic sign indicates the start of a tunnel. Special traffic rules may apply within the tunnel, including requirements concerning vehicle lighting, speed or following distance. Follow the applicable signs and local rules.

Start of a tunnel.

English • Traffic sign D-37 • Tunnel. Sign D-37 marks entry to a tunnel. The exit is marked by D-38, End of tunnel.

Polski • D-37 • tunel. Znak D-37 „tunel” oznacza wjazd do tunelu. Wyjazd z tunelu jest oznaczony znakiem D-38 „koniec tunelu”.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Eli.gov.pl • § 56 ust. 1

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
No machine-readable author provided. MStankie assumed (based on copyright claims). • Public domain • Original revision 2025-10-16. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Polish official sign catalogue, Dz.U. 2019 poz. 2310: Eli.gov.pl • D-37, PDF page 44, with amendments 2021/433, 2021/2065, 2022/2372 and 2026/133 checked. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

12. End of the tunnel

This traffic sign indicates the end of the tunnel. Tunnel-specific rules associated with the sign end where applicable, while separately imposed speed limits, lighting requirements or other restrictions may remain in force.

End of the tunnel.

English • Traffic sign D-38 • End of tunnel. Sign D-37, Tunnel, marks entry to a tunnel. The exit is marked by D-38.

Polski • D-38 • koniec tunelu. Znak D-37 „tunel” oznacza wjazd do tunelu. Wyjazd z tunelu jest oznaczony znakiem D-38 „koniec tunelu”.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Eli.gov.pl • § 56 ust. 1

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
No machine-readable author provided. MStankie assumed (based on copyright claims). • Public domain • Original revision 2025-10-16. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Polish official sign catalogue, Dz.U. 2019 poz. 2310: Eli.gov.pl • D-38, PDF page 44, with amendments 2021/433, 2021/2065, 2022/2372 and 2026/133 checked. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

13. Crossing for pedestrians

This traffic sign indicates a crossing for pedestrians. It marks a designated place where pedestrians cross the road. Priority and crossing rules depend on the applicable traffic signs, signals and local regulations.

Crossing for pedestrians.

English • Traffic sign D-6 • Pedestrian crossing. Sign D-6 marks a place intended for pedestrians to cross the road.

Polski • D-6 • przejście dla pieszych. Znak D-6 „przejście dla pieszych” oznacza miejsce przeznaczone do przechodzenia pieszych w poprzek drogi.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Eli.gov.pl • § 47 ust. 1

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Szczepan dyskusja Mail 18:29, 31 December 2006 (UTC) • Public domain • Original revision 2025-10-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Polish official sign catalogue, Dz.U. 2019 poz. 2310: Eli.gov.pl • D-6, PDF page 44, with amendments 2021/433, 2021/2065, 2022/2372 and 2026/133 checked. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

14. Crossing for cyclists

This traffic sign indicates a crossing for cyclists. It marks a designated place where cyclists cross the road. Priority depends on the applicable traffic signs, signals and local rules.

Crossing for cyclists.

English • Traffic sign D-6a • Cycle crossing. Sign D-6a marks a place intended for cyclists to cross the road.

Polski • D-6a • przejazd dla rowerzystów. Znak D-6a „przejazd dla rowerzystów” oznacza miejsce przeznaczone do przejeżdżania rowerzystów w poprzek drogi.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Eli.gov.pl • § 47 ust. 2

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Szczepan dyskusja Mail 18:29, 31 December 2006 (UTC) • Public domain • Original revision 2025-10-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Polish official sign catalogue, Dz.U. 2019 poz. 2310: Eli.gov.pl • D-6a, PDF page 44, with amendments 2021/433, 2021/2065, 2022/2372 and 2026/133 checked. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

15. Crossing for pedestrians and cyclists

This traffic sign indicates a crossing for pedestrians and cyclists. It marks a designated crossing for both road-user groups. Priority and crossing rules depend on the applicable signs, signals, markings and local regulations.

Crossing for pedestrians and cyclists.

English • Traffic sign D-6b • Pedestrian and cycle crossing. Sign D-6b marks adjoining crossing places of the types referred to in subsections 1 and 2.

Polski • D-6b • przejście dla pieszych i przejazd dla rowerzystów. Znak D-6b „przejście dla pieszych i przejazd dla rowerzystów” oznacza występujące obok siebie miejsca, o których mowa w ust. 1 i 2.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Eli.gov.pl • § 47 ust. 3

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Szczepan dyskusja Mail 18:29, 31 December 2006 (UTC) • Public domain • Original revision 2025-10-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Polish official sign catalogue, Dz.U. 2019 poz. 2310: Eli.gov.pl • D-6b, PDF page 44, with amendments 2021/433, 2021/2065, 2022/2372 and 2026/133 checked. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

16. Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way

This traffic sign indicates a road narrowing where oncoming drivers have to give way.

Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way.

English • Traffic sign D-5 • Priority at a narrow section. Sign D-5 means that drivers may drive or walk through before drivers approaching from the opposite direction.

Polski • D-5 • pierwszeństwo na zwężonym odcinku jezdni. Znak D-5 „pierwszeństwo na zwężonym odcinku jezdni” oznacza, że kierujący przejeżdżają lub przechodzą przed kierującymi zbliżającymi się z kierunku przeciwnego.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Eli.gov.pl • § 46 ust.

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Szczepan dyskusja Mail 18:29, 31 December 2006 (UTC) • Public domain • Original revision 2025-10-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Polish official sign catalogue, Dz.U. 2019 poz. 2310: Eli.gov.pl • D-5, PDF page 44, with amendments 2021/433, 2021/2065, 2022/2372 and 2026/133 checked. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

17. Dead end street

This traffic sign indicates a dead end street. The road has no through route for vehicles, although access to properties or other destinations along the road may still be possible.

Dead end street.

English • Traffic sign D-4a • Dead-end road. Sign D-4a marks the beginning of a road with no through route.

Polski • D-4a • droga bez przejazdu. Znak D-4a „droga bez przejazdu” oznacza początek drogi bez przejazdu.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Eli.gov.pl • § 45 ust. 1

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Szczepan dyskusja Mail 18:29, 31 December 2006 (UTC) • Public domain • Original revision 2025-10-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Polish official sign catalogue, Dz.U. 2019 poz. 2310: Eli.gov.pl • D-4a, PDF page 44, with amendments 2021/433, 2021/2065, 2022/2372 and 2026/133 checked. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

18. Road with one-way traffic

This traffic sign indicates a road with one-way traffic. Vehicular traffic may travel only in the permitted direction, subject to any exceptions indicated by traffic signs or local rules.

Road with one-way traffic.

English • Traffic sign D-3 • One-way road. Sign D-3 marks the beginning or continuation of a road or carriageway where traffic travels in one direction.

Polski • D-3 • droga jednokierunkowa. Znak D-3 „droga jednokierunkowa” oznacza początek lub kontynuację drogi lub jezdni, na której ruch odbywa się w jednym kierunku.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Eli.gov.pl • § 44 ust. 1

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Szczepan dyskusja Mail 18:29, 31 December 2006 (UTC) • Public domain • Original revision 2025-10-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Polish official sign catalogue, Dz.U. 2019 poz. 2310: Eli.gov.pl • D-3, PDF page 44, with amendments 2021/433, 2021/2065, 2022/2372 and 2026/133 checked. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

19. Information about the next exit

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

Information about the next exit.

English • Traffic sign E-1a • Advance direction sign on a motorway. Sign E-1a gives advance warning of a motorway exit.

Polski • E-1a • tablica przeddrogowskazowa na autostradzie. Znak E-1a „tablica przeddrogowskazowa na autostradzie” uprzedza o wyjeździe z autostrady.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Eli.gov.pl • § 62 ust. 2

SVG source: Szczepan dyskusja Mail 20:00, 1 March 2007 (UTC) • Public domain • Original revision 2017-08-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

20. Start of a new lane

This traffic sign indicates the start of a new traffic lane. The displayed road layout shows where the additional lane begins and how the traffic lanes continue.

Start of a new lane.

English • Traffic sign D-13a • Beginning of a traffic lane. Sign D-13a marks the beginning of a lane on the side shown.

Polski • D-13a • początek pasa ruchu. Znak D-13a „początek pasa ruchu” oznacza początek pasa ruchu po stronie wskazanej na znaku.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Eli.gov.pl • § 49 ust. 4

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
BarryOgg • Public domain • Original revision 2025-10-13. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Polish official sign catalogue, Dz.U. 2019 poz. 2310: Eli.gov.pl • D-13a, PDF page 44, with amendments 2021/433, 2021/2065, 2022/2372 and 2026/133 checked. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

21. Maximum width of a lane

This traffic sign indicates the maximum permitted vehicle width for the indicated lane. Vehicles wider than the displayed limit may not use that lane.

Maximum width of a lane.

English • Traffic sign F-22 • Lane restrictions. Sign F-22 identifies a lane where vehicles represented by the prohibitory-sign symbol are prohibited.

Polski • F-22 • ograniczenia na pasie ruchu. Znak F-22 „ograniczenia na pasie ruchu” wskazuje pas ruchu, na którym jest zabroniony ruch pojazdów określonych symbolem znaku zakazu.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Eli.gov.pl • § 77 ust. 2

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
--Szczepan talk  • Public domain • Original revision 2023-09-20. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Polish official sign catalogue, Dz.U. 2019 poz. 2310: Eli.gov.pl • F-22, PDF page 48, with amendments 2021/433, 2021/2065, 2022/2372 and 2026/133 checked. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

22. Route to be followed in order to turn left

This traffic sign indicates the route to use for a left turn. Follow the indicated route instead of turning left directly at this point.

Route to be followed in order to turn left.

English • Traffic sign F-7 • Route where turning left is prohibited. Sign F-7 indicates how to reach a road into which a direct left turn is prohibited.

Polski • F-7 • sposób jazdy w związku z zakazem skręcania w lewo. Znak F-7 „sposób jazdy w związku z zakazem skręcania w lewo” wskazuje dojazd do drogi, w którą skręcanie w lewo jest zabronione.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Eli.gov.pl • § 71 ust. 1

SVG source: --Szczepan talk  • Public domain • Original revision 2012-04-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.

23. Junction layout, directions and destinations

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.

Junction layout, directions and destinations.

English • Traffic sign E-1 • Advance direction sign. Sign E-1 gives advance warning of a junction.

Polski • E-1 • tablica przeddrogowskazowa. Znak E-1 „tablica przeddrogowskazowa” uprzedza o skrzyżowaniu.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Eli.gov.pl • § 62 ust. 1

SVG source: Szczepan dyskusja Mail 15:54, 28 February 2007 (UTC) • Public domain • Original revision 2017-05-16. Wikimedia original unmodified.

24. End of a lane

This traffic sign indicates the end of a lane. The displayed lane arrangement shows which lane ends and how the remaining traffic lanes continue.

End of a lane.

English • Traffic sign D-14 • End of a traffic lane. Sign D-14 marks the end of the outermost lane on the side shown. Beside a slow-vehicle lane, D-14 marks the end of that lane.

Polski • D-14 • koniec pasa ruchu. Znak D-14 „koniec pasa ruchu” oznacza koniec skrajnego pasa ruchu, znajdującego się po stronie wskazanej na znaku; znak D-14 umieszczony przy pasie ruchu powolnego oznacza koniec tego pasa ruchu.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Eli.gov.pl • § 49 ust. 5

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Krzysztof Blachnicki • Public domain • Original revision 2025-10-13. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Polish official sign catalogue, Dz.U. 2019 poz. 2310: Eli.gov.pl • D-14, PDF page 44, with amendments 2021/433, 2021/2065, 2022/2372 and 2026/133 checked. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

25. Temporary median strip diversion

This traffic sign indicates that traffic is temporarily directed through an opening in the central reservation. Follow the displayed direction and temporary lane markings through the diversion.

Temporary median strip diversion.

English • Traffic sign F-21 • Traffic diverted onto the adjoining carriageway. Sign F-21 indicates a transfer to the adjoining carriageway under temporary traffic arrangements.

Polski • F-21 • ruch skierowany na sąsiednią jezdnię. Znak F-21 „ruch skierowany na sąsiednią jezdnię” wskazuje zjazd na sąsiednią jezdnię w związku z tymczasową organizacją ruchu.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Eli.gov.pl • § 77 ust. 1

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
--Szczepan talk  • Public domain • Original revision 2017-08-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Polish official sign catalogue, Dz.U. 2019 poz. 2310: Eli.gov.pl • F-21, PDF page 48, with amendments 2021/433, 2021/2065, 2022/2372 and 2026/133 checked. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

26. Parking allowed

This traffic sign indicates that parking is allowed. Vehicles may be parked in the area covered by the sign subject to any indicated conditions, restrictions or local parking rules.

Parking allowed.

English • Traffic sign D-18 • Car park. Sign D-18 marks a place for parking vehicles or vehicle combinations, except caravans. Plate T-23e below it permits caravans to park as well. Under subsection 1a, a vehicle symbol on D-18 means that the car park is intended for the vehicle type shown.

Polski • D-18 • parking. Znak D-18 „parking” oznacza miejsce przeznaczone na postój pojazdów (zespołów pojazdów), z wyjątkiem przyczep kempingowych; umieszczona pod znakiem tabliczka T-23e oznacza, że na parkingu jest dopuszczony także postój przyczep kempingowych. 1a. Umieszczony na znaku D-18 symbol pojazdu oznacza, że parking jest przeznaczony na postój pojazdu, którego symbol znajduje się na znaku.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Eli.gov.pl • § 52 ust. 1

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Julo 22:43, 9 January 2007 (UTC) • Public domain • Original revision 2025-10-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Polish official sign catalogue, Dz.U. 2019 poz. 2310: Eli.gov.pl • D-18, PDF page 44, with amendments 2021/433, 2021/2065, 2022/2372 and 2026/133 checked. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

27. Start of a parking zone

This traffic sign indicates the start of a parking zone. The parking rules indicated for the zone apply throughout it according to the applicable signs and local regulations.

Start of a parking zone.

English • Traffic sign D-44 • Paid parking zone or city-centre paid parking zone. Sign D-44 marks entry to a paid parking zone or city-centre paid parking zone where motor vehicle parking is charged. Sign D-45, End of the paid parking zone or city-centre paid parking zone, marks the exit from such a zone.

Polski • D-44 • strefa płatnego parkowania lub śródmiejska strefa płatnego parkowania. Znak D-44 „strefa płatnego parkowania lub śródmiejska strefa płatnego parkowania” oznacza wjazd do strefy płatnego parkowania lub śródmiejskiej strefy płatnego parkowania, w której za postój pojazdu samochodowego jest pobierana opłata. Znak D-45 „koniec strefy płatnego parkowania lub śródmiejskiej strefy płatnego parkowania” oznacza wyjazd ze strefy płatnego parkowania lub ze śródmiejskiej strefy płatnego parkowania.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Eli.gov.pl • § 58 ust. 4

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Szczepan • Public domain • Original revision 2017-05-16. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Polish official sign catalogue, Dz.U. 2019 poz. 2310: Eli.gov.pl • D-44, PDF page 44, with amendments 2021/433, 2021/2065, 2022/2372 and 2026/133 checked. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

28. End of the parking zone

This traffic sign indicates the end of the parking zone. The parking rules associated with that zone end at this point. Other parking restrictions or conditions may still apply.

End of the parking zone.

English • Traffic sign D-45 • End of the paid parking zone or city-centre paid parking zone. Sign D-44, Paid parking zone or city-centre paid parking zone, marks entry to a zone where motor vehicle parking is charged. Sign D-45 marks the exit from such a zone.

Polski • D-45 • koniec strefy płatnego parkowania lub śródmiejskiej strefy płatnego parkowania. Znak D-44 „strefa płatnego parkowania lub śródmiejska strefa płatnego parkowania” oznacza wjazd do strefy płatnego parkowania lub śródmiejskiej strefy płatnego parkowania, w której za postój pojazdu samochodowego jest pobierana opłata. Znak D-45 „koniec strefy płatnego parkowania lub śródmiejskiej strefy płatnego parkowania” oznacza wyjazd ze strefy płatnego parkowania lub ze śródmiejskiej strefy płatnego parkowania.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Eli.gov.pl • § 58 ust. 4

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Szczepan • Public domain • Original revision 2017-05-16. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Polish official sign catalogue, Dz.U. 2019 poz. 2310: Eli.gov.pl • D-45, PDF page 44, with amendments 2021/433, 2021/2065, 2022/2372 and 2026/133 checked. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG. This is an educational illustration, not a manufacturing specification.

29. Crossroad shape

This traffic sign shows the shape or layout of an upcoming junction. The diagram indicates how the approaching road and connecting roads are arranged.

Crossroad shape.

English • Supplementary plate T-6a • Course of the priority road through a junction, shown on the priority road. Below D-1, plate T-6a or T-6b shows respectively the actual course of the priority road through the junction or the layout of the minor roads.

Polski • T-6a • tabliczka wskazująca rzeczywisty przebieg drogi z pierwszeństwem przez skrzyżowanie (umieszczana na drodze z pierwszeństwem). Umieszczona pod znakiem D-1 tabliczka T-6a albo T-6b wskazuje odpowiednio rzeczywisty przebieg drogi z pierwszeństwem przez skrzyżowanie lub układ dróg podporządkowanych.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Eli.gov.pl • § 43 ust. 2

SVG source: --Szczepan talk  • Public domain • Original revision 2009-06-06. Wikimedia original unmodified.

30. Crossroad shape

This traffic sign shows the shape or layout of an upcoming junction. The diagram indicates how the approaching road and connecting roads are arranged.

Crossroad shape.

English • Supplementary plate T-6c • Course of the priority road through a junction, shown on a minor road. Below A-7, plate T-6c or T-6d shows the actual course of the priority road through the junction.

Polski • T-6c • tabliczka wskazująca rzeczywisty przebieg drogi z pierwszeństwem przez skrzyżowanie (umieszczana na drodze podporządkowanej). Umieszczona pod znakiem A-7 tabliczka T-6c lub T-6d wskazuje rzeczywisty przebieg drogi z pierwszeństwem przez skrzyżowanie.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Eli.gov.pl • § 5 ust. 7

SVG source: --Szczepan talk  • Public domain • Original revision 2009-06-06. Wikimedia original unmodified.