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 low-flying aircrafts. Warning for cattle on the road. Warning for crossing deer. 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 with a side road on the left. Warning for a crossroad with a sharp side road on the left. Warning for a crossroad with side road on the right. Warning for a crossroad with a sharp side road on the right. 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 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 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. Cars prohibited. Cyclists prohibited. Direction prohibited (road with one-way traffic). Horsecarts prohibited. Mopeds prohibited. Pedestrians prohibited. Tractors prohibited. Trailers prohibited. Trucks prohibited. Trucks with trailer prohibited. Leaving less distance than indicated prohibited. Using the horn 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 with explosive materials 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 left or right mandatory. Passing right mandatory. Mandatory direction of the roundabout. Driving straight ahead or turning left mandatory. Driving straight ahead or turning right mandatory. Driving straight ahead mandatory. Mandatory path for cyclists. End of the path for cyclists. Mandatory divided path for pedestrians and cyclists. End of the divided path for pedestrians and cyclists. Mandatory divided path for pedestrians and cyclists. End of the divided path for pedestrians and cyclists. Mandatory path for pedestrians. Mandatory shared path for pedestrians and cyclists. End of the shared path for pedestrians and cyclists. Begin of a minimum speed. End of the minimum speed. Begin of a built-up area. End of the built-up area. Speed bump. Crossing for pedestrians. Dead end street. Information about the directions of the crossroad. Information about the next exit. Begin of an expressway. End of the expressway. Temporary change in the direction of the lanes. End of the changed direction of the lanes. Overview of the lanes and their direction. End of a lane. Maximum speed of a lane. Begin of a new lane. Begin of a motorway. End of the motorway. Road with one-way traffic. End of the 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. National speed limits. Advisory speed limit. Road with two-way traffic. For disabled people. For blind people. For personal transporters. For cyclists. For motorcycles. For cars. For cars with trailer. For electric cars. For tractors. For trucks. For buses. For dangerous cargo. For low-emission vehicles. Disabled allowed. Personal transporters allowed. Cyclists allowed. Motorcycles allowed. Cars allowed. Electric cars allowed. Taxis allowed. Trucks allowed. Buses allowed. To the left. To the left or right. To the right. ... meter to the left. ... meter to the right. Panel begin in ... meter. Panel valid. Panel end. Panel valid on lane. ... meter ahead. Stop ... meter ahead. For ... meter. Weight. Crossroad shape. Roundabout shape. Park and ride with bus. Park and ride with tram. Park and ride with metro. Parking with permit only. Parallel parking on sidewalk. Parallel parking partially on sidewalk. Parallel parking on roadway. Perpendicular parking on sidewalk. Perpendicular parking partially on sidewalk. Perpendicular parking on roadway. Parking with idle engine prohibited. Illegal parking towing. Disc parking. During time shown. During working days. Working days during time shown. During monday to friday. At days during time shown. During saturday, sunday and holidays. Charging station. Electric vehicles during charging. Photo or video recording. Payment obligation. Vehicle inspection platform. Soft verge. Wet.

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 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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3. 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.

Warning for cattle on the road.

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4. 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.

Warning for crossing deer.

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5. 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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6. 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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7. Warning for a bad road surface

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a bad road surface. It alerts drivers to poor or uneven road conditions ahead. Drivers should slow down and be cautious of potholes, loose gravel, or irregular pavement. Common in: rural roads, construction zones, or temporarily damaged surfaces.

Warning for a bad road surface.

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8. Warning for children

This traffic sign indicates a warning for children. It alerts drivers that children may be present or crossing the road. Drivers should reduce speed and watch for children playing, walking, or going to/from school. Be especially alert for children suddenly crossing the road. Typical Locations: school zones, playgrounds, residential areas, bus stops or near pedestrian crossings.

Warning for children.

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9. Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad

This traffic sign indicates a warning for an uncontrolled crossroad. It alerts drivers that a crossroad without traffic signals or priority signs is ahead. Drivers should slow down and be alert for traffic from side roads that may not stop. Yield according to local right-of-way rules (e.g., in many European countries, give way to the right). Typical Locations: Rural areas and roads where no clear priority is assigned.

Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.

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10. Give way to all drivers

This traffic sign indicates you have to give way. It alerts drivers to yield the right of way to other road users. Drivers must slow down and yield to traffic on the intersecting road. Stop if necessary and proceed only when the way is clear. Common at: minor roads joining major roads, roundabouts and merging lanes.

Give way to all drivers.

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