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Traffic signs

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

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How are traffic signs grouped in Russia?

Annex 1 distinguishes 1 warnings, 2 priority, 3 prohibitions, 4 mandatory, 5 special rules, 6 information and 7 services, plus supplementary plates.

🔗 sh380.krsl.gov.spb.ru • Russia — Traffic Rules 1.3–1.5, 8–13 and Annexes 1–2, actual controls and safe movement

🔗 static.government.ru • Government of Russia — enacted Resolution 1088, 28 August 2026, full one-page amendment to document-presentation footnote

Is a temporary speed limit at roadworks binding in Russia?

Where an authorised temporary regulatory speed limit is in force, you must obey it. A roadworks warning alone should not be mistaken for a new numerical limit, but conditions may require driving more slowly.

🔗 sh380.krsl.gov.spb.ru • Russia — Traffic Rules 1.3–1.5, 8–13 and Annexes 1–2, actual controls and safe movement

🔗 static.government.ru • Government of Russia — enacted Resolution 1088, 28 August 2026, full one-page amendment to document-presentation footnote