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 boars on the road. Warning for cattle on the road. Warning for crossing deer. Warning for wild horses on the road. Warning for moose on the road. Warning for reindeer on the road. Warning for sheep on the road. Warning for a movable bridge. 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 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 equestrians. 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 roadworks. Warning for skiers. Warning for a slippery road surface. Warning for a steep ascent. Warning for a steep descent. Warning for a traffic light. 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. Equestrians prohibited. Mopeds prohibited. Motorcycles prohibited. Motorcycles and cars prohibited. Pedestrians prohibited. Tractors prohibited. Trucks prohibited. Trucks with trailer prohibited. Snowmobiles prohibited. Leaving less distance than indicated prohibited. Overtaking prohibited. End of the overtaking prohibition. Overtaking prohibited for trucks. End of the overtaking prohibition for trucks. Begin of a speed limit. Begin of a zone with speed limit. End of the zone with speed limit. 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. 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. Studded tires prohibited. Passing left mandatory. Passing left or right mandatory. Passing right mandatory. Mandatory direction of the roundabout. Mandatory left. Mandatory lane for buses. End of the lane for buses. Mandatory path for cyclists. Mandatory divided path for pedestrians and cyclists. Mandatory divided path for pedestrians and cyclists. Mandatory path for equestrians. Mandatory path for pedestrians. Mandatory shared path for pedestrians and cyclists. Mandatory path for snowmobiles. Begin of a built-up area. End of the built-up area. Crossing for pedestrians. Dead end street. Detour for vehicles that are not allowed to pass. Information about the next exit. Begin of an expressway. End of the expressway. Overview of the lanes and their direction. End of a lane. Begin of a new lane. Begin of a motorway. End of the motorway. 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 residential area. End of the residential area. National speed limits. Advisory speed limit. End of the advisory speed limit. For disabled people. For blind people. For deaf people. For cyclists. For motorcycles. For cars. For forestry vehicles. For caravans. For trucks. For buses. Residents allowed. Traffic in both directions. To the left. To the left or right. To the right. Panel valid. Panel end. After left turn. After left or right turn. After right turn. Panel valid to the left. Panel valid to the right. ... meter ahead. Stop ... meter ahead. For ... meter. For ... kilometer. ... meter ahead for ... meter. ... kilometer ahead for ... kilometer. Weight. Width. Crossroad shape. Crossroad shape. Crossroad shape. Crossroad shape. Crossroad shape. Crossroad shape. Crossroad shape. Crossroad shape. Crossroad shape. Crossroad shape. Crossroad shape. Crossroad shape. Crossroad shape. Crossroad shape. Crossroad shape. Crossroad shape. Parking garage. Perpendicular/straight parking. Parallel parking. Angle parking. Angle parking. Paid parking. Disc parking. Disc parking. Parking allowed during times shown. Parking prohibited/allowed during times shown. Parking prohibited at day and time shown. For ... hours. During time shown ... workdays, ... saturdays, ... sundays and holidays. Charging station. All-way stop. All give way. Ticket exchange. Soft verge. Tunnel category B. Tunnel category C. Tunnel category D. Tunnel category E.

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 boars on the road

This traffic sign indicates a warning for boars. It alerts drivers to the possible presence of wild boars crossing or near the road. It helps prevent collisions with animals, especially in forested or rural areas. Drivers should: reduce speed, be prepared to brake suddenly, watch out for animals. Typical Locations: forested areas, rural roads, nature reserves or wildlife corridors.

Warning for boars on the road.

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4. 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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5. 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.

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6. Warning for wild horses on the road

This traffic sign indicates a warning for wild horses. It alerts drivers to the possible presence of wild or free-roaming horses on or near the roadway. It is used to prevent collisions and protect both animals and road users. Drivers should: reduce speed, be ready to stop quickly, avoid using the horn or high beams that could startle the animals. Typical Locations: Nature reserves, open rangeland, rural highways, areas with wild horse populations (e.g. Camargue (France), Nevada (USA), Mongolia, or Romania)

Warning for wild horses on the road.

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7. Warning for moose on the road

This traffic sign indicates a warning for moose. It alerts drivers that moose may cross or be present on the road. Drivers should reduce speed and stay alert, especially during dusk and dawn when moose are most active. Collisions with moose are dangerous due to their large size and high center of mass. Typical Locations: Rural or forested areas in countries like Sweden, Norway, Finland, Canada, and some northern regions of Europe.

Warning for moose on the road.

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8. Warning for reindeer on the road

This traffic sign indicates a warning for reindeer. It alerts drivers that reindeer may be crossing or present on the road. Drivers should slow down and remain vigilant, as reindeer often move in herds and may suddenly enter the road. Collisions can cause serious damage and injury. Common in: Northern Scandinavia: Norway, Sweden, Finland.

Warning for reindeer on the road.

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9. Warning for sheep on the road

This traffic sign indicates a warning for sheep. It alerts drivers to the possible presence of sheep on or near the road. Drivers should reduce speed and be cautious, especially in rural, hilly, or pastoral areas where sheep may graze freely or cross the road unexpectedly. Common in: Rural areas of countries like the UK, Ireland, Spain, Norway, Iceland, and Switzerland.

Warning for sheep on the road.

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10. 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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