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Traffic signs

Traffic rules

An additional sign is a traffic sign placed directly below another sign to provide extra information or clarify how the main sign should be understood. It can specify conditions such as distance, time periods, road users affected, directions, or special circumstances. Additional signs do not create new rules by themselves but modify, limit, or explain the meaning of the sign above them so drivers can apply the rule correctly in that specific situation.

... kilometres ahead for ... kilometres.

Parking prohibited or allowed at times shown.

Parking prohibited on the day and time shown.

At shown times on workdays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

1. For people with disabilities

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to people with disabilities. Any permit or eligibility requirements depend on the applicable sign and local rules.

2. For blind people

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign specifically concerns blind or visually impaired people.

3. For deaf people

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign specifically concerns deaf or hearing-impaired people.

4. For cyclists

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to cyclists.

5. For motorcycles

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to motorcycles.

6. For cars

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to cars. The vehicle category covered by the symbol is determined by the applicable local definitions.

7. For forestry vehicles

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to forestry vehicles.

8. For caravans

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to caravans. The caravan categories covered depend on the applicable local definitions.

9. For trucks

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to trucks. The truck categories covered depend on the applicable local definitions.

10. For buses

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to buses. The vehicle categories covered depend on the applicable local definitions.

11. Residents allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that residents are excepted from the restriction shown by the main traffic sign. Any residency or permit requirements depend on the applicable local rules.

12. Traffic in both directions

This supplementary sign indicates that traffic travels in both directions on the road or lane concerned by the main sign.

13. To the left

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies in the direction shown by the arrow, to the left.

14. To the left or right

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies in both directions shown by the arrows, to the left and right.

15. To the right

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies in the direction shown by the arrow, to the right.

16. Continuation of regulation

This supplementary sign indicates the continuation or reminder of the regulation shown by the main traffic sign.

17. End of regulation

This supplementary sign indicates the end of the regulation shown by the main traffic sign. The regulation ends at this point.

18. Applies after a left turn

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies after turning left.

19. Applies after a left or right turn

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies after turning either left or right.

20. Applies after a right turn

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies after turning right.

21. Applies to the left

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies to the area or lane to the left.

22. Applies to the right

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies to the area or lane to the right.

23. metres ahead

This supplementary sign indicates the distance from the main traffic sign to the point where the indicated danger, regulation or information begins. The distance is shown in metres.

24. Stop metres ahead

This supplementary sign announces a STOP sign at the indicated distance ahead. The displayed value shows the distance to the upcoming STOP sign.

25. For metres

This supplementary sign indicates the length of the section to which the main traffic sign applies. The length is shown in metres.

26. For kilometres

This supplementary sign indicates the length of the section to which the main traffic sign applies. The length is shown in kilometres.

27. metres ahead for metres

This supplementary sign indicates the distance to the beginning of the section concerned by the main traffic sign and the length of that section. Both distances are shown in metres.

28. kilometres ahead for kilometres

This supplementary sign indicates the distance to the beginning of the section concerned by the main traffic sign and the length of that section. Both distances are shown in kilometres.

29. Indicated mass

This supplementary sign shows an indicated vehicle mass. Read it together with the main traffic sign to determine how the mass value affects the applicable rule or restriction.

30. Indicated width

This supplementary sign shows an indicated vehicle width. Read it together with the main traffic sign to determine how the width value affects the applicable rule or restriction.