Priority signsSweden

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Traffic signs

Traffic rules

Priority signs

A priority sign is a traffic sign that indicates the order in which vehicles shall pass intersection points. Vehicles often come into conflict with other vehicles and pedestrians because their intended courses of travel intersect, and thus interfere with each other's routes. The general principle that establishes who has the right to go first is called 'right of way' or 'priority'. It establishes who has the right to use the conflicting part of the road and who has to wait until the other does so. The vehicle that does not need to wait is said to 'have the right of way' or to 'have priority.'

What should I know about priority signs in Sweden?

B signs identify give-way and priority controls. Learn the individual STOP, yield and priority-road meanings.

🔗 data.riksdagen.se • Sweden: Signs Ordinance B1-B5; Traffic Ordinance chapter 3 sections 5,18-22

🔗 riksdagen.se • Sweden: Road Signs Ordinance 2007:90

Must you always stop when giving way in Sweden?

No. A give-way control requires stopping when necessary to yield or obtain a safe view. A stop sign requires a complete stop even if the road appears empty.

🔗 data.riksdagen.se • Sweden: Signs Ordinance B1-B5; Traffic Ordinance chapter 3 sections 5,18-22

🔗 riksdagen.se • Sweden: Road Signs Ordinance 2007:90

1. Stop and give way

This traffic sign means stop and give way. You must come to a complete stop before entering the intersection and give way to traffic that has priority. Proceed only when it is safe.

English • Traffic sign B2 • Compulsory stop. Drivers must stop before entering an intersecting road, route or track area; chapter 3, section 19 of the Traffic Ordinance applies. If every approach has a stop requirement, supplementary plate T14 indicates an all-way stop.

Svenska • Vägmärke B2 • Stopplikt. Märket anger att förare har stopplikt före infart på korsande väg, led eller spårområde och att bestämmelserna i 3 kap. 19 § trafikförordningen är tillämpliga. Om samtliga tillfarter i en korsning har stopplikt anges detta med tilläggstavla T14, flervägsstopp.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transportstyrelsen.se • Transportstyrelsen • B2 (SV)

SVG source: Author not stated on source page • Public domain • Original revision 2017-10-26. Wikimedia original unmodified.

2. Give way

This traffic sign means give way. Slow down and give way to traffic that has priority. Stop if necessary and proceed only when it is safe.

English • Traffic sign B1 • Give way. Drivers must give way to vehicles on the intersecting road or route; chapter 3, section 5 of the Traffic Ordinance (1998:1276) applies. May be used with T2 distance plate as advance warning of give way, or T3 distance-to-stop plate as advance warning of a stop requirement. If every approach must give way, T13 indicates all-way give way.

Svenska • Vägmärke B1 • Väjningsplikt. Märket anger att förare har väjningsplikt mot fordon på korsande väg eller led och att bestämmelserna i 3 kap. 5 § trafikförordningen (1998:1276) är tillämpliga. Märket kan vara uppsatt tillsammans med tilläggstavla T2, avstånd, som förberedande upplysning om väjningsplikt och tillsammans med tilläggstavla T3, avstånd till stopplikt, som förberedande upplysning om stopplikt. Om samtliga tillfarter i en korsning har väjningsplikt anges detta med tilläggstavla T13, flervägsväjning .

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transportstyrelsen.se • Transportstyrelsen • B1 (SV)

SVG source: Government of the Kingdom of Sweden • Public domain • Original revision 2022-03-04. Wikimedia original unmodified.

3. Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad

This traffic sign indicates a warning for an uncontrolled crossroad. An intersection without traffic signals or signs assigning priority lies ahead. Reduce speed, watch for traffic approaching from other directions and follow the applicable local priority rules.

English • Traffic sign A28 • Junction ahead. Indicates a junction where chapter 3, section 18 of the Traffic Ordinance (1998:1276) applies.

Svenska • Vägmärke A28 • Varning för vägkorsning. Märket anger en vägkorsning där bestämmelserna i 3 kap. 18 § trafikförordningen (1998:1276) är tillämpliga.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transportstyrelsen.se • Transportstyrelsen • A28 (SV)

SVG source: Government of the Kingdom of Sweden • Public domain • Original revision 2022-03-06. Wikimedia original unmodified.

4. Warning for a roundabout

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a roundabout. A roundabout lies ahead. Reduce speed and follow the applicable priority signs, traffic signals and local roundabout rules when approaching and entering it.

English • Traffic sign A30 • Roundabout ahead.

Svenska • Vägmärke A30 • Varning för cirkulationsplats.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transportstyrelsen.se • Transportstyrelsen • A30 (SV)

SVG source: Transportstyrelsen • Public domain • Original revision 2017-10-29. Wikimedia original unmodified.

5. Priority at the junction

This traffic sign indicates that you have priority at the next intersection. Side roads join from the left and right, and traffic entering from those side roads must give way.

English • Traffic sign A29 • Junction where traffic on joining roads must give way or stop. The symbol is adapted to the actual layout.

Svenska • Vägmärke A29 • Varning för vägkorsning där trafikanter på anslutande väg har väjningsplikt eller stopplikt. Märket anger en vägkorsning där förare av fordon på anslutande vägar har väjningsplikt eller stopplikt. Symbolen är anpassad efter förhållandena på platsen.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transportstyrelsen.se • Transportstyrelsen • A29 (SV)

SVG source: Government of the Kingdom of Sweden • Public domain • Original revision 2022-03-08. Wikimedia original unmodified.

6. Mandatory roundabout direction

This traffic sign indicates the mandatory direction around a roundabout. Traffic must circulate in the direction shown by the arrows. The sign does not itself determine priority; follow the applicable priority signs, traffic signals and local rules.

English • Traffic sign D3 • Roundabout.

Svenska • Vägmärke D3 • Cirkulationsplats.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Transportstyrelsen.se • Transportstyrelsen • D3 (SV)

SVG source: Transportstyrelsen • Public domain • Original revision 2014-04-20. Wikimedia original unmodified.