Priority signsSlovakia

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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.'


Stop and give way. Give way. Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad. Warning for a roundabout. Priority at the junction. Priority at the junction. Priority at the junction. Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers. Mandatory roundabout direction. Start of a priority road. End of the priority road. Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way. Crossroad shape.
What should I know about priority signs in Slovakia?

Giving-way controls are regulatory signs; signs granting priority are classified among information signs.

🔗 static.slov-lex.sk • Slovakia: Decree section 2, signs 201-203,301-304; Act section 20

🔗 static.slov-lex.sk • Slovakia: Road Traffic Act 8/2009, effective 1 October 2026

Must you always stop when giving way in Slovakia?

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.

🔗 static.slov-lex.sk • Slovakia: Decree section 2, signs 201-203,301-304; Act section 20

🔗 static.slov-lex.sk • Slovakia: Road Traffic Act 8/2009, effective 1 October 2026

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.

Stop and give way.

English • Traffic sign 202 • Stop and give way! The sign requires the driver to stop and give way. The driver must stop either a) at the STOP line or b) where there is an adequate view of the junction or railway track. Advance warning is provided by a Give way sign with a Distance to compulsory stop supplementary plate showing the actual distance to the point where the vehicle must stop.

Slovenčina • Dopravná značka 202 • Stoj, daj prednosť v jazde! Značka ukladá vodičovi povinnosť zastaviť vozidlo a dať prednosť v jazde. Vodič je povinný zastaviť vozidlo a) na značke STOP čiara alebo b) na takom mieste, odkiaľ má náležitý rozhľad na križovatku alebo na železničnú trať. Ako predbežná značka k tejto značke sa používa značka Daj prednosť v jazde! s dodatkovou tabuľkou Vzdialenosť k povinnému zastaveniu s uvedením skutočnej vzdialenosti k miestu, na ktoré sa vzťahuje povinnosť zastaviť vozidlo.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Static.slov-lex.sk • Vyhláška č. 30/2020 Z. z. • značka 202 • znenie účinné od 31. 3. 2024

Replacement SVG: Commons.wikimedia.org • Wikimedia Commons original • Government of the Czech Republic • Public domain • Original revision 2022-07-28. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork verified against Ssc.sk • official published diagram 202.

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Government of the Czech Republic • Public domain • Source revision 2022-07-28. 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.

Give way.

English • Traffic sign 201 • Give way! The sign requires the driver to give way.

Slovenčina • Dopravná značka 201 • Daj prednosť v jazde! Značka ukladá vodičovi povinnosť dať prednosť v jazde.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Static.slov-lex.sk • Vyhláška č. 30/2020 Z. z. • značka 201 • znenie účinné od 31. 3. 2024

SVG source: Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic • Public domain • Original revision 2010-08-25. 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.

Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.

English • Traffic sign 136 • Junction. The sign warns of a junction where priority is not regulated by traffic signs and the general priority rules apply.

Slovenčina • Dopravná značka 136 • Križovatka. Značka upozorňuje na križovatku, kde nie je prednosť v jazde upravená dopravnými značkami a uplatňujú sa všeobecné pravidlá o prednosti v jazde.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Static.slov-lex.sk • Vyhláška č. 30/2020 Z. z. • značka 136 • znenie účinné od 31. 3. 2024

SVG source: Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic • Public domain • Original revision 2010-08-25. 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.

Warning for a roundabout.
Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org

SVG source: Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic • Public domain • Original revision 2010-08-25. Wikimedia original unmodified.

5. Priority at the junction

This traffic sign indicates that you have priority at the next intersection. A side road joins from the left, and traffic entering from that side road must give way.

Priority at the junction.

English • Traffic sign 301 • Priority at the next junction. The sign indicates priority at the next junction. The sign may also show only a single side road joining from the right.

Slovenčina • Dopravná značka 301 • Križovatka s prednosťou v jazde. Značka informuje o prednosti v jazde v najbližšej križovatke. Na značke môže byť znázornené aj len samostatné pravé pripojenie.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Static.slov-lex.sk • Vyhláška č. 30/2020 Z. z. • značka 301 • znenie účinné od 31. 3. 2024

SVG source: Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic • Public domain • Original revision 2010-08-25. Wikimedia original unmodified.

6. Priority at the junction

This traffic sign indicates that you have priority at the next intersection. A side road joins from the right, and traffic entering from that side road must give way.

Priority at the junction.

English • Traffic sign 301 • Priority at the next junction. The sign indicates priority at the next junction. The sign may also show only a single side road joining from the right.

Slovenčina • Dopravná značka 301 • Križovatka s prednosťou v jazde. Značka informuje o prednosti v jazde v najbližšej križovatke. Na značke môže byť znázornené aj len samostatné pravé pripojenie.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Static.slov-lex.sk • Vyhláška č. 30/2020 Z. z. • značka 301 • znenie účinné od 31. 3. 2024

SVG source: Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic • Public domain • Original revision 2010-08-25. Wikimedia original unmodified.

7. 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.

Priority at the junction.

English • Traffic sign 301 • Priority at the next junction. The sign indicates priority at the next junction. The sign may also show only a single side road joining from the right.

Slovenčina • Dopravná značka 301 • Križovatka s prednosťou v jazde. Značka informuje o prednosti v jazde v najbližšej križovatke. Na značke môže byť znázornené aj len samostatné pravé pripojenie.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Static.slov-lex.sk • Vyhláška č. 30/2020 Z. z. • značka 301 • znenie účinné od 31. 3. 2024

SVG source: Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic • Public domain • Original revision 2010-08-25. Wikimedia original unmodified.

8. Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers

This traffic sign indicates a road narrowing where you must give way to oncoming traffic. Allow approaching traffic to pass before entering or continuing through the narrow section when required.

Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers.

English • Traffic sign 203 • Priority for oncoming vehicles. The sign requires the driver to give way to oncoming vehicles.

Slovenčina • Dopravná značka 203 • Prednosť protiidúcich vozidiel. Značka ukladá vodičovi povinnosť dať prednosť v jazde protiidúcim vozidlám.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Static.slov-lex.sk • Vyhláška č. 30/2020 Z. z. • značka 203 • znenie účinné od 31. 3. 2024

SVG source: Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic • Public domain • Original revision 2010-08-25. Wikimedia original unmodified.

9. 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.

Mandatory roundabout direction.

English • Traffic sign 213 • Roundabout. The sign identifies a roundabout and requires travel in the direction shown by the arrows. Direction-of-travel signs do not apply to trams or trolleybuses.

Slovenčina • Dopravná značka 213 • Kruhový objazd. Značka označuje kruhový objazd a prikazuje smer jazdy v smere vyznačenom šípkami na značke. Značky o smere jazdy neplatia pre električku a trolejbus.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Static.slov-lex.sk • Vyhláška č. 30/2020 Z. z. • značka 213 • znenie účinné od 31. 3. 2024

🔗 Static.slov-lex.sk • Príloha č. 3 • II. 1 • spoločné ustanovenie

SVG source: Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic • Public domain • Original revision 2010-08-26. Wikimedia original unmodified.

10. Start of a priority road

This traffic sign indicates the start of a priority road. Drivers on the priority road normally have priority over traffic entering from side roads until the priority road ends, unless traffic lights, other signs or applicable traffic rules indicate otherwise.

Start of a priority road.

English • Traffic sign 302 • Priority road. The sign marks the beginning or continuation of a priority road.

Slovenčina • Dopravná značka 302 • Hlavná cesta. Značka označuje začiatok alebo priebeh hlavnej cesty.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Static.slov-lex.sk • Vyhláška č. 30/2020 Z. z. • značka 302 • znenie účinné od 31. 3. 2024

SVG source: Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic • Public domain • Original revision 2010-08-25. Wikimedia original unmodified.

11. End of the priority road

This traffic sign indicates the end of the priority road. The road no longer has continuing priority at subsequent intersections. Follow the applicable traffic lights, priority signs and default priority rules.

End of the priority road.

English • Traffic sign 303 • End of the priority road. The sign indicates the end of a priority road.

Slovenčina • Dopravná značka 303 • Koniec hlavnej cesty. Značka informuje o ukončení hlavnej cesty.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Static.slov-lex.sk • Vyhláška č. 30/2020 Z. z. • značka 303 • znenie účinné od 31. 3. 2024

SVG source: Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic • Public domain • Original revision 2010-08-25. Wikimedia original unmodified.

12. Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way

This traffic sign indicates a road narrowing where oncoming drivers have to give way.

Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way.

English • Traffic sign 304 • Priority over oncoming vehicles. The sign informs drivers that they have priority over oncoming vehicles.

Slovenčina • Dopravná značka 304 • Prednosť pred protiidúcimi vozidlami. Značka informuje vodiča o prednosti v jazde pred protiidúcimi vozidlami.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Static.slov-lex.sk • Vyhláška č. 30/2020 Z. z. • značka 304 • znenie účinné od 31. 3. 2024

SVG source: Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic • Public domain • Original revision 2010-08-25. Wikimedia original unmodified.

13. Crossroad shape

This traffic sign shows the shape or layout of an upcoming junction. The diagram indicates how the approaching road and connecting roads are arranged.

Crossroad shape.

English • Supplementary plate 510 • Course of the priority road. Placed below a Give way, Stop and give way or Priority road sign, this supplementary plate shows the course of the priority road where it does not run straight through the junction or its course is difficult to identify. The priority road is shown by a thicker line.

Slovenčina • Dopravná značka 510 • Priebeh hlavnej cesty. Dodatková tabuľka umiestnená pod značkou Daj prednosť v jazde!, Stoj, daj prednosť v jazde! alebo Hlavná cesta vyznačuje priebeh hlavnej cesty, ak hlavná cesta vedie cez križovatku inak ako priamo alebo je jej priebeh ťažko rozoznateľný. Hlavná cesta je vyznačená hrubšou čiarou.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Static.slov-lex.sk • Vyhláška č. 30/2020 Z. z. • značka 510 • znenie účinné od 31. 3. 2024

SVG source: Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic • Public domain • Original revision 2010-08-25. Wikimedia original unmodified.