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Additional signs

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.


For cyclists. Pedestrians excepted. Cyclists allowed. Cyclists allowed. Delivery vehicles allowed. Local traffic allowed. Mandatory for class P mopeds. Prohibited for class B mopeds. Cyclists from both directions. Cyclists and mopeds from both directions. Traffic in both directions. Cyclists in both directions. Cyclists and mopeds in both directions. To the left. To the left or right. To the right. Start of regulation for ... metres. Start of regulation. Continuation of regulation. End of regulation. Regulation applies left and right. Regulation applies left, right and below. Exit on the left. Exit on the right. ... metres ahead. Stop ... metres ahead. For ... kilometres. Indicated mass. For vehicles above the indicated maximum authorised mass. For vehicles up to the indicated maximum authorised mass. For vehicles above the indicated maximum authorised mass. Junction shape. Parallel parking on pavement. Parallel parking partially on pavement. Parallel parking on roadway. Motorcycle parking on pavement or verge prohibited. Parking disc required. During the time shown. For the number of minutes shown. On the days shown. Stopping allowed during the time shown. Except during the period shown. Charging station. Play street during time shown. School street. Emergency telephone and fire extinguisher. Paid parking. Reminder. Ice. Loading zone. Fire engine exit. Part of the road included. Applies on the square or plaza. Tunnel name. Tunnel category B. Tunnel category C. Tunnel category D. Tunnel category E.

1. For cyclists

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

For cyclists.

Verkeersbord M33-P.2 • Fietsen.

2. Pedestrians excepted

This supplementary sign indicates that pedestrians are excepted from the restriction or obligation shown by the main traffic sign.

Pedestrians excepted.

Verkeersbord M41a-P.1 • Uitgezonderd voetgangers.

3. Cyclists allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that cyclists are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access or use.

Cyclists allowed.

Verkeersbord M41b-P.2 • Fietsers toegelaten.

4. Cyclists allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that cyclists are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access or use.

Cyclists allowed.

Verkeersbord M41a-P.2 • Uitgezonderd fietsers.

5. Delivery vehicles allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that delivery vehicles are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access, use or parking. The vehicles and activities covered depend on the applicable local rules.

Delivery vehicles allowed.

Verkeersbord M41a-P.30 • Uitgezonderd laden en lossen van goederen.

6. Local traffic allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that local traffic is allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict access. Which journeys or road users qualify as local traffic depends on the applicable local rules.

Local traffic allowed.

Verkeersbord M41a • Uitgezonderd plaatselijk verkeer.

7. Mandatory for class P mopeds

This supplementary sign indicates that the mandatory rule shown by the main traffic sign also applies to class P mopeds (speed pedelecs). Their riders must follow the indicated requirement.

Mandatory for class P mopeds.

Verkeersbord M55a-P.8 • Verplicht voor bestuurders van speedpedelecs.

8. Prohibited for class B mopeds

This supplementary sign indicates that the prohibition shown by the main traffic sign applies specifically to class B mopeds.

Prohibited for class B mopeds.

Verkeersbord M55b-P.8 • Verboden voor bestuurders van tweewielige bromfietsen klasse B.

9. Cyclists from both directions

This supplementary sign indicates that cyclists may approach from both directions on the road or cycle path concerned by the main sign.

Cyclists from both directions.

Verkeersbord M53 • Fietsers in twee rijrichtingen.

10. Cyclists and mopeds from both directions

This supplementary sign indicates that cyclists and mopeds may approach from both directions on the road or path concerned by the main sign.

Cyclists and mopeds from both directions.

Verkeersbord M53 • Fietsers en bestuurders van tweewielige bromfietsen in twee rijrichtingen.

11. Traffic in both directions

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

Traffic in both directions.

Verkeersbord M53 • Verkeer in twee richtingen.

12. Cyclists in both directions

This supplementary sign indicates that cyclists travel in both directions on the road, lane or cycle path concerned by the main sign.

Cyclists in both directions.

Verkeersbord M53 • Fietsers in twee richtingen.

13. Cyclists and mopeds in both directions

This supplementary sign indicates that cyclists and mopeds travel in both directions on the road, lane or path concerned by the main sign.

Cyclists and mopeds in both directions.

Verkeersbord M53 • Fietsers en bestuurders van tweewielige bromfietsen in twee richtingen.

14. To the left

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

To the left.

Verkeersbord M15 • De richting van de pijl of pijlen duidt aan waar de reglementering van toepassing is.

15. 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.

To the left or right.

Verkeersbord M13 • Herinnering van de reglementering. Het aantal betrokken parkeerplaatsen kan op de pijl aangeduid zijn.

16. To the right

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

To the right.

Verkeersbord M15 • De richting van de pijl of pijlen duidt aan waar de reglementering van toepassing is.

17. Start of regulation for metres

This supplementary sign indicates that the regulation shown by the main traffic sign starts here and applies for the indicated distance.

Start of regulation for ... metres.

Verkeersbord M9 • Begin van de reglementering en de afstand waarover deze geldt.

18. Start of regulation

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

Start of regulation.

Verkeersbord M7 • Begin van de reglementering.

19. Continuation of regulation

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

Continuation of regulation.

Verkeersbord M11 • Voortzetting van de reglementering die voor het kruispunt van toepassing is of herinnering van de reglementering.

20. End of regulation

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

End of regulation.

Verkeersbord M8 • Einde van de reglementering. Een aanduiding van het einde van de reglementering zal er niet zijn wanneer het samenvalt met een kruispunt of met een ander verkeersteken betreffende het stilstaan of het parkeren.

21. Regulation applies left and right

This supplementary sign indicates that the regulation shown by the main traffic sign applies to the left and right, as shown by the arrows.

Regulation applies left and right.

Verkeersbord M15 • De richting van de pijl of pijlen duidt aan waar de reglementering van toepassing is.

22. Regulation applies left, right and below

This supplementary sign indicates that the regulation shown by the main traffic sign applies in the three directions shown: to the left, below and to the right.

Regulation applies left, right and below.

Verkeersbord M15 • De richting van de pijl of pijlen duidt aan waar de reglementering van toepassing is.

23. Exit on the left

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign refers to an exit on the left of a road divided into traffic lanes.

Exit on the left.

Verkeersbord M57b • Uitrit links van een rijbaan die in rijstroken is verdeeld.

24. Exit on the right

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign refers to an exit on the right of a road divided into traffic lanes.

Exit on the right.

Verkeersbord M57a • Uitrit rechts van een rijbaan die in rijstroken is verdeeld.

25. 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.

... metres ahead.

Verkeersbord M1 • Onderbord dat bij benadering de afstand aanduidt tussen het verkeersbord en het begin van de gevaarlijke passage of het identieke verkeersbord als dat waaronder het is geplaatst (voorbeeld).

26. 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.

Stop ... metres ahead.

Verkeersbord M3 • Onderbord dat het verkeersbord B5 aankondigt op de bij benadering aangeduide afstand (voorbeeld).

27. For kilometres

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

For ... kilometres.

Verkeersbord M5 • Onderbord dat bij benadering de afstand aanduidt waarover het verkeersbord van toepassing is (voorbeeld).

28. 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.

Indicated mass.

Verkeersbord M33-P.21 • Voertuigen of slepen waarvan de maximaal toegelaten massa lager is dan of gelijk is aan de aangeduide massa (voorbeeld).

29. For vehicles above the indicated maximum authorised mass

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies to vehicles or vehicle combinations with a maximum authorised mass above the indicated value.

For vehicles above the indicated maximum authorised mass.

Verkeersbord M33-P.23 • Voertuigen of slepen waarvan de maximaal toegelaten massa hoger is dan de aangeduide massa (voorbeeld).

30. For vehicles up to the indicated maximum authorised mass

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies to vehicles or vehicle combinations with a maximum authorised mass up to the indicated value.

For vehicles up to the indicated maximum authorised mass.

Verkeersbord M33-P.21 • Voertuigen of slepen waarvan de maximaal toegelaten massa lager is dan of gelijk is aan de aangeduide massa (voorbeeld).

31. For vehicles above the indicated maximum authorised mass

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies to vehicles or vehicle combinations with a maximum authorised mass above the indicated value.

For vehicles above the indicated maximum authorised mass.

Verkeersbord M33-P.23 • Voertuigen of slepen waarvan de maximaal toegelaten massa hoger is dan de aangeduide massa (voorbeeld).

32. Junction shape

This supplementary sign shows the shape or layout of the upcoming junction.

Junction shape.

Verkeersbord M59 • Tracé van de weg waarop de bestuurders aan het volgend kruispunt voorrang hebben (voorbeeld). Het voorrangstraject aangeduid op het onderbord is aangepast in functie van de plaatsgesteldheid.

33. Parallel parking on pavement

This supplementary sign indicates that vehicles may park parallel to the kerb on the pavement or verge, as shown.

Parallel parking on pavement.

Verkeersbord M17 • Parkeren op de berm of het trottoir.

34. Parallel parking partially on pavement

This supplementary sign indicates that vehicles may park parallel to the kerb with part of the vehicle on the pavement or verge and part on the roadway, as shown.

Parallel parking partially on pavement.

Verkeersbord M18 • Parkeren deels op de berm of op het trottoir.

35. Parallel parking on roadway

This supplementary sign indicates that vehicles must park parallel to the kerb on the roadway, rather than on the pavement or raised verge.

Parallel parking on roadway.

Verkeersbord M19 • Parkeren verboden op het trottoir of op de verhoogde berm.

36. Motorcycle parking on pavement or verge prohibited

This supplementary sign indicates that motorcycles may not be parked on the pavement or raised verge.

Motorcycle parking on pavement or verge prohibited.

Verkeersbord M20 • Parkeren verboden op het trottoir of op de verhoogde berm, voor motorfietsen, voor fietsen, voor voortbewegingstoestellen, of voor bromfietsen, afhankelijk van het symbool of symbolen die op het onderbord zijn aangebracht (voorbeeld).

37. Parking disc required

This supplementary sign indicates that a parking disc must be used when parking where the sign applies.

Parking disc required.

Verkeersbord M25 • Verplicht gebruik van de parkeerschijf.

38. During the time shown

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies during the time shown.

During the time shown.

Verkeersbord M49 • Van 7u tot 19u (voorbeeld).

39. For the number of minutes shown

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies for the number of minutes shown.

For the number of minutes shown.

Verkeersbord M27 • Periode waarin het verbod of de toelating van toepassing is (voorbeeld).

40. On the days shown

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies on the days shown.

On the days shown.

Verkeersbord M27 • Periode waarin het verbod of de toelating van toepassing is (voorbeeld).

41. Stopping allowed during the time shown

This supplementary sign indicates that stopping is allowed during the time shown.

Stopping allowed during the time shown.

Verkeersbord M29 • Periode waarin het stilstaan is toegelaten (voorbeeld).

42. Except during the period shown

This supplementary sign indicates that the rule shown by the main traffic sign does not apply during the period shown.

Except during the period shown.

Verkeersbord M31 • Periode waarin het verbod of de toelating niet van toepassing is (voorbeeld).

43. Charging station

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies in connection with electric-vehicle charging.

Charging station.

Verkeersbord P.36 • Elektrische of hybride elektrische voertuigen. Op plaatsen voorzien van een publieke laadinfrastructuur, moeten de elektrische of hybride elektrische voertuigen geconnecteerd zijn met die laadinfrastructuur.

44. Play street during time shown

This supplementary sign indicates that the play-street designation applies during the times shown.

Play street during time shown.

Verkeersbord M63 • Dit onderbord aangebracht onder het verkeersbord C3 duidt een speelstraat aan.

45. School street

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies to a school street.

School street.

Verkeersbord M65 • Dit onderbord aangebracht onder het verkeersbord C3 duidt een schoolstraat aan.

46. Emergency telephone and fire extinguisher

This supplementary sign indicates that the facility or emergency stopping place shown by the main traffic sign is equipped with an emergency telephone and a fire extinguisher.

Emergency telephone and fire extinguisher.

Verkeersbord M67 • Dit onderbord aangebracht onder het verkeersbord F98 duidt een vluchthaven aan die is uitgerust met een noodtelefoon en een brandblusser.

47. Paid parking

This supplementary sign indicates that parking is subject to payment.

Paid parking.

Verkeersbord M23 • Betalend parkeren.

48. Reminder

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign repeats a rule or restriction already in force.

Reminder.

Verkeersbord M61 • Herinnering van het verkeersbord waaronder het is geplaatst.

49. Ice

This supplementary sign warns that the road surface may be icy.

Ice.

Verkeersbord M51 • Sneeuw of ijzel.

50. Loading zone

This supplementary sign indicates an area reserved for loading and unloading goods.

Loading zone.

Verkeersbord M33-P.30 • Laden en lossen van goederen.