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Mandatory signs

A mandatory sign is a traffic sign that tells drivers what they must do. Instead of prohibiting actions, these signs impose obligations such as following a specific direction, using a particular lane, or keeping a minimum speed. Their purpose is to guide traffic safely and efficiently by ensuring that all road users follow the same required behaviour in places where it is necessary for order and safety.

Mandatory roundabout direction. Turning left mandatory. Turning left or right mandatory. Turning right mandatory. Pass obstacle on the left. Pass obstacle on the right. Driving straight ahead or turning left mandatory. Driving straight ahead or turning right mandatory. Mandatory left. Mandatory right. Driving straight ahead mandatory. Mandatory path for pedestrians. End of mandatory path for pedestrians. Mandatory path for cyclists. End of mandatory path for cyclists. Mandatory path for equestrians. End of mandatory path for equestrians. Mandatory shared pedestrian and cycle path. End of shared pedestrian and cycle path. Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path. End of divided pedestrian and cycle path. Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path. End of divided pedestrian and cycle path. Dipped headlights mandatory. End of mandatory use of dipped headlights. Mandatory route for dangerous goods. Mandatory route for explosive materials. Mandatory route for water-polluting substances.

1. 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.

Verkeersbord D5 • Rotonde. Verplicht rondgaand verkeer in de door de pijlen aangeduide richting.

2. Turning left mandatory

This traffic sign indicates that turning left is mandatory at the junction ahead. Traffic must turn left and may not continue straight ahead or turn right.

Turning left mandatory.

Verkeersbord D1c • Verplichting voor de bestuurders om op het kruispunt de door de pijl aangeduide richting te volgen.

3. Turning left or right mandatory

This traffic sign indicates that turning left or right is mandatory at the junction ahead. Traffic may turn either left or right but may not continue straight ahead.

Turning left or right mandatory.

Verkeersbord D3c • Verplichting voor de bestuurders om op het kruispunt de door de pijl aangeduide richting te volgen.

4. Turning right mandatory

This traffic sign indicates that turning right is mandatory at the junction ahead. Traffic must turn right and may not continue straight ahead or turn left.

Turning right mandatory.

Verkeersbord D1b • Verplichting voor de bestuurders om op het kruispunt de door de pijl aangeduide richting te volgen.

5. Pass obstacle on the left

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must pass an obstacle on the left. Keep to the left of the obstacle and follow any accompanying signs or road markings.

Pass obstacle on the left.

Verkeersbord D1e • Verplichting voor de bestuurders om op het kruispunt de door de pijl aangeduide richting te volgen.

6. Pass obstacle on the right

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must pass an obstacle on the right. Keep to the right of the obstacle and follow any accompanying signs or road markings.

Pass obstacle on the right.

Verkeersbord D1d • Verplichting voor de bestuurders om op het kruispunt de door de pijl aangeduide richting te volgen.

7. Driving straight ahead or turning left mandatory

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must continue straight ahead or turn left. One of the indicated directions must be followed; turning right is prohibited.

Driving straight ahead or turning left mandatory.

Verkeersbord D3b • Verplichting voor de bestuurders één van de door de pijlen aangeduide richtingen te volgen. De plaatsgesteldheid bepaalt de stand van de pijlen.

8. Driving straight ahead or turning right mandatory

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must continue straight ahead or turn right. One of the indicated directions must be followed; turning left is prohibited.

Driving straight ahead or turning right mandatory.

Verkeersbord D3a • Verplichting voor de bestuurders één van de door de pijlen aangeduide richtingen te volgen. De plaatsgesteldheid bepaalt de stand van de pijlen.

9. Mandatory left

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory direction to the left. Traffic must proceed to the left at the sign and may not continue straight ahead or to the right.

Mandatory left.

Verkeersbord D1g • Verplichting voor de bestuurders de door de pijl aangeduide richting te volgen.

10. Mandatory right

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory direction to the right. Traffic must proceed to the right at the sign and may not continue straight ahead or to the left.

Mandatory right.

Verkeersbord D1f • Verplichting voor de bestuurders de door de pijl aangeduide richting te volgen.

11. Driving straight ahead mandatory

This traffic sign indicates that driving straight ahead is mandatory. Traffic must continue straight ahead and may not turn left or right at the location to which the sign applies.

Driving straight ahead mandatory.

Verkeersbord D1a • Verplichting voor de bestuurders de door de pijl aangeduide richting te volgen.

12. Mandatory path for pedestrians

This traffic sign indicates the start of a mandatory path for pedestrians. Pedestrians must use the designated path, while other road users may use it only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

Mandatory path for pedestrians.

Verkeersbord D13 • Deel van de openbare weg verplicht voor voetgangers. Het verkeersbord geldt tot en met het volgend kruispunt.

13. End of mandatory path for pedestrians

This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory path for pedestrians. The requirement associated with the designated path ends at this point. Pedestrians must continue according to the subsequent path or road layout and applicable local rules.

End of mandatory path for pedestrians.

Verkeersbord D14 • Einde van het deel van de openbare weg verplicht voor voetgangers.

14. Mandatory path for cyclists

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory path for cyclists. Cyclists must use the designated path where the sign applies. Other road users may use the path only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

Mandatory path for cyclists.

Verkeersbord D7 • Fietspad. Het verkeersbord geldt tot en met het volgend kruispunt.

15. End of mandatory path for cyclists

This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory path for cyclists. The requirement associated with the designated path ends at this point. Cyclists must continue according to the road layout, other traffic signs and applicable local rules.

End of mandatory path for cyclists.

Verkeersbord D8 • Einde fietspad.

16. Mandatory path for equestrians

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory path for equestrians. Equestrians must use the designated path where the sign applies. Other road users may use it only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

Mandatory path for equestrians.

Verkeersbord D15 • Deel van de openbare weg verplicht voor ruiters. Het verkeersbord geldt tot en met het volgend kruispunt.

17. End of mandatory path for equestrians

This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory path for equestrians. The requirement associated with the designated path ends at this point. Equestrians must continue according to the subsequent path or road layout and applicable local rules.

End of mandatory path for equestrians.

Verkeersbord D16 • Einde van het deel van de openbare weg verplicht voor ruiters.

18. Mandatory shared pedestrian and cycle path

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory shared path for pedestrians and cyclists. Pedestrians and cyclists must use the same designated path rather than separate sections. They must share the space safely and follow the applicable local rules.

Mandatory shared pedestrian and cycle path.

Verkeersbord D11 • Deel van de openbare weg verplicht voor voetgangers en fietsers. Het verkeersbord geldt tot en met het volgend kruispunt.

19. End of shared pedestrian and cycle path

This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory shared path for pedestrians and cyclists. The shared-path requirement ends at this point. Pedestrians and cyclists must continue according to the subsequent path or road layout and applicable local rules.

End of shared pedestrian and cycle path.

Verkeersbord D12 • Einde van het deel van de openbare weg verplicht voor voetgangers en fietsers.

20. Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory divided path for pedestrians and cyclists. Pedestrians and cyclists must use the section designated for them. Other road users may use the path only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path.

Verkeersbord D9 • Deel van de openbare weg verplicht voor voetgangers, fietsers en bestuurders van tweewielige bromfietsen klasse A. Het verkeersbord geldt tot en met het volgend kruispunt.

21. End of divided pedestrian and cycle path

This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory divided path for pedestrians and cyclists. The requirement to use the separately designated sections ends at this point. Continue according to the subsequent path or road layout and applicable local rules.

End of divided pedestrian and cycle path.

Verkeersbord D10 • Einde van het deel van de openbare weg verplicht voor voetgangers, fietsers en bestuurders van tweewielige bromfietsen klasse A.

22. Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory divided path for pedestrians and cyclists. Pedestrians and cyclists must use the section designated for them. Other road users may use the path only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path.

Verkeersbord D9 • Deel van de openbare weg verplicht voor voetgangers, fietsers en bestuurders van tweewielige bromfietsen klasse A. Het verkeersbord geldt tot en met het volgend kruispunt.

23. End of divided pedestrian and cycle path

This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory divided path for pedestrians and cyclists. The requirement to use the separately designated sections ends at this point. Continue according to the subsequent path or road layout and applicable local rules.

End of divided pedestrian and cycle path.

Verkeersbord D10 • Einde van het deel van de openbare weg verplicht voor voetgangers, fietsers en bestuurders van tweewielige bromfietsen klasse A.

24. Dipped headlights mandatory

This traffic sign indicates that the use of dipped headlights is mandatory. Drivers must use dipped headlights from this point until the requirement ends or is replaced, while continuing to follow the general lighting rules.

Dipped headlights mandatory.

Verkeersbord D17 • Verplicht gebruik van de dimlichten.

25. End of mandatory use of dipped headlights

This traffic sign indicates the end of the requirement to use dipped headlights. Dipped headlights are no longer mandatory because of this sign, but they must still be used whenever required by the general traffic rules or driving conditions.

End of mandatory use of dipped headlights.

Verkeersbord D18 • Einde van het verplicht gebruik van de dimlichten, onverminderd artikel 44.

26. Mandatory route for dangerous goods

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory route for vehicles carrying dangerous goods. Vehicles carrying dangerous goods must use the route indicated by the sign.

Mandatory route for dangerous goods.

Verkeersbord D4 • Verplichting voor voertuigen die gevaarlijke goederen vervoeren om de door de pijl aangeduide richting te volgen.

27. Mandatory route for explosive materials

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory route for vehicles carrying explosive materials. Vehicles carrying explosive materials must use the route indicated by the sign.

Mandatory route for explosive materials.

Verkeersbord D4 • Verplichting voor voertuigen die gevaarlijke goederen vervoeren om de door de pijl aangeduide richting te volgen.

28. Mandatory route for water-polluting substances

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory route for vehicles carrying water-polluting substances. Vehicles carrying water-polluting substances must use the route indicated by the sign.

Mandatory route for water-polluting substances.

Verkeersbord D4 • Verplichting voor voertuigen die gevaarlijke goederen vervoeren om de door de pijl aangeduide richting te volgen.