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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.'
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.
Verkeersbord B5 • Stoppen en voorrang verlenen.
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.
Verkeersbord B1 • Voorrang verlenen.
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.
Verkeersbord B17 • Kruispunt waar de voorrang van rechts geldt.
4. Cyclists and speed pedelecs may proceed on red or amber
This traffic sign permits cyclists and speed pedelecs to pass a red or amber traffic light in the direction indicated by the arrow. They must give way to other road users as required and proceed only when it is safe.
Verkeersbord B22 • Toelating voor fietsers en bestuurders van speedpedelecs om de in de artikelen 57 en 60 bedoelde verkeerslichten voorbij te rijden in de door de pijl of pijlen aangegeven richtingen, wanneer deze verkeerslichten het verbieden, onder de voorwaarde voorrang te verlenen aan de andere weggebruikers die zich op de openbare weg verplaatsen (voorbeeld).
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.
Verkeersbord B15 • Voorrang op het volgende kruispunt.
6. 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.
Verkeersbord B19 • Smalle doorgang. Voorrang verlenen aan de bestuurders die uit de tegenovergestelde richting komen.
7. 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.
Verkeersbord D5 • Rotonde. Verplicht rondgaand verkeer in de door de pijlen aangeduide richting.
8. 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.
Verkeersbord B9 • Voorrangsweg.
9. 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.
Verkeersbord B11 • Einde van voorrangsweg.
10. Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way
This traffic sign indicates a road narrowing where oncoming drivers have to give way.
Verkeersbord B21 • Smalle doorgang. Voorrang ten opzichte van de bestuurders die uit de tegenovergestelde richting komen.
