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Prohibitory signs

A prohibitory sign is a traffic sign that tells drivers what is not allowed on that specific road or in that situation. These signs impose restrictions such as no entry, no overtaking, no parking, speed limits, or bans on certain types of vehicles. Their purpose is to clearly indicate actions that are forbidden to ensure safety, maintain traffic flow, and protect vulnerable road users.


No entry. Access prohibited in both directions. Pedestrians prohibited. Cyclists prohibited. Mopeds prohibited. Motorcycles prohibited. Motor vehicles with more than two wheels prohibited. Motorhomes prohibited. Caravans prohibited. Trucks prohibited. Buses prohibited. Tractors prohibited. Handcarts prohibited. Equestrians prohibited. Horsecarts prohibited. Quads prohibited. Polluting vehicles prohibited. Vehicles carrying dangerous goods prohibited. Flammable or explosive goods prohibited. Vehicles carrying water-polluting substances prohibited. Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited. Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited. Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited. Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited. Vehicles exceeding the axle-load limit prohibited. Trucks heavier than indicated prohibited. Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers. Turning left prohibited. Turning right prohibited. Turning around prohibited (U-turn). End of local restrictions. Overtaking prohibited. End of the overtaking prohibition. Overtaking prohibited for trucks. End of the overtaking prohibition for trucks. Start of a speed limit. End of the speed limit. Start of a zone with speed limit. End of the zone with speed limit. Start of a low-emission zone. End of the low-emission zone. Passing without payment prohibited. Parking prohibited. Parking and stopping prohibited. Start of no-parking zone. End of no-parking zone.

1. No entry

This traffic sign means no entry. Drivers may not enter from the direction in which the sign is placed.

No entry.

Verkeersbord C1 • Verboden richting voor iedere bestuurder.

2. Access prohibited in both directions

This traffic sign indicates that drivers may not enter the road from either direction.

Access prohibited in both directions.

Verkeersbord C3 • Verboden toegang, in beide richtingen, voor iedere bestuurder.

3. Pedestrians prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that pedestrians are prohibited. Pedestrians may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

Pedestrians prohibited.

Verkeersbord C19 • Verboden toegang voor voetgangers.

4. Cyclists prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that cyclists are prohibited. Cyclists may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

Cyclists prohibited.

Verkeersbord C11 • Verboden toegang voor rijwielen.

5. Mopeds prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that mopeds are prohibited. Moped riders may not enter or continue beyond the sign. The affected moped categories depend on the applicable local rules. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

Mopeds prohibited.

Verkeersbord C9 • Verboden toegang voor bromfietsen.

6. Motorcycles prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that motorcycles are prohibited. Motorcyclists may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

Motorcycles prohibited.

Verkeersbord C7 • Verboden toegang voor motorfietsen.

7. Motor vehicles with more than two wheels prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that motor vehicles with more than two wheels are prohibited. The prohibition may also cover motorcycles with sidecars. Two-wheeled motorcycles and mopeds may still be allowed unless another sign prohibits them.

Motor vehicles with more than two wheels prohibited.

Verkeersbord C5 • Verboden toegang voor motorvoertuigen met meer dan twee wielen en voor motorfietsen met zijspan.

8. Motorhomes prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that motorhomes are prohibited. Motorhomes and other recreational vehicles covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it unless an applicable exemption is indicated.

Motorhomes prohibited.

Verkeersbord C31 • Verboden toegang voor kampeerwagens.

9. Caravans prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that caravans are prohibited. Vehicles towing a caravan may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

Caravans prohibited.

Verkeersbord C30 • Verboden toegang voor voertuigen die een kampeeraanhangwagen trekken.

10. Trucks prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that trucks are prohibited. Trucks covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it. Any applicable weight threshold or vehicle-category limitation is determined by the sign, supplementary information and local rules.

Trucks prohibited.

Verkeersbord C24 • Verboden toegang voor motorvoertuigen of slepen ontworpen en gebouwd voor het vervoer van goederen.

11. Buses prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that buses are prohibited. Buses covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

Buses prohibited.

Verkeersbord C23 • Verboden toegang voor autobussen en autocars.

12. Tractors prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that tractors are prohibited. Tractors covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

Tractors prohibited.

Verkeersbord C8 • Verboden toegang voor landbouwvoertuigen.

13. Handcarts prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that handcarts are prohibited. People using handcarts may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

Handcarts prohibited.

Verkeersbord C17 • Verboden toegang voor handkarren.

14. Equestrians prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that equestrians are prohibited. Equestrians may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

Equestrians prohibited.

Verkeersbord C15 • Verboden toegang voor ruiters.

15. Horsecarts prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that horsecarts are prohibited. Horse-drawn vehicles may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

Horsecarts prohibited.

Verkeersbord C13 • Verboden toegang voor gespannen.

16. Quads prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that quads are prohibited. Quad riders may not enter or continue beyond the sign.

Quads prohibited.

Verkeersbord C6 • Verboden toegang voor motorvoertuigen met vier wielen, geconstrueerd voor onverhard terrein, met een open carrosserie, een stuur als op een motorfiets en een zadel.

17. Polluting vehicles prohibited

This traffic sign indicates polluting vehicles are prohibited. It prohibits vehicles that do not meet the required emission standards from entering the road or area. Only vehicles that comply with the applicable environmental requirements may continue. Check any additional signs for the affected vehicle categories, emission classes or exemptions.

Polluting vehicles prohibited.

Verkeersbord C49 • Verboden toegang voor motorvoertuigen waarvoor een selectief toegangsbeleid geldt dat gerechtvaardigd is met het oog op het vrijwaren van de levenskwaliteit, in het bijzonder vanwege de milieu-, lucht- en gezondheidshinder die deze voertuigen veroorzaken.

18. Vehicles carrying dangerous goods prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles carrying dangerous goods are prohibited. Vehicles carrying the dangerous goods covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it.

Vehicles carrying dangerous goods prohibited.

Verkeersbord C25a • Verboden toegang voor voertuigen of slepen die de gevaarlijke goederen, bepaald door de voor vervoer van gevaarlijke goederen bevoegde overheden, vervoeren.

19. Flammable or explosive goods prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles carrying flammable or explosive substances are prohibited. Vehicles carrying the substances covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it.

Flammable or explosive goods prohibited.

Verkeersbord C25b • Verboden toegang voor voertuigen of slepen die de gevaarlijke ontvlambare of ontplofbare stoffen, bepaald door de voor vervoer van gevaarlijke goederen bevoegde overheden, vervoeren.

20. Vehicles carrying water-polluting substances prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles carrying water-polluting substances are prohibited. Vehicles carrying the substances covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it.

Vehicles carrying water-polluting substances prohibited.

Verkeersbord C25c • Verboden toegang voor voertuigen of slepen die de gevaarlijke waterverontreinigende stoffen, bepaald door de voor vervoer van gevaarlijke goederen bevoegde overheden, vervoeren.

21. Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles wider than indicated are prohibited. A vehicle or vehicle combination whose overall width, including its load, exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.

Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.

Verkeersbord C27 • Verboden toegang voor voertuigen of slepen waarvan de breedte, lading inbegrepen, groter is dan de aangeduide.

22. Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles higher than indicated are prohibited. A vehicle or vehicle combination whose overall height, including its load, exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.

Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.

Verkeersbord C29 • Verboden toegang voor voertuigen of slepen waarvan de hoogte, lading inbegrepen, groter is dan de aangeduide.

23. Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles longer than indicated are prohibited. A vehicle or vehicle combination whose overall length, including its load, exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.

Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.

Verkeersbord C26 • Verboden toegang voor voertuigen of slepen waarvan de lengte, lading inbegrepen, groter is dan de aangeduide.

24. Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles heavier than indicated are prohibited. Vehicles or vehicle combinations exceeding the displayed mass limit may not continue beyond the sign. The legally relevant mass is determined by the applicable local rules.

Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.

Verkeersbord C21 • Verboden toegang voor voertuigen of slepen waarvan de massa in beladen toestand hoger is dan de aangeduide massa.

25. Vehicles exceeding the axle-load limit prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles exceeding the indicated axle-load limit are prohibited. A vehicle whose load on an axle exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.

Vehicles exceeding the axle-load limit prohibited.

Verkeersbord C22 • Verboden toegang voor voertuigen of slepen waarvan de massa in beladen toestand per as hoger is dan de aangeduide massa.

26. Trucks heavier than indicated prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that trucks heavier than indicated are prohibited. Trucks covered by the sign may not continue if they exceed the displayed mass limit. The legally relevant mass is determined by the applicable local rules.

Trucks heavier than indicated prohibited.

Verkeersbord C24 • Verboden toegang voor motorvoertuigen of slepen ontworpen en gebouwd voor het vervoer van goederen. Wanneer een opschrift op een onderbord of in lichte kleur op het vrachtwagensymbool is aangebracht, betekent dit dat het verbod is beperkt tot voertuigen of slepen waarvan de maximale toegelaten massa hoger is dan de aangeduide massa.

27. 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.

Verkeersbord B19 • Smalle doorgang. Voorrang verlenen aan de bestuurders die uit de tegenovergestelde richting komen.

28. Turning left prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that turning left is prohibited. A left turn may not be made where the sign applies. Other movements may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

Turning left prohibited.

Verkeersbord C32a • Verbod voor de bestuurders aan het volgend kruispunt af te slaan in de richting door de pijl aangegeven.

29. Turning right prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that turning right is prohibited. A right turn may not be made where the sign applies. Other movements may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

Turning right prohibited.

Verkeersbord C32b • Verbod voor de bestuurders aan het volgend kruispunt af te slaan in de richting door de pijl aangegeven.

30. Turning around prohibited (U-turn)

This traffic sign indicates that turning around (making a U-turn) is prohibited. A U-turn may not be made where the prohibition applies. Other movements may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

Turning around prohibited (U-turn).

Verkeersbord C33 • Vanaf het verkeersbord tot en met het volgend kruispunt, verbod voor de bestuurders om te keren.

31. End of local restrictions

This traffic sign indicates the end of certain local restrictions. Restrictions that are ended by this sign no longer apply from this point, while other traffic rules or separately indicated restrictions may remain in force.

End of local restrictions.

Verkeersbord C46 • Einde van alle plaatselijke verbodsbepalingen opgelegd aan de voertuigen in beweging.

32. Overtaking prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that overtaking is prohibited. The vehicles covered by the prohibition and any categories that may still be overtaken depend on the applicable local rules.

Overtaking prohibited.

Verkeersbord C35 • Vanaf het verkeersbord tot en met het volgend kruispunt, verbod om een voertuig met meer dan twee wielen, een motorfiets of een gespan links in te halen.

33. End of the overtaking prohibition

This traffic sign indicates the end of the overtaking prohibition. The preceding overtaking restriction ends at this point. Overtaking remains subject to the applicable traffic rules and any other restrictions.

End of the overtaking prohibition.

Verkeersbord C37 • Einde van het verbod opgelegd door het verkeersbord C35.

34. Overtaking prohibited for trucks

This traffic sign indicates that overtaking is prohibited for trucks. Trucks covered by the sign may not overtake where the prohibition applies. The affected truck categories and any exceptions depend on the applicable local rules.

Overtaking prohibited for trucks.

Verkeersbord C39 • Vanaf het verkeersbord tot en met het volgend kruispunt, verbod voor bestuurders van voertuigen of slepen bestemd voor het vervoer van goederen, met een maximale toegelaten massa van meer dan 3,5 ton, om een voertuig met meer dan twee wielen, een motorfiets of een gespan links in te halen.

35. End of the overtaking prohibition for trucks

This traffic sign indicates the end of the overtaking prohibition for trucks. The preceding truck overtaking restriction ends at this point. Other overtaking rules and restrictions may still apply.

End of the overtaking prohibition for trucks.

Verkeersbord C41 • Einde van het verbod opgelegd door het verkeersbord C39.

36. Start of a speed limit

This traffic sign indicates the start of a speed limit. The displayed value is the maximum permitted speed from this point. The limit remains in force until it ends or is replaced according to the applicable traffic signs and local rules.

Start of a speed limit.

Verkeersbord C43 • Vanaf het verkeersbord tot en met het volgend kruispunt, verbod te rijden met een grotere snelheid dan deze die is aangeduid. Het verbod vervalt evenwel: 1° op de plaats waar een andere snelheidsbeperking geldt krachtens een verkeersbord; 2° op de plaats waar een verkeersbord het einde van een bebouwde kom aanduidt.

37. End of the speed limit

This traffic sign indicates the end of the previously indicated speed limit. From this point, follow any newly posted limit or the applicable default speed rules for the road and vehicle category.

End of the speed limit.

Verkeersbord C45 • Einde van de snelheidsbeperking opgelegd door het verkeersbord C43.

38. Start of a zone with speed limit

This traffic sign indicates the start of a zone with a speed limit. The displayed speed limit applies throughout the zone according to the applicable zonal rules, until the zone is ended or another rule replaces it.

Start of a zone with speed limit.

Verkeersbord Z1-C43 • Begin van een snelheidszone.

39. End of the zone with speed limit

This traffic sign indicates the end of the zone with a speed limit. The zonal speed limit ends at this point. Follow any newly posted limit or the applicable default speed rules.

End of the zone with speed limit.

Verkeersbord Z3-C43 • Einde van een snelheidszone.

40. Start of a low-emission zone

This traffic sign indicates the start of a low-emission zone. Vehicle access is subject to the emission requirements and exemptions that apply within the zone. The affected vehicle categories and access conditions depend on the local rules.

Start of a low-emission zone.

Verkeersbord Z1 • Begin van een zone. Het verkeersbord waaraan een zonale geldigheid wordt gegeven wordt afgebeeld op dit verkeersbord.

41. End of the low-emission zone

This traffic sign indicates the end of the low-emission zone. The emission-related access requirements associated with the zone end at this point. Other access or environmental restrictions may still apply.

End of the low-emission zone.

Verkeersbord Z3 • Einde van een zone. Het verkeersbord bevat, in grijstinten en met behoud van de witte kleur, het verkeersbord waaraan de zonale geldigheid wordt gegeven.

42. Passing without payment prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that passing without payment is prohibited. A toll or other required road-use charge must be paid or otherwise validly arranged according to the applicable payment system.

Passing without payment prohibited.

Verkeersbord C47 • Verbod voorbij te rijden zonder te betalen.

43. Parking prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that parking is prohibited. Vehicles may not be parked in the area covered by the sign unless an exception applies. Brief stopping to pick up or drop off passengers or to load or unload goods may still be permitted where local rules allow it.

Parking prohibited.

Verkeersbord E1 • Parkeerverbod.

44. Parking and stopping prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that parking and stopping are prohibited. Vehicles may not stop or park voluntarily where the restriction applies, except where an applicable rule provides an exemption or stopping is required by traffic conditions.

Parking and stopping prohibited.

Verkeersbord E3 • Stilstaan en parkeren verboden.

45. Start of no-parking zone

This traffic sign indicates the start of a no-parking zone. The parking prohibition applies throughout the zone according to the applicable zonal rules until the zone is ended or another rule replaces it.

Start of no-parking zone.

Verkeersbord Z1 • Begin van een zone. Het verkeersbord waaraan een zonale geldigheid wordt gegeven wordt afgebeeld op dit verkeersbord.

46. End of no-parking zone

This traffic sign indicates the end of the no-parking zone. The zonal parking prohibition ends at this point. Other parking restrictions or conditions may still apply.

End of no-parking zone.

Verkeersbord Z3 • Einde van een zone. Het verkeersbord bevat, in grijstinten en met behoud van de witte kleur, het verkeersbord waaraan de zonale geldigheid wordt gegeven.