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What does this traffic sign mean?

1. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a steep descent.
Warning for falling rocks.
Warning for a steep ascent.
End of the tunnel.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a steep descent. A steep downhill gradient lies ahead and the vehicle may gain speed quickly. Reduce speed before the descent, select a suitable gear and use engine braking where appropriate. Allow extra distance for heavy or towing vehicles.

Verkeersbord A3 • Gevaarlijke daling. Het percentage duidt de hellingsgraad aan.

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2. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Information point.
Emergency telephone.
Police station.
Traffic information radio.

This traffic sign indicates an information point. Information about the local area, destinations or available services can be obtained there.

Verkeersbord F77 • Trefpunt voor toeristische informatie.

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3. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking prohibited.
✓ Parking allowed.
Parking only allowed if you pay.
Start of a parking zone.

This traffic sign indicates that parking is allowed. Vehicles may be parked in the area covered by the sign subject to any indicated conditions, restrictions or local parking rules.

Verkeersbord E9 • Parkeren toegelaten.

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4. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Start of a zone for cyclists.
End of the zone for cyclists.
Cyclists prohibited.
Mandatory path for cyclists.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a zone for cyclists. Special traffic rules apply throughout the zone according to the applicable signs and local regulations.

Verkeersbord R17 • Begin van een fietszone. De vermelding “Fietszone” kan bovenaan op het verkeersbord aangeduid zijn. De maximale snelheid die er geldt, kan rechtsonder als aanwijzing op het verkeersbord aangeduid zijn.

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5. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the path for pedestrians and cyclists.
Warning for pedestrians and cyclists.
✓ Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path.
Crossing for pedestrians and cyclists.

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.

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.

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6. What does this traffic sign mean?

Detour directions.
✓ Mandatory route for dangerous goods.
Dead end for trucks.
Mandatory lane for trucks.

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

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

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7. What does this traffic sign mean?

Cyclists prohibited.
Crossing for cyclists.
Start of a zone for cyclists.
✓ Warning for cyclists.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for cyclists. Cyclists may be riding along or crossing the road ahead. Reduce speed, watch carefully for cyclists and maintain the passing distance required by the applicable local rules.

Verkeersbord A25 • Oversteekplaats voor fietsers en bestuurders van tweewielige bromfietsen of plaats waar die bestuurders op de rijbaan komen.

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8. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of cycle highway.
✓ End of the zone for cyclists.
Start of a zone for cyclists.
Cyclists prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the zone for cyclists. The special rules associated with the cyclist zone end at this point. Other traffic rules or restrictions may still apply.

Verkeersbord R19 • Einde van een fietszone.

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9. What does this traffic sign mean?

Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.
✓ End of divided pedestrian and cycle path.
Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path.
End of the zone for pedestrians and cyclists.

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.

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

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10. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Runaway truck ramp.
Place where you can stop in case of a breakdown.
Parking only allowed for trucks.
Lane for trucks.

This traffic sign indicates a runaway truck ramp. The emergency escape ramp is intended for vehicles that are unable to slow or stop normally, particularly following a loss of braking capability.

Verkeersbord F95 • Noodstopstrook.

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11. What does this traffic sign mean?

The road is closed.
Emergency telephone.
End of the tunnel.
✓ Emergency exit.

This traffic sign indicates an emergency exit. The exit provides an evacuation route to be used when leaving the area in an emergency.

Verkeersbord F52a • Aankondiging van een nooduitgang.

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12. What does this traffic sign mean?

Driving straight ahead mandatory.
Access prohibited in both directions.
✓ No entry.
Parking prohibited.

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

Verkeersbord C1 • Verboden richting voor iedere bestuurder.

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13. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Priority at the junction.
Warning for a roundabout.
Warning for traffic lights.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.

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.

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14. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ End of mandatory path for pedestrians.
Warning for children.
Start of a motorway.
Warning 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.

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

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15. What does this traffic sign mean?

Signpost to river for tourists.
Viewpoint.
✓ Signpost to tourist location.
Tourist information.

This traffic sign indicates the direction to the named tourist attraction or place of interest. The symbol may identify the type of attraction or a well-known landmark.

Verkeersbord F33c • Wegwijzer op afstand: sportcentrum of stadium of omnisporthal, historisch monument, ruïnes, klooster of abdij, cultureel park of recreatie- of pretpark, monument of merkwaardig landschap, natuurpark, trefpunt voor toeristische informatie, uitkijkpunt.

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16. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the zone for pedestrians and cyclists.
Warning for pedestrians and cyclists.
✓ End of shared pedestrian and cycle path.
Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.

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.

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

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17. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Direction to covered car park.
Covered car park.
Direction to parking area.
Direction to secured parking.

This traffic sign indicates the direction to a covered or indoor parking facility. Follow the arrow to reach the covered car park.

Verkeersbord F58 • Aankondiging van een overdekte parking.

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18. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Covered car park.
Park and ride.
Direction to covered car park.
Parking under video surveillance.

This traffic sign indicates a covered car park. A covered car park is an enclosed or roofed parking facility that protects vehicles from the weather. It may be underground, at ground level or arranged over several storeys.

Verkeersbord F59 • Overdekte parking.

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19. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ End of reserved road.
Warning for a quayside or riverbank.
Warning for fire hazard.
Warning for a slippery road surface.

This traffic sign indicates the end of a road reserved for indicated road users. The special rules associated with the reserved road end at this point. Follow the traffic signs, road markings and rules that apply beyond it.

Verkeersbord R11 • Einde van een weg of van wegen voorbehouden voor het verkeer van de aangeduide weggebruikers (voorbeelden).

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20. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of mandatory path for pedestrians.
Pedestrians prohibited.
✓ End of the zone for pedestrians.
Start of a zone for pedestrians.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the pedestrian zone. The special traffic rules associated with the pedestrian zone end at this point. Follow the traffic signs and rules that apply beyond the zone.

Verkeersbord R15 • Einde van een voetgangerszone.

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21. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of a lane.
Overview of temporary lanes.
Warning for roadworks.
✓ Temporary diversion of lanes ahead.

This traffic sign indicates that the traffic lanes ahead temporarily shift sideways, usually because of roadworks or an obstruction. Follow the arrows, stay within your lane and move into the temporary alignment in good time. The number of arrows shows the number of lanes that continue.

Verkeersbord F81 • Tijdelijke aanwijzingen bij werken. Voorwegwijzer die een uitwijking aankondigt. Het symbool stemt overeen met de plaatsgesteldheid.

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22. What does this traffic sign mean?

Bed and breakfast.
✓ Restaurant.
Café.
Hotel.

This traffic sign indicates a restaurant. A restaurant is a place where prepared meals and drinks are served to customers.

Verkeersbord F67 • Restaurant.

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23. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Trucks heavier than indicated prohibited.
Trucks higher than indicated prohibited.
Trucks longer than indicated prohibited.
Trucks wider 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.

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.

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24. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a speed limit.
Cars prohibited.
End of the built-up area.
✓ 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.

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

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25. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path.
✓ Dead end street with a passage for pedestrians and cyclists.
Road narrowing.
Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a dead end street with a passage for pedestrians and cyclists. The road has no through route for motor vehicles, but pedestrians and cyclists can continue beyond the dead end.

Verkeersbord F45b • Doodlopende weg, uitgezonderd voor fietsers en voetgangers. Het symbool kan aangepast zijn in functie van de plaatsgesteldheid.

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26. What does this traffic sign mean?

The road is closed.
City limit.
Junction layout, directions and destinations.
✓ Detour.

This traffic sign indicates a detour. The temporary route guides traffic around a road closure, roadworks or another disruption affecting the normal route.

Verkeersbord F41 • Wegwijzer. Omleiding. “Omleiding” kan vervangen zijn door de naam van de bestemming.

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27. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of local restrictions.
Start of roadworks.
✓ End of roadworks.
End of detour.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the roadworks area. Continue according to the normal road layout and traffic rules, but keep following any temporary restrictions that have not been separately ended or replaced by another sign.

Verkeersbord R39 • Einde van de werken.

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28. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for mopeds.
Warning for motorcycles.
Cyclists and mopeds prohibited.
✓ 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.

Verkeersbord C9 • Verboden toegang voor bromfietsen.

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29. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for retractable bollards.
Prohibited access for animals.
Dead end street.
Warning for a soft verge.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for retractable bollards. They may rise from the road surface ahead. Reduce speed, obey any traffic lights or instructions and do not continue until the bollards are fully lowered and it is safe to pass.

Verkeersbord A53 • Verzinkbare paaltjes.

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30. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for two-way traffic.
Warning for trucks.
Parking prohibited for trucks.
✓ 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.

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.

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31. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a road with two-way traffic.
Mandatory path for cars.
✓ Warning for a road narrowing on the left.
Warning for a road with one-way traffic.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a road narrowing on the left. The available road width decreases from the left side ahead. Reduce speed, follow the lane markings and maintain sufficient clearance from other traffic and the road edge.

Verkeersbord A7b • Rijbaanversmalling.

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32. What does this traffic sign mean?

Café.
✓ Picnic site.
Recreational area.
Viewpoint.

This traffic sign indicates a picnic site. A picnic site is a designated outdoor area where people can stop and eat food they have brought with them.

Verkeersbord F76 • Picknickplaats.

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33. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for loose chippings on the road surface.
Warning for heavy crosswind.
Warning for a soft verge.
✓ Warning for falling rocks.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for falling rocks. Rocks or stones may fall from nearby slopes or may already be lying on the road. Reduce speed, scan the road ahead and be prepared to avoid or stop for fallen material.

Verkeersbord A19 • Vallende stenen of aanwezigheid van stenen.

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34. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Turning left mandatory.
Warning for a curve to the left.
Turning right mandatory.
Passing 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.

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

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35. What does this traffic sign mean?

Entry prohibited.
Warning for a steep descent.
Warning for a steep ascent.
✓ 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.

Verkeersbord D17 • Verplicht gebruik van de dimlichten.

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36. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Passing without payment prohibited.
Road open (with restrictions).
Section control.
Start of a low-emission zone.

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.

Verkeersbord C47 • Verbod voorbij te rijden zonder te betalen.

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37. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a bad road surface.
Dip in the road.
Warning for a soft verge.
Warning for a quayside or riverbank.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a bad or uneven road surface. Potholes, bumps, depressions or other surface irregularities may affect vehicle stability and braking. Reduce speed and avoid sudden manoeuvres.

Verkeersbord A13 • Oneffen wegdek of wegdek in slechte staat.

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38. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for low-flying aircraft.
Country border.
Start of a low-emission zone.
✓ Start of airport zone.

This traffic sign indicates the start of an airport zone. Special traffic rules or access conditions may apply within the zone. Follow the applicable traffic signs and any instructions given by authorised personnel.

Verkeersbord R21 • Begin van een luchthavengebied. De maximale snelheid die er geldt, kan rechtsonder als aanwijzing op het verkeersbord aangeduid zijn.

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39. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory path for equestrians.
Entry prohibited, except for equestrians.
✓ Equestrians prohibited.
Warning for horses.

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.

Verkeersbord C15 • Verboden toegang voor ruiters.

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40. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for cyclists.
Cars prohibited.
✓ Mandatory path for cyclists.
Cyclists prohibited.

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.

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

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41. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory path for cyclists.
Crossing for pedestrians.
Crossing for cyclists.
✓ 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.

Verkeersbord C11 • Verboden toegang voor rijwielen.

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42. What does this traffic sign mean?

Cars prohibited.
Equestrians prohibited.
✓ Mandatory path for equestrians.
Warning 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.

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

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43. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Temporary median strip diversion ahead.
Temporary lane end.
Turning left prohibited.
Overview of temporary lanes.

This traffic sign indicates that traffic ahead is temporarily directed through an opening in the central reservation. Follow the displayed direction and temporary lane markings through the diversion.

Verkeersbord F83 • Tijdelijke aanwijzingen bij werken. Voorwegwijzer die een doorsteek van de middenberm aankondigt.

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44. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of an advisory speed limit.
End of the speed limit.
Start of a zone for pedestrians.
✓ 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.

Verkeersbord Z1-C43 • Begin van een snelheidszone.

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45. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning right mandatory.
Turning left mandatory.
✓ Driving straight ahead or turning right mandatory.
Driving straight ahead or turning left 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.

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

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46. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Emergency telephone.
Police station.
Telephone.
First aid.

This traffic sign indicates the location of an emergency telephone. The telephone provides a direct means of requesting assistance in an emergency.

Verkeersbord F64 • Noodtelefoon.

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47. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Pedestrian underpass.
Direction to pedestrian underpass.
Mandatory path for pedestrians.
Pedestrian overpass.

This traffic sign indicates a pedestrian underpass. A pedestrian underpass provides a route for pedestrians to cross below a road, railway or other obstacle.

Verkeersbord F51 • Ondergrondse of bovengrondse toegang voor voetgangers.

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48. What does this traffic sign mean?

Restaurant.
✓ Direction to a restaurant.
Signpost to tourist location.
Direction to a railway station.

This traffic sign indicates the direction to the named restaurant. Follow the arrow to reach it.

Verkeersbord F37 • Wegwijzer: hotel of motel, restaurant, drankgelegenheid, kampeerterrein, kampeeraanhangwagenterrein, kampeerwagenterrein, jeugdherberg, picknickplaats.

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49. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory path for quads.
✓ Motorhomes prohibited.
Warning for motorhomes.
Parking allowed for quads.

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.

Verkeersbord C31 • Verboden toegang voor kampeerwagens.

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50. What does this traffic sign mean?

Lane for cyclists.
Parking for cyclists.
✓ Bike box.
Crossing for cyclists.

This traffic sign indicates a bike box. A bike box, also called an advanced stop area, is a marked space at a signal-controlled junction where cyclists may position themselves ahead of other traffic when the applicable signal requires them to stop.

Verkeersbord F14 • Opstelvak voorbehouden voor fietsers en bestuurders van tweewielige bromfietsen.