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Traffic signs

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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.

1. For trucks towing a trailer

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to trucks towing a trailer.

2. For articulated trucks

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to articulated trucks. The vehicle combinations covered depend on the applicable local definitions.

3. Trams allowed

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

4. metres to the left

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign refers to a location the indicated distance to the left.

5. metres to the left or right

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign refers to locations the indicated distance to the left and right.

6. metres to the right

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign refers to a location the indicated distance to the right.

7. Start of regulation

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

8. Continuation of regulation

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

9. End of regulation

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

10. 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.

11. For kilometres

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

12. Junction shape

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

13. Junction shape

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

14. Ice

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