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Traffic signs

Traffic rules

Traffic signs

A traffic sign is a standardised visual symbol placed along roads to guide, warn, or regulate drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. These signs provide essential information about road conditions, rules, directions, and potential hazards, helping to ensure safety and smooth traffic flow. They come in various shapes and colours—such as triangular warning signs, circular prohibitory or mandatory signs, and rectangular information signs—each designed for quick recognition and clear understanding.

151. Runaway truck ramp

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.

152. Place where you can stop in case of a breakdown

This traffic sign indicates a place where vehicles can stop in an emergency or breakdown. The designated stopping area allows a vehicle to leave the normal traffic lane when necessary.

153. Hospital

This traffic sign indicates a hospital or medical facility. Follow any accompanying direction or distance information to reach it.

154. Parking allowed

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.

155. Park and ride

This traffic sign indicates a park and ride (P+R). Drivers can park their vehicles and continue their journey by public transport.

156. Start of a parking zone

This traffic sign indicates the start of a parking zone. The parking rules indicated for the zone apply throughout it according to the applicable signs and local regulations.

157. Pedestrian overpass

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

158. Pedestrian underpass

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

159. Traffic information radio

This traffic sign indicates a radio frequency providing information for road users. Tune to the frequency shown to receive the available traffic or travel information.

160. Services for the disabled

This traffic sign indicates services or facilities for people with disabilities. Accessible facilities or assistance are available at or near the indicated location.

161. Fire extinguisher

This traffic sign indicates the location of a fire extinguisher that is available for use in an emergency.

162. First aid

This traffic sign indicates a place where first aid is available. The facility provides initial assistance for people who are injured or suddenly become ill.

163. Hiking route

This traffic sign indicates a hiking route. A hiking route is a marked route intended for walking or hiking. Follow the route signs or markings to remain on the designated path.

164. Café

This traffic sign indicates a café. A café is a place where drinks and light refreshments are served, and may also offer simple meals.

165. Restaurant

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

166. Picnic site

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.

167. Youth hostel

This traffic sign indicates a youth hostel. A youth hostel provides relatively simple accommodation, often with shared rooms or communal facilities, and is commonly used by individual travellers and groups.

168. Hotel

This traffic sign indicates a hotel. A hotel provides overnight accommodation in individual rooms and may offer additional services such as reception, meals or other guest facilities.

169. Camping site

This traffic sign indicates a camping site. The designated area provides accommodation for people staying in tents.

170. Caravan site

This traffic sign indicates a caravan site. The designated area provides parking or accommodation for caravans.

171. Camping and caravan site

This traffic sign indicates a camping and caravan site. The designated area provides accommodation for people staying in tents or caravans.

172. Public toilet

This traffic sign indicates a public toilet. Toilet facilities available for public use are located at or near the indicated place.

173. Swimming area

This traffic sign indicates a swimming area. The designated area is intended for swimming. Follow any local signs or instructions concerning access, safety or permitted activities.

174. Telephone

This traffic sign indicates the location of a telephone available for public use.

175. Emergency telephone

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

176. Tram stop

This traffic sign indicates a tram stop. It is a designated place where trams stop to pick up and drop off passengers.

177. Repair shop

This traffic sign indicates a vehicle repair shop. Vehicle maintenance or repair services are available at or near the indicated location.

178. Petrol station

This traffic sign indicates a petrol station. Fuel for motor vehicles is available at the indicated location. The available fuel types may be shown on the sign or accompanying information.

179. 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.

180. For trucks towing a trailer

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

181. 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.

182. Trams allowed

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

183. metres to the left

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

184. 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.

185. metres to the right

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

186. Start of regulation

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

187. Continuation of regulation

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

188. End of regulation

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

189. 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.

190. For kilometres

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

191. Junction shape

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

192. Junction shape

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

193. Ice

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