Traffic signsWorldwide

An introduction to the traffic rules and road signs of Worldwide. Learn about driving, road safety and much more in our illustrated book, with answers to frequently asked questions.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

101. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking allowed.
✓ Parking and stopping prohibited.
Parking prohibited.
Pedestrians and cyclists 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.

What does this traffic sign mean?

102. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a zone where parking is allowed.
Start of a residential area.
Start of a zone for pedestrians.
✓ 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.

What does this traffic sign mean?

103. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ End of no-parking zone.
End of the zone with speed limit.
End of the zone for pedestrians.
End of the built-up area.

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.

What does this traffic sign mean?

104. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning around mandatory (U-turn).
Turning right prohibited.
Turning left mandatory.
✓ 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.

What does this traffic sign mean?

105. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Turning left mandatory.
Passing left mandatory.
Turning right mandatory.
Turning left prohibited.

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.

What does this traffic sign mean?

106. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

This traffic sign indicates that turning right is mandatory at the junction ahead. Traffic must turn right and may not continue straight ahead or turn left.

What does this traffic sign mean?

107. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning left mandatory.
✓ Pass obstacle on the left.
Passing right mandatory.
Turning left prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must pass an obstacle on the left. Keep to the left of the obstacle and follow any accompanying signs or road markings.

What does this traffic sign mean?

108. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning right prohibited.
Passing right prohibited.
Turning right mandatory.
✓ Pass obstacle on the right.

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must pass an obstacle on the right. Keep to the right of the obstacle and follow any accompanying signs or road markings.

What does this traffic sign mean?

109. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must continue straight ahead or turn left. One of the indicated directions must be followed; turning right is prohibited.

What does this traffic sign mean?

110. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

What does this traffic sign mean?

111. What does this traffic sign mean?

Driving straight ahead prohibited.
✓ Mandatory left.
Mandatory right.
Turning left prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory direction to the left. Traffic must proceed to the left at the sign and may not continue straight ahead or to the right.

What does this traffic sign mean?

112. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning right prohibited.
Driving straight ahead mandatory.
Driving straight ahead prohibited.
✓ Mandatory right.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory direction to the right. Traffic must proceed to the right at the sign and may not continue straight ahead or to the left.

What does this traffic sign mean?

113. What does this traffic sign mean?

Overtaking prohibited.
Stopping prohibited.
✓ Driving straight ahead mandatory.
Start of a priority road.

This traffic sign indicates that driving straight ahead is mandatory. Traffic must continue straight ahead and may not turn left or right at the location to which the sign applies.

What does this traffic sign mean?

114. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for children.
Start of a zone for pedestrians.
✓ Mandatory path for pedestrians.
Crossing for pedestrians.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a mandatory path for pedestrians. Pedestrians must use the designated path, while other road users may use it only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

What does this traffic sign mean?

115. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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.

What does this traffic sign mean?

116. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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.

What does this traffic sign mean?

117. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of mandatory path for pedestrians.
Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path.
✓ Mandatory shared pedestrian and cycle path.
Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory shared path for pedestrians and cyclists. Pedestrians and cyclists must use the same designated path rather than separate sections. They must share the space safely and follow the applicable local rules.

What does this traffic sign mean?

118. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

What does this traffic sign mean?

119. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for snow.
✓ Snow chains mandatory.
Warning for a steep descent.
Mandatory path for snowmobiles.

This traffic sign indicates that snow chains are mandatory. Vehicles covered by the sign must use snow chains from this point as required by the applicable rules. Follow any supplementary signs or local instructions specifying the affected vehicles, wheels or conditions.

What does this traffic sign mean?

120. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Start of a minimum speed.
Start of an advisory speed limit.
Start of a speed limit.
Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a minimum speed. Road users covered by the sign must travel at or above the indicated speed when conditions allow. Driving more slowly may still be necessary because of traffic, weather, road conditions or another safety-related reason.

What does this traffic sign mean?

121. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a minimum speed.
Start of a speed limit.
Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.
✓ End of the minimum speed.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the minimum speed. The previously indicated minimum speed no longer applies beyond this point. Continue to follow any other posted speed requirements and the applicable traffic rules.

What does this traffic sign mean?

122. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
Give way.
Stop and give way.
✓ 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.

What does this traffic sign mean?

123. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a priority road.
Give way.
✓ End of the priority road.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.

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.

What does this traffic sign mean?

124. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the built-up area.
Start of a zone with speed limit.
✓ Start of a built-up area.
City limit.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a built-up area. From this point, the traffic rules that apply to built-up areas take effect according to the applicable local regulations.

What does this traffic sign mean?

125. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the zone with speed limit.
✓ End of the built-up area.
Start of a built-up area.
End of the motorway.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the built-up area. The traffic rules specifically associated with the built-up area cease to apply from this point according to the applicable local regulations.

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126. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ City limit.
Street name.
End of city limit.
Country border.

This traffic sign indicates a city or town limit. It marks the boundary or entrance of the named locality. Any traffic rules associated with the boundary depend on the applicable local regulations.

What does this traffic sign mean?

127. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ End of city limit.
Country border.
End of the residential area.
City limit.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the city or town limit. The named locality ends at this point. Follow the traffic signs and rules that apply beyond the boundary.

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128. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a tunnel.
Start of an expressway.
End of the expressway.
✓ Start of a motorway.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a motorway. From this point, special motorway rules apply, including restrictions on which road users may enter and on stopping, reversing and other manoeuvres. Follow the applicable speed limits, lane rules and local motorway regulations.

What does this traffic sign mean?

129. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ End of the motorway.
Start of an expressway.
End of the tunnel.
Start of a motorway.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the motorway. The special motorway rules end at this point. Follow the speed limits, access rules and other traffic signs that apply to the road ahead.

What does this traffic sign mean?

130. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a motorway.
✓ Start of an expressway.
Start of a residential area.
End of the expressway.

This traffic sign indicates the start of an expressway. From this point, the traffic rules and access conditions that apply to expressways take effect according to the applicable local regulations.

What does this traffic sign mean?

131. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the motorway.
End of the built-up area.
✓ End of the expressway.
Start of an expressway.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the expressway. The special traffic rules associated with the expressway end at this point. Follow the rules and traffic signs that apply to the road ahead.

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132. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Start of a residential area.
End of the residential area.
Start of a zone for cyclists.
Start of a built-up area.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a residential area. Special traffic rules apply within the area according to the applicable signs and local regulations. These rules may affect speed, parking and how different road users use the road.

What does this traffic sign mean?

133. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the built-up area.
✓ End of the residential area.
Start of a residential area.
End of the zone for pedestrians.

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

What does this traffic sign mean?

134. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a speed limit.
Mandatory minimum speed.
National speed limits.
✓ Advisory speed limit.

This traffic sign indicates an advisory speed. The displayed value recommends an appropriate speed for the road or conditions ahead. Its legal effect depends on the applicable local rules.

What does this traffic sign mean?

135. What does this traffic sign mean?

Pedestrians prohibited.
Start of a tunnel with indicated length.
Start of a motorway.
✓ Start of a tunnel.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a tunnel. Special traffic rules may apply within the tunnel, including requirements concerning vehicle lighting, speed or following distance. Follow the applicable signs and local rules.

What does this traffic sign mean?

136. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ End of the tunnel.
Start of a tunnel.
End of the expressway.
Pedestrians prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the tunnel. Tunnel-specific rules associated with the sign end where applicable, while separately imposed speed limits, lighting requirements or other restrictions may remain in force.

What does this traffic sign mean?

137. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a zone for pedestrians.
Warning for pedestrians.
✓ Crossing for pedestrians.
Pedestrians prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a crossing for pedestrians. It marks a designated place where pedestrians cross the road. Priority and crossing rules depend on the applicable traffic signs, signals and local regulations.

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138. What does this traffic sign mean?

Crossing trams.
Taxi stand.
✓ Bus stop.
Tram stop.

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

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139. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a road narrowing.
Road with one-way traffic.
Road with two-way traffic.
✓ Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way.

This traffic sign indicates a road narrowing where oncoming drivers have to give way.

What does this traffic sign mean?

140. What does this traffic sign mean?

No entry.
✓ Dead end street.
Dead end street with a passage for pedestrians and cyclists.
Road with one-way traffic.

This traffic sign indicates a dead end street. The road has no through route for vehicles, although access to properties or other destinations along the road may still be possible.

What does this traffic sign mean?

141. What does this traffic sign mean?

Road with two-way traffic.
✓ Road with one-way traffic.
Driving straight ahead mandatory.
End of the road with one-way traffic.

This traffic sign indicates a road with one-way traffic. Vehicular traffic may travel only in the permitted direction, subject to any exceptions indicated by traffic signs or local rules.

What does this traffic sign mean?

142. What does this traffic sign mean?

Road with two-way traffic.
Warning for a curve to the left.
✓ Road with one-way traffic.
Turning left mandatory.

This traffic sign indicates a road with one-way traffic. Drivers may travel only in the permitted direction.

What does this traffic sign mean?

143. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Road with one-way traffic.
Turning right mandatory.
No entry.
Road with two-way traffic.

This traffic sign indicates a road with one-way traffic. Drivers may travel only in the permitted direction.

What does this traffic sign mean?

144. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of a lane.
Overview of temporary lanes.
✓ Overview of the lanes and their direction.
Two lanes are going to merge.

This traffic sign gives an overview of the lanes and their direction. The arrows or other indications show how the lanes continue and which directions or destinations they serve.

What does this traffic sign mean?

145. What does this traffic sign mean?

Road with two-way traffic.
✓ Overview of the lanes and their direction.
Driving straight ahead mandatory.
Overview of temporary lanes.

This traffic sign gives an overview of the lanes and their direction. The diagram shows how the traffic lanes are arranged and how they continue, divide or merge.

What does this traffic sign mean?

146. What does this traffic sign mean?

Overview of the lanes and their direction.
Turning left mandatory.
Warning for a road narrowing.
✓ Maximum speed of a lane.

This traffic sign indicates the maximum speed for the indicated lane. Vehicles using that lane must not exceed the displayed speed limit while the restriction applies.

What does this traffic sign mean?

147. What does this traffic sign mean?

Overview of the lanes and their direction.
Maximum speed of a lane.
✓ Minimum speed of a lane.
Maximum width of a lane.

This traffic sign indicates the minimum speed for the indicated lane. Vehicles using that lane must comply with the displayed minimum speed according to the applicable traffic rules.

What does this traffic sign mean?

148. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Start of a new lane.
Temporary lane end.
Overview of the lanes and their direction.
End of a lane.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a new traffic lane. The displayed road layout shows where the additional lane begins and how the traffic lanes continue.

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149. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Lane for trucks.
Trucks prohibited.
Parking only allowed for trucks.
Lane for buses and trucks.

This traffic sign indicates a lane for trucks. The lane is designated for trucks according to the applicable traffic signs and local rules. Other vehicle categories may use the lane only where permitted.

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150. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning left prohibited.
✓ Route to be followed in order to turn left.
Junction layout, directions and destinations.
Turning left mandatory.

This traffic sign indicates the route to use for a left turn. Follow the indicated route instead of turning left directly at this point.