Additional signsAustria

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Traffic signs

Traffic rules

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.

Electric vehicles allowed while charging.

1. People with disabilities excepted

This supplementary sign indicates that people with disabilities are excepted from the restriction shown by the main traffic sign. Any permit or eligibility requirements depend on the applicable local rules.

2. Tractors allowed

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

3. Electric vehicles allowed while charging

This supplementary sign indicates that electric vehicles are allowed while charging where the main traffic sign would otherwise impose a restriction. The exception applies only under the charging conditions indicated or required by the applicable local rules.

4. Exit on the left

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign refers to an exit on the left of a road divided into traffic lanes.

5. Applies to the indicated lane

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to the indicated traffic lane.

6. 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.

7. Stop metres ahead

This supplementary sign announces a STOP sign at the indicated distance ahead. The displayed value shows the distance to the upcoming STOP sign.

8. For kilometres

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

9. Junction shape

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

10. Junction shape

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

11. Illegally parked vehicles may be towed

This supplementary sign warns that illegally parked vehicles may be towed away.

12. Begin

This supplementary sign indicates the beginning of the section to which the main traffic sign applies.

13. End

This supplementary sign indicates the end of the section to which the main traffic sign applies.

14. Ice

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

15. Wet

This supplementary sign warns that the road surface may be wet and slippery.