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Additional signs

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.


For cyclists. Pedestrians excepted. Cyclists allowed. Cyclists allowed. Delivery vehicles allowed. Local traffic allowed. Mandatory for class P mopeds. Prohibited for class B mopeds. Cyclists from both directions. Cyclists and mopeds from both directions. Traffic in both directions. Cyclists in both directions. Cyclists and mopeds in both directions. To the left. To the left or right. To the right. Start of regulation for ... metres. Start of regulation. Continuation of regulation. End of regulation. Regulation applies left and right. Regulation applies left, right and below. Exit on the left. Exit on the right. ... metres ahead. Stop ... metres ahead. For ... kilometres. Indicated mass. For vehicles above the indicated maximum authorised mass. For vehicles up to the indicated maximum authorised mass. For vehicles above the indicated maximum authorised mass. Junction shape. Parallel parking on pavement. Parallel parking partially on pavement. Parallel parking on roadway. Motorcycle parking on pavement or verge prohibited. Parking disc required. During the time shown. For the number of minutes shown. On the days shown. Stopping allowed during the time shown. Except during the period shown. Charging station. Play street during time shown. School street. Emergency telephone and fire extinguisher. Paid parking. Reminder. Ice. Loading zone. Fire engine exit. Part of the road included. Applies on the square or plaza. Tunnel name. Tunnel category B. Tunnel category C. Tunnel category D. Tunnel category E.

1. For cyclists

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

For cyclists.

Signal routier M33-P.2 • Bicyclettes.

Verkeersbord M33-P.2 • Fietsen.

2. Pedestrians excepted

This supplementary sign indicates that pedestrians are excepted from the restriction or obligation shown by the main traffic sign.

Pedestrians excepted.

Signal routier M41a-P.1 • Excepté piétons.

Verkeersbord M41a-P.1 • Uitgezonderd voetgangers.

3. Cyclists allowed

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

Cyclists allowed.

Signal routier M41b-P.2 • Cyclistes autorisés.

Verkeersbord M41b-P.2 • Fietsers toegelaten.

4. Cyclists allowed

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

Cyclists allowed.

Signal routier M41a-P.2 • Excepté cyclistes.

Verkeersbord M41a-P.2 • Uitgezonderd fietsers.

5. Delivery vehicles allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that delivery vehicles are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access, use or parking. The vehicles and activities covered depend on the applicable local rules.

Delivery vehicles allowed.

Signal routier M41a-P.30 • Excepté chargement et déchargement de marchandises.

Verkeersbord M41a-P.30 • Uitgezonderd laden en lossen van goederen.

6. Local traffic allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that local traffic is allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict access. Which journeys or road users qualify as local traffic depends on the applicable local rules.

Local traffic allowed.

Signal routier M41a • Excepté circulation locale.

Verkeersbord M41a • Uitgezonderd plaatselijk verkeer.

7. Mandatory for class P mopeds

This supplementary sign indicates that the mandatory rule shown by the main traffic sign also applies to class P mopeds (speed pedelecs). Their riders must follow the indicated requirement.

Mandatory for class P mopeds.

Signal routier M55a-P.8 • Obligatoire pour les conducteurs de speedpedelecs.

Verkeersbord M55a-P.8 • Verplicht voor bestuurders van speedpedelecs.

8. Prohibited for class B mopeds

This supplementary sign indicates that the prohibition shown by the main traffic sign applies specifically to class B mopeds.

Prohibited for class B mopeds.

Signal routier M55b-P.8 • Interdit pour les conducteurs de cyclomoteurs à deux roues classe B.

Verkeersbord M55b-P.8 • Verboden voor bestuurders van tweewielige bromfietsen klasse B.

9. Cyclists from both directions

This supplementary sign indicates that cyclists may approach from both directions on the road or cycle path concerned by the main sign.

Cyclists from both directions.

Signal routier M53 • Cyclistes dans les deux directions.

Verkeersbord M53 • Fietsers in twee rijrichtingen.

10. Cyclists and mopeds from both directions

This supplementary sign indicates that cyclists and mopeds may approach from both directions on the road or path concerned by the main sign.

Cyclists and mopeds from both directions.

Signal routier M53 • Cyclistes et conducteurs de cyclomoteurs à deux roues dans les deux directions.

Verkeersbord M53 • Fietsers en bestuurders van tweewielige bromfietsen in twee rijrichtingen.

11. Traffic in both directions

This supplementary sign indicates that traffic travels in both directions on the road or lane concerned by the main sign.

Traffic in both directions.

Signal routier M53 • Circulation dans les deux sens.

Verkeersbord M53 • Verkeer in twee richtingen.

12. Cyclists in both directions

This supplementary sign indicates that cyclists travel in both directions on the road, lane or cycle path concerned by the main sign.

Cyclists in both directions.

Signal routier M53 • Cyclistes dans les deux sens.

Verkeersbord M53 • Fietsers in twee richtingen.

13. Cyclists and mopeds in both directions

This supplementary sign indicates that cyclists and mopeds travel in both directions on the road, lane or path concerned by the main sign.

Cyclists and mopeds in both directions.

Signal routier M53 • Cyclistes et conducteurs de cyclomoteurs à deux roues dans les deux sens.

Verkeersbord M53 • Fietsers en bestuurders van tweewielige bromfietsen in twee richtingen.

14. To the left

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies in the direction shown by the arrow, to the left.

To the left.

Signal routier M15 • L’orientation de la flèche ou des flèches détermine l’endroit où la réglementation est d’application.

Verkeersbord M15 • De richting van de pijl of pijlen duidt aan waar de reglementering van toepassing is.

15. To the left or right

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies in both directions shown by the arrows, to the left and right.

To the left or right.

Signal routier M13 • Rappel de la réglementation. Le nombre de places concernées peut être indiqué sur la flèche.

Verkeersbord M13 • Herinnering van de reglementering. Het aantal betrokken parkeerplaatsen kan op de pijl aangeduid zijn.

16. To the right

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies in the direction shown by the arrow, to the right.

To the right.

Signal routier M15 • L’orientation de la flèche ou des flèches détermine l’endroit où la réglementation est d’application.

Verkeersbord M15 • De richting van de pijl of pijlen duidt aan waar de reglementering van toepassing is.

17. Start of regulation for metres

This supplementary sign indicates that the regulation shown by the main traffic sign starts here and applies for the indicated distance.

Start of regulation for ... metres.

Signal routier M9 • Début de la réglementation et distance sur laquelle elle est applicable.

Verkeersbord M9 • Begin van de reglementering en de afstand waarover deze geldt.

18. Start of regulation

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

Start of regulation.

Signal routier M7 • Début de la réglementation.

Verkeersbord M7 • Begin van de reglementering.

19. Continuation of regulation

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

Continuation of regulation.

Signal routier M11 • Prolongement de la réglementation qui est d’application avant le carrefour ou rappel de la réglementation.

Verkeersbord M11 • Voortzetting van de reglementering die voor het kruispunt van toepassing is of herinnering van de reglementering.

20. End of regulation

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

End of regulation.

Signal routier M8 • Fin de la réglementation. L’indication de la fin de la réglementation n’est pas signalée lorsqu’elle coïncide avec un carrefour ou avec une autre signalisation routière relative à l’arrêt ou au stationnement.

Verkeersbord M8 • Einde van de reglementering. Een aanduiding van het einde van de reglementering zal er niet zijn wanneer het samenvalt met een kruispunt of met een ander verkeersteken betreffende het stilstaan of het parkeren.

21. Regulation applies left and right

This supplementary sign indicates that the regulation shown by the main traffic sign applies to the left and right, as shown by the arrows.

Regulation applies left and right.

Signal routier M15 • L’orientation de la flèche ou des flèches détermine l’endroit où la réglementation est d’application.

Verkeersbord M15 • De richting van de pijl of pijlen duidt aan waar de reglementering van toepassing is.

22. Regulation applies left, right and below

This supplementary sign indicates that the regulation shown by the main traffic sign applies in the three directions shown: to the left, below and to the right.

Regulation applies left, right and below.

Signal routier M15 • L’orientation de la flèche ou des flèches détermine l’endroit où la réglementation est d’application.

Verkeersbord M15 • De richting van de pijl of pijlen duidt aan waar de reglementering van toepassing is.

23. 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.

Exit on the left.

Signal routier M57b • Une sortie située à gauche d’une chaussée divisée en bandes de circulation.

Verkeersbord M57b • Uitrit links van een rijbaan die in rijstroken is verdeeld.

24. Exit on the right

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

Exit on the right.

Signal routier M57a • Une sortie située à droite d’une chaussée divisée en bandes de circulation.

Verkeersbord M57a • Uitrit rechts van een rijbaan die in rijstroken is verdeeld.

25. 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.

... metres ahead.

Signal routier M1 • Panneau additionnel indiquant la distance approximative entre le signal et le début du passage dangereux ou le signal identique à celui sous lequel il est placé (exemple).

Verkeersbord M1 • Onderbord dat bij benadering de afstand aanduidt tussen het verkeersbord en het begin van de gevaarlijke passage of het identieke verkeersbord als dat waaronder het is geplaatst (voorbeeld).

26. 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.

Stop ... metres ahead.

Signal routier M3 • Panneau additionnel qui annonce le signal B5 à la distance approximative indiquée (exemple).

Verkeersbord M3 • Onderbord dat het verkeersbord B5 aankondigt op de bij benadering aangeduide afstand (voorbeeld).

27. For kilometres

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

For ... kilometres.

Signal routier M5 • Panneau additionnel indiquant la distance approximative sur laquelle le signal est d’application (exemple).

Verkeersbord M5 • Onderbord dat bij benadering de afstand aanduidt waarover het verkeersbord van toepassing is (voorbeeld).

28. Indicated mass

This supplementary sign shows an indicated vehicle mass. Read it together with the main traffic sign to determine how the mass value affects the applicable rule or restriction.

Indicated mass.

Signal routier M33-P.21 • Véhicules et trains de véhicules dont la masse maximale autorisée est inférieure ou égale à la masse indiquée (exemple).

Verkeersbord M33-P.21 • Voertuigen of slepen waarvan de maximaal toegelaten massa lager is dan of gelijk is aan de aangeduide massa (voorbeeld).

29. For vehicles above the indicated maximum authorised mass

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies to vehicles or vehicle combinations with a maximum authorised mass above the indicated value.

For vehicles above the indicated maximum authorised mass.

Signal routier M33-P.23 • Véhicules et trains de véhicules dont la masse maximale autorisée est supérieure à la masse indiquée (exemple).

Verkeersbord M33-P.23 • Voertuigen of slepen waarvan de maximaal toegelaten massa hoger is dan de aangeduide massa (voorbeeld).

30. For vehicles up to the indicated maximum authorised mass

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies to vehicles or vehicle combinations with a maximum authorised mass up to the indicated value.

For vehicles up to the indicated maximum authorised mass.

Signal routier M33-P.21 • Véhicules et trains de véhicules dont la masse maximale autorisée est inférieure ou égale à la masse indiquée (exemple).

Verkeersbord M33-P.21 • Voertuigen of slepen waarvan de maximaal toegelaten massa lager is dan of gelijk is aan de aangeduide massa (voorbeeld).

31. For vehicles above the indicated maximum authorised mass

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies to vehicles or vehicle combinations with a maximum authorised mass above the indicated value.

For vehicles above the indicated maximum authorised mass.

Signal routier M33-P.23 • Véhicules et trains de véhicules dont la masse maximale autorisée est supérieure à la masse indiquée (exemple).

Verkeersbord M33-P.23 • Voertuigen of slepen waarvan de maximaal toegelaten massa hoger is dan de aangeduide massa (voorbeeld).

32. Junction shape

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

Junction shape.

Signal routier M59 • Tracé de la voie sur laquelle les conducteurs ont priorité au carrefour suivant (exemple). Le trajet prioritaire indiqué sur le panneau additionnel est adapté en fonction de la disposition des lieux.

Verkeersbord M59 • Tracé van de weg waarop de bestuurders aan het volgend kruispunt voorrang hebben (voorbeeld). Het voorrangstraject aangeduid op het onderbord is aangepast in functie van de plaatsgesteldheid.

33. Parallel parking on pavement

This supplementary sign indicates that vehicles may park parallel to the kerb on the pavement or verge, as shown.

Parallel parking on pavement.

Signal routier M17 • Stationnement sur l’accotement ou le trottoir.

Verkeersbord M17 • Parkeren op de berm of het trottoir.

34. Parallel parking partially on pavement

This supplementary sign indicates that vehicles may park parallel to the kerb with part of the vehicle on the pavement or verge and part on the roadway, as shown.

Parallel parking partially on pavement.

Signal routier M18 • Stationnement en partie sur l’accotement ou le trottoir.

Verkeersbord M18 • Parkeren deels op de berm of op het trottoir.

35. Parallel parking on roadway

This supplementary sign indicates that vehicles must park parallel to the kerb on the roadway, rather than on the pavement or raised verge.

Parallel parking on roadway.

Signal routier M19 • Stationnement interdit sur le trottoir ou l’accotement en saillie.

Verkeersbord M19 • Parkeren verboden op het trottoir of op de verhoogde berm.

36. Motorcycle parking on pavement or verge prohibited

This supplementary sign indicates that motorcycles may not be parked on the pavement or raised verge.

Motorcycle parking on pavement or verge prohibited.

Signal routier M20 • Stationnement interdit sur le trottoir ou l’accotement en saillie pour les motocyclettes, les bicyclettes, les engins de déplacement, ou les cyclomoteurs, en fonction du symbole ou des symboles qui figurent sur le panneau additionnel (exemple).

Verkeersbord M20 • Parkeren verboden op het trottoir of op de verhoogde berm, voor motorfietsen, voor fietsen, voor voortbewegingstoestellen, of voor bromfietsen, afhankelijk van het symbool of symbolen die op het onderbord zijn aangebracht (voorbeeld).

37. Parking disc required

This supplementary sign indicates that a parking disc must be used when parking where the sign applies.

Parking disc required.

Signal routier M25 • Usage du disque obligatoire.

Verkeersbord M25 • Verplicht gebruik van de parkeerschijf.

38. During the time shown

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies during the time shown.

During the time shown.

Signal routier M49 • De 7h à 19h (exemple).

Verkeersbord M49 • Van 7u tot 19u (voorbeeld).

39. For the number of minutes shown

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies for the number of minutes shown.

For the number of minutes shown.

Signal routier M27 • Période pendant laquelle l’autorisation ou l’interdiction est d’application (exemple).

Verkeersbord M27 • Periode waarin het verbod of de toelating van toepassing is (voorbeeld).

40. On the days shown

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies on the days shown.

On the days shown.

Signal routier M27 • Période pendant laquelle l’autorisation ou l’interdiction est d’application (exemple).

Verkeersbord M27 • Periode waarin het verbod of de toelating van toepassing is (voorbeeld).

41. Stopping allowed during the time shown

This supplementary sign indicates that stopping is allowed during the time shown.

Stopping allowed during the time shown.

Signal routier M29 • Période pendant laquelle l’arrêt est autorisé (exemple).

Verkeersbord M29 • Periode waarin het stilstaan is toegelaten (voorbeeld).

42. Except during the period shown

This supplementary sign indicates that the rule shown by the main traffic sign does not apply during the period shown.

Except during the period shown.

Signal routier M31 • Période pendant laquelle l’interdiction ou l’autorisation n’est pas d’application (exemple).

Verkeersbord M31 • Periode waarin het verbod of de toelating niet van toepassing is (voorbeeld).

43. Charging station

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies in connection with electric-vehicle charging.

Charging station.

Signal routier P.36 • Véhicules électriques ou hybrides électriques. Aux emplacements munis d’une infrastructure publique de recharge, les véhicules électriques ou hybrides électriques doivent être connectés à cette infrastructure.

Verkeersbord P.36 • Elektrische of hybride elektrische voertuigen. Op plaatsen voorzien van een publieke laadinfrastructuur, moeten de elektrische of hybride elektrische voertuigen geconnecteerd zijn met die laadinfrastructuur.

44. Play street during time shown

This supplementary sign indicates that the play-street designation applies during the times shown.

Play street during time shown.

Signal routier M63 • Ce panneau additionnel en dessous du signal C3 indique une rue réservée au jeu.

Verkeersbord M63 • Dit onderbord aangebracht onder het verkeersbord C3 duidt een speelstraat aan.

45. School street

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies to a school street.

School street.

Signal routier M65 • Ce panneau additionnel en dessous du signal C3 indique une rue scolaire.

Verkeersbord M65 • Dit onderbord aangebracht onder het verkeersbord C3 duidt een schoolstraat aan.

46. Emergency telephone and fire extinguisher

This supplementary sign indicates that the facility or emergency stopping place shown by the main traffic sign is equipped with an emergency telephone and a fire extinguisher.

Emergency telephone and fire extinguisher.

Signal routier M67 • Ce panneau additionnel en dessous du signal F98 indique un refuge doté d’un téléphone d’appel d’urgence et d’un extincteur.

Verkeersbord M67 • Dit onderbord aangebracht onder het verkeersbord F98 duidt een vluchthaven aan die is uitgerust met een noodtelefoon en een brandblusser.

47. Paid parking

This supplementary sign indicates that parking is subject to payment.

Paid parking.

Signal routier M23 • Stationnement payant.

Verkeersbord M23 • Betalend parkeren.

48. Reminder

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign repeats a rule or restriction already in force.

Reminder.

Signal routier M61 • Rappel du signal sous lequel il est placé.

Verkeersbord M61 • Herinnering van het verkeersbord waaronder het is geplaatst.

49. Ice

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

Ice.

Signal routier M51 • Neige ou verglas.

Verkeersbord M51 • Sneeuw of ijzel.

50. Loading zone

This supplementary sign indicates an area reserved for loading and unloading goods.

Loading zone.

Signal routier M33-P.30 • Chargement et déchargement de marchandises.

Verkeersbord M33-P.30 • Laden en lossen van goederen.