Information signs

An information sign is a traffic sign that provides useful guidance or clarification to road users without imposing rules or warnings. These signs inform drivers about things like parking zones, directions, facilities, road layouts, or the start and end of built-up areas. Their purpose is to help drivers navigate confidently by giving clear, practical information that improves orientation, comfort, and overall traffic flow.

Crossing for pedestrians. Dead end street. Detour for vehicles that are not allowed to pass. Information about the next exit. Information about the directions of the roundabout. Begin of an expressway. End of the expressway. Maximum speed of a lane. Begin of a motorway. End of the motorway. Road with one-way traffic. Parking allowed. Parking only allowed if you pay. Parking only allowed for a limited time. Begin of a parking zone. End of the parking zone. Place where you can let other vehicles pass. Begin of a zone for pedestrians. End of the zone for pedestrians. Route to be followed in order to turn left. Begin of a priority road. End of the priority road. Begin of a residential area. End of the residential area. Curve of the main road. Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way. National speed limits. Begin of a tunnel. Begin of a tunnel with indicated length.

1. Crossing for pedestrians

This traffic sign indicates a crossing for pedestrians. A crossing for pedestrians is a designated area where people on foot can safely cross the road. These are essential for road safety, especially in cities and near schools, shops, or intersections.

Crossing for pedestrians.

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2. Dead end street

This traffic sign indicates a dead end street. A dead end street (also called a cul-de-sac or no through road) is a road that ends without an exit — vehicles can enter but must turn around to leave, as there's no connection to another road.

Dead end street.

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3. Detour for vehicles that are not allowed to pass

This traffic sign indicates a detour for vehicles that are not allowed to pass. A detour for vehicles that are not allowed to pass is a specially indicated route for drivers whose vehicles are prohibited from continuing on a particular road — due to weight, height, width, emissions, or type restrictions.

Detour for vehicles that are not allowed to pass.

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4. Information about the next exit

This traffic sign gives information about the next exit. Information about the next exit is provided on motorways and major roads to inform drivers.

Information about the next exit.

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5. Information about the directions of the roundabout

This traffic sign gives information about the directions of the roundabout. A roundabout direction sign is a road sign that helps drivers navigate a roundabout, showing the layout and exits clearly.

Information about the directions of the roundabout.

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6. Begin of an expressway

This traffic sign indicates the begin of an expressway. The beginning of an expressway marks the point where a road officially becomes an expressway, designed for faster traffic with controlled access.

Begin of an expressway.

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7. End of the expressway

This traffic sign indicates the end of the expressway. The end of the expressway indicates the point where the expressway (a controlled-access high-speed road) finishes, and traffic transitions onto regular roads with different traffic rules.

End of the expressway.

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8. Maximum speed of a lane

This traffic sign indicates the maximum speed of a lane. The maximum speed of a lane refers to the highest legal speed limit allowed for vehicles traveling in a specific lane on a road or motorway. Some lanes (like fast lanes or overtaking lanes) may have higher speed limits. Other lanes (e.g., slow lanes, bus lanes, or truck lanes) may have lower speed limits or restrictions. Speed limits are usually indicated by road signs, sometimes combined with lane markings or digital displays

Maximum speed of a lane.

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9. Begin of a motorway

This traffic sign indicates the begin of a motorway. The beginning of a motorway marks the start of a controlled-access highway designed for high-speed traffic with no intersections or traffic lights. Obey motorway regulations (e.g., no stopping except emergencies, no pedestrians, minimum speed limits).

Begin of a motorway.

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10. End of the motorway

This traffic sign indicates the end of the motorway. The end of the motorway indicates the point where the controlled-access motorway finishes, and traffic enters roads with different rules, often with lower speed limits and more intersections.

End of the motorway.

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