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Traffic signs

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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.

Deliveries allowed during the time shown.

1. For cars

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to cars. The vehicle category covered by the symbol is determined by the applicable local definitions.

2. For trucks

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to trucks. The truck categories covered depend on the applicable local definitions.

3. Buses allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that buses are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access or use. The bus categories covered depend on the applicable local definitions.

4. To the left

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

5. 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.

6. To the right

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

7. metres to the left

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

8. 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.

9. metres to the right

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

10. 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.

11. Start of regulation

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

12. Applies after a left turn

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies after turning left.

13. Applies after a right turn

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies after turning right.

14. Applies to the left

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies to the area or lane to the left.

15. Applies to the right

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies to the area or lane to the right.

16. 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.

17. kilometres 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 kilometres.

18. During the time shown

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

19. During the times shown

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

20. Deliveries allowed during the time shown

This supplementary sign indicates that deliveries are allowed during the time shown.

21. Private road

This supplementary sign indicates that the road is privately owned and access may be subject to conditions or restrictions.

22. Accident

This supplementary sign warns of an accident or accident scene ahead.

23. School

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign relates to a nearby school.

24. Police checkpoint

This supplementary sign warns of a police checkpoint ahead where vehicles may be required to stop.

25. Landslide

This supplementary sign warns of a risk of landslides or earth and debris on the road.