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140. No vehicles
No vehicles indicates that vehicles are prohibited from entering the road, street or area beyond the sign. Unlike a one-way no-entry restriction, the prohibition normally applies to traffic approaching from both directions.
The exact road users covered by the restriction can vary between countries. Depending on local law, bicycles, mopeds, animal-drawn vehicles or other road users may also be prohibited. Supplementary signs may provide exceptions for residents, deliveries, cyclists, public transport or other authorised traffic.
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Does Germany’s sign 250 prohibit bicycles as well as cars?
Yes. Sign 250 (Verbot für Fahrzeuge aller Art) prohibits vehicles of all kinds, including bicycles being ridden. German regulations expressly permit a bicycle or motorcycle to be pushed past this sign.
Is German No motor vehicles the same as No vehicles?
No. Sign 260 prohibits motor vehicles, while sign 250 prohibits vehicles of all kinds unless an exemption applies. Look at the symbol and any supplementary panel.

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