Traffic signsGermany

An introduction to the traffic rules and road signs of Germany. Learn about driving, road safety and much more in our illustrated book, with answers to frequently asked questions.

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Traffic signs

A traffic sign is a standardised visual symbol placed along roads to guide, warn, or regulate drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. These signs provide essential information about road conditions, rules, directions, and potential hazards, helping to ensure safety and smooth traffic flow. They come in various shapes and colours—such as triangular warning signs, circular prohibitory or mandatory signs, and rectangular information signs—each designed for quick recognition and clear understanding.


How are traffic signs grouped in Germany?

The StVO groups signs into danger signs, regulatory signs and guidance signs. Regulatory signs include both obligations and prohibitions.

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Is a temporary speed limit at roadworks binding in Germany?

Where an authorised temporary regulatory speed limit is in force, you must obey it. A roadworks warning alone should not be mistaken for a new numerical limit, but conditions may require driving more slowly.

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101. Snow chains mandatory

This traffic sign indicates that snow chains are mandatory. Vehicles covered by the sign must use snow chains from this point as required by the applicable rules. Follow any supplementary signs or local instructions specifying the affected vehicles, wheels or conditions.

Snow chains mandatory.

English • Traffic sign 268 • Snow chains compulsory.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 268 • Schneeketten vorgeschrieben.

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102. Start of a minimum speed

This traffic sign indicates the start of a minimum speed. Road users covered by the sign must travel at or above the indicated speed when conditions allow. Driving more slowly may still be necessary because of traffic, weather, road conditions or another safety-related reason.

Start of a minimum speed.

English • Traffic sign 275 • Compulsory minimum speed (the sub-number, in whole tens only, represents the numerical value).

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 275 • Vorgeschriebene Mindestgeschwindigkeit (Unternummer (nur volle Zehner) steht jeweils für den Zahlenwert).

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103. End of the minimum speed

This traffic sign indicates the end of the minimum speed. The previously indicated minimum speed no longer applies beyond this point. Continue to follow any other posted speed requirements and the applicable traffic rules.

End of the minimum speed.

English • Traffic sign 279 • End of compulsory minimum speed (the sub-number, in whole tens only, represents the numerical value).

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 279 • Ende der vorgeschriebenen Mindestgeschwindigkeit (Unternummer (nur volle Zehner) steht jeweils für den Zahlenwert).

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104. Start of a priority road

This traffic sign indicates the start of a priority road. Drivers on the priority road normally have priority over traffic entering from side roads until the priority road ends, unless traffic lights, other signs or applicable traffic rules indicate otherwise.

Start of a priority road.

English • Traffic sign 306 • Priority road.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 306 • Vorfahrtstraße.

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105. End of the priority road

This traffic sign indicates the end of the priority road. The road no longer has continuing priority at subsequent intersections. Follow the applicable traffic lights, priority signs and default priority rules.

End of the priority road.

English • Traffic sign 307 • End of priority road.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 307 • Ende der Vorfahrtstraße.

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106. City limit

This traffic sign indicates a city or town limit. It marks the boundary or entrance of the named locality. Any traffic rules associated with the boundary depend on the applicable local regulations.

City limit.

English • Traffic sign 310 • Town boundary sign — front.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 310 • Ortstafel Vorderseite.

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107. End of city limit

This traffic sign indicates the end of the city or town limit. The named locality ends at this point. Follow the traffic signs and rules that apply beyond the boundary.

End of city limit.

English • Traffic sign 311 • Town boundary sign — reverse.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 311 • Ortstafel Rückseite.

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108. Start of a motorway

This traffic sign indicates the start of a motorway. From this point, special motorway rules apply, including restrictions on which road users may enter and on stopping, reversing and other manoeuvres. Follow the applicable speed limits, lane rules and local motorway regulations.

Start of a motorway.

English • Traffic sign 330.1 • Motorway.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 330.1 • Autobahn.

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109. End of the motorway

This traffic sign indicates the end of the motorway. The special motorway rules end at this point. Follow the speed limits, access rules and other traffic signs that apply to the road ahead.

End of the motorway.

English • Traffic sign 330.2 • End of motorway.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 330.2 • Ende der Autobahn.

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110. Start of an expressway

This traffic sign indicates the start of an expressway. From this point, the traffic rules and access conditions that apply to expressways take effect according to the applicable local regulations.

Start of an expressway.

English • Traffic sign 331.1 • Road for motor vehicles.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 331.1 • Kraftfahrstraße.

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111. End of the expressway

This traffic sign indicates the end of the expressway. The special traffic rules associated with the expressway end at this point. Follow the rules and traffic signs that apply to the road ahead.

End of the expressway.

English • Traffic sign 331.2 • End of road for motor vehicles.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 331.2 • Ende der Kraftfahrstraße.

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112. Start of a residential area

This traffic sign indicates the start of a residential area. Special traffic rules apply within the area according to the applicable signs and local regulations. These rules may affect speed, parking and how different road users use the road.

Start of a residential area.

English • Traffic sign 325.1 • Beginning of a residential area.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 325.1 • Beginn eines verkehrsberuhigten Bereichs.

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113. End of the residential area

This traffic sign indicates the end of the residential area. The special traffic rules associated with the residential area end at this point. Follow the traffic signs and rules that apply beyond the area.

End of the residential area.

English • Traffic sign 325.2 • End of a residential area.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 325.2 • Ende eines verkehrsberuhigten Bereichs.

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114. Start of a zone for pedestrians

This traffic sign indicates the start of a pedestrian zone. Pedestrians are the principal road users within the zone, while access by vehicles and other road users is subject to the applicable traffic signs and local rules.

Start of a zone for pedestrians.

English • Traffic sign 242.1 • Beginning of a pedestrian zone.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 242.1 • Beginn einer Fußgängerzone.

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115. End of the zone for pedestrians

This traffic sign indicates the end of the pedestrian zone. The special traffic rules associated with the pedestrian zone end at this point. Follow the traffic signs and rules that apply beyond the zone.

End of the zone for pedestrians.

English • Traffic sign 242.2 • End of a pedestrian zone.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 242.2 • Ende einer Fußgängerzone.

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116. Start of a zone for cyclists

This traffic sign indicates the start of a zone for cyclists. Special traffic rules apply throughout the zone according to the applicable signs and local regulations.

Start of a zone for cyclists.

English • Traffic sign 244.3 • Beginning of a cycle zone.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 244.3 • Beginn einer Fahradzone.

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117. End of the zone for cyclists

This traffic sign indicates the end of the zone for cyclists. The special rules associated with the cyclist zone end at this point. Other traffic rules or restrictions may still apply.

End of the zone for cyclists.

English • Traffic sign 244.4 • End of a cycle zone.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 244.4 • Ende einer Fahrradzone.

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118. Lane for cyclists

This traffic sign indicates a lane for cyclists. The lane is designated for bicycle traffic, subject to the applicable road markings, traffic signs and local rules.

Lane for cyclists.

English • Traffic sign 244.1 • Beginning of a cycle street.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 244.1 • Beginn einer Fahrradstraße.

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119. End of the lane for cyclists

This traffic sign indicates the end of the lane for cyclists. The designated cyclist lane ends at this point. Cyclists should continue according to the road layout, traffic signs and rules that apply beyond the lane.

End of the lane for cyclists.

English • Traffic sign 244.2 • End of a cycle street.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 244.2 • Ende einer Fahrradstraße.

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120. Cycle highway

This traffic sign indicates a cycle highway. A cycle highway is a designated cycling route intended to provide an efficient connection over longer distances, often with infrastructure designed to support continuous bicycle travel.

Cycle highway.

English • Traffic sign 350.1 • Cycle expressway.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 350.1 • Radschnellweg.

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121. End of cycle highway

This traffic sign indicates the end of the cycle highway. The designated cycle-highway route ends at this point. Cyclists should continue according to the signs, road layout and cycling rules that apply beyond it.

End of cycle highway.

English • Traffic sign 350.2 • End of cycle expressway.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 350.2 • Ende des Radschnellwegs.

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122. National speed limits

This traffic sign indicates the national speed limits. The applicable default maximum speeds depend on the road type, vehicle category and local traffic rules when no different speed limit is indicated.

National speed limits.

English • Traffic sign 393 • Information board at border crossing points.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 393 • Informationstafel an Grenzübergangsstellen.

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123. Start of a tunnel

This traffic sign indicates the start of a tunnel. Special traffic rules may apply within the tunnel, including requirements concerning vehicle lighting, speed or following distance. Follow the applicable signs and local rules.

Start of a tunnel.

English • Traffic sign 327 • Tunnel.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 327 • Tunnel.

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124. Start of a tunnel with indicated length

This traffic sign indicates the start of a tunnel and shows its length. The displayed value indicates the length of the tunnel. Follow the traffic rules and any special requirements that apply within it.

Start of a tunnel with indicated length.

English • Traffic sign 327-50 • Tunnel with its length indicated in m.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 327-50 • Tunnel mit Längenangabe in m.

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125. Crossing guard

This traffic sign indicates a crossing guard. A crossing guard or school crossing patrol assists pedestrians in crossing the road and may give instructions that road users must follow where required by local rules.

Crossing guard.

English • Traffic sign 356 • Traffic crossing assistant.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 356 • Verkehrshelfer.

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126. Crossing for pedestrians

This traffic sign indicates a crossing for pedestrians. It marks a designated place where pedestrians cross the road. Priority and crossing rules depend on the applicable traffic signs, signals and local regulations.

Crossing for pedestrians.

English • Traffic sign 350-10 • Pedestrian crossing — sign placed on the right.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 350-10 • Fußgängerüberweg – Aufstellung rechts.

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127. Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way

This traffic sign indicates a road narrowing where oncoming drivers have to give way.

Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way.

English • Traffic sign 308 • Priority over oncoming traffic.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 308 • Vorrang vor dem Gegenverkehr.

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128. Dead end street

This traffic sign indicates a dead end street. The road has no through route for vehicles, although access to properties or other destinations along the road may still be possible.

Dead end street.

English • Traffic sign 357 • No through road.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 357 • Sackgasse.

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129. Dead end street with a passage for cyclists

This traffic sign indicates a dead end street with a passage for cyclists. The road has no through route for motor vehicles, but cyclists can continue beyond the dead end.

Dead end street with a passage for cyclists.

English • Traffic sign 357-52 • Dead-end road with a through route for cyclists.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 357-52 • Sackgasse – für Radverkehr durchlässige Sackgasse.

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130. Dead end street with a passage for pedestrians

This traffic sign indicates a dead end street with a passage for pedestrians. The road has no through route for motor vehicles, but pedestrians can continue beyond the dead end.

Dead end street with a passage for pedestrians.

English • Traffic sign 357-51 • Dead-end road with a through route for pedestrians.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 357-51 • Sackgasse – für Fußgänger durchlässige Sackgasse.

131. Dead end street with a passage for pedestrians and cyclists

This traffic sign indicates a dead end street with a passage for pedestrians and cyclists. The road has no through route for motor vehicles, but pedestrians and cyclists can continue beyond the dead end.

Dead end street with a passage for pedestrians and cyclists.

English • Traffic sign 357-50 • Dead-end road with a through route for cyclists and pedestrians.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 357-50 • Sackgasse – für Radverkehr und Fußgänger durchlässige Sackgasse.

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132. Road with one-way traffic

This traffic sign indicates a road with one-way traffic. Drivers may travel only in the permitted direction.

Road with one-way traffic.

English • Traffic sign 220-10 • One-way street — pointing left.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 220-10 • Einbahnstraße – linksweisend.

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133. Road with one-way traffic

This traffic sign indicates a road with one-way traffic. Drivers may travel only in the permitted direction.

Road with one-way traffic.

English • Traffic sign 220-20 • One-way street — pointing right.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 220-20 • Einbahnstraße – rechtsweisend.

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134. Taxi stand

This traffic sign indicates a taxi stand. It is a designated place where taxis may wait for passengers. Other vehicles may use the area only where the applicable signs or local rules permit it.

Taxi stand.

English • Traffic sign 229 • Taxi rank. Requirement or prohibition: drivers must not stop at taxi ranks, except for taxis waiting to carry passengers. Explanation: the length of the taxi rank is marked by the stated number of taxis provided for, by a sign at the beginning with a horizontal white arrow pointing towards the carriageway and a sign at the end with such an arrow pointing away from the carriageway, or by a boundary marking for stopping and parking prohibitions (sign 299).

Deutsch • Zeichen 229 Taxenstand. Ge- oder Verbot Wer ein Fahrzeug führt, darf an Taxenständen nicht halten, ausgenommen sind für die Fahrgastbeförderung bereitgehaltene Taxen. Erläuterung Die Länge des Taxenstandes wird durch die Angabe der Zahl der vorgesehenen Taxen oder das am Anfang der Strecke aufgestellte Zeichen mit einem zur Fahrbahn weisenden waagerechten weißen Pfeil und durch ein am Ende aufgestelltes Zeichen mit einem solchen von der Fahrbahn wegweisenden Pfeil oder durch eine Grenzmarkierung für Halt- und Parkverbote (Zeichen 299) gekennzeichnet.

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135. Information about the next exit

This traffic sign gives information about the next exit. It may show the exit number, destination, direction or distance to the exit.

Information about the next exit.

English • Traffic sign 332 • Motorway exit sign.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 332 • Ausfahrttafel auf der Autobahn.

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136. Ramp destination

This traffic sign gives information about the destination reached via the ramp. The displayed destination indicates where the ramp leads.

Ramp destination.

English • Traffic sign 440 • Advance direction sign to a motorway.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 440 • Vorwegweiser zur Autobahn.

137. Overview of the lanes and their direction

This traffic sign gives an overview of the lanes and their direction. The diagram shows how the traffic lanes are arranged and how they continue, divide or merge.

Overview of the lanes and their direction.

English • Traffic sign 521-30 • Lane diagram — no oncoming traffic — 2 lanes in the direction of travel.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 521-30 • Fahrstreifentafel – ohne Gegenverkehr – 2- streifig in Fahrtrichtung.

138. Maximum speed of a lane

This traffic sign indicates the maximum speed for the indicated lane. Vehicles using that lane must not exceed the displayed speed limit while the restriction applies.

Maximum speed of a lane.

English • Traffic sign 523-30 • Lane diagram — no oncoming traffic, with integrated sign 274 — 2 lanes in the direction of travel.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 523-30 • Fahrstreifentafel – ohne Gegenverkehr mit integriertem Zeichen 274 – 2- streifig in Fahrtrichtung.

139. Minimum speed of a lane

This traffic sign indicates the minimum speed for the indicated lane. Vehicles using that lane must comply with the displayed minimum speed according to the applicable traffic rules.

Minimum speed of a lane.

English • Traffic sign 525-31 • Lane diagram — no oncoming traffic, with integrated sign 275 — 3 lanes in the direction of travel.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 525-31 • Fahrstreifentafel – ohne Gegenverkehr mit integriertem Zeichen 275 – 3- streifig in Fahrtrichtung.

140. Start of a new lane

This traffic sign indicates the start of a new traffic lane. The displayed road layout shows where the additional lane begins and how the traffic lanes continue.

Start of a new lane.

English • Traffic sign 541-11 • Lane addition diagram — no oncoming traffic — 2 lanes plus an additional lane on the left.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 541-11 • Aufweitungstafel – ohne Gegenverkehr – 2- streifig plus Fahrstreifen links.

141. Route to be followed in order to turn left

This traffic sign indicates the route to use for a left turn. Follow the indicated route instead of turning left directly at this point.

Route to be followed in order to turn left.

English • Traffic sign 590-10 • Route around a block: right, left, left.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 590-10 • Blockumfahrung rechts, links, links.

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142. General information about the directions

This traffic sign gives general information about road directions. The arrows, destinations and route information show which direction to follow.

General information about the directions.

English • Traffic sign 419 • Explanation: arrow direction sign on other roads of lesser traffic importance.

Deutsch • Zeichen 419. Erläuterung Pfeilwegweiser auf sonstigen Straßen mit geringerer Verkehrsbedeutung

143. Information about the destination and distance

This traffic sign gives information about destinations and their distance. The displayed values show how far the indicated destinations are from the sign.

Information about the destination and distance.

English • Traffic sign 453 • Distance sign.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 453 • Entfernungstafel.

Sources

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🔗 Verwaltungsvorschriften-im-internet.de • VzKat, Anhang (Gesamtübersicht)

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144. Junction directions and destinations

This traffic sign shows the junction directions and destinations. The destinations are listed with arrows showing which direction to follow.

Junction directions and destinations.

English • Traffic sign 434 • Explanation: the tabular direction sign may be combined on a single panel. Destinations in one direction may also be shown on separate panels. Traffic sign 434-50 • Tabular direction sign — compact form.

Deutsch • Zeichen 434. Erläuterung Der Tabellenwegweiser kann auch auf einer Tafel zusammengefasst sein. Die Zielangaben in einer Richtung können auch auf separaten Tafeln gezeigt werden. Verkehrszeichen 434-50 • Tabellenwegweiser – kompakte Form.

Sources

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🔗 Gesetze-im-internet.de • StVO, Anlage 3 • Zeichen 434 Quelle: Verkehrszeichenkatalog 2017; Digitalisierung: Mediatus • Gemeinfrei (PD Germany) • Original-SVG unverändert.

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145. Junction layout, directions and destinations

This traffic sign shows the junction layout, directions and destinations. The diagram shows how the roads are arranged and which direction leads to each indicated destination or route.

Junction layout, directions and destinations.

English • Traffic sign 438.

Deutsch • Zeichen 438.

146. Detour directions

This traffic sign indicates detour directions. The arrows or destinations shown guide road users along the temporary or alternative route.

Detour directions.

English • Traffic sign 460-10 • Contingency diversion — advance indication to the left.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 460-10 • Bedarfsumleitung – Vorankündigung links.

Sources

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🔗 Verwaltungsvorschriften-im-internet.de • VzKat, Anhang (Gesamtübersicht)

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147. Detour for vehicles that are not allowed to pass

This traffic sign indicates a detour for vehicles that cannot continue on the normal route. Vehicles affected by the relevant restriction should follow the indicated alternative route.

Detour for vehicles that are not allowed to pass.

English • Traffic sign 458 • Route diagram.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 458 • Planskizze.

Sources

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🔗 Verwaltungsvorschriften-im-internet.de • VzKat, Anhang (Gesamtübersicht)

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148. Recommended detour route

This traffic sign indicates a recommended detour route. The indicated route is recommended as an alternative to the normal route but is not itself mandatory unless another traffic rule requires it.

Recommended detour route.

149. Diversion of lanes

This traffic sign indicates that the traffic lanes shift sideways to pass an obstruction or changed road layout. Follow the direction shown by the arrows, stay within your lane and adjust your position in good time. The number of arrows corresponds to the number of continuing traffic lanes.

Diversion of lanes.

English • Traffic sign 511-11 • Lane shift diagram — no oncoming traffic — 2 lanes shift to the left.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 511-11 • Verschwenkungstafel – ohne Gegenverkehr – 2- streifig nach links.

150. End of a lane

This traffic sign indicates the end of a lane. The displayed lane arrangement shows which lane ends and how the remaining traffic lanes continue.

End of a lane.

English • Traffic sign 531-10 • Lane reduction diagram — no oncoming traffic — right lane ends, reducing 2 lanes to 1.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 531-10 • Einengungstafel – ohne Gegenverkehr – Einzug rechts, von 2 auf 1 Fahrstreifen.

Sources

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🔗 Verwaltungsvorschriften-im-internet.de • VzKat, Anhang (Gesamtübersicht)

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