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What does this traffic sign mean?

1. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the path for pedestrians and cyclists.
Warning for pedestrians and cyclists.
Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.
✓ Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory divided path for pedestrians and cyclists. Pedestrians and cyclists must use the section designated for them. Other road users may use the path only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

English • Traffic sign 241-31 • Separate cycle path and footpath — cycle path on the right.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 241-31 • Getrennter Rad- und Gehweg – Radweg rechts.

Sources

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🔗 Verwaltungsvorschriften-im-internet.de • VzKat • Zeichen 241-31
🔗 Bast.de • BASt • Verkehrszeichen als Bilddateien

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What does this traffic sign mean?

2. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the expressway.
Parking for motor vehicles.
✓ Motor vehicles with more than two wheels prohibited.
Start of an expressway.

This traffic sign indicates that motor vehicles with more than two wheels are prohibited. The prohibition may also cover motorcycles with sidecars. Two-wheeled motorcycles and mopeds may still be allowed unless another sign prohibits them.

English • Traffic sign 251 • No motor vehicles other than motorcycles.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 251 • Verbot für Kraftwagen.

Sources

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3. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.
Trucks and buses prohibited.
Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles higher than indicated are prohibited. A vehicle or vehicle combination whose overall height, including its load, exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.

English • Traffic sign 265 • Actual height (the sub-number represents the numerical value).

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 265 • Tatsächliche Höhe (Unternummer steht jeweils für den Zahlenwert).

Sources

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What does this traffic sign mean?

4. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ End of the expressway.
End of the motorway.
Start of an expressway.
End of the residential area.

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.

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

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 331.2 • Ende der Kraftfahrstraße.

Sources

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

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5. What does this traffic sign mean?

No entry.
✓ Dead end street.
Dead end street with a passage for pedestrians and cyclists.
Road with one-way traffic.

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.

English • Traffic sign 357 • No through road.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 357 • Sackgasse.

Sources

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

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6. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a priority road.
Overtaking prohibited.
Entry prohibited.
✓ Driving straight ahead mandatory.

This traffic sign indicates that driving straight ahead is mandatory. Traffic must continue straight ahead and may not turn left or right at the location to which the sign applies.

English • Traffic sign 209-30 • Compulsory direction — straight ahead.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 209-30 • Vorgeschriebene Fahrtrichtung – geradeaus.

Sources

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

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7. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory path for pedestrians.
Start of a residential area.
✓ Start of a zone for pedestrians.
End of the 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.

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

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 242.1 • Beginn einer Fußgängerzone.

Sources

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

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What does this traffic sign mean?

8. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking prohibited for trucks.
✓ End of toll road for trucks.
Road closed for trucks.
End of mandatory truck lane.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the toll section for trucks. The truck-specific toll requirement associated with the preceding signs ends at this point. Other tolls or road-use charges may still apply.

English • Traffic sign 390.2 • End of the toll obligation under the Federal Trunk Road Toll Act.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 390.2 • Ende der Mautpflicht nach dem Bundesfernstraßenmautgesetz.

Sources

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

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Nach den amtlichen Vorgaben digital umgesetzt durch: Mediatus • Public domain • Source revision 2017-08-20. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

9. What does this traffic sign mean?

Information about the next exit.
General information about the directions.
✓ Information about the destination and distance.
Road number.

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

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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10. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ City limit.
Street name.
Start of a built-up area.
End of 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.

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

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 310 • Ortstafel Vorderseite.

Sources

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

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11. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for traffic lights.
Pedestrians prohibited.
✓ Warning for a pedestrian crossing.
Crossing for cyclists.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a pedestrian crossing. A designated pedestrian crossing lies ahead. Reduce speed when necessary, watch carefully for pedestrians and be prepared to give way or stop according to the applicable local priority rules.

English • Traffic sign 101-11 • Pedestrian crossing — sign placed on the right.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 101-11 • Fußgängerüberweg – Aufstellung rechts.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Verwaltungsvorschriften-im-internet.de • VzKat • Zeichen 101-11
🔗 Bast.de • BASt • Verkehrszeichen als Bilddateien

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Interpretiert und digital umgezeichnet durch Mediatus • Public domain • Source revision 2017-08-19. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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12. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.
Trucks prohibited.
Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles longer than indicated are prohibited. A vehicle or vehicle combination whose overall length, including its load, exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.

English • Traffic sign 266 • Actual length (the sub-number represents the numerical value).

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 266 • Tatsächliche Länge (Unternummer steht jeweils für den Zahlenwert).

Sources

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

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Andreas 06, Mediatus • Public domain • Source revision 2017-10-08. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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13. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a tunnel.
Start of an expressway.
End of the expressway.
✓ 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.

English • Traffic sign 330.1 • Motorway.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 330.1 • Autobahn.

Sources

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

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14. What does this traffic sign mean?

Entry prohibited.
✓ Start of a low-emission zone.
Start of a zone for pedestrians.
Trucks prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a low-emission zone. Vehicle access is subject to the emission requirements and exemptions that apply within the zone. The affected vehicle categories and access conditions depend on the local rules.

English • Traffic sign 270.1 • Beginning of a traffic restriction zone to reduce harmful air pollution.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 270.1 • Beginn einer Verkehrsverbotszone zur Verminderung schädlicher Luftverunreinigungen in einer Zone.

Sources

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

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Abtrix, Markus1983, Mediatus • Public domain • Source revision 2015-08-14. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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15. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for low-flying aircraft.
Warning for heavy crosswind.
Driving straight ahead mandatory.
Aircraft prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for low-flying aircraft. Aircraft may pass over the road at low altitude and can create sudden noise or visual distraction. Keep your attention on the road and maintain control of the vehicle.

English • Traffic sign 101-10 • Aircraft operations — sign placed on the right.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 101-10 • Flugbetrieb – Aufstellung rechts.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Verwaltungsvorschriften-im-internet.de • VzKat • Zeichen 101-10
🔗 Bast.de • BASt • Verkehrszeichen als Bilddateien

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Nach den amtlichen Vorgaben digital umgesetzt durch: Mediatus • Public domain • Source revision 2017-08-19. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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16. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Detour.
The road is closed.
City limit.
Mandatory route.

This traffic sign indicates a detour. The temporary route guides traffic around a road closure, roadworks or another disruption affecting the normal route.

English • Traffic sign 457.1 • Advance warning of a diversion.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 457.1 • Umleitungsankündigung.

Sources

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

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17. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for cyclists.
Crossing for cyclists.
✓ Cyclists prohibited.
Mandatory path for cyclists.

This traffic sign indicates that cyclists are prohibited. Cyclists may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • Traffic sign 254 • No cycle traffic.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 254 • Verbot für Radverkehr.

Sources

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

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MarianSigler {bla}, Mediatus Image taken from the de:Straßenverkehrs-Ordnung (German Road Regulations) as published by the de:Bundesministerium für Verkehr, Bau- und Wohnungswesen (German Federal Ministry of Traffic, Building and Housing) at [1]. • Public domain • Source revision 2017-08-20. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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18. What does this traffic sign mean?

Overtaking prohibited for cars.
Parking prohibited for trucks.
✓ Overtaking prohibited for trucks.
Warning for two-way traffic.

This traffic sign indicates that overtaking is prohibited for trucks. Trucks covered by the sign may not overtake where the prohibition applies. The affected truck categories and any exceptions depend on the applicable local rules.

English • Traffic sign 277 • No overtaking by motor vehicles over 3.5 t.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 277 • Überholverbot für Kraftfahrzeuge über 3,5 t.

Sources

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

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19. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a road narrowing on the left.
Mandatory path for cars.
Warning for a road with one-way traffic.
Warning for a road with two-way traffic.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a road narrowing on the left. The available road width decreases from the left side ahead. Reduce speed, follow the lane markings and maintain sufficient clearance from other traffic and the road edge.

English • Traffic sign 121-20 • Road narrows on one side — on the left.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 121-20 • Einseitig verengte Fahrbahn – Verengung links.

Sources

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

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Erste, nur grob korrekte Datei: Andreas 06. Nach den amtlichen Vorgaben 2017 digital umgesetzt durch: Mediatus • Public domain • Source revision 2017-09-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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20. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
Driving straight ahead prohibited.
Turning left mandatory.
✓ Warning for a curve to the left.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a curve to the left. A left-hand bend lies ahead. Reduce speed before entering the curve, maintain your lane position and use smooth steering.

English • Traffic sign 103-10 • Bend to the left.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 103-10 • Kurve – links.

Sources

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

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21. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory path for mopeds.
Mopeds prohibited.
✓ Motorcycles prohibited.
Warning for mopeds.

This traffic sign indicates that motorcycles are prohibited. Motorcyclists may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • Traffic sign 255 • No motorcycles.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 255 • Verbot für Krafträder.

Sources

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

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Bundesministerium für Verkehr, Bau- und Wohnungswesen • Public domain • Source revision 2017-09-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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22. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a motorway.
End of the tunnel.
Information about the destination and distance.
✓ 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.

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

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

Sources

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

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23. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
End of the priority road.
✓ Start of a priority road.
Stop and give way.

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.

English • Traffic sign 306 • Priority road.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 306 • Vorfahrtstraße.

Sources

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

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24. What does this traffic sign mean?

Passing right prohibited.
✓ Pass obstacle on the right.
Turning right prohibited.
Passing left mandatory.

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must pass an obstacle on the right. Keep to the right of the obstacle and follow any accompanying signs or road markings.

English • Traffic sign 222 • Pass on the right.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 222 • Vorgeschriebene Vorbeifahrt – rechts vorbei.

Sources

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

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25. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.
✓ Vehicles exceeding the axle-load limit prohibited.
Trucks prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles exceeding the indicated axle-load limit are prohibited. A vehicle whose load on an axle exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.

English • Traffic sign 263 • Actual axle load (the sub-number represents the numerical value).

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 263 • Tatsächliche Achslast (Unternummer steht jeweils für den Zahlenwert).

Sources

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

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Andreas 06 • Public domain • Source revision 2017-10-08. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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26. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Parking only allowed on the verge or pavement.
Warning for a soft verge.
Parking only allowed on the road.
Parking prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that parking is only allowed on the verge or pavement. Vehicles must park in the position shown by the sign rather than on the roadway.

English • Traffic sign 315-60 • Pavement parking — wholly on the pavement, parallel to the direction of travel, on the left.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 315-60 • Parken auf Gehwegen – ganz in Fahrtrichtung links.

Sources

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

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27. What does this traffic sign mean?

Road with two-way traffic.
Mandatory lane for trucks with trailer.
✓ Trucks with trailer prohibited.
Trucks prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that trucks with a trailer are prohibited. Trucks towing trailers covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it. Other vehicles may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • Traffic sign 257-57 • No lorries towing trailers.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 257-57 • Verbot für Lastkraftwagen mit Anhänger.

Sources

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

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28. What does this traffic sign mean?

Trucks prohibited.
Overtaking prohibited.
Mandatory lane for tractors.
✓ Tractors prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that tractors are prohibited. Tractors covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • Traffic sign 257-58 • No motor vehicles or vehicle combinations unable or not permitted to exceed 25 km/h.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 257-58 • Verbot für Kraftfahrzeuge und Züge, die nicht schneller als 25 km/h fahren können oder dürfen.

Sources

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

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29. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of mandatory path for pedestrians.
Pedestrians prohibited.
End of the residential area.
✓ 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.

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

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 242.2 • Ende einer Fußgängerzone.

Sources

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

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30. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for buses.
✓ Buses prohibited.
End of mandatory bus lane.
Mandatory lane for buses.

This traffic sign indicates that buses are prohibited. Buses covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • Traffic sign 257-54 • No buses or coaches.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 257-54 • Verbot für Kraftomnibusse.

Sources

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

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31. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a railway crossing.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
✓ Warning for traffic lights ahead.
Crossing for pedestrians.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for traffic lights ahead. Traffic signals are located ahead and may not be visible early enough without advance warning. Reduce speed and be prepared to stop if the signal requires it.

English • Traffic sign 131 • Traffic signals.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 131 • Lichtzeichenanlage.

Sources

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32. What does this traffic sign mean?

Bed and breakfast.
Hospital.
✓ Road church.
Signpost to tourist location.

This traffic sign indicates a road church. A road church is a church or chapel made accessible to travellers as a place to stop, visit or spend time in quiet reflection.

English • Traffic sign 365-59 • Motorway chapel.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 365-59 • Autobahnkapelle.

Sources

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

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33. What does this traffic sign mean?

No entry.
Turning left mandatory.
✓ Road with one-way traffic.
Warning for a curve to the left.

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

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

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 220-10 • Einbahnstraße – linksweisend.

Sources

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

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34. What does this traffic sign mean?

Cars prohibited.
✓ End of the overtaking prohibition.
Dead end street.
End of a lane.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the overtaking prohibition. The preceding overtaking restriction ends at this point. Overtaking remains subject to the applicable traffic rules and any other restrictions.

English • Traffic sign 280 • End of the overtaking prohibition for motor vehicles of any kind.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 280 • Ende des Überholverbots für Kraftfahrzeuge aller Art.

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35. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Parking and stopping prohibited.
Parking allowed.
Parking prohibited.
Entry prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that parking and stopping are prohibited. Vehicles may not stop or park voluntarily where the restriction applies, except where an applicable rule provides an exemption or stopping is required by traffic conditions.

English • Traffic sign 283 • No stopping.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 283 • Absolutes Haltverbot.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

36. What does this traffic sign mean?

Youth hostel.
Café.
Restaurant.
✓ Hotel.

This traffic sign indicates a hotel. A hotel provides overnight accommodation in individual rooms and may offer additional services such as reception, meals or other guest facilities.

English • Traffic sign 365-55 • Motorway hotel.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 365-55 • Autobahnhotel.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

37. What does this traffic sign mean?

Entry prohibited.
Start of an expressway.
✓ Cars prohibited.
Mandatory lane for cars.

This traffic sign indicates that cars are prohibited. Cars may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • Traffic sign 257-55 • No passenger cars.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 257-55 • Verbot für Personenkraftwagen.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

38. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking under video surveillance.
Direction to covered car park.
✓ Covered car park.
Parking area.

This traffic sign indicates a covered car park. A covered car park is an enclosed or roofed parking facility that protects vehicles from the weather. It may be underground, at ground level or arranged over several storeys.

English • Traffic sign 314-50 • Multi-storey or underground car park.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 314-50 • Parkhaus, Parkgarage.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

39. What does this traffic sign mean?

Information about the directions of the roundabout.
✓ Detour directions.
Junction layout, directions and destinations.
Recommended detour route.

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

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

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

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What does this traffic sign mean?

40. What does this traffic sign mean?

Dead end street.
✓ Warning for cattle on the road.
Warning for tractors.
Prohibited access for animals.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for cattle. Cattle or other livestock may be crossing, walking along or standing near the road. Reduce speed, be prepared to stop and avoid sudden movements or unnecessary use of the horn that could startle the animals.

English • Traffic sign 101-12 • Livestock crossing — sign placed on the right.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 101-12 • Viehtrieb – Aufstellung rechts.

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🔗 Bast.de • BASt • Verkehrszeichen als Bilddateien

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What does this traffic sign mean?

41. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a speed limit.
✓ End of the speed limit.
End of the built-up area.
End of the residential area.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the previously indicated speed limit. From this point, follow any newly posted limit or the applicable default speed rules for the road and vehicle category.

English • Traffic sign 278-60 • End of the maximum permitted speed of 60 km/h.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 278-60 • Ende der zulässigen Höchstgeschwindigkeit 60 km/h.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

42. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a quayside or riverbank.
Entry prohibited.
✓ Warning for a movable bridge.
Warning for heavy crosswind.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a movable bridge. The bridge ahead can open, lift or move to allow water traffic to pass. Reduce speed and be prepared to stop when required by barriers, traffic lights or other signals.

English • Traffic sign 101-55 • Opening bridge.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 101-55 • Bewegliche Brücke.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

43. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Parking only allowed partially on the verge or pavement.
Warning for a soft verge.
Covered car park.
Parking only allowed if you pay.

This traffic sign indicates that parking is only allowed partially on the verge or pavement. Vehicles must park in the position shown by the sign, with part of the vehicle on the roadway and part on the adjoining verge or pavement.

English • Traffic sign 315-70 • Pavement parking — partly on the pavement, perpendicular to the direction of travel, on the left.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 315-70 • Parken auf Gehwegen – halb quer zur Fahrtrichtung links.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

44. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a quayside or riverbank.
Warning for accidents.
Warning for heavy crosswind.
Warning for a movable bridge.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a quayside or riverbank. The road approaches or runs close to an edge beside water, where a vehicle could leave the roadway and enter the water. Reduce speed, identify the road edge carefully and take extra care in darkness or poor visibility.

English • Traffic sign 101-53 • Water's edge.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 101-53 • Ufer.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

45. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Turning around prohibited (U-turn).
Road with one-way traffic.
Entry prohibited.
Turning around mandatory (U-turn).

This traffic sign indicates that turning around (making a U-turn) is prohibited. A U-turn may not be made where the prohibition applies. Other movements may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • Traffic sign 272 • No U-turns.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 272 • Verbot des Wendens.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

46. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the expressway.
✓ Start of an expressway.
Start of a residential area.
Start of a built-up area.

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.

English • Traffic sign 331.1 • Road for motor vehicles.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 331.1 • Kraftfahrstraße.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

47. What does this traffic sign mean?

Stop and give way to traffic from the right.
✓ Stop and give way.
Parking and stopping prohibited.
Stop and give way to cyclists.

This traffic sign means stop and give way. You must come to a complete stop before entering the intersection and give way to traffic that has priority. Proceed only when it is safe.

English • Traffic sign 206 • Stop. Give way.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 206 • Halt. Vorfahrt gewähren.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

48. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory path for cyclists.
Cyclists prohibited.
✓ Lane for cyclists.
Warning 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.

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

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 244.1 • Beginn einer Fahrradstraße.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

49. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Parking partly on the roadway and verge.
Warning for a soft verge.
Parking prohibited.
Parking only allowed on the road.

This traffic sign indicates parking partly on the roadway and adjoining verge or pavement. Vehicles must park in the position shown by the sign, with part of the vehicle on the roadway and part on the adjoining verge or pavement.

English • Traffic sign 315-55 • Pavement parking — partly on the pavement, parallel to the direction of travel, on the right.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 315-55 • Parken auf Gehwegen – halb in Fahrtrichtung rechts.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

50. What does this traffic sign mean?

Dead end street.
Warning for a soft verge.
Warning for tractors.
✓ Warning for frogs on the road.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for frogs or other amphibians. Frogs and toads may cross the road in large numbers, particularly during wet conditions or seasonal migrations. Reduce speed, watch the road surface carefully and avoid sudden manoeuvres.

English • Traffic sign 101-14 • Amphibian migration — sign placed on the right.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 101-14 • Amphibienwanderung – Aufstellung rechts.

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🔗 Verwaltungsvorschriften-im-internet.de • VzKat • Zeichen 101-14
🔗 Bast.de • BASt • Verkehrszeichen als Bilddateien

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