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What does this traffic sign mean?

51. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Start of a residential area.
Start of a built-up area.
End of the residential area.
Start of a zone for cyclists.

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.

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

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 325.1 • Beginn eines verkehrsberuhigten Bereichs.

Sources

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52. What does this traffic sign mean?

Overtaking allowed.
✓ Overtaking prohibited.
Start of a motorway.
Warning for two-way traffic.

This traffic sign indicates that overtaking is prohibited. The vehicles covered by the prohibition and any categories that may still be overtaken depend on the applicable local rules.

English • Traffic sign 276 • No overtaking by motor vehicles of any kind.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 276 • Überholverbot für Kraftfahrzeuge aller Art.

Sources

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53. What does this traffic sign mean?

Prohibited access for animals.
✓ Warning for crossing deer.
Warning for tractors.
Warning for a soft verge.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for crossing deer. Deer or other wild animals may enter the road unexpectedly, especially around dawn or dusk. Reduce speed, watch the roadside carefully and be prepared for more than one animal to cross.

English • Traffic sign 142-10 • Wild animals crossing — sign placed on the right.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 142-10 • Wildwechsel – Aufstellung rechts.

Sources

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

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54. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

This traffic sign indicates that parking is prohibited. Vehicles may not be parked in the area covered by the sign unless an exception applies. Brief stopping to pick up or drop off passengers or to load or unload goods may still be permitted where local rules allow it.

English • Traffic sign 286 • Restricted stopping prohibition.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 286 • Eingeschränktes Haltverbot.

Sources

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55. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a railway crossing.
Warning for roadworks.
Warning for a road narrowing.
✓ Warning for a road with two-way traffic.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for two-way traffic. Oncoming traffic will use the same road or carriageway ahead. Keep to the correct side of the road and overtake only where it is permitted and clearly safe.

English • Traffic sign 125 • Two-way traffic.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 125 • Gegenverkehr.

Sources

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

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MarianSigler {bla}, Mediatus • Public domain • Source revision 2017-10-29. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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56. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a zone for pedestrians.
End of the zone for pedestrians.
Cyclists prohibited.
✓ Pedestrians prohibited.

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

English • Traffic sign 259 • No pedestrians.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 259 • Verbot für Fußgänger.

Sources

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57. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Route to be followed in order to turn left.
Turning left prohibited.
Turning left mandatory.
Junction layout, directions and destinations.

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

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

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

Sources

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

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Interpretiert und digital umgezeichnet durch Mediatus • Public domain • Source revision 2017-10-15. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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58. What does this traffic sign mean?

Viewpoint.
✓ Tourist information.
Road church.
Signpost to tourist location.

This traffic sign indicates tourist information. Information about local attractions, accommodation, routes and other visitor services is available at or near the indicated location.

English • Traffic sign 386.3 • Tourist information board.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 386.3 • Touristische Unterrichtungstafel.

Sources

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

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Interpretiert und digital umgezeichnet durch Mediatus • Public domain • Source revision 2017-10-06. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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59. What does this traffic sign mean?

Bed and breakfast.
Hotel.
Picnic site.
✓ Café.

This traffic sign indicates a café. A café is a place where drinks and light refreshments are served, and may also offer simple meals.

English • Traffic sign 365-57 • Motorway kiosk.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 365-57 • Autobahnkiosk.

Sources

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

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60. What does this traffic sign mean?

Children prohibited.
Mandatory path for pedestrians.
Pedestrians prohibited.
✓ Warning for children.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for children. Children may be present on or near the road and may cross unexpectedly. Reduce speed, scan both sides of the road carefully and be prepared to stop.

English • Traffic sign 136-10 • Children — sign placed on the right.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 136-10 • Kinder – Aufstellung rechts.

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 2017-09-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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61. What does this traffic sign mean?

Motorail service.
Direction to the motorway.
✓ Direction to a railway station.
Signpost to tourist location.

This traffic sign indicates the direction to a nearby railway station. Follow the arrow to reach the station serving the named location.

English • Traffic sign 432 • Explanation: arrow direction sign to destinations of considerable traffic importance.

Deutsch • Zeichen 432. Erläuterung Pfeilwegweiser zu Zielen mit erheblicher Verkehrsbedeutung.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gesetze-im-internet.de • Amtliche Abbildung
🔗 Gesetze-im-internet.de • StVO, Anlage 3 • Zeichen 432

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62. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of a lane.
✓ Start of a new lane.
Overview of the lanes and their direction.
Temporary lane end.

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.

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.

Sources

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🔗 Bast.de • BASt • Verkehrszeichen als Bilddateien
🔗 Verwaltungsvorschriften-im-internet.de • VzKat • Zeichen 541-11
🔗 Bast.de • BASt • ZIP (500-599.zip, Datei 541-11.jpg)

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Federal Highway Research Institute (Germany) • Public domain • Source revision 2006-10-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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63. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Trailers prohibited.
Warning for trailers.
Trucks prohibited.
Parking prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that trailers are prohibited. Vehicles towing trailers covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it. Vehicles without a trailer may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • Traffic sign 257-56 • No passenger cars towing trailers.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 257-56 • Verbot für Personenkraftwagen mit Anhänger.

Sources

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

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64. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a zone for pedestrians.
Start of a residential area.
✓ Start of a zone with speed limit.
End of the speed limit.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a zone with a speed limit. The displayed speed limit applies throughout the zone according to the applicable zonal rules, until the zone is ended or another rule replaces it.

English • Traffic sign 274.1 • Beginning of a 30 km/h zone.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 274.1 • Beginn einer Tempo 30- Zone.

Sources

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65. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a slippery road surface.
Warning for a double curve, first right then left.
✓ Warning for a double curve, first left then right.
Warning for a steep ascent.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for successive curves, with the first curve to the left. Reduce speed before entering the winding section, maintain your lane position and be prepared for further changes in direction.

English • Traffic sign 105-10 • Double bend, first to the left.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 105-10 • Doppelkurve – zunächst links.

Sources

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

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66. What does this traffic sign mean?

Road with one-way traffic.
✓ No entry.
Driving straight ahead mandatory.
Access prohibited in both directions.

This traffic sign means no entry. Drivers may not enter from the direction in which the sign is placed.

English • Traffic sign 267 • No entry.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 267 • Verbot der Einfahrt.

Sources

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

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Hochladen der ursprünglichen Version: MarianSigler; nach den historischen Vorgaben digital neu umgesetzt durch: Mediatus • Public domain • Source revision 2022-08-28. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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67. What does this traffic sign mean?

Give way.
Warning for a traffic bump.
✓ Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
Start of a priority road.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for an uncontrolled crossroad. An intersection without traffic signals or signs assigning priority lies ahead. Reduce speed, watch for traffic approaching from other directions and follow the applicable local priority rules.

English • Traffic sign 102 • Crossroads or junction.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 102 • Kreuzung oder Einmündung.

Sources

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

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68. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for low-hanging branches.
Warning for trucks.
Warning for an unpaved road surface.
Trucks prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for low-hanging branches. Branches or vegetation may extend over the roadway and reduce the available clearance. Drivers of tall vehicles should pay particular attention to the available height and avoid contact with overhanging vegetation.

English • Traffic sign 101-54 • Insufficient clearance.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 101-54 • Unzureichendes Lichtraumprofil.

Sources

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

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69. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a curve to the right.
✓ Warning for a double curve, first right then left.
Warning for traffic jams.
Warning for a double curve, first left then right.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for successive curves, with the first curve to the right. Reduce speed before entering the winding section, maintain your lane position and be prepared for further changes in direction.

English • Traffic sign 105-20 • Double bend, first to the right.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 105-20 • Doppelkurve – zunächst rechts.

Sources

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

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70. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking prohibited.
Warning for loose chippings on the road surface.
✓ Warning for roadworks.
Entry prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for roadworks. Construction or maintenance work is taking place on or beside the road. Reduce speed where necessary and be prepared for workers, machinery, temporary traffic signals, changed lane layouts or uneven road surfaces.

English • Traffic sign 123 • Roadworks.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 123 • Arbeitsstelle.

Sources

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

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Ttog~commonswiki, Konrad Conrad (= User:Xavax), Mediatus • Public domain • Source revision 2017-09-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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71. What does this traffic sign mean?

Hydrogen station.
Petrol station.
✓ Charging station.
Charging station with LPG.

This traffic sign indicates a charging station. Electric vehicles can be recharged at the indicated location. Follow any parking, charging or access conditions that apply.

English • Traffic sign 365-65 • Electric vehicle charging station.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 365-65 • Ladestation für Elektrofahrzeuge.

Sources

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

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72. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Minimum following distance.
Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates the minimum distance that must be maintained from the vehicle ahead. Drivers must keep at least the distance shown.

English • Traffic sign 273 • Drivers must not leave less than the indicated minimum distance (the sub-number represents the numerical value).

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 273 • Verbot des Unterschreitens des angegebenen Mindestabstandes (Unternummer steht jeweils für den Zahlenwert).

Sources

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

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73. What does this traffic sign mean?

Lane for cyclists.
✓ End of the lane for cyclists.
Cyclists prohibited.
End of the zone 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.

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

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 244.2 • Ende einer Fahrradstraße.

Sources

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

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74. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Detour for vehicles that are not allowed to pass.
Road open (with restrictions).
Dead end street.
Detour for all vehicles.

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.

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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75. What does this traffic sign mean?

Lane for pedestrians and cyclists.
Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path.
Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.
✓ 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.

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.

Sources

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

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76. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Camping and caravan site.
Picnic site.
Caravan site.
Youth hostel.

This traffic sign indicates a camping and caravan site. The designated area provides accommodation for people staying in tents or caravans.

English • Traffic sign 365-60 • Tent and caravan site.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 365-60 • Zelt- und Wohnwagenplatz.

Sources

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

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77. What does this traffic sign mean?

Tram stop.
✓ Taxi stand.
Carsharing.
Bus stop.

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.

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.

Sources

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🔗 Gesetze-im-internet.de • Amtliche Abbildung
🔗 Gesetze-im-internet.de • StVO, Anlage 2 • Zeichen 229

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78. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Trucks prohibited.
Cars prohibited.
Parking prohibited for trucks.
Warning for trucks.

This traffic sign indicates that trucks are prohibited. Trucks covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it. Any applicable weight threshold or vehicle-category limitation is determined by the sign, supplementary information and local rules.

English • Traffic sign 253 • No motor vehicles over 3.5 t.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 253 • Verbot für Kraftfahrzeuge über 3,5 t.

Sources

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

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MarianSigler {bla} • Public domain • Source revision 2017-08-31. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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79. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking and stopping prohibited.
Start of a parking zone.
Parking only allowed if you pay.
✓ Parking allowed.

This traffic sign indicates that parking is allowed. Vehicles may be parked in the area covered by the sign subject to any indicated conditions, restrictions or local parking rules.

English • Traffic sign 314 • Parking.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 314 • Parken.

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 2017-08-26. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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80. What does this traffic sign mean?

Handcarts prohibited.
✓ Horsecarts prohibited.
Warning for equestrians.
Warning for horses.

This traffic sign indicates that horsecarts are prohibited. Horse-drawn vehicles may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • Traffic sign 257-52 • No animal-drawn vehicles.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 257-52 • Verbot für Gespannfuhrwerke.

Sources

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

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81. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Junction layout, directions and destinations.
Information about the next exit.
Detour directions at the intersection.
Information about the directions of the roundabout.

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.

English • Traffic sign 438.

Deutsch • Zeichen 438.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gesetze-im-internet.de • Amtliche Abbildung
🔗 Gesetze-im-internet.de • StVO, Anlage 3 • Zeichen 438

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Andreas06, Mediatus • Public domain • Source revision 2010-10-02. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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82. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning left prohibited.
Driving straight ahead or turning right mandatory.
✓ Driving straight ahead or turning left mandatory.
Turning right mandatory.

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must continue straight ahead or turn left. One of the indicated directions must be followed; turning right is prohibited.

English • Traffic sign 214-10 • Compulsory direction — straight ahead or left.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 214-10 • Vorgeschriebene Fahrtrichtung – geradeaus oder links.

Sources

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

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83. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a minimum speed.
Start of a speed limit.
Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.
✓ 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.

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).

Sources

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What does this traffic sign mean?

84. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Snow chains mandatory.
Warning for roadworks.
Mandatory path for snowmobiles.
Warning for snow.

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.

English • Traffic sign 268 • Snow chains compulsory.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 268 • Schneeketten vorgeschrieben.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

85. What does this traffic sign mean?

Passing left mandatory.
Warning for a curve to the left.
Turning left prohibited.
✓ Turning left mandatory.

This traffic sign indicates that turning left is mandatory at the junction ahead. Traffic must turn left and may not continue straight ahead or turn right.

English • Traffic sign 209-10 • Compulsory direction — left.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 209-10 • Vorgeschriebene Fahrtrichtung – links.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

86. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory path for pedestrians.
✓ Crossing for pedestrians.
Start of a zone for pedestrians.
Warning 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.

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

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

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What does this traffic sign mean?

87. What does this traffic sign mean?

Hospital.
Emergency telephone.
✓ Police station.
First aid.

This traffic sign indicates a police station or a place where police assistance is available.

English • Traffic sign 363 • Police.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 363 • Polizei.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

88. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of a motorway.
Country border.
✓ End of city limit.
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.

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

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 311 • Ortstafel Rückseite.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

89. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a quayside or riverbank.
Warning for a slippery road surface.
Flammable or explosive goods prohibited.
✓ Vehicles carrying water-polluting substances prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles carrying water-polluting substances are prohibited. Vehicles carrying the substances covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it.

English • Traffic sign 269 • No vehicles carrying loads that could pollute water.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 269 • Verbot für Fahrzeuge mit wassergefährdender Ladung.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

90. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Trucks prohibited without toll payment.
Vehicles carrying water-polluting substances prohibited.
Parking prohibited for trucks.
Parking only allowed if you pay.

This traffic sign indicates that trucks are prohibited without the required toll payment. Trucks covered by the sign may proceed only when the applicable toll or road-use charge has been paid or otherwise validly arranged.

English • Traffic sign 390 • Toll obligation under the Federal Trunk Road Toll Act.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 390 • Mautpflicht nach dem Bundesfernstraßenmautgesetz.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

91. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory path for cyclists.
Cycle highway.
Cyclists prohibited.
✓ 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.

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

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 244.3 • Beginn einer Fahradzone.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

92. What does this traffic sign mean?

Caravan site.
Covered car park.
Drainage for campers.
✓ Camper and caravan site.

This traffic sign indicates a camper and caravan site. The designated area provides parking or accommodation for motorhomes and caravans.

English • Traffic sign 365-68 • Motorhome and caravan site.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 365-68 • Wohnmobil- und Wohnwagenplatz.

Sources

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What does this traffic sign mean?

93. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Junction directions and destinations.
Information about the next exit.
Information about the directions of the roundabout.
General information about the directions.

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

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.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

94. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for loose chippings on the road surface.
Warning for heavy crosswind.
✓ Warning for falling rocks.
Warning for a quayside or riverbank.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for falling rocks. Rocks or stones may fall from nearby slopes or may already be lying on the road. Reduce speed, scan the road ahead and be prepared to avoid or stop for fallen material.

English • Traffic sign 101-15 • Falling rocks — sign placed on the right.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 101-15 • Steinschlag – Aufstellung rechts.

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🔗 Verwaltungsvorschriften-im-internet.de • VzKat • Zeichen 101-15
🔗 Bast.de • BASt • Verkehrszeichen als Bilddateien

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What does this traffic sign mean?

95. What does this traffic sign mean?

Information about the destination and distance.
✓ Ramp destination.
End of the motorway.
General information about the directions.

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

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

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 440 • Vorwegweiser zur Autobahn.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

96. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers.
Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way.
Parking prohibited.
Road with one-way traffic.

This traffic sign indicates a road narrowing where you must give way to oncoming traffic. Allow approaching traffic to pass before entering or continuing through the narrow section when required.

English • Traffic sign 208 • Priority for oncoming traffic.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 208 • Vorrang des Gegenverkehrs.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

97. What does this traffic sign mean?

Drainage for campers.
Parking area.
✓ Camper site.
Caravan site.

This traffic sign indicates a camper site. The designated area provides parking or overnight accommodation for motorhomes and similar recreational vehicles.

English • Traffic sign 365-67 • Motorhome site.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 365-67 • Wohnmobilplatz.

Sources

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What does this traffic sign mean?

98. What does this traffic sign mean?

Lane for pedestrians and cyclists.
Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path.
Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.
✓ 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.

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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What does this traffic sign mean?

99. What does this traffic sign mean?

Police station.
Parking under video surveillance.
Detour for vehicles that are not allowed to pass.
✓ Passing customs without stopping prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that passing customs without stopping is prohibited. Drivers covered by the sign must stop at the checkpoint and follow any applicable instructions before continuing.

English • Traffic sign 392 • Customs post.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 392 • Zollstelle.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

100. What does this traffic sign mean?

Road narrowing.
Mandatory path for pedestrians.
✓ Dead end street with a passage for pedestrians.
Pedestrians prohibited.

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.

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

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

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