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What does this traffic sign mean?

101. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Passing without payment prohibited.
Road open (with restrictions).
Section control.
Start of a low-emission zone.

This traffic sign indicates that passing without payment is prohibited. A toll or other required road-use charge must be paid or otherwise validly arranged according to the applicable payment system.

English • Traffic sign 391 • Toll road.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 391 • Mautpflichtige Strecke.

Sources

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102. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Cattle prohibited.
End of the priority road.
End of mandatory path for cattle.
Crossing for livestock.

This traffic sign indicates that cattle are prohibited. Cattle may not be taken onto or along the road or path beyond the sign.

English • Traffic sign 257-53 • No livestock driving.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 257-53 • Verbot für Viehtrieb.

Sources

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103. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of an advisory speed limit.
Warning for a weight restriction.
Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.
✓ 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.

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).

Sources

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What does this traffic sign mean?

104. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

This traffic sign indicates a restaurant. A restaurant is a place where prepared meals and drinks are served to customers.

English • Traffic sign 365-56 • Motorway restaurant.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 365-56 • Autobahngasthaus.

Sources

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105. What does this traffic sign mean?

Crossing for pedestrians and cyclists.
Cars, trucks and buses prohibited.
✓ Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path.
Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.

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 241-30 • Separate cycle path and footpath — cycle path on the left.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 241-30 • Getrennter Rad- und Gehweg – Radweg links.

Sources

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106. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory right.
✓ Mandatory left.
Driving straight ahead prohibited.
Driving straight ahead mandatory.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory direction to the left. Traffic must proceed to the left at the sign and may not continue straight ahead or to the right.

English • Traffic sign 211-10 • Compulsory direction — turn left here.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 211-10 • Vorgeschriebene Fahrtrichtung – hier links.

Sources

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107. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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

English • Traffic sign 121-10 • Road narrows on one side — on the right.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 121-10 • Einseitig verengte Fahrbahn – Verengung rechts.

Sources

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What does this traffic sign mean?

108. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for accidents.
✓ Warning for a danger with no specific traffic sign.
Warning for traffic jams.
Parking prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a danger with no specific traffic sign. It's a general warning sign used when there is a hazard ahead that does not have its own dedicated warning sign. For example: road accidents, flooded roads and roads blocked by fallen trees. It usually has a supplementary sign attached that tells drivers of what hazard to expect.

English • Traffic sign 101 • Danger.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 101 • Gefahrstelle.

Sources

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109. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning right mandatory.
✓ Road with one-way traffic.
Warning for a curve to the right.
Road with two-way traffic.

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

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

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 220-20 • Einbahnstraße – rechtsweisend.

Sources

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110. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Park and carpooling.
Parking only allowed for carpool.
Parking area.
Park and ride.

This traffic sign indicates a park and carpool facility. Drivers can leave their vehicles in the designated car park and continue their journey together in another vehicle.

English • Traffic sign 316-50 • Park and carpool.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 316-50 • Parken und Mitfahren.

Sources

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What does this traffic sign mean?

111. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Direction to the motorway.
Signpost to ring road.
Information about the next exit.
Start of a motorway.

This traffic sign indicates the direction to a motorway and the destination reached by following it.

English • Traffic sign 430 • Explanation: arrow direction sign to a motorway.

Deutsch • Zeichen 430. Erläuterung Pfeilwegweiser zur Autobahn

Sources

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🔗 Gesetze-im-internet.de • Amtliche Abbildung
🔗 Gesetze-im-internet.de • StVO, Anlage 3 • Zeichen 430

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112. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning left prohibited.
Overview of temporary lanes.
Road with one-way traffic.
✓ Temporary median strip diversion.

This traffic sign indicates that traffic is temporarily directed through an opening in the central reservation. Follow the displayed direction and temporary lane markings through the diversion.

English • Traffic sign 501-11 • Crossover diagram — no oncoming traffic — 2 lanes cross to the left.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 501-11 • Überleitungstafel – ohne Gegenverkehr – 2- streifig nach links.

Sources

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

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113. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a road narrowing.
Road with one-way traffic.
✓ Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way.
Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers.

This traffic sign indicates a road narrowing where 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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114. What does this traffic sign mean?

Information point.
Traffic information radio.
✓ Telephone.
Emergency telephone.

This traffic sign indicates the location of a telephone available for public use.

English • Traffic sign 365-50 • Telephone.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 365-50 • Fernsprecher.

Sources

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115. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a tunnel with indicated length.
✓ Start of a tunnel.
Pedestrians prohibited.
End of the 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.

English • Traffic sign 327 • Tunnel.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 327 • Tunnel.

Sources

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116. What does this traffic sign mean?

Motor vehicles prohibited.
✓ End of the low-emission zone.
Parking prohibited.
Start of a low-emission zone.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the low-emission zone. The emission-related access requirements associated with the zone end at this point. Other access or environmental restrictions may still apply.

English • Traffic sign 270.2 • End of a traffic restriction zone to reduce harmful air pollution.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 270.2 • Ende einer Verkehrsverbotszone zur Verminderung schädlicher Luftverunreinigungen in einer Zone.

Sources

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117. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory path for equestrians.
Warning for horses.
✓ Warning for equestrians.
Cars prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for equestrians. Horse riders may be on or near the road ahead. Reduce speed, allow plenty of space and avoid unnecessary use of the horn or sudden movements that could startle a horse.

English • Traffic sign 101-13 • Horse riders — sign placed on the right.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 101-13 • Reiter – Aufstellung rechts.

Sources

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🔗 Verwaltungsvorschriften-im-internet.de • VzKat • Zeichen 101-13
🔗 Bast.de • BASt • Verkehrszeichen als Bilddateien

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118. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for accidents.
✓ Warning for a slippery road surface.
Warning for a double curve, first left then right.
Warning for snow.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a slippery road surface. The road ahead may provide reduced tyre grip because of water, ice, mud, oil or another surface condition. Reduce speed and avoid sudden braking, acceleration or steering movements.

English • Traffic sign 114 • Risk of skidding or slipping.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 114 • Schleuder- oder Rutschgefahr.

Sources

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119. What does this traffic sign mean?

Pedestrian overpass.
Crossing for pedestrians.
✓ Pedestrian underpass.
Direction to pedestrian underpass.

This traffic sign indicates a pedestrian underpass. A pedestrian underpass provides a route for pedestrians to cross below a road, railway or other obstacle.

English • Traffic sign 365-63 • Pedestrian underpass.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 365-63 • Fußgängerunterführung.

Sources

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120. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

This traffic sign indicates the location of an emergency telephone. The telephone provides a direct means of requesting assistance in an emergency.

English • Traffic sign 365-51 • Emergency telephone.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 365-51 • Notrufsäule.

Sources

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

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121. What does this traffic sign mean?

Road open (with restrictions).
End of roadworks.
✓ End of detour.
Detour.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the temporary detour route. Continue by following the normal road signs and directions.

English • Traffic sign 457.2 • Explanation: end of the diversion, or

Deutsch • Zeichen 457.2. Erläuterung Ende der Umleitung oder

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Gesetze-im-internet.de • Amtliche Abbildung
🔗 Gesetze-im-internet.de • StVO, Anlage 3 • Zeichen 457.2

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122. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
Route to be followed in order to turn left.
Start of a priority road.
✓ Crossroad shape.

This traffic sign shows the shape or layout of an upcoming junction. The diagram indicates how the approaching road and connecting roads are arranged.

English • Traffic sign 1002-14 • Course of the priority road at a T-junction — from the top to the left, with the side road joining from the bottom.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 1002-14 • Verlauf der Vorfahrtstraße an Einmündungen – von oben nach links, Einmündung von unten.

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123. What does this traffic sign mean?

Junction layout, directions and destinations.
Information about the directions of the roundabout.
Information about the destination and distance.
✓ 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.

English • Traffic sign 332 • Motorway exit sign.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 332 • Ausfahrttafel auf der Autobahn.

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 2017-08-19. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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124. What does this traffic sign mean?

Petrol station with CNG.
✓ Petrol station with LPG.
Charging station with LPG.
Petrol station.

This traffic sign indicates a petrol station with LPG. The facility provides conventional motor fuel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for compatible vehicles.

English • Traffic sign 365-53 • Liquefied petroleum gas filling station.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 365-53 • Tankstelle mit Autogas.

Sources

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

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125. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ End of cycle highway.
End of the zone for cyclists.
End of the motorway.
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.

English • Traffic sign 350.2 • End of cycle expressway.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 350.2 • Ende des Radschnellwegs.

Sources

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126. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ End of the priority road.
End of local restrictions.
Start of a priority road.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.

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.

English • Traffic sign 307 • End of priority road.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 307 • Ende der Vorfahrtstraße.

Sources

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127. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for pedestrians and cyclists.
✓ Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.
Crossing for pedestrians and cyclists.
Cars, trucks and buses prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that pedestrians and cyclists are prohibited. Pedestrians and cyclists 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. Traffic sign 254 • No cycle traffic.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 259 • Verbot für Fußgänger. Verkehrszeichen 254 • Verbot für Radverkehr.

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128. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking and stopping prohibited.
Parking only allowed if you pay.
Parking only allowed for the disabled.
✓ Parking only allowed partially on the verge or pavement.

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 315-75 • Pavement parking — partly on the pavement, perpendicular to the direction of travel, on the right.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 315-75 • Parken auf Gehwegen – halb quer zur Fahrtrichtung rechts.

Sources

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

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129. What does this traffic sign mean?

Picnic site.
Services for the disabled.
Drainage for campers.
✓ Public toilet.

This traffic sign indicates a public toilet. Toilet facilities available for public use are located at or near the indicated place.

English • Traffic sign 365-58 • Toilet.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 365-58 • Toilette.

Sources

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

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130. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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

English • Traffic sign 237 • Cycle track.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 237 • Radweg.

Sources

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

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131. 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 warning for pedestrians. Pedestrians may be walking near or crossing the road ahead. Reduce speed, watch carefully and be prepared to stop.

English • Traffic sign 133-10 • Pedestrians — sign placed on the right.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 133-10 • Fußgänger – Aufstellung rechts.

Sources

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

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132. What does this traffic sign mean?

Motorway number.
✓ E-route number.
Ordinary road number.
Ring road number.

This traffic sign indicates an E-route number. E-routes form part of the international European road network and are identified by the letter E followed by a route number.

English • Traffic sign 410 • European routes.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 410 • Europastraßen.

Sources

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133. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a residential area.
✓ Start of a speed limit.
Start of an advisory speed limit.
Start of a minimum speed.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a speed limit. The displayed value is the maximum permitted speed from this point. The limit remains in force until it ends or is replaced according to the applicable traffic signs and local rules.

English • Traffic sign 274-60 • Maximum permitted speed of 60 km/h.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 274-60 • Zulässige Höchstgeschwindigkeit 60 km/h.

Sources

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

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134. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

This traffic sign indicates the end of the zone with a speed limit. The zonal speed limit ends at this point. Follow any newly posted limit or the applicable default speed rules.

English • Traffic sign 274.2 • End of a 30 km/h zone.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 274.2 • Ende einer Tempo 30- Zone.

Sources

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

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What does this traffic sign mean?

135. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Motorway number.
E-route number.
Ordinary road number.
Direction to the motorway.

This traffic sign indicates a motorway number. The number identifies the motorway and helps road users follow the correct route.

English • Traffic sign 405 • Motorways.

Deutsch • Zeichen 405 Autobahnen.

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🔗 Gesetze-im-internet.de • StVO, Anlage 3 • Zeichen 405

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What does this traffic sign mean?

136. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking prohibited.
Motor vehicles prohibited.
Road with one-way traffic.
✓ Access prohibited in both directions.

This traffic sign indicates that drivers may not enter the road from either direction.

English • Traffic sign 250 • No vehicles of any kind.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 250 • Verbot für Fahrzeuge aller Art.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

137. What does this traffic sign mean?

Emergency telephone.
✓ Information point.
Traffic information radio.
Police station.

This traffic sign indicates an information point. Information about the local area, destinations or available services can be obtained there.

English • Traffic sign 365-61 • Information point.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 365-61 • Informationsstelle.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

138. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the tunnel.
Warning for falling rocks.
Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.
✓ Warning for a steep descent.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a steep descent. A steep downhill gradient lies ahead and the vehicle may gain speed quickly. Reduce speed before the descent, select a suitable gear and use engine braking where appropriate. Allow extra distance for heavy or towing vehicles.

English • Traffic sign 108-4 • Downhill gradient of 4%.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 108-4 • Gefälle 4 %.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

139. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning around mandatory (U-turn).
Turning right prohibited.
✓ Mandatory roundabout direction.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.

This traffic sign indicates the mandatory direction around a roundabout. Traffic must circulate in the direction shown by the arrows. The sign does not itself determine priority; follow the applicable priority signs, traffic signals and local rules.

English • Traffic sign 215 • Roundabout.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 215 • Kreisverkehr.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

140. What does this traffic sign mean?

Overtaking prohibited for trucks.
✓ End of the overtaking prohibition for trucks.
Parking prohibited for trucks.
End of mandatory truck lane.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the overtaking prohibition for trucks. The preceding truck overtaking restriction ends at this point. Other overtaking rules and restrictions may still apply.

English • Traffic sign 281 • End of the overtaking prohibition for motor vehicles over 3.5 t.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 281 • Ende des Überholverbots für Kraftfahrzeuge über 3,5 t.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

141. What does this traffic sign mean?

Equestrians prohibited.
Warning for horses.
✓ Mandatory path for equestrians.
Warning for equestrians.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory path for equestrians. Equestrians must use the designated path where the sign applies. Other road users may use it only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

English • Traffic sign 238 • Bridleway.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 238 • Reitweg.

Sources

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What does this traffic sign mean?

142. What does this traffic sign mean?

Maximum speed of a lane.
Maximum width of a lane.
✓ Minimum speed of a lane.
Overview of the lanes and their direction.

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.

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.

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🔗 Bast.de • BASt • Verkehrszeichen als Bilddateien
🔗 Verwaltungsvorschriften-im-internet.de • VzKat • Zeichen 525-31
🔗 Bast.de • BASt • ZIP (500-599.zip, Datei 525-31.jpg)

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What does this traffic sign mean?

143. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a movable bridge.
Trucks and buses prohibited.
✓ Warning for a steep ascent.
Warning for a steep descent.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a steep ascent. A steep uphill gradient lies ahead and may cause heavy or low-powered vehicles to lose speed. Select a suitable gear, maintain a safe following distance and be prepared for slower traffic.

English • Traffic sign 110-4 • Uphill gradient of 4%.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 110-4 • Steigung 4 %.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

144. What does this traffic sign mean?

Police station.
Warning for children.
Crossing for pedestrians.
✓ 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.

English • Traffic sign 356 • Traffic crossing assistant.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 356 • Verkehrshelfer.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

145. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

English • Traffic sign 330.2 • End of motorway.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 330.2 • Ende der Autobahn.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

146. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Parking only allowed on the verge or pavement.
Parking only allowed if you pay.
Covered car park.
Parking and stopping 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 315-85 • Pavement parking — wholly on the pavement, perpendicular to the direction of travel, on the right.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 315-85 • Parken auf Gehwegen – ganz quer zur Fahrtrichtung rechts.

Sources

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What does this traffic sign mean?

147. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Turning right mandatory.
Turning right prohibited.
Turning left mandatory.
Passing right mandatory.

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

English • Traffic sign 209 • Compulsory direction — right.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 209 • Vorgeschriebene Fahrtrichtung – rechts.

Sources

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What does this traffic sign mean?

148. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a bad road surface.
Dip in the road.
Warning for a soft verge.
Warning for a quayside or riverbank.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a bad or uneven road surface. Potholes, bumps, depressions or other surface irregularities may affect vehicle stability and braking. Reduce speed and avoid sudden manoeuvres.

English • Traffic sign 112 • Uneven road surface.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 112 • Unebene Fahrbahn.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

149. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of cycle highway.
✓ End of the zone for cyclists.
Start of a zone for cyclists.
Cyclists prohibited.

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.

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

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 244.4 • Ende einer Fahrradzone.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

150. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for cyclists.
Mandatory path for cyclists.
Start of a zone for cyclists.
Cyclists prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for cyclists. Cyclists may be riding along or crossing the road ahead. Reduce speed, watch carefully for cyclists and maintain the passing distance required by the applicable local rules.

English • Traffic sign 138-10 • Cycle traffic — sign placed on the right.

Deutsch • Verkehrszeichen 138-10 • Radverkehr – Aufstellung rechts.

Sources

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