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Traffic signs

Traffic rules

An additional sign is a traffic sign placed directly below another sign to provide extra information or clarify how the main sign should be understood. It can specify conditions such as distance, time periods, road users affected, directions, or special circumstances. Additional signs do not create new rules by themselves but modify, limit, or explain the meaning of the sign above them so drivers can apply the rule correctly in that specific situation.

Parking and stopping on shoulder prohibited.

At shown times on workdays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

1. For trucks

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to trucks. The truck categories covered depend on the applicable local definitions.

2. Cyclists allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that cyclists are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access or use.

3. Cyclists allowed to turn

This supplementary sign indicates that cyclists are allowed to make the indicated turn even where the main traffic sign restricts that movement for other traffic.

4. Delivery vehicles allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that delivery vehicles are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access, use or parking. The vehicles and activities covered depend on the applicable local rules.

5. Cyclists from both directions

This supplementary sign indicates that cyclists may approach from both directions on the road or cycle path concerned by the main sign.

6. Trams from both directions

This supplementary sign indicates that trams may approach from both directions on the track or road concerned by the main sign.

7. Trains from both directions

This supplementary sign indicates that trains may approach from both directions on the railway tracks concerned by the main sign.

8. Traffic in both directions

This supplementary sign indicates that traffic travels in both directions on the road or lane concerned by the main sign.

9. End of traffic in both directions

This supplementary sign indicates the end of the section with traffic in both directions. The preceding two-way traffic arrangement ends at this point.

10. Start of regulation

This supplementary sign indicates the start of the regulation shown by the main traffic sign. The regulation begins at this point.

11. Continuation of regulation

This supplementary sign indicates the continuation or reminder of the regulation shown by the main traffic sign.

12. End of regulation

This supplementary sign indicates the end of the regulation shown by the main traffic sign. The regulation ends at this point.

13. Applies after a right turn

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies after turning right.

14. metres ahead

This supplementary sign indicates the distance from the main traffic sign to the point where the indicated danger, regulation or information begins. The distance is shown in metres.

15. Stop metres ahead

This supplementary sign announces a STOP sign at the indicated distance ahead. The displayed value shows the distance to the upcoming STOP sign.

16. metres ahead for metres

This supplementary sign indicates the distance to the beginning of the section concerned by the main traffic sign and the length of that section. Both distances are shown in metres.

17. Overhead electric cable clearance

This supplementary sign indicates the clearance beneath overhead electric cables. The indicated height is relevant to vehicles or loads approaching the cables.

18. Indicated width

This supplementary sign shows an indicated vehicle width. Read it together with the main traffic sign to determine how the width value affects the applicable rule or restriction.

19. Parking on shoulder allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that parking on the shoulder is allowed.

20. Parking on pavement allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that parking on the pavement is allowed.

21. Parking on shoulder prohibited

This supplementary sign indicates that parking on the shoulder is prohibited.

22. Parking and stopping on shoulder prohibited

This supplementary sign indicates that parking and stopping on the shoulder are prohibited.

23. Parking prohibited

This supplementary sign indicates that parking is prohibited where the restriction applies.

24. Parking and stopping prohibited

This supplementary sign indicates that parking and stopping are prohibited where the restriction applies.

25. Parking limited to 1 hour

This supplementary sign indicates that parking is limited to a maximum of 1 hour.

26. On Wednesdays

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies on Wednesdays.

27. At shown times on workdays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies during the indicated times on workdays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

28. New speed limit

This supplementary sign draws attention to a new speed limit that applies from this point.

29. Recommended speed

This supplementary sign indicates a recommended speed rather than a maximum speed limit. Its legal effect depends on the applicable local rules.

30. Narrow roadway

This supplementary sign warns that the roadway ahead is narrow.

31. Accident

This supplementary sign warns of an accident or accident scene ahead.

32. Ice

This supplementary sign warns that the road surface may be icy.

33. School

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign relates to a nearby school.