Information signsDenmark

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

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Information signs

An information sign identifies a route, destination, facility or regulated road or area. Some carry legal consequences, so apply the actual sign meaning and local traffic code.


Start of a priority road. End of the priority road. Start of a built-up area. End of the built-up area. Start of a motorway. End of the motorway. Start of an expressway. End of the expressway. Start of a residential area. End of the residential area. Start of a zone for pedestrians. End of the zone for pedestrians. National speed limits. Advisory speed limit. End of the advisory speed limit. Crossing for pedestrians. Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way. Dead end street. Dead end street with a passage for cyclists. General information about the directions. Information about the directions of the roundabout. Parking allowed. End of the parking zone. Section control.
Which signs provide information in Denmark?

E signs provide road or area information; a zone sign can make the displayed restrictions apply throughout the zone.

🔗 retsinformation.dk • Denmark, Road Traffic Act, LBK 118/2026 — 19, 42; signing order 27, E55–E56

🔗 retsinformation.dk • Danish signing order BEK 425/2023 — operative sign and marking descriptions

How can you recognise a built-up area in Denmark?

The entrance sign shows a town silhouette on a white background. The corresponding sign crossed by a diagonal red line marks the end. These signs have legal meaning, even without a separate 50 km/h sign.

🔗 retsinformation.dk • Denmark, Road Traffic Act, LBK 118/2026 — 19, 42; signing order 27, E55–E56

🔗 retsinformation.dk • Danish signing order BEK 425/2023 — operative sign and marking descriptions

1. Start of a priority road

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

Start of a priority road.

English • Traffic sign B 16 • Priority road. Traffic from side roads must give way unless B 11, B 13 or B 15 is placed on the priority road. Also prohibits parking on the carriageway outside built-up areas under section 29(3), point 3 of the Road Traffic Act. Plate UC 60,6 ‘No verge parking’, referred to in section 19, may also prohibit parking on the verge.

Dansk • Tavle B 16 • Hovedvej. Tavlen angiver, at færdslen fra sideveje har ubetinget vigepligt, medmindre tavle B 11, B 13 eller B 15 er opsat på hovedvejen. Tavlen angiver endvidere, at parkering på kørebanen er forbudt uden for tættere bebygget område, jf. færdselslovens § 29, stk. 3, nr. 3. Med den i § 19 nævnte undertavle UC 60,6 Parkering på rabat forbudt kan det angives, at parkering også er forbudt på rabatten.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 16

SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Vejdirektoratet • Public domain • Original revision 2013-06-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.

2. End of the priority road

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

End of the priority road.

English • Traffic sign B 17 • End of priority road.

Dansk • Tavle B 17 • Hovedvej ophører.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 16

SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Vejdirektoratet • Public domain • Original revision 2013-06-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.

3. Start of a built-up area

This traffic sign indicates the start of a built-up area. From this point, the traffic rules that apply to built-up areas take effect according to the applicable local regulations.

Start of a built-up area.

English • Traffic sign E 55 • Built-up area. Marks an area where the Road Traffic Act's built-up-area rules apply. The geographical place name may appear in Danish and in English or a neighbouring country's official language. May be made as a supplementary plate and placed below C 56 ‘End of local speed limit’.

Dansk • Tavle E 55 • Tættere bebygget område. Tavlen angiver område, hvor færdselslovens regler for tættere bebygget område gælder. Der kan angives det geografiske bynavn på området på dansk samt på engelsk eller et nabolands officielle sprog. Tavlen kan udføres som undertavle og kan opsættes som undertavle til C 56 Ophør af lokal hastighedsbegrænsning.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 27

SVG source: AleXXw • Public domain • Original revision 2011-11-07. Wikimedia original unmodified.

4. End of the built-up area

This traffic sign indicates the end of the built-up area. The traffic rules specifically associated with the built-up area cease to apply from this point according to the applicable local regulations.

End of the built-up area.

English • Traffic sign E 56 • End of built-up area. The geographical place name may appear in Danish and in English or a neighbouring country's official language.

Dansk • Tavle E 56 • Ophør af tættere bebygget område. Der kan angives det geografiske navn på området på dansk samt på engelsk eller et nabolands officielle sprog.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 27

SVG source: AleXXw • Public domain • Original revision 2011-11-07. Wikimedia original unmodified.

5. Start of a motorway

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

Start of a motorway.

English • Traffic sign E 42 • Motorway. Marks a section where the special motorway and motorway entry/exit-road rules apply under sections 44–47 of the Road Traffic Act.

Dansk • Tavle E 42 • Motorvej. Tavlen angiver vejstrækning, hvor de særlige regler om kørsel på motorvej og til- og frakørselsveje til motorvej gælder, jf. færdselslovens §§ 44-47.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 27

SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Vejdirektoratet • Public domain • Original revision 2013-08-06. Wikimedia original unmodified.

6. End of the motorway

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

End of the motorway.

English • Traffic sign E 44 • End of motorway. Normally not used where exit roads join the ordinary road network.

Dansk • Tavle E 44 • Motorvej ophører. Tavlen anvendes normalt ikke ved frakørslers tilslutning til det almindelige vejnet.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 27

SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Vejdirektoratet • Public domain • Original revision 2013-08-06. Wikimedia original unmodified.

7. Start of an expressway

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

Start of an expressway.

English • Traffic sign E 43 • Expressway. Marks a section where the special expressway and expressway entry/exit-road rules apply under section 48 of the Road Traffic Act.

Dansk • Tavle E 43 • Motortrafikvej. Tavlen angiver vejstrækning, hvor de særlige regler om kørsel på motortrafikvej og til- og frakørselsveje til motortrafikvej gælder, jf. færdselslovens § 48.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 27

SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Vejdirektoratet • Public domain • Original revision 2013-06-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

8. End of the expressway

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

End of the expressway.

English • Traffic sign E 45 • End of expressway. Normally not used on roads crossing an expressway or where exit roads join the ordinary road network.

Dansk • Tavle E 45 • Motortrafikvej ophører. Tavlen anvendes normalt ikke på veje, der krydser motortrafikvej eller ved frakørslers tilslutning til det almindelige vejnet.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 27

SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Vejdirektoratet • Public domain • Original revision 2013-06-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

9. Start of a residential area

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

Start of a residential area.

English • Traffic sign E 51 • Residential area for staying and playing. Special rules apply: 1) People may stay and play across the road's full width. 2) Driving is permitted only at very low speed, normally below 15 km/h. 3) Drivers must show particular care and consideration towards pedestrians and give way where their paths cross. 4) If people staying or playing on the road could come dangerously close to the passing vehicle, the driver must ensure they are aware of it and have made room before proceeding; they must not unnecessarily obstruct drivers. 5) Parking is permitted only in specially marked places, except for bicycles, mopeds and two-wheeled motorcycles. 6) Drivers must give way when leaving the area. May be used with plates U 1, U 2 or U 6 for advance warning.

Dansk • Tavle E 51 • Opholds- og legeområde. Tavlen angiver et område, hvor følgende særlige færdselsregler gælder: 1) Det er tilladt at opholde sig og lege på vejen i hele dens bredde. 2) Kørsel i området må kun ske med meget lav hastighed (normalt under 15 km/h). 3) De kørende skal udvise særlig agtpågivenhed og hensynsfuldhed over for gående. Hvor kørendes færdselsretning skærer gåendes, skal de kørende holde tilbage for de gående. 4) Når der på vejen opholder sig eller leger personer, der kan komme i farlig nærhed af køretøjet under dettes passage, må kørslen ikke fortsættes, forinden føreren har sikret sig, at disse personer er opmærksomme på køretøjet og har givet plads for passage. Sådanne personer må dog ikke unødigt hindre de kørende i at komme frem. 5) Parkering i opholds- og legeområder må ikke ske uden for særligt afmærkede pladser. Dette gælder dog ikke cykler, knallerter og tohjulede motorcykler. 6) Kørende har ubetinget vigepligt ved udkørsel fra et opholds- og legeområde. Tavlen kan anvendes med undertavlerne U 1, U 2 eller U 6 til forvarsling.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 27

SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Vejdirektoratet • Public domain • Original revision 2022-11-27. Wikimedia original unmodified.

10. End of the residential area

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

End of the residential area.

English • Traffic sign E 52 • End of residential area for staying and playing.

Dansk • Tavle E 52 • Ophør af opholds- og legeområde.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 27

SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Vejdirektoratet • Public domain • Original revision 2022-11-27. Wikimedia original unmodified.

11. Start of a zone for pedestrians

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

Start of a zone for pedestrians.

English • Traffic sign E 49 • Pedestrian street. Special rules apply: 1) Reserved for pedestrians. 2) Driving may be permitted, subject to points 4–8. 3) Permission is shown on a supplementary plate under section 18(3), points 2–5, or by ‘Driving permitted’ or plates permitting specified road users; times may be limited under section 9, U 3. 4) Driving is permitted only at very low speed, normally below 15 km/h. 5) Drivers must show particular care and consideration towards pedestrians under section 27(3) of the Road Traffic Act. 6) If pedestrians could come dangerously close to the passing vehicle, the driver must ensure they are aware of it and have made room before proceeding; they must not unnecessarily obstruct drivers. 7) Parking is permitted only in specially marked places, except for bicycles, mopeds and two-wheeled motorcycles. 8) Drivers must give way when leaving under section 26(3) of the Road Traffic Act. May be used with plates U 1, U 2 or U 6 for advance warning.

Dansk • Tavle E 49 • Gågade. Tavlen angiver et område, hvor følgende særlige færdselsregler gælder: 1) Området er reserveret til gående. 2) Tilladelse til kørsel i området kan gives. I så fald skal kørsel ske under iagttagelse af bestemmelserne i punkterne 4-8. 3) Eventuel tilladelse til kørsel angives på undertavle som anført i § 18, stk. 3, punkterne 2-5. Desuden kan anvendes undertavlen »Kørsel tilladt« eller andre undertavler, der tillader kørsel med bestemte færdselsarter. Tilladelse på undertavle kan afgrænses tidsmæssigt, jf. § 9, tavle U 3. 4) Kørsel i området må kun ske med meget lav hastighed (normalt under 15 km/h). 5) De kørende skal udvise særlig agtpågivenhed og hensynsfuldhed over for gående, jf. færdselslovens § 27, stk. 3. 6) Når der på vejen færdes personer, der kan komme i farlig nærhed af køretøjet under dettes passage, må kørslen ikke fortsættes, forinden føreren har sikret sig, at disse personer er opmærksomme på køretøjet og har givet plads for passage. Sådanne personer må dog ikke unødigt hindre de kørende i at komme frem. 7) Parkering i en gågade må ikke ske uden for særligt afmærkede pladser. Dette gælder dog ikke cykler, knallerter og tohjulede motorcykler. 8) Kørende har ubetinget vigepligt ved udkørsel fra en gågade, jf. færdselslovens § 26, stk. 3. Tavlen kan anvendes med undertavlerne U 1, U 2 eller U 6 til forvarsling.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 27

SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Vejdirektoratet • Public domain • Original revision 2013-06-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

12. End of the zone for pedestrians

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

End of the zone for pedestrians.

English • Traffic sign E 50 • End of pedestrian street.

Dansk • Tavle E 50 • Ophør af gågade.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 27

SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Vejdirektoratet • Public domain • Original revision 2013-06-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

13. National speed limits

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

National speed limits.

English • Traffic sign E 80 • General speed limits. Shows the general speed limits applying in the country.

Dansk • Tavle E 80 • Generelle hastighedsbegrænsninger. Tavlen angiver de generelle hastighedsbegrænsninger, som gælder i landet.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 27

SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Vejdirektoratet • Public domain • Original revision 2013-08-06. Wikimedia original unmodified.

14. Advisory speed limit

This traffic sign indicates an advisory speed. The displayed value recommends an appropriate speed for the road or conditions ahead. Its legal effect depends on the applicable local rules.

Advisory speed limit.

15. End of the advisory speed limit

This traffic sign indicates the end of the advisory speed. The preceding speed recommendation ends at this point. Continue according to the applicable speed limits and road conditions.

End of the advisory speed limit.

16. Crossing for pedestrians

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

Crossing for pedestrians.

English • Traffic sign E 17 • Pedestrian crossing.

Dansk • Tavle E 17 • Fodgængerfelt.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 27

SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Vejdirektoratet • Public domain • Original revision 2013-06-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

17. Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way

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

Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way.

English • Traffic sign B 19 • Oncoming traffic must give way.

Dansk • Tavle B 19 • Modkørende færdsel skal holde tilbage.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 16

SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Vejdirektoratet • Public domain • Original revision 2013-06-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.

18. Dead end street

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

Dead end street.

English • Traffic sign E 18 • Dead-end road. A thin white line may show that the road continues as a path.

Dansk • Tavle E 18 • Blind vej. Med tynd hvid streg kan angives, at vejen fortsætter i en sti.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 27

SVG source: Vejdirektoratet • Public domain • Original revision 2022-09-29. Wikimedia original unmodified.

19. Dead end street with a passage for cyclists

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

Dead end street with a passage for cyclists.

English • Traffic sign E 18 • Dead-end road. A thin white line may show that the road continues as a path.

Dansk • Tavle E 18 • Blind vej. Med tynd hvid streg kan angives, at vejen fortsætter i en sti.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 27

SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Vejdirektoratet • Public domain • Original revision 2013-06-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

20. General information about the directions

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

General information about the directions.

English • Traffic sign F 14 • Temporary arrow direction sign. Traffic sign F 11 • White/red arrow direction sign for geographical destinations, ports, airports and similar destinations reached without using a motorway. Traffic sign F 13 • White/blue arrow direction sign for services, including transport terminals, commercial attractions, sights, service facilities, accommodation, businesses and similar destinations.

Dansk • Tavle F 14 • Midlertidig pilvejviser. Tavle F 11 • Hvid/rød pilvejviser. Pilvejviser til geografiske mål samt til havne, lufthavne og lignende, hvor der ikke køres ad motorvej. Tavle F 13 • Hvid/blå pilvejviser. Pilvejviser til servicevejvisning, herunder terminalmål eller kommercielle attraktioner, seværdighed, serviceanlæg, overnatningsmål, virksomheder og lignende.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 34

SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Vejdirektoratet • Public domain • Original revision 2013-07-23. Wikimedia original unmodified.

21. Information about the directions of the roundabout

This traffic sign gives information about directions at a roundabout. The diagram shows the available exits and the destinations reached from them.

Information about the directions of the roundabout.

English • Traffic sign F 21,4 • Path diagram sign.

Dansk • Tavle F 21,4 • Stidiagramtavle.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 34

SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Vejdirektoratet • Public domain • Original revision 2013-07-23. Wikimedia original unmodified.

22. 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.

Parking allowed.

English • Traffic sign E 33 • Parking. Marks an area intended for parking. On a zone sign, E 33 indicates only restrictions on parking in the area. A roof symbol indicates indoor parking. Direction, distance, restrictions or exemptions may appear on the sign or a supplementary plate. For marked bays, see section 60, T 33. Where an unmarked parking area lies on the carriageway, plates UE 33,1–33,4 indicate its extent. The parking provisions in section 19 for C 61–62, UC 33 and UC 61–62 also apply. With plate E 23 for disabled users, stopping and parking are reserved for vehicles displaying a permit issued under section 88 a of the Road Traffic Act. A general restriction on particular vehicles may be lifted locally by a plate showing their symbols with ‘Permitted’. A black plate may refer to privately administered parking rules.

Dansk • Tavle E 33 • Parkering. Tavlen angiver areal, som er beregnet til parkering. På zonetavle anvendes E 33-tavlen alene til at angive begrænsninger i adgangen til at parkere i området. Et vinkelformet tagsymbol over symbolet tilkendegiver, at det drejer sig om indendørs parkering. Retning og/eller afstand til parkeringsplads og begrænsninger eller lempelser i adgangen til at parkere kan angives enten på selve tavlen eller på undertavle. Vedrørende parkering i bås, se § 60, T 33 Parkeringsbås. Ligger parkeringsarealet på kørebanen uden at være afmærket på denne, angives parkeringsarealets udstrækning på kørebanen med undertavlerne UE 33,1-33,4. Endvidere gælder bestemmelsen om parkering på samme måde, som anført i § 19 vedrørende C 61-62, UC 33 og UC 61-62. Hvor E 33 suppleres med undertavle E 23 Vejledning for invalide, angiver dette, at parkeringsarealet kun må benyttes til standsning og parkering af køretøjer, som er forsynet med en i medfør af færdselslovens § 88 a udstedt tilladelse. I områder, hvor der findes en generel parkeringsbegrænsning for visse køretøjer, kan denne parkeringsbegrænsning lokalt ophæves ved at supplere E 33 med en undertavle, der viser symbolet for de aktuelle køretøjer med »Tilladt« under symbolerne. Med sort undertavle kan henvises til regler for privatadministrerede parkeringsordninger.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 27

SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Vejdirektoratet • Public domain • Original revision 2013-06-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

23. End of the parking zone

This traffic sign indicates the end of the parking zone. The parking rules associated with that zone end at this point. Other parking restrictions or conditions may still apply.

End of the parking zone.

English • Traffic sign E 69 • End of zone.

Dansk • Tavle E 69 • Ophør af zone.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 27

SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Vejdirektoratet • Public domain • Original revision 2013-06-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

24. Section control

This traffic sign indicates section control, also called average-speed enforcement. A vehicle’s average speed is measured over a defined section of road and compared with the applicable speed limit.

Section control.

English • Traffic sign E 90 • Automatic traffic enforcement. Indicates that automatic traffic enforcement may be in operation.

Dansk • Tavle E 90 • Automatisk trafikkontrol. Tavlen angiver, at der kan være automatisk trafikkontrol (ATK).

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 27

SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Vejdirektoratet • Public domain • Original revision 2013-06-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.