Prohibitory signsDenmark

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Prohibitory signs

A prohibitory sign is a traffic sign that tells drivers what is not allowed on that specific road or in that situation. These signs impose restrictions such as no entry, no overtaking, no parking, speed limits, or bans on certain types of vehicles. Their purpose is to clearly indicate actions that are forbidden to ensure safety, maintain traffic flow, and protect vulnerable road users.


No entry. Access prohibited in both directions. Pedestrians prohibited. Cyclists prohibited. Mopeds prohibited. Motorcycles prohibited. Trucks prohibited. Buses prohibited. Tractors prohibited. Equestrians prohibited. Horsecarts prohibited. Motorcycles and cars prohibited. Vehicles carrying dangerous goods prohibited. Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited. Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited. Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited. Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited. Vehicles exceeding the axle-load limit prohibited. Trucks with trailer heavier than indicated prohibited. Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers. Turning left prohibited. Turning right prohibited. Turning around prohibited (U-turn). Overtaking prohibited. End of the overtaking prohibition. Overtaking prohibited for trucks. End of the overtaking prohibition for trucks. Start of a speed limit. End of the speed limit. Start of a zone with speed limit. End of the zone with speed limit. Entry prohibited (checkpoint). Parking prohibited. Parking and stopping prohibited. Start of no-parking and no-stopping zone. End of no-parking zone.
How are prohibitory signs classified in Denmark?

C signs impose prohibitions or restrictions, including entry, vehicle and speed controls.

🔗 retsinformation.dk • Denmark, Road Traffic Act, LBK 118/2026 — 4, 18, 26–27; signing order C11/C12, D11–D16, supplementary plates

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

What does a no-turn sign prohibit in Denmark?

It prohibits the left, right or other turn shown at the junction or position controlled by the sign in Denmark. Follow any supplementary panel or authorised direction and choose another legal route.

🔗 retsinformation.dk • Denmark, Road Traffic Act, LBK 118/2026 — 4, 18, 26–27; signing order C11/C12, D11–D16, supplementary plates

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

Can a no-turn restriction apply only to certain vehicles or hours in Denmark?

Yes, where the local sign system provides a supplementary condition or exemption, such as a vehicle class, time or authorised access. Without a valid exception, comply with the prohibited movement shown.

🔗 retsinformation.dk • Denmark, Road Traffic Act, LBK 118/2026 — 4, 18, 26–27; signing order C11/C12, D11–D16, supplementary plates

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

1. No entry

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

No entry.

English • Traffic sign C 19 • No entry. All vehicles are prohibited. A supplementary plate may also prohibit pushing a bicycle or moped on the carriageway.

Dansk • Tavle C 19 • Indkørsel forbudt. Tavlen forbyder indkørsel med ethvert køretøj. Det kan angives med undertavle, at det også er forbudt at trække cykel og knallert på kørebanen.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 19

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

2. Access prohibited in both directions

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

Access prohibited in both directions.

English • Traffic sign C 21 • No traffic in either direction. A supplementary plate may also prohibit pushing bicycles and mopeds, identify an environmental zone, or exempt environmentally approved vehicles. Plates for exempt approved vehicles, environmental zones and U 1 distance indications are used only as advance warning of an environmental zone. Environmental approval is governed by the Environmental Protection Act.

Dansk • Tavle C 21 • Kørsel i begge retninger forbudt. Det kan angives med undertavle, at det også er forbudt at trække cykel og knallert. Det kan angives på undertavle, at forbuddet gælder miljøzone. Det kan angives på undertavle, at miljøgodkendte køretøjer er undtaget. Undertavle om miljøgodkendte køretøjer undtaget, miljøzone og med U 1 om afstandsangivelse anvendes kun som forvarsling til miljøzone. Miljøgodkendelsen af køretøjet sker i henhold til lov om miljøbeskyttelse.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 19

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

3. 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.

Pedestrians prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C 26,2 • No pedestrians.

Dansk • Tavle C 26,2 • Fodgængere forbudt.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 19

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

4. Cyclists prohibited

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

Cyclists prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C 25,1 • No bicycles or small mopeds. A supplementary plate may also prohibit pushing bicycles and small mopeds.

Dansk • Tavle C 25,1 • Cykel og lille knallert forbudt. Det kan angives med undertavle, at det også er forbudt at trække cykel og lille knallert.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 19

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

5. Mopeds prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that mopeds are prohibited. Moped riders may not enter or continue beyond the sign. The affected moped categories depend on the applicable local rules. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

Mopeds prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C 25,2 • No small mopeds. A supplementary plate may also prohibit pushing small mopeds.

Dansk • Tavle C 25,2 • Lille knallert forbudt. Det kan angives med undertavle, at det også er forbudt at trække lille knallert.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 19

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

6. Motorcycles prohibited

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

Motorcycles prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C 22,2 • No motorcycles or large mopeds. A supplementary plate may also prohibit small mopeds.

Dansk • Tavle C 22,2 • Motorcykel og stor knallert forbudt. Det kan angives på undertavle, at kørsel med lille knallert også er forbudt.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 19

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

7. Trucks prohibited

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.

Trucks prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C 23,1 • No lorries. A mass on a supplementary plate may restrict the prohibition to lorries, including lorry combinations, whose combined maximum authorised mass exceeds the value shown.

Dansk • Tavle C 23,1 • Lastbil forbudt. Forbuddet kan med vægtangivelse på undertavle begrænses til kun at gælde for lastbil, herunder lastbilvogntog, hvis samlede tilladte totalvægt er større end den angivne.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 19

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

8. Buses prohibited

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

Buses prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C 23,2 • No buses or coaches. A mass on a supplementary plate may restrict the prohibition to buses or coaches, including combinations, whose combined maximum authorised mass exceeds the value shown.

Dansk • Tavle C 23,2 • Bus forbudt. Forbuddet kan med vægtangivelse på undertavle begrænses til kun at gælde for bus, herunder busvogntog, hvis samlede tilladte totalvægt er større end den angivne.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 19

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

9. Tractors prohibited

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

Tractors prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C 24,1 • No tractors or motorised machinery. A mass on a supplementary plate may restrict the prohibition to tractors or machinery, including combinations, whose combined maximum authorised mass exceeds the value shown.

Dansk • Tavle C 24,1 • Traktor og motorredskab forbudt. Forbuddet kan med vægtangivelse på undertavle begrænses til kun at gælde for traktorer og motorredskaber, herunder vogntog med disse køretøjer, hvis samlede tilladte totalvægt er større end den angivne.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 19

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

10. Equestrians prohibited

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

Equestrians prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C 26,1 • No riding or leading horses.

Dansk • Tavle C 26,1 • Ridning og føring af hest forbudt.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 19

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

11. Horsecarts prohibited

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.

Horsecarts prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C 24,2 • No horse-drawn carriages or similar vehicles.

Dansk • Tavle C 24,2 • Hestevogn og lignende forbudt.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 19

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

12. Motorcycles and cars prohibited

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

Motorcycles and cars prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C 22,1 • No motor vehicles, large mopeds, tractors or motorised machinery. A supplementary plate may also prohibit small mopeds.

Dansk • Tavle C 22,1 • Motorkøretøj, stor knallert, traktor og motorredskab forbudt. Det kan angives med undertavle, at kørsel med lille knallert også er forbudt.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 19

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

13. Vehicles carrying dangerous goods prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles carrying dangerous goods are prohibited. Vehicles carrying the dangerous goods covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it.

Vehicles carrying dangerous goods prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C 23,3 • No dangerous goods traffic. Vehicles carrying dangerous goods as defined in the regulations on carriage of dangerous goods by road are prohibited. A supplementary plate may specify the operating period and the categories of dangerous goods covered.

Dansk • Tavle C 23,3 • Kørsel med farligt gods forbudt. Tavlen forbyder kørsel med køretøjer, der medbringer farligt gods som defineret i bekendtgørelse om vejtransport af farligt gods. Det kan på undertavle præciseres, hvilken tidsperiode forbuddet gælder, og hvilke kategorier af farligt gods, der er omfattet af forbuddet.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 19

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

14. Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited

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

Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C 41 • Vehicle width limit. Vehicles wider than indicated, including their load, are prohibited.

Dansk • Tavle C 41 • Køretøjsbredde. Tavlen forbyder kørsel med køretøjer, hvis bredde inklusive læs er større end den angivne.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 19

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

15. Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited

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

Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C 42 • Vehicle height limit. Vehicles higher than indicated, including their load, are prohibited.

Dansk • Tavle C 42 • Køretøjshøjde. Tavlen forbyder kørsel med køretøjer, hvis højde inklusive læs er større end den angivne.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 19

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

16. Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited

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

Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C 43 • Vehicle length limit. Vehicles, including combinations, longer than indicated with their load are prohibited.

Dansk • Tavle C 43 • Køretøjslængde. Tavlen forbyder kørsel med køretøjer, herunder vogntog, hvis længde inklusive læs er større end den angivne.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 19

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

17. Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles heavier than indicated are prohibited. Vehicles or vehicle combinations exceeding the displayed mass limit may not continue beyond the sign. The legally relevant mass is determined by the applicable local rules.

Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C 31 • Total mass limit. Vehicles whose actual total mass exceeds the stated value are prohibited. For combinations, the limit applies to each vehicle individually.

Dansk • Tavle C 31 • Totalvægt. Tavlen forbyder kørsel med køretøjer, hvis faktiske totalvægt er større end den angivne. Ved vogntog gælder vægtbegrænsningen hvert enkelt køretøj i vogntoget.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 19

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

18. Vehicles exceeding the axle-load limit prohibited

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

Vehicles exceeding the axle-load limit prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C 35 • Axle load limit. Vehicles whose actual axle load exceeds the stated value are prohibited.

Dansk • Tavle C 35 • Akseltryk. Tavlen forbyder kørsel med køretøjer, hvis faktiske akseltryk er større end det angivne.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 19

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

19. Trucks with trailer heavier than indicated prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that trucks with a trailer heavier than indicated are prohibited. Truck-and-trailer combinations covered by the sign may not continue if they exceed the displayed mass limit. The legally relevant mass is determined by the applicable local rules.

Trucks with trailer heavier than indicated prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C 32 • Combination mass limit. All vehicle combinations whose combined actual total mass exceeds the stated value are prohibited.

Dansk • Tavle C 32 • Totalvægt af vogntog. Tavlen forbyder kørsel med alle typer af vogntog, hvis samlede faktiske totalvægt er større end den angivne.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 19

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

20. Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers

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.

Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers.

English • Traffic sign B 18 • Give way to oncoming traffic. Road users may enter the section only if they can pass through without forcing oncoming traffic to stop.

Dansk • Tavle B 18 • Hold tilbage for modkørende. Tavlen angiver, at trafikanter kun må køre ind på vejstrækningen, når de kan passere den uden derved at tvinge modkørende til at standse.

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.

21. Turning left prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that turning left is prohibited. A left turn may not be made where the sign applies. Other movements may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

Turning left prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C 11,2 • No left turn. The left-turn prohibition also prohibits U-turns.

Dansk • Tavle C 11,2 • Venstresving forbudt. Forbud mod venstresving forbyder også vending.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 19

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

22. Turning right prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that turning right is prohibited. A right turn may not be made where the sign applies. Other movements may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

Turning right prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C 11,1 • No right turn.

Dansk • Tavle C 11,1 • Højresving forbudt.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 19

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

23. Turning around prohibited (U-turn)

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

Turning around prohibited (U-turn).

English • Traffic sign C 12 • No U-turns.

Dansk • Tavle C 12 • Vending forbudt.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 19

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

24. Overtaking prohibited

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.

Overtaking prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C 51 • No overtaking. Does not prohibit overtaking two-wheeled bicycles or two-wheeled small mopeds.

Dansk • Tavle C 51 • Overhaling forbudt. Forbuddet gælder ikke ved overhaling af tohjulet cykel og tohjulet lille knallert.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 19

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

25. End of the overtaking prohibition

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

End of the overtaking prohibition.

English • Traffic sign C 53 • End of overtaking prohibition.

Dansk • Tavle C 53 • Ophør af overhaling forbudt.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 19

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

26. Overtaking prohibited for trucks

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

Overtaking prohibited for trucks.

English • Traffic sign C 52 • No overtaking by lorries. Applies to lorries and lorry combinations. Does not prohibit overtaking two-wheeled bicycles or two-wheeled small mopeds.

Dansk • Tavle C 52 • Overhaling med lastbil forbudt. Tavlen forbyder overhaling med lastbil og lastbilvogntog. Forbuddet gælder ikke ved overhaling af tohjulet cykel og tohjulet lille knallert.

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🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 19

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

27. End of the overtaking prohibition for trucks

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.

End of the overtaking prohibition for trucks.

English • Traffic sign C 54 • End of overtaking prohibition for lorries.

Dansk • Tavle C 54 • Ophør af overhaling med lastbil forbudt.

Sources

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🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 19

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

28. Start of a speed limit

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.

Start of a speed limit.

English • Traffic sign C 55 • Local speed limit. Sets a limit on this road section under section 42 of the Road Traffic Act. Notwithstanding section 18(2), it applies until ended by an end sign, a distance on a supplementary plate or another speed limit. A mass plate may limit it to vehicles, including combinations, whose combined maximum authorised mass exceeds the stated value. It may apply only to specified vehicles where all these types appear on the same plate: lorry with any trailer, bus or coach with trailer, car up to 3,500 kg with trailer, and motorcycle with trailer. A plate may read ‘Noise’ where that is the reason for the limit.

Dansk • Tavle C 55 • Lokal hastighedsbegrænsning. Tavlen fastsætter en lokal hastighedsbegrænsning for en strækning på den aktuelle vej, jf. færdselslovens § 42. Hastighedsbegrænsningen gælder uanset bestemmelsen i § 18, stk. 2, indtil den ophæves ved ophørstavle, ved afstandsangivelse på undertavle eller ved angivelse af anden hastighedsbegrænsning. Hastighedsbegrænsningen kan ved vægtangivelse på undertavle begrænses til kun at gælde for køretøjer, herunder vogntog, hvis samlede tilladte totalvægt overstiger den angivne. Hastighedsbegrænsningen kan begrænses til kun at gælde bestemte køretøjer, når alle følgende køretøjstyper er vist på én og samme undertavle; lastbil samt eventuelt tilkoblet påhængskøretøj, bus med påhængskøretøj, bil til og med 3.500 kg. med påhængskøretøj og motorcykel med påhængskøretøj. På undertavle kan teksten »Støj« angives, når det er årsagen til en lokal hastighedsbegrænsning.

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🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 19

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

29. End of the speed limit

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

End of the speed limit.

English • Traffic sign C 56 • End of local speed limit. May have a supplementary plate with the E 55 built-up-area symbol to emphasise that it stands within a built-up area, or plate UC 57 showing the general speed limit outside built-up areas.

Dansk • Tavle C 56 • Ophør af lokal hastighedsbegrænsning. Tavlen kan være forsynet med undertavle med bysymbolet fra tavle E 55 for at understrege, at tavlen er opsat inden for tættere bebygget område. Tavlen kan være forsynet med undertavle UC 57 for at oplyse om den gældende generelle hastighedsgrænse uden for tættere bebygget område.

Sources

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🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 19

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

30. Start of a zone with 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.

Start of a zone with speed limit.

English • Traffic sign E 68 • Zone. Marks an area where the rules represented by the incorporated signs apply, subject to E 33 Parking and E 68,9 Environmental zone. Details and the distance to the beginning may be shown. Applies until E 69 or replacement by another zone sign concerning the same matter. Local signs may create exceptions within the zone. Traffic sign C 55 • Local speed limit. Sets a limit on this road section under section 42 of the Road Traffic Act. Notwithstanding section 18(2), it applies until ended by an end sign, a distance on a supplementary plate or another speed limit. A mass plate may limit it to vehicles, including combinations, whose combined maximum authorised mass exceeds the stated value. It may apply only to specified vehicles where all these types appear on the same plate: lorry with any trailer, bus or coach with trailer, car up to 3,500 kg with trailer, and motorcycle with trailer. A plate may read ‘Noise’ where that is the reason for the limit.

Dansk • Tavle E 68 • Zonetavle. Tavlen angiver et område, hvor bestemmelserne for de tavler, der er anført som symbol, er gældende, se dog E 33 Parkering og E 68,9 Miljøzonetavle. Bestemmelsernes nærmere indhold og afstanden til områdets begyndelse kan angives på tavlen. Bestemmelserne gælder, indtil de ophæves ved tavle E 69, eller indtil de erstattes af angivelse vedrørende samme forhold på anden zonetavle. Inden for området kan zonetavlens bestemmelser fraviges ved lokal afmærkning. Tavle C 55 • Lokal hastighedsbegrænsning. Tavlen fastsætter en lokal hastighedsbegrænsning for en strækning på den aktuelle vej, jf. færdselslovens § 42. Hastighedsbegrænsningen gælder uanset bestemmelsen i § 18, stk. 2, indtil den ophæves ved ophørstavle, ved afstandsangivelse på undertavle eller ved angivelse af anden hastighedsbegrænsning. Hastighedsbegrænsningen kan ved vægtangivelse på undertavle begrænses til kun at gælde for køretøjer, herunder vogntog, hvis samlede tilladte totalvægt overstiger den angivne. Hastighedsbegrænsningen kan begrænses til kun at gælde bestemte køretøjer, når alle følgende køretøjstyper er vist på én og samme undertavle; lastbil samt eventuelt tilkoblet påhængskøretøj, bus med påhængskøretøj, bil til og med 3.500 kg. med påhængskøretøj og motorcykel med påhængskøretøj. På undertavle kan teksten »Støj« angives, når det er årsagen til en lokal hastighedsbegrænsning.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 27
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 19

SVG source: Fry1989, drawn by original of Vejdirektoratet • Public domain • Original revision 2013-07-16. Wikimedia original unmodified.

31. End of the zone with speed limit

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.

End of the zone with speed limit.

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.

32. Entry prohibited (checkpoint)

This traffic sign indicates a checkpoint with restricted entry. Road users may not proceed beyond the checkpoint unless they are authorised or permitted to continue according to the applicable rules and instructions.

Entry prohibited (checkpoint).

English • Traffic sign C 92 • Do not pass without stopping. The reason for stopping appears below the horizontal bar as text or a symbol. At customs, ‘Stop’ is replaced by ‘Customs’, with the word ‘Customs’ in the neighbouring country's language below the bar.

Dansk • Tavle C 92 • Passage uden stop forbudt. Årsagen til, at trafikanterne skal stoppe, angives under tværstregen med tekst eller symbol. Ved toldsted erstattes ordet »Stop« med ordet »Told«, og under tværstregen angives ordet »Told« på det tilgrænsende lands sprog.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 19

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

33. Parking 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.

Parking prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C 62 • No parking. Prohibits parking on the carriageway. A supplementary plate may specify details, such as particular weekdays or hours and time-limited parking outside those periods.

Dansk • Tavle C 62 • Parkering forbudt. Tavlen forbyder parkering på kørebanen. Forbuddets nærmere indhold kan angives på undertavle. Det kan fx angives, at forbuddet kun gælder på visse ugedage eller inden for visse klokkeslæt, og at der uden for disse kan være tidsbegrænset parkering.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 19

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

34. Parking and stopping prohibited

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

Parking and stopping prohibited.

English • Traffic sign C 61 • No stopping. Prohibits stopping on the carriageway except where required by other traffic. A supplementary plate may specify details, such as particular weekdays or hours and a parking prohibition or time-limited parking outside those periods.

Dansk • Tavle C 61 • Standsning forbudt. Tavlen forbyder standsning på kørebanen, som ikke sker af hensyn til den øvrige færdsel. Forbuddets nærmere indhold kan angives på undertavle. Det kan fx angives, at forbuddet kun gælder på visse ugedage eller inden for visse klokkeslæt, og at der uden for disse kan være parkeringsforbud eller tidsbegrænset parkering.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 19

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

35. Start of no-parking and no-stopping zone

This traffic sign indicates the start of a no-parking and no-stopping zone. The parking and stopping restrictions apply throughout the zone according to the applicable zonal rules until the zone is ended or another rule replaces them.

Start of no-parking and no-stopping zone.

English • Traffic sign E 68 • Zone. Marks an area where the rules represented by the incorporated signs apply, subject to E 33 Parking and E 68,9 Environmental zone. Details and the distance to the beginning may be shown. Applies until E 69 or replacement by another zone sign concerning the same matter. Local signs may create exceptions within the zone. Traffic sign C 61 • No stopping. Prohibits stopping on the carriageway except where required by other traffic. A supplementary plate may specify details, such as particular weekdays or hours and a parking prohibition or time-limited parking outside those periods.

Dansk • Tavle E 68 • Zonetavle. Tavlen angiver et område, hvor bestemmelserne for de tavler, der er anført som symbol, er gældende, se dog E 33 Parkering og E 68,9 Miljøzonetavle. Bestemmelsernes nærmere indhold og afstanden til områdets begyndelse kan angives på tavlen. Bestemmelserne gælder, indtil de ophæves ved tavle E 69, eller indtil de erstattes af angivelse vedrørende samme forhold på anden zonetavle. Inden for området kan zonetavlens bestemmelser fraviges ved lokal afmærkning. Tavle C 61 • Standsning forbudt. Tavlen forbyder standsning på kørebanen, som ikke sker af hensyn til den øvrige færdsel. Forbuddets nærmere indhold kan angives på undertavle. Det kan fx angives, at forbuddet kun gælder på visse ugedage eller inden for visse klokkeslæt, og at der uden for disse kan være parkeringsforbud eller tidsbegrænset parkering.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 27
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 19

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

36. End of no-parking zone

This traffic sign indicates the end of the no-parking zone. The zonal parking prohibition ends at this point. Other parking restrictions or conditions may still apply.

End of no-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.