QuizTraffic signsDenmark
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Traffic signs
Traffic rules
Denmark
1. What does this traffic sign mean?
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.
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.
2. What does this traffic sign mean?
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 A 43,3 • Road narrows on the right.
Dansk • Tavle A 43,3 • Indsnævret vej i højre side.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 13
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Vejdirektoratet • Public domain • Original revision 2013-06-04. Wikimedia original unmodified.
3. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a crossing for pedestrians. It marks a designated place where pedestrians cross the road. Priority and crossing rules depend on the applicable traffic signs, signals and local regulations.
English • Traffic sign 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.
4. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that drivers may not enter the road from either direction.
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.
5. What does this traffic sign mean?
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.
English • Traffic sign E 39 • Recommended speed. Indicates that the road is unsuitable for speeds above the value shown. Applies until ended by E 40 or a distance on a supplementary plate.
Dansk • Tavle E 39 • Anbefalet hastighed. Tavlen angiver, at vejen ikke er egnet til kørsel med højere hastighed end den angivne. Anbefalingen gælder indtil den ophæves med tavle E 40 eller ved afstandsangivelse på undertavle.
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.
6. What does this traffic sign mean?
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.
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.
7. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that horsecarts are prohibited. Horse-drawn vehicles may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.
English • Traffic sign 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.
8. What does this traffic sign mean?
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 D 55 • Minimum speed. Applies to drivers except cyclists and riders of small mopeds. Applies until sign D 56 or the distance shown on a supplementary plate ends it.
Dansk • Tavle D 55 • Mindste hastighed. Påbuddet gælder kørende bortset fra cyklister og førere af lille knallert. Det gælder, indtil det ophæves ved tavle D 56 eller ved afstandsangivelse på undertavle.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 23
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Vejdirektoratet • Public domain • Original revision 2013-06-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.
9. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a road narrowing where you must give way to oncoming traffic. Allow approaching traffic to pass before entering or continuing through the narrow section when required.
English • Traffic sign 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.
10. What does this traffic sign mean?
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 D 11 • Compulsory direction.
Dansk • Tavle D 11 • Påbudt kørselsretning.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 23
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Vejdirektoratet • Public domain • Original revision 2013-06-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.
11. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that driving straight ahead is mandatory. Traffic must continue straight ahead and may not turn left or right at the location to which the sign applies.
English • Traffic sign D 11 • Compulsory direction.
Dansk • Tavle D 11 • Påbudt kørselsretning.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 23
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Vejdirektoratet • Public domain • Original revision 2013-06-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.
12. What does this traffic sign mean?
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.
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.
13. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that turning left is mandatory at the junction ahead. Traffic must turn left and may not continue straight ahead or turn right.
English • Traffic sign D 11 • Compulsory direction.
Dansk • Tavle D 11 • Påbudt kørselsretning.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 23
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Vejdirektoratet • Public domain • Original revision 2013-06-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.
14. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for children. Children may be present on or near the road and may cross unexpectedly. Reduce speed, scan both sides of the road carefully and be prepared to stop.
English • Traffic sign A 22 • Children. Indicates particular danger where children use the road or its surroundings. May mark a school crossing patrol, with a plate reading ‘School’. At places without traffic signals or a pedestrian crossing, two alternating flashing amber lights must be placed above the warning sign.
Dansk • Tavle A 22 • Børn. Tavlen angiver særlig fare, hvor børn færdes på eller ved vej. Tavlen kan bruges til afmærkning af, at en skolepatrulje arbejder. I disse tilfælde suppleres den med undertavle med tekst »Skole«. På steder uden signalanlæg eller uden fodgængerfelt skal der over advarselstavlen opsættes to skiftevis blinkende gule lys.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 13
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Vejdirektoratet • Public domain • Original revision 2013-06-04. Wikimedia original unmodified.
15. What does this traffic sign mean?
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.
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.
16. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for trams. Tram tracks cross or run along the road ahead, and trams may enter the traffic path. Reduce speed, watch carefully for approaching trams and follow the applicable traffic signals, priority signs and local rules.
English • Traffic sign A 71 (historical reference, 2012) • Light rail. Indicates danger associated with light rail operating on the road. A 71 is not listed in road-signing order no. 425/2023. The current approval status of the sign shown has not been verified.
Dansk • Tavle A 71 (historisk reference, 2012) • Letbane. Tavlen angiver fare i forbindelse med letbanekørsel på vejen. A 71 er ikke opført i bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023 om vejafmærkning. Den aktuelle godkendelsesstatus for den viste tavle er ikke verificeret.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 802/2012, § 13
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 13
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Vejdirektoratet • Public domain • Original revision 2013-06-04. Wikimedia original unmodified.
17. What does this traffic sign mean?
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.
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
🔗 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. What does this traffic sign mean?
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 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.
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. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that turning left or right is mandatory at the junction ahead. Traffic may turn either left or right but may not continue straight ahead.
English • Traffic sign D 11 • Compulsory direction.
Dansk • Tavle D 11 • Påbudt kørselsretning.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 23
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Vejdirektoratet • Public domain • Original revision 2013-06-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.
20. What does this traffic sign mean?
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.
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.
21. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a dead end street with a passage for cyclists. The road has no through route for motor vehicles, but cyclists can continue beyond the dead end.
English • Traffic sign 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.
22. What does this traffic sign mean?
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.
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.
23. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that you have priority at the next intersection. Side roads join from the left and right, and traffic entering from those side roads must give way.
English • Traffic sign A 11 • Dangerous junction where intersecting traffic must give way. If a road joins on only one side, the symbol may show this.
Dansk • Tavle A 11 • Farligt vejkryds, hvor den krydsende trafik har ubetinget vigepligt. Hvis der kun forekommer vejtilslutning i én vejside, kan det fremgå af symbolet.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 13
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Vejdirektoratet • Public domain • Original revision 2013-06-04. Wikimedia original unmodified.
24. What does this traffic sign mean?
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 D 23 • Bridleway. Horse riders must use this path, which is reserved exclusively for them.
Dansk • Tavle D 23 • Ridesti. Tavlen angiver bane, som skal benyttes af ridende og kun må benyttes af disse.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 23
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Vejdirektoratet • Public domain • Original revision 2013-06-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.
25. What does this traffic sign mean?
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.
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.
26. What does this traffic sign mean?
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 D 12 • Compulsory direction around a roundabout.
Dansk • Tavle D 12 • Påbudt kørselsretning i rundkørsel.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 23
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Vejdirektoratet • Public domain • Original revision 2013-06-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.
27. What does this traffic sign mean?
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 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.
28. What does this traffic sign mean?
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.
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.
29. What does this traffic sign mean?
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.
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.
30. What does this traffic sign mean?
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.
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.
31. What does this traffic sign mean?
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.
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.
32. What does this traffic sign mean?
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.
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.
33. What does this traffic sign mean?
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.
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.
34. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a speed bump. A raised traffic-calming feature lies ahead. Reduce speed before reaching it to maintain vehicle control and avoid damage or discomfort.
English • Traffic sign A 36 • Road hump. Indicates a traffic-calming hump in the road.
Dansk • Tavle A 36 • Bump. Tavlen angiver hastighedsdæmpende bump på vejen.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 13
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Vejdirektoratet • Public domain • Original revision 2013-06-04. Wikimedia original unmodified.
35. What does this traffic sign mean?
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.
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.
36. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for two-way traffic. Oncoming traffic will use the same road or carriageway ahead. Keep to the correct side of the road and overtake only where it is permitted and clearly safe.
English • Traffic sign A 18 • Oncoming traffic. In addition to the normal advance distance under section 12, the sign may be placed at the start of a section with oncoming traffic.
Dansk • Tavle A 18 • Modkørende færdsel. Tavlen kan foruden i normal afstand, jf. § 12, opsættes ved begyndelsen af en strækning med modkørende færdsel.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 13
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Vejdirektoratet • Public domain • Original revision 2013-06-04. Wikimedia original unmodified.
37. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a road narrowing. The available width of the road or carriageway decreases ahead. Reduce speed, maintain sufficient lateral clearance and watch carefully for approaching or adjacent traffic.
English • Traffic sign A 43,1 • Road narrows.
Dansk • Tavle A 43,1 • Indsnævret vej.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 13
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Vejdirektoratet • Public domain • Original revision 2013-06-04. Wikimedia original unmodified.
38. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that overtaking is prohibited. The vehicles covered by the prohibition and any categories that may still be overtaken depend on the applicable local rules.
English • Traffic sign 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.
39. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a railway crossing without barriers. It alerts drivers to an upcoming level crossing where railway tracks cross the road and no barriers or gates are present to stop traffic. Drivers should slow down and look both ways for trains.
English • Traffic sign A 72 • Level crossing without barriers. Plate UB 11,1 ‘Advance warning of Stop’ warns of a stop requirement at the crossing. The distance to the crossing appears on the plate.
Dansk • Tavle A 72 • Jernbaneoverkørsel uden bomme. Undertavle UB 11,1 Forvarsling for Stop bruges til forvarsling af stop ved jernbaneoverkørsel. Afstand til jernbaneoverkørslen angives på undertavlen.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 13
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Vejdirektoratet • Public domain • Original revision 2013-06-04. Wikimedia original unmodified.
40. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for cattle. Cattle or other livestock may be crossing, walking along or standing near the road. Reduce speed, be prepared to stop and avoid sudden movements or unnecessary use of the horn that could startle the animals.
English • Traffic sign A 27 • Livestock. Symbols showing other animals may be used.
Dansk • Tavle A 27 • Kreaturer. På tavlen kan bruges symboler, der viser andre dyr.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 13
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Vejdirektoratet • Public domain • Original revision 2013-06-04. Wikimedia original unmodified.
41. What does this traffic sign mean?
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 A 21 • Cyclists. Indicates particular danger where cyclists and riders of small mopeds enter or cross the carriageway.
Dansk • Tavle A 21 • Cyklister. Tavlen angiver særlig fare, hvor cyklister og førere af lille knallert kører ud på kørebanen eller krydser den.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 13
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Vejdirektoratet • Public domain • Original revision 2013-06-04. Wikimedia original unmodified.
42. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that traffic must pass an obstacle on either the left or the right. Use either permitted side while following the road layout and any accompanying signs or markings.
English • Traffic sign D 16 • Pass on either side. Motor vehicles and large mopeds may pass on either side of the sign.
Dansk • Tavle D 16 • Valgfri passage. Tavlen angiver, at motorkøretøjer og store knallerter kan passere tavlen på begge sider.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 23
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Vejdirektoratet • Public domain • Original revision 2013-06-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.
43. What does this traffic sign mean?
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 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.
44. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a road narrowing where 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.
45. What does this traffic sign mean?
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.
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.
46. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign means stop and give way. You must come to a complete stop before entering the intersection and give way to traffic that has priority. Proceed only when it is safe.
English • Traffic sign B 13 • Stop. Drivers must give way and stop before entering a junction or crossing railway tracks. At junctions, cyclists and riders of small mopeds lawfully using the cycle path may turn right without stopping onto the cycle path along the intersecting road's right side if this causes no inconvenience to other road users. At railway tracks the sign is placed below crossbuck A 74. Normally used with S 13 stop line; see section 59.
Dansk • Tavle B 13 • Stop. Tavlen angiver, at kørende har ubetinget vigepligt og skal stoppe før fremkørsel i et kryds eller før fremkørsel over jernbanespor. I kryds kan cyklister og førere af lille knallert, der lovligt benytter cykelstien, dog uden at stoppe svinge til højre ad cykelsti langs den krydsende vejs højre side, hvis dette kan ske uden ulempe for andre trafikanter. Ved jernbanespor opsættes tavlen under A 74 Krydsmærke. Tavlen bruges normalt i forbindelse med S 13 Stoplinje, jf. § 59.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 16
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Vejdirektoratet • Public domain • Original revision 2022-07-28. Wikimedia original unmodified.
47. What does this traffic sign mean?
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.
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.
48. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a mandatory direction to the right. Traffic must proceed to the right at the sign and may not continue straight ahead or to the left.
English • Traffic sign D 11 • Compulsory direction.
Dansk • Tavle D 11 • Påbudt kørselsretning.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 23
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Vejdirektoratet • Public domain • Original revision 2013-06-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.
49. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for crossing deer. Deer or other wild animals may enter the road unexpectedly, especially around dawn or dusk. Reduce speed, watch the roadside carefully and be prepared for more than one animal to cross.
English • Traffic sign A 26 • Wild animals. Symbols showing other animals may be used.
Dansk • Tavle A 26 • Dyrevildt. På tavlen kan bruges symboler, der viser andre dyr.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 13
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Vejdirektoratet • Public domain • Original revision 2013-06-04. Wikimedia original unmodified.
50. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a railway crossing with two or more tracks. It alerts drivers to a level crossing where more than one railway track crosses the road. More than one train may pass in succession or from different directions, so drivers should check carefully before crossing and never proceed until all tracks are clear.
English • Traffic sign A 74,2 • Crossbuck for a multi-track level crossing.
Dansk • Tavle A 74,2 • Krydsmærke for flersporet jernbaneoverkørsel.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Retsinformation.dk • Bekendtgørelse nr. 425/2023, § 13
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Vejdirektoratet • Public domain • Original revision 2013-06-04. Wikimedia original unmodified.