Traffic signsFrance

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

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What does this traffic sign mean?

101. What does this traffic sign mean?

Passing right prohibited.
Turning right mandatory.
✓ Pass obstacle on the right.
Passing left mandatory.

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must pass an obstacle on the right. Keep to the right of the obstacle and follow any accompanying signs or road markings.

English • Traffic sign B21a1 • Pass on the right.

Français • Panneau B21a1 • Contournement obligatoire par la droite.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

102. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning left mandatory.
Turning right mandatory.
Turning left prohibited.
✓ Driving straight ahead or turning left mandatory.

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must continue straight ahead or turn left. One of the indicated directions must be followed; turning right is prohibited.

English • Traffic sign B21d2 • Compulsory directions at the next junction: straight ahead or left.

Français • Panneau B21d2 • Directions obligatoires à la prochaine intersection : tout droit ou à gauche.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

103. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning right mandatory.
Driving straight ahead or turning left mandatory.
✓ Driving straight ahead or turning right mandatory.
Turning right prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must continue straight ahead or turn right. One of the indicated directions must be followed; turning left is prohibited.

English • Traffic sign B21d1 • Compulsory directions at the next junction: straight ahead or right.

Français • Panneau B21d1 • Directions obligatoires à la prochaine intersection : tout droit ou à droite.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

104. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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 B21-2 • Turn left before the sign.

Français • Panneau B21-2 • Obligation de tourner à gauche avant le panneau.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

105. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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 B21-1 • Turn right before the sign.

Français • Panneau B21-1 • Obligation de tourner à droite avant le panneau.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

106. What does this traffic sign mean?

Overtaking prohibited.
Entry prohibited.
Start of a priority road.
✓ Driving straight ahead mandatory.

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 B21b • Compulsory direction at the next junction: straight ahead.

Français • Panneau B21b • Direction obligatoire à la prochaine intersection : tout droit.

Sources

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What does this traffic sign mean?

107. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for children.
Start of a zone for pedestrians.
✓ Mandatory path for pedestrians.
Crossing for pedestrians.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a mandatory path for pedestrians. Pedestrians must use the designated path, while other road users may use it only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

English • Traffic sign B22b • Compulsory footpath reserved for pedestrians.

Français • Panneau B22b • Chemin obligatoire pour piétons et réservée aux piétons.

Sources

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What does this traffic sign mean?

108. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ End of mandatory path for pedestrians.
Warning for pedestrians.
Warning for children.
Start of a motorway.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory path for pedestrians. The requirement associated with the designated path ends at this point. Pedestrians must continue according to the subsequent path or road layout and applicable local rules.

English • Traffic sign B41 • End of compulsory footpath.

Français • Panneau B41 • Fin de chemin obligatoire pour piétons.

Sources

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What does this traffic sign mean?

109. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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

English • Traffic sign B22a • Compulsory cycle track or lane for cycles without sidecars or trailers, reserved for two- or three-wheeled cycles.

Français • Panneau B22a • Piste ou bande obligatoire pour les cycles sans side-car ou remorque et réservée aux cycles à deux ou trois roues.

Sources

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What does this traffic sign mean?

110. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of an expressway.
Start of a motorway.
✓ End of mandatory path for cyclists.
End of the zone for cyclists.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory path for cyclists. The requirement associated with the designated path ends at this point. Cyclists must continue according to the road layout, other traffic signs and applicable local rules.

English • Traffic sign B40 • End of compulsory cycle track or lane.

Français • Panneau B40 • Fin de piste ou bande obligatoire pour cycle.

Sources

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What does this traffic sign mean?

111. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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 B22c • Compulsory bridleway reserved for horse riders.

Français • Panneau B22c • Chemin obligatoire pour cavaliers et réservée aux cavaliers.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

112. What does this traffic sign mean?

Equestrians prohibited.
Warning for horses.
Warning for equestrians.
✓ End of mandatory path for equestrians.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory path for equestrians. The requirement associated with the designated path ends at this point. Equestrians must continue according to the subsequent path or road layout and applicable local rules.

English • Traffic sign B42 • End of compulsory bridleway.

Français • Panneau B42 • Fin de chemin obligatoire pour cavaliers.

Sources

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What does this traffic sign mean?

113. What does this traffic sign mean?

Cars prohibited.
Buses prohibited.
✓ Mandatory lane for buses.
Trucks prohibited.

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

English • Traffic sign B27a • Lane reserved for vehicles operating scheduled public transport services duly authorised by the authority responsible for traffic regulation.

Français • Panneau B27a • Voie réservée aux véhicules de transports en commun des lignes régulières dûment autorisées par l'autorité détentrice du pouvoir de police de la circulation.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

114. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a height restriction.
Buses prohibited.
Warning for buses.
✓ End of mandatory bus lane.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory lane for buses. The requirement associated with the bus lane ends at this point. Continue according to the lane markings, other traffic signs and applicable local rules.

English • Traffic sign B45 • End of lane reserved for scheduled public transport services and end of its associated speed limit.

Français • Panneau B45 • Fin de voie réservée aux véhicules des services réguliers de transport en commun et fin de limitation de vitesse y étant associée.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

115. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Mandatory lane for trams.
Cars prohibited.
Trams prohibited.
End of mandatory tractor lane.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory lane for trams. The lane or track is reserved for trams and may be used by other road users only where the applicable signs or local rules allow it.

English • Traffic sign B27b • Lane reserved for trams.

Français • Panneau B27b • Voie réservée aux tramways.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

116. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a steep descent.
Warning for snow.
Warning for roadworks.
✓ Snow chains mandatory.

This traffic sign indicates that snow chains are mandatory. Vehicles covered by the sign must use snow chains from this point as required by the applicable rules. Follow any supplementary signs or local instructions specifying the affected vehicles, wheels or conditions.

English • Traffic sign B26 • Snow chains compulsory on at least two driven wheels. For vehicles in categories M1 and N1, M2 and M3, and N2 and N3 without a trailer or semi-trailer, winter tyres meeting the conditions of article D. 314-8 of the Highway Code are accepted as complying with this requirement.

Français • Panneau B26 • Chaînes à neige obligatoires sur au moins deux roues motrices. Pour les véhicules de catégories M1 et N1, M2 et M3, et N2 et N3 sans remorque ni semi-remorque, le port de pneumatiques hiver selon les conditions de l'article D. 314-8 du code de la route est admis pour le respect de cette prescription.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

117. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a steep descent.
Warning for a steep ascent.
Entry prohibited.
✓ Dipped headlights mandatory.

This traffic sign indicates that the use of dipped headlights is mandatory. Drivers must use dipped headlights from this point until the requirement ends or is replaced, while continuing to follow the general lighting rules.

English • Traffic sign B29 • Other obligations specified by an inscription on the sign. Inscription: SWITCH ON YOUR LIGHTS.

Français • Panneau B29 • Autres obligations dont la nature est mentionnée par une inscription sur le panneau. Inscription : ALLUMEZ VOS FEUX.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

118. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a steep descent.
Warning for a steep ascent.
End of the tunnel.
✓ End of mandatory use of dipped headlights.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the requirement to use dipped headlights. Dipped headlights are no longer mandatory because of this sign, but they must still be used whenever required by the general traffic rules or driving conditions.

English • Traffic sign B49 • End of an obligation specified by an inscription on the sign. Inscription: END OF LIGHTS REQUIREMENT.

Français • Panneau B49 • Fin d'obligation dont la nature est mentionnée par une inscription sur le panneau. Inscription : FIN D’ALLUMAGE DES FEUX.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

119. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of an advisory speed limit.
Warning for a weight restriction.
✓ Start of a minimum speed.
Start of a speed limit.

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 B25 • Compulsory minimum speed.

Français • Panneau B25 • Vitesse minimale obligatoire.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

120. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a minimum speed.
Start of a speed limit.
✓ End of the minimum speed.
End of the maximum speed.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the minimum speed. The previously indicated minimum speed no longer applies beyond this point. Continue to follow any other posted speed requirements and the applicable traffic rules.

English • Traffic sign B43 • End of compulsory minimum speed.

Français • Panneau B43 • Fin de vitesse minimale obligatoire.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

121. What does this traffic sign mean?

City limit.
Start of a built-up area.
National speed limits.
✓ Country border.

This traffic sign indicates that you are crossing the national border and entering another country. The traffic rules of the country indicated apply from this point onward.

English • Traffic sign E39 • Location of a European Union member state. Example shown: entry into France.

Français • Panneau E39 • Localisation d’un État appartenant à l’Union européenne. Exemple représenté : entrée en France.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

122. What does this traffic sign mean?

Give way.
Stop and give way.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
✓ 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.

English • Traffic sign AB6 • Indication that a road has priority.

Français • Panneau AB6 • Indication du caractère prioritaire d'une route.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

123. What does this traffic sign mean?

Give way.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
End of local restrictions.
✓ 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.

English • Traffic sign AB7 • End of a road's priority status.

Français • Panneau AB7 • Fin du caractère prioritaire d'une route.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

124. What does this traffic sign mean?

City limit.
Start of a residential area.
✓ Start of a built-up area.
End of the 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.

English • Traffic sign EB10 • Beginning of a built-up area. The sign is rectangular, with a white background, a red border, a thin white outer border and black lettering.

Français • Panneau EB10 • Entrée d'agglomération : il est de forme rectangulaire, à fond blanc avec une bordure rouge et un listel blanc ; les inscriptions sont de couleur noire.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

125. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the residential area.
End of the zone with speed limit.
End of the motorway.
✓ 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.

English • Traffic sign EB20 • End of a built-up area. The sign is rectangular, with a white background, a thin black border, a red diagonal bar and black lettering.

Français • Panneau EB20 • Sortie d'agglomération : il est de forme rectangulaire, à fond blanc avec un listel noir et une barre oblique rouge ; les inscriptions sont de couleur noire.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

126. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

English • Traffic sign C207 • Beginning of a motorway section. This sign marks the start of the special motorway traffic rules.

Français • Panneau C207 • Début d'une section d'autoroute. Ce panneau annonce le début de l'application des règles particulières de circulation sur autoroute.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

127. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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

English • Traffic sign C208 • End of a motorway section. This sign marks the end of the special motorway traffic rules.

Français • Panneau C208 • Fin d'une section d'autoroute. Ce panneau annonce la fin de l'application des règles particulières de circulation sur autoroute.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

128. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a built-up area.
✓ Start of an expressway.
End of the expressway.
Start of a residential area.

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.

English • Traffic sign C107 • Road with regulated access.

Français • Panneau C107 • Route à accès réglementé.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

129. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the motorway.
Start of an expressway.
✓ End of the expressway.
End of the residential area.

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.

English • Traffic sign C108 • End of road with regulated access. This sign marks the end of the corresponding requirements.

Français • Panneau C108 • Fin de route à accès réglementé. Ce panneau indique la fin des prescriptions correspondantes.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

130. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the residential area.
Start of a zone for pedestrians.
✓ Start of a residential area.
Start of a zone for cyclists.

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.

English • Traffic sign B52 • Beginning of a residential area (zone de rencontre).

Français • Panneau B52 • Entrée d'une zone de rencontre.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

131. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the built-up area.
End of the zone for pedestrians.
End of the zone for cyclists.
✓ 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.

English • Traffic sign B53 • End of a residential area (zone de rencontre).

Français • Panneau B53 • Sortie d'une zone de rencontre.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

132. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a residential area.
Start of a zone for cyclists.
Mandatory path for pedestrians.
✓ 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.

English • Traffic sign B54 • Beginning of a pedestrian area.

Français • Panneau B54 • Entrée d'aire piétonne.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

133. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of mandatory path for pedestrians.
Pedestrians prohibited.
✓ End of the zone for pedestrians.
Start of a 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.

English • Traffic sign B55 • End of a pedestrian area.

Français • Panneau B55 • Sortie d'aire piétonne.

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134. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Lane for cyclists.
Cyclists prohibited.
Warning for cyclists.
Mandatory path for cyclists.

This traffic sign indicates a lane for cyclists. The lane is designated for bicycle traffic, subject to the applicable road markings, traffic signs and local rules.

English • Traffic sign C113 • Recommended cycle track or lane reserved for two- or three-wheeled cycles. This sign indicates that use of the facility is recommended and reserved for two- or three-wheeled cycles; pedestrians and drivers of other vehicles must not use it or stop on it. However, powered personal mobility devices and light motorised cycles must use it under articles R. 412-43-1 and R. 412-43-4 of the Highway Code, unless a different decision by the traffic authority is duly signposted. An accompanying M4d2 plate indicates that the competent authority has also permitted mopeds to use the facility.

Français • Panneau C113 • Piste ou bande cyclable conseillée et réservée aux cycles à deux ou trois roues. Ce panneau indique que l'accès à une piste ou à une bande cyclable est conseillé et réservé aux cycles à deux ou trois roues et indique aux piétons et aux conducteurs des autres véhicules qu'ils n'ont pas le droit d'emprunter cet aménagement ni de s'y arrêter. Toutefois les engins de déplacement personnel motorisés et des cyclomobiles légers sont tenus d'y circuler conformément aux articles R. 412-43-1 et R. 412-43-4 du code de la route, sauf décision différente de l'autorité de police de la circulation dûment signalée. Le panonceau M4d2 qui peut compléter le panneau indique que, par décision de l'autorité compétente, cet aménagement est accessible aux cyclomoteurs.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

135. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ End of the lane for cyclists.
End of mandatory path for cyclists.
Lane for cyclists.
Cyclists prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the lane for cyclists. The designated cyclist lane ends at this point. Cyclists should continue according to the road layout, traffic signs and rules that apply beyond the lane.

English • Traffic sign C114 • End of a recommended cycle track or lane reserved for two- or three-wheeled cycles. This sign ends the rules imposed by sign C113.

Français • Panneau C114 • Fin d'une piste ou d'une bande cyclable conseillée et réservée aux cycles à deux ou trois roues. Ce panneau indique la fin de la réglementation édictée par le panneau C113.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

136. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path.
✓ Lane for pedestrians and cyclists.
Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.
Mandatory shared pedestrian and cycle path.

This traffic sign indicates a lane for pedestrians and cyclists. The lane is designated for use by pedestrians and cyclists according to the applicable signs, markings and local rules.

English • Traffic sign C115 • Greenway. This route is reserved for pedestrians and non-motorised vehicles. An accompanying M4y plate indicates that the competent authority has not prohibited horse riders from using it.

Français • Panneau C115 • Voie verte. Cette voie est réservée à la circulation des piétons et des véhicules non motorisés. Le panonceau M4y qui peut compléter le panneau indique que l'autorité compétente n'y a pas interdit la circulation des cavaliers.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

137. What does this traffic sign mean?

Dead end street with a passage for pedestrians and cyclists.
Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.
End of cycle highway.
✓ End of lane for pedestrians and cyclists.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the lane for pedestrians and cyclists. The designated lane ends at this point. Pedestrians and cyclists should continue according to the road layout, traffic signs and rules that apply beyond it.

English • Traffic sign C116 • End of greenway.

Français • Panneau C116 • Fin de voie verte.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

138. What does this traffic sign mean?

Advisory speed limit.
Mandatory minimum speed.
✓ National speed limits.
Start of a speed limit.

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.

English • Traffic sign C25a • Speed limits applying in France, displayed at the border.

Français • Panneau C25a • Indication aux frontières des limites de vitesse sur le territoire français.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

139. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the advisory speed limit.
✓ Advisory speed limit.
National speed limits.
Mandatory minimum speed.

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 C4a • Recommended speed. This sign indicates the advised speed where conditions permit and no lower limit applies to the vehicle category. Drivers must remain in control of their speed in all circumstances, in accordance with article R. 413-17 of the Highway Code.

Français • Panneau C4a • Vitesse conseillée. Ce panneau indique la vitesse à laquelle il est conseillé de circuler si les circonstances le permettent et si l'usager n'est pas tenu de respecter une vitesse inférieure spécifique à la catégorie de véhicule qu'il conduit. En toutes circonstances, l'usager doit rester maître de sa vitesse, conformément à l'article R. 413-17 du code de la route.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

140. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the speed limit.
Advisory speed limit.
✓ End of the advisory speed limit.
National speed limits.

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.

English • Traffic sign C4b • End of recommended speed.

Français • Panneau C4b • Fin de vitesse conseillée.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

141. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Start of a tunnel.
Start of a motorway.
Pedestrians prohibited.
End of the tunnel.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a tunnel. Special traffic rules may apply within the tunnel, including requirements concerning vehicle lighting, speed or following distance. Follow the applicable signs and local rules.

English • Traffic sign C111 • Tunnel entrance. In this tunnel, U-turns, stopping and parking are prohibited outside the designated emergency stopping places under article R. 417-10 of the Highway Code, and dipped headlights are compulsory.

Français • Panneau C111 • Entrée d'un tunnel. Ce panneau indique l'entrée d'un tunnel où il est interdit de faire demi-tour, de s'arrêter et de stationner en dehors des emplacements d'arrêt d'urgence prévus à cet effet en application de l'article R. 417-10 du code de la route et où l'allumage des feux de croisement est obligatoire.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

142. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

This traffic sign indicates the end of the tunnel. Tunnel-specific rules associated with the sign end where applicable, while separately imposed speed limits, lighting requirements or other restrictions may remain in force.

English • Traffic sign C112 • Tunnel exit. This sign also ends the requirements imposed by sign C111.

Français • Panneau C112 • Sortie de tunnel. Ce panneau indique également la fin des prescriptions édictées par le panneau C111.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

143. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Speed bump.
Warning for a bad road surface.
Warning for a dip in the road.
Warning for a steep descent.

This traffic sign indicates a speed bump. A speed bump is a raised section of the roadway designed to reduce vehicle speeds.

English • Traffic sign C27 • Raised carriageway.

Français • Panneau C27 • Surélévation de chaussée.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

144. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a zone for pedestrians.
Mandatory path for pedestrians.
Pedestrians prohibited.
✓ 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.

English • Traffic sign C20a • Pedestrian crossing.

Français • Panneau C20a • Passage pour piétons.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

145. What does this traffic sign mean?

Crossing trams.
✓ Crossing bus lane.
Warning for bus.
Mandatory lane for buses.

This traffic sign indicates a crossing bus lane. Road users crossing the lane must follow the applicable signs, signals and priority rules. Other road users may also be permitted to use the bus lane according to local rules.

English • Traffic sign C20b • Crossing of a lane used by scheduled public transport services.

Français • Panneau C20b • Traversée de voie de véhicules des services réguliers de transport en commun.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

146. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Crossing trams.
Tram stop.
Lane for buses and trams.
Crossing bus lane.

This traffic sign indicates a tram crossing. It marks a place where the path of road users crosses tram tracks. Follow the applicable traffic signals, signs and priority rules.

English • Traffic sign C20c • Tram track crossing.

Français • Panneau C20c • Traversée de voies de tramways.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

147. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Bus stop.
Taxi stand.
Park and ride.
Tram stop.

This traffic sign indicates a bus stop. It is a designated place where buses stop to pick up and drop off passengers.

English • Traffic sign C6 • Bus stop. Other vehicles must not stop or park within the area indicated by the appropriate road marking.

Français • Panneau C6 • Arrêt d'autobus. L'arrêt et le stationnement des autres véhicules sont interdits sur une étendue signalée par le marquage approprié.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

148. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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

English • Traffic sign C18 • Priority over oncoming traffic.

Français • Panneau C18 • Priorité par rapport à la circulation venant en sens inverse.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

149. What does this traffic sign mean?

Road with one-way traffic.
Dead end street with a passage for pedestrians and cyclists.
✓ Dead end street.
No entry.

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 C13a • No through road.

Français • Panneau C13a • Impasse.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

150. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Dead end street with a passage for pedestrians.
Mandatory path for pedestrians.
Road narrowing.
Start of a zone for pedestrians.

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

English • Traffic sign C13c • Dead-end road with a through route for pedestrians.

Français • Panneau C13c • Impasse comportant une issue pour les piétons.

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