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Test your knowledge with our multiple-choice quiz. Learn from each answer and improve your understanding of the traffic rules and road signs of France.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

51. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles carrying water-polluting substances prohibited.
✓ Vehicles carrying dangerous goods prohibited.
Start of a motorway.
Flammable or explosive 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.

English • Traffic sign B18c • No vehicles carrying dangerous goods defined by the order of 29 May 2009 on the carriage of dangerous goods by land (the ‘TMD order’) and marked as such.

Français • Panneau B18c • Accès interdit aux véhicules transportant des marchandises dangereuses définies par l'arrêté du 29 mai 2009 relatif aux transports de marchandises dangereuses par voies terrestres (dit " arrêté TMD ”), et signalés comme tels.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Equipementsdelaroute.cerema.fr • Arrêté du 24 novembre 1967

© Roulex 45 et les contributeurs Wikimedia • CC BY-SA 4.0 • SVG original non modifié.

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52. What does this traffic sign mean?

Pedestrians prohibited.
Warning for traffic lights.
✓ Warning for a pedestrian crossing.
Mandatory path for pedestrians.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a pedestrian crossing. A designated pedestrian crossing lies ahead. Reduce speed when necessary, watch carefully for pedestrians and be prepared to give way or stop according to the applicable local priority rules.

English • Traffic sign A13b • Pedestrian crossing.

Français • Panneau A13b • Passage pour piétons.

Sources

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🔗 Equipementsdelaroute.cerema.fr • Arrêté du 24 novembre 1967

© Roulex 45 et les contributeurs Wikimedia • CC BY-SA 3.0 • SVG original non modifié.

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53. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a slippery road surface.
Warning for a soft verge.
Parking prohibited.
✓ Warning for loose chippings on the road surface.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for loose chippings. Loose stones or gravel may reduce tyre grip and can be thrown up by passing vehicles. Reduce speed, increase your following distance and avoid sudden braking, acceleration or steering movements.

English • Traffic sign AK22 • Risk of loose chippings being thrown up. Temporary sign.

Français • Panneau AK22 • Risque de projection de gravillons. Signalisation temporaire.

Sources

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🔗 Legifrance.gouv.fr • Arrêté du 24 novembre 1967 • article 9 Source : Mathgb • CC BY-SA 3.0 • SVG original non modifié.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

54. What does this traffic sign mean?

The road is closed.
Emergency telephone.
End of the tunnel.
✓ Direction to emergency exit.

This traffic sign indicates the direction to an emergency exit. Follow the indicated direction to reach the evacuation route or emergency exit.

English • Traffic sign Dp2a • Pedestrian direction sign to an emergency exit on the right. Example shown: exit in 200 m. Follow the evacuation signs.

Français • Panneau Dp2a • Jalonnement piétonnier d’une issue de secours vers la droite. Exemple représenté : issue à 200 m. Suivez le jalonnement d’évacuation.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legifrance.gouv.fr • Arrêté du 24 novembre 1967 • article 5-5 Source : Gouvernement français ; vecteur : Flappiefh • Domaine public • SVG original non modifié.

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55. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Equipementsdelaroute.cerema.fr • Arrêté du 24 novembre 1967 Source : Gouvernement français et Bertrand GRONDIN • Domaine public • SVG original non modifié.

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56. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of limited-time parking zone.
Start of a zone for pedestrians.
✓ End of prohibited-access zone.
Zone with a limited parking time.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the displayed zonal access prohibition. Other access restrictions, traffic signs and general rules may still apply.

English • Traffic sign B57 • End of a restricted traffic zone.

Français • Panneau B57 • Sortie de zone de circulation restreinte.

Sources

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🔗 Equipementsdelaroute.cerema.fr • Arrêté du 24 novembre 1967

© Roland45 et les contributeurs Wikimedia • CC BY-SA 4.0 • SVG original non modifié.

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57. What does this traffic sign mean?

Petrol station with LPG.
✓ Charging station with LPG.
Charging station.
Petrol and charging station with LPG.

This traffic sign indicates a charging station with LPG. The facility provides electric-vehicle charging as well as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

English • Traffic sign CE15j • Electric vehicle charging station open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, also supplying liquefied petroleum gas (GPL), natural gas for vehicles (GNV), liquefied natural gas (GNL) or compressed natural gas (GNC).

Français • Panneau CE15j • Poste de recharge de véhicules électriques ouvert 7 jours sur 7 et 24 heures sur 24 assurant le ravitaillement en gaz de pétrole liquéfié (GPL), en gaz naturel pour véhicules (GNV), en gaz naturel liquéfié (GNL) ou en gaz naturel comprimé (GNC).

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Equipementsdelaroute.cerema.fr • Arrêté du 24 novembre 1967

© Chabe01 et les contributeurs Wikimedia • CC BY-SA 4.0 • SVG original non modifié.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

58. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking only allowed for permit holders.
Parking only allowed if you pay.
✓ Parking only allowed for a limited time.
Start of limited-time parking zone.

This traffic sign indicates that parking is allowed only for a limited time. Observe the permitted parking duration and use a parking disc or other time-recording method where required.

English • Traffic sign C1b • Free parking with a time limit controlled by parking discs.

Français • Panneau C1b • Lieu aménagé pour le stationnement gratuit à durée limitée avec contrôle par disque.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Equipementsdelaroute.cerema.fr • Arrêté du 24 novembre 1967 Source : Roulex 45 • Domaine public • SVG original non modifié.

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59. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Equipementsdelaroute.cerema.fr • Arrêté du 24 novembre 1967
🔗 Equipementsdelaroute.cerema.fr • Arrêté du 24 novembre 1967, annexe

© Kilyann Le Hen et les contributeurs Wikimedia • CC BY-SA 4.0 • SVG original non modifié.

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60. What does this traffic sign mean?

Overtaking prohibited.
✓ Parking prohibited from the 16th to month-end.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
Entry prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that parking is prohibited from the 16th to the last day of each month on the side of the road covered by the sign. Different parking rules may apply during the first half of the month.

English • Traffic sign B6a3 • No parking from the 16th to the end of the month.

Français • Panneau B6a3 • Stationnement interdit du 16 à la fin du mois.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Equipementsdelaroute.cerema.fr • Arrêté du 24 novembre 1967

© Roulex 45 et les contributeurs Wikimedia • CC BY-SA 4.0 • SVG original non modifié.

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61. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Toll booth.
Toll payment by card.
Electronic toll payment.
Toll ticket.

This traffic sign indicates a toll booth. A toll booth is a point where a road-use charge is collected or processed. Follow the signs and lane indications for the available payment method.

English • Traffic sign C64a • Payment to a toll attendant.

Français • Panneau C64a • Paiement auprès d'un péagiste.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Equipementsdelaroute.cerema.fr • Arrêté du 24 novembre 1967

© Roulex 45 et les contributeurs Wikimedia • CC BY-SA 3.0 • SVG original non modifié.

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Roulex 45 self-made from source above • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Source revision 2011-08-06. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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62. What does this traffic sign mean?

Tourist information.
Signpost to tourist location.
✓ Viewpoint.
Recreational area.

This traffic sign indicates a viewpoint. A viewpoint is a designated location offering a view of the surrounding landscape or another place of interest.

English • Traffic sign CE21 • Viewpoint.

Français • Panneau CE21 • Point de vue.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Equipementsdelaroute.cerema.fr • Arrêté du 24 novembre 1967 Source : Gouvernement français et Roulex 45 • Domaine public • SVG original non modifié.

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Gouvernement français, Roulex 45 self-made from source above • Public domain • Source revision 2012-10-20. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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63. What does this traffic sign mean?

Flammable or explosive goods prohibited.
Warning for a quayside or riverbank.
Warning for a slippery road surface.
✓ Vehicles carrying water-polluting substances prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles carrying water-polluting substances are prohibited. Vehicles carrying the substances covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it.

English • Traffic sign B18b • No vehicles carrying goods liable to pollute water, of the types and quantities defined by the order of 29 May 2009 on the carriage of dangerous goods by land (the ‘TMD order’) and marked as such.

Français • Panneau B18b • Accès interdit aux véhicules transportant des marchandises susceptibles de polluer les eaux, de nature et en quantité définies par l'arrêté du 29 mai 2009 relatif aux transports de marchandises dangereuses par voies terrestres (dit " arrêté TMD ”), et signalés comme tels.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Equipementsdelaroute.cerema.fr • Arrêté du 24 novembre 1967

© Roulex 45 et les contributeurs Wikimedia • CC BY-SA 4.0 • SVG original non modifié.

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Roulex 45 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Source revision 2009-04-24. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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64. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Stop and give way.
Entry prohibited.
Parking and stopping prohibited.
Stop and give way to cyclists.

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 AB4 • Stop at the junction under the conditions defined in article R 415-6 of the Highway Code. Sign at the stopping point.

Français • Panneau AB4 • Arrêt à l'intersection dans les conditions définies à l'article R 415-6 du code de la route. Signal de position.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Equipementsdelaroute.cerema.fr • Arrêté du 24 novembre 1967

© Roulex 45 et les contributeurs Wikimedia • CC BY-SA 3.0 • SVG original non modifié.

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Roulex 45 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Source revision 2022-07-28. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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65. What does this traffic sign mean?

Lane for pedestrians and cyclists.
Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path.
✓ Dead end street with a passage for pedestrians and cyclists.
Road narrowing.

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

English • Traffic sign C13d • Dead-end road with a through route for pedestrians and cyclists.

Français • Panneau C13d • Impasse comportant une issue pour les piétons et les cyclistes.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legifrance.gouv.fr • Arrêté du 24 novembre 1967 • article 5 Source : Roulex 45 • Domaine public • SVG original non modifié.

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66. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning right mandatory.
Turning left prohibited.
✓ Turning right prohibited.
Warning for a curve to the right.

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 B2b • No right turn at the next junction.

Français • Panneau B2b • Interdiction de tourner à droite à la prochaine intersection.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Equipementsdelaroute.cerema.fr • Arrêté du 24 novembre 1967

© Roulex 45 et les contributeurs Wikimedia • CC BY-SA 4.0 • SVG original non modifié.

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Roulex 45 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Source revision 2019-10-04. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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67. What does this traffic sign mean?

Carpool.
Motorail service.
✓ Car ferry.
Warning for a quayside or riverbank.

This traffic sign indicates a car ferry. A car ferry transports vehicles and passengers across water between ferry terminals.

English • Traffic sign CE10 • Ferry terminal.

Français • Panneau CE10 • Embarcadère.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Equipementsdelaroute.cerema.fr • Arrêté du 24 novembre 1967 Source : Gouvernement français et Roulex 45 • Domaine public • SVG original non modifié.

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Gouvernement français, Roulex 45 self-made from source above • Public domain • Source revision 2012-10-20. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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68. What does this traffic sign mean?

Youth hostel.
✓ Camping site.
Tourist information.
Caravan site.

This traffic sign indicates a camping site. The designated area provides accommodation for people staying in tents.

English • Traffic sign CE4a • Campsite for tents.

Français • Panneau CE4a • Terrain de camping pour tentes.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Equipementsdelaroute.cerema.fr • Arrêté du 24 novembre 1967 Source : Gouvernement français et Roulex 45 • Domaine public • SVG original non modifié.

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Original: Gouvernement français Vector: Roulex 45 • Public domain • Source revision 2012-10-20. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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69. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a priority road.
✓ Give way.
End of the priority road.
Give way to traffic from the right.

This traffic sign means give way. Slow down and give way to traffic that has priority. Stop if necessary and proceed only when it is safe.

English • Traffic sign AB3a • Give way at the junction. Sign at the junction. Supplementary plate M9c • Bearing the inscription ‘Give way’.

Français • Panneau AB3a • Cédez le passage à l'intersection. Signal de position. Panonceau M9c • Portant l'inscription " Cédez le passage ".

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Equipementsdelaroute.cerema.fr • Arrêté du 24 novembre 1967

© Roulex 45 et les contributeurs Wikimedia • CC BY-SA 3.0 • SVG original non modifié.

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Roulex 45 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Source revision 2014-02-21. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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70. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for snow and sleet.
Warning for a slippery road surface.
✓ Skiing route.
Skiers prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a skiing route. A skiing route is a designated route intended for skiers. Follow the applicable route markings, signs and local rules.

English • Traffic sign CE6b • Start of a cross-country skiing route.

Français • Panneau CE6b • Point de départ d'un circuit de ski de fond.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Equipementsdelaroute.cerema.fr • Arrêté du 24 novembre 1967 Source : Gouvernement français et Roulex 45 • Domaine public • SVG original non modifié.

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Original: Gouvernement français Vector: Roulex 45 • Public domain • Source revision 2012-10-20. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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71. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Restaurant.
Hotel.
Café.
Bed and breakfast.

This traffic sign indicates a restaurant. A restaurant is a place where prepared meals and drinks are served to customers.

English • Traffic sign CE16 • Restaurant open 7 days a week.

Français • Panneau CE16 • Restaurant ouvert 7 jours sur 7.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Equipementsdelaroute.cerema.fr • Arrêté du 24 novembre 1967 Source : Gouvernement français et Roulex 45 • Domaine public • SVG original non modifié.

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Gouvernement français, Roulex 45 self-made from source above • Public domain • Source revision 2012-10-20. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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72. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles carrying water-polluting substances prohibited.
Start of a tunnel.
✓ Flammable or explosive goods prohibited.
Vehicles carrying dangerous goods prohibited.

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

English • Traffic sign B18a • No vehicles carrying explosive or readily flammable goods of the types and quantities defined by the order of 29 May 2009 on the carriage of dangerous goods by land (the ‘TMD order’) and marked as such.

Français • Panneau B18a • Accès interdit aux véhicules transportant des marchandises explosives ou facilement inflammables, de nature et en quantité définies par l'arrêté du 29 mai 2009 relatif aux transports de marchandises dangereuses par voies terrestres (dit " arrêté TMD ”), et signalés comme tels.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Equipementsdelaroute.cerema.fr • Arrêté du 24 novembre 1967

© Roulex 45 et les contributeurs Wikimedia • CC BY-SA 4.0 • SVG original non modifié.

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Roulex 45 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Source revision 2009-04-24. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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73. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
Crossing for pedestrians.
✓ Warning for traffic lights ahead.
Warning for a railway crossing.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for traffic lights ahead. Traffic signals are located ahead and may not be visible early enough without advance warning. Reduce speed and be prepared to stop if the signal requires it.

English • Traffic sign A17 • Traffic signals ahead.

Français • Panneau A17 • Annonce de feux tricolores.

Sources

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🔗 Equipementsdelaroute.cerema.fr • Arrêté du 24 novembre 1967

© Roulex 45 et les contributeurs Wikimedia • CC BY-SA 3.0 • SVG original non modifié.

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74. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for heavy crosswind.
Warning for a quayside or riverbank.
✓ Warning for a movable bridge.
Entry prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a movable bridge. The bridge ahead can open, lift or move to allow water traffic to pass. Reduce speed and be prepared to stop when required by barriers, traffic lights or other signals.

English • Traffic sign A6 • Opening bridge.

Français • Panneau A6 • Pont mobile.

Sources

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🔗 Equipementsdelaroute.cerema.fr • Arrêté du 24 novembre 1967

© Roulex 45 et les contributeurs Wikimedia • CC BY-SA 3.0 • SVG original non modifié.

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Roulex_45 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Source revision 2013-07-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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75. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for roadworks.
✓ Warning for a bad road surface.
Warning for a soft verge.
Warning for a quayside or riverbank.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a bad or uneven road surface. Potholes, bumps, depressions or other surface irregularities may affect vehicle stability and braking. Reduce speed and avoid sudden manoeuvres.

English • Traffic sign A2a • Dip or hump.

Français • Panneau A2a • Cassis ou dos-d'âne.

Sources

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🔗 Equipementsdelaroute.cerema.fr • Arrêté du 24 novembre 1967

© Roulex 45 et les contributeurs Wikimedia • CC BY-SA 3.0 • SVG original non modifié.

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Roulex_45 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Source revision 2013-07-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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76. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Start of a priority road.
End of the priority road.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
Give way.

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.

Sources

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🔗 Equipementsdelaroute.cerema.fr • Arrêté du 24 novembre 1967

© Roulex 45 et les contributeurs Wikimedia • CC BY-SA 3.0 • SVG original non modifié.

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77. What does this traffic sign mean?

Pedestrians prohibited.
Warning for roadworks.
Warning for handcarts.
✓ Handcarts prohibited.

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

English • Traffic sign B9e • No handcarts, except those referred to in article R. 412-34 of the Highway Code.

Français • Panneau B9e • Accès interdit aux voitures à bras à l'exclusion de celles visées à l'article R. 412-34 du code de la route.

Sources

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🔗 Equipementsdelaroute.cerema.fr • Arrêté du 24 novembre 1967

© Roulex 45 et les contributeurs Wikimedia • CC BY-SA 4.0 • SVG original non modifié.

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Roulex 45 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Source revision 2019-10-04. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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78. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

Sources

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🔗 Equipementsdelaroute.cerema.fr • Arrêté du 24 novembre 1967

© Roulex 45 et les contributeurs Wikimedia • CC BY-SA 4.0 • SVG original non modifié.

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Roulex 45 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Source revision 2023-03-31. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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79. What does this traffic sign mean?

Viewpoint.
✓ Tourist information.
Signpost to tourist location.
Recreational area.

This traffic sign indicates tourist information. Information about local attractions, accommodation, routes and other visitor services is available at or near the indicated location.

English • Traffic sign CE3a • Information about tourist services or activities.

Français • Panneau CE3a • Informations relatives aux services ou activités touristiques.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legifrance.gouv.fr • Arrêté du 24 novembre 1967 • article 5 Source : Gouvernement français ; vectorisation : Roulex 45 • Domaine public • SVG original non modifié.

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80. What does this traffic sign mean?

Overtaking prohibited for cars.
Parking prohibited for trucks.
✓ Overtaking prohibited for trucks.
Warning for two-way traffic.

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.

English • Traffic sign B3a • Goods motor vehicles, articulated vehicles, double road trains or vehicle combinations with a maximum authorised laden mass or maximum authorised combination mass exceeding 3.5 tonnes must not overtake motor vehicles other than two-wheeled vehicles without sidecars. If the mass threshold is different, it is shown on a category M 4 f supplementary plate.

Français • Panneau B3a • Interdiction aux véhicules automobiles, véhicules articulés, trains doubles ou ensembles de véhicules, affectés au transport de marchandises dont le poids total autorisé en charge ou le poids total roulant autorisé est supérieur à 3,5 tonnes, de dépasser tous les véhicules à moteur autres que ceux à deux roues sans side-car. Lorsque le poids total autorisé en charge ou le poids total roulant autorisé au-dessus duquel l'interdiction s'applique est différent, il est indiqué sur un panonceau de catégorie M 4 f.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

81. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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82. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ End of no-parking zone.
End of the built-up area.
Road with one-way traffic.
End of the zone with speed limit.

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.

English • Traffic sign B50a • End of a no-parking zone.

Français • Panneau B50a • Sortie de zone à stationnement interdit.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

83. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a tunnel.
Warning for traffic lights.
✓ Warning for a railway crossing with one track.
Warning for a railway crossing with two or more tracks.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a railway crossing with one track. It alerts drivers to a level crossing where a single railway track crosses the road. Drivers should approach with caution and be prepared to stop, even if no barriers or warning lights are active.

English • Traffic sign G1bis • Sign at a single-track level crossing with automatic light and sound signals but no barriers or half-barriers.

Français • Signal G1bis • Signalisation de position des passages à niveau à une voie munis d'une signalisation automatique lumineuse et sonore sans barrière ni demi-barrière.

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84. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a curve to the right.
Warning for a double curve, first left then right.
✓ Warning for a double curve, first right then left.
Warning for traffic jams.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for successive curves, with the first curve to the right. Reduce speed before entering the winding section, maintain your lane position and be prepared for further changes in direction.

English • Traffic sign A1c • Series of bends, first to the right.

Français • Panneau A1c • Succession de virages dont le premier est à droite.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

85. What does this traffic sign mean?

Toll payment in cash.
Toll ticket.
✓ ATM.
Information point.

This traffic sign indicates an ATM. An automated teller machine provides access to banking services such as withdrawing cash.

English • Traffic sign CE25 • Cash machine.

Français • Panneau CE25 • Distributeur de billets de banque.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

86. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for roadworks.
✓ Warning for a railway crossing with barriers.
Dead end street.
Warning for a railway crossing without barriers.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a railway crossing with barriers. It alerts drivers to an upcoming level crossing with gates or barriers that close when a train approaches. Drivers should be ready to stop when the barriers are down or flashing lights activate. Never attempt to cross when gates are closing or closed.

English • Traffic sign A7 • Level crossing with manually operated barriers or automatic half-barriers when trains pass.

Français • Panneau A7 • Passage à niveau muni de barrières à fonctionnement manuel ou demi-barrières automatiques lors du passage des trains.

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87. What does this traffic sign mean?

Cyclists and mopeds prohibited.
✓ Mopeds prohibited.
Warning for motorcycles.
Motorcycles 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.

English • Traffic sign B9g • No mopeds.

Français • Panneau B9g • Accès interdit aux cyclomoteurs.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

88. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a zone with speed limit.
Start of a residential area.
✓ Start of no-parking zone.
Start of a zone for pedestrians.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a no-parking zone. The parking prohibition applies throughout the zone according to the applicable zonal rules until the zone is ended or another rule replaces it.

English • Traffic sign B6b1 • Beginning of a no-parking zone.

Français • Panneau B6b1 • Entrée d’une zone à stationnement interdit.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

89. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Toll payment by card.
Toll ticket.
Toll payment in cash.
Electronic toll payment.

This traffic sign indicates toll payment by card. The indicated toll lane or payment point accepts an applicable payment card.

English • Traffic sign C64b • Automatic payment by bank card or charge card.

Français • Panneau C64b • Paiement automatique par carte bancaire ou accréditive.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

90. What does this traffic sign mean?

Information point.
Drainage for campers.
✓ Public toilet.
Picnic site.

This traffic sign indicates a public toilet. Toilet facilities available for public use are located at or near the indicated place.

English • Traffic sign CE12 • Public toilets.

Français • Panneau CE12 • Toilettes ouvertes au public.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

91. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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?

92. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

93. What does this traffic sign mean?

Park and ride.
✓ Carsharing.
Taxi stand.
Carpool.

This traffic sign indicates carsharing. Carsharing is a service that allows users to access shared vehicles for individual journeys without owning the vehicle.

English • Traffic sign C9 • Car-sharing station. Stopping and parking are reserved for vehicles bearing the ‘autopartage’ label. The appropriate road marking shows the extent of the reservation.

Français • Panneau C9 • Station d'autopartage. L'arrêt et le stationnement y sont réservés aux véhicules bénéficiant du label "autopartage". Le marquage approprié signale l'étendue de cette réservation.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

94. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Dead end street.
Road with one-way traffic.
Dead end street with a passage for pedestrians and cyclists.
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?

95. What does this traffic sign mean?

Using the horn mandatory.
Pedestrians prohibited.
Warning for low-flying aircraft.
✓ Using the horn prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that using the horn is prohibited. The horn or other audible warning device may not be used where the prohibition applies, except where an applicable local rule permits or requires it.

English • Traffic sign B16 • Sound signals prohibited.

Français • Panneau B16 • Signaux sonores interdits.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

96. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a road narrowing on the left.
✓ Warning for a road narrowing on the right.
Warning for a road with two-way traffic.
Warning for a road with one-way traffic.

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 A3a • Road narrows on the right.

Français • Panneau A3a • Chaussée rétrécie par la droite.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

97. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a tunnel with indicated length.
✓ Start of a tunnel.
End of the tunnel.
Start of a motorway.

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?

98. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a minimum speed.
Start of an advisory speed limit.
✓ Start of a speed limit.
Start of a residential area.

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 B14 • Speed limit. This sign prohibits exceeding the indicated speed.

Français • Panneau B14 • Limitation de vitesse. Ce panneau notifie l'interdiction de dépasser la vitesse indiquée.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

99. What does this traffic sign mean?

E-route number.
Ring road number.
Traffic information radio.
✓ Ordinary road number.

This traffic sign indicates an ordinary road number. The number identifies the road or route and can be used to follow directions and route signs.

English • Traffic sign E42 • Red route number panel identifying roads and motorways in the national network. Example shown: N 102, a national road; this is not a motorway number.

Français • Panneau E42 • Cartouche à fond rouge caractérisant les routes et autoroutes du réseau national. Exemple représenté : N 102, une route nationale ; ce n’est pas un numéro d’autoroute.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

100. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Hiking route.
Mandatory path for pedestrians.
Skiing route.
Direction of the route for pedestrians.

This traffic sign indicates a hiking route. A hiking route is a marked route intended for walking or hiking. Follow the route signs or markings to remain on the designated path.

English • Traffic sign CE6a • Start of a walking route.

Français • Panneau CE6a • Point de départ d'un itinéraire pédestre.

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