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Traffic signs

Traffic rules

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101. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Cable car.

Tram stop.

Car ferry.

Chairlift.

This traffic sign indicates a cable car. A cable car transports passengers in cabins moved or supported by a cable system.

English • Traffic sign CE20a • Cable car station.

Français • Panneau CE20a • Gare de téléphérique.

Sources

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

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102. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a road with two-way traffic.

Warning for a road with one-way traffic.

Warning for a railway crossing.

Warning for roadworks.

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 A18 • Traffic in both directions.

Français • Panneau A18 • Circulation dans les deux sens.

Sources

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

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103. What does this traffic sign mean?

Aircraft prohibited.

Motor vehicles prohibited.

✓ Warning for low-flying aircraft.

Warning for heavy crosswind.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for low-flying aircraft. Aircraft may pass over the road at low altitude and can create sudden noise or visual distraction. Keep your attention on the road and maintain control of the vehicle.

English • Traffic sign A23 • Crossing an area of aircraft-related danger.

Français • Panneau A23 • Traversée d'une aire de danger aérien.

Sources

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

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104. What does this traffic sign mean?

Bus stop.

Mandatory lane for buses.

Warning for bus.

✓ Crossing bus lane.

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.

Sources

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🔗 Equipementsdelaroute.cerema.fr • Arrêté du 24 novembre 1967 Source : มองโกเลีย๔๔ • CC0 1.0 • SVG original non modifié.

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105. What does this traffic sign mean?

Junction layout, directions and destinations.

Information about the next exit.

✓ General information about the directions.

Information about the destination and distance.

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

English • Traffic sign Dc29b • Local information direction sign at the junction for services and facilities. Follow the arrows towards the indicated destinations; the names shown are examples.

Français • Panneau Dc29b • Signalisation d’information locale de position pour les services et équipements. Suivez les flèches vers les destinations indiquées ; les noms représentés sont ceux de l’exemple.

Sources

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🔗 Legifrance.gouv.fr • Arrêté du 24 novembre 1967 • article 5-4 Source : มองโกเลีย๔๔ • CC0 1.0 • SVG original non modifié.

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106. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking only allowed if you pay.

Road open (with restrictions).

✓ Passing without payment prohibited.

Start of a low-emission zone.

This traffic sign indicates that passing without payment is prohibited. A toll or other required road-use charge must be paid or otherwise validly arranged according to the applicable payment system.

English • Traffic sign B5c • Stop at the toll booth.

Français • Panneau B5c • Arrêt au poste de péage.

Sources

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

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107. What does this traffic sign mean?

Petrol station with CNG.

✓ Petrol station with LPG.

Petrol and charging station with LPG.

Charging station with LPG.

This traffic sign indicates a petrol station with LPG. The facility provides conventional motor fuel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for compatible vehicles.

English • Traffic sign CE15c • Fuel station open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, supplying GPL, GNV, GNL or GNC. Example shown: GPL (liquefied petroleum gas).

Français • Panneau CE15c • Poste de distribution de carburant ouvert 7 jours sur 7 et 24 heures sur 24 assurant le ravitaillement en GPL, GNV, GNL ou GNC. Exemple représenté : GPL (gaz de pétrole liquéfié).

Sources

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🔗 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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108. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Emergency telephone.

Telephone.

Emergency exit.

First aid.

This traffic sign indicates the location of an emergency telephone. The telephone provides a direct means of requesting assistance in an emergency.

English • Traffic sign CE2a • Emergency call point.

Français • Panneau CE2a • Poste d’appel d’urgence.

Sources

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Original: Gouvernement français Vector: Roulex 45 • Public domain • Source revision 2013-06-04. Wikimedia original unmodified.

109. What does this traffic sign mean?

Bus stop.

Carsharing.

✓ Taxi stand.

Tram stop.

This traffic sign indicates a taxi stand. It is a designated place where taxis may wait for passengers. Other vehicles may use the area only where the applicable signs or local rules permit it.

English • Traffic sign C5 • Taxi rank. Stopping and parking are reserved for taxis in service; the appropriate road marking shows the extent of the reservation.

Français • Panneau C5 • Station de taxis. L'arrêt et le stationnement y sont réservés aux taxis en service ; le marquage approprié signale l'étendue de cette réservation.

Sources

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

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Roulex 45 self-made from source above • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Source revision 2013-04-27. Wikimedia original unmodified.

110. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.

Warning for a traffic bump.

Start of a priority road.

Give way.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for an uncontrolled crossroad. An intersection without traffic signals or signs assigning priority lies ahead. Reduce speed, watch for traffic approaching from other directions and follow the applicable local priority rules.

English • Traffic sign AB1 • Junction where drivers must give way to vehicles emerging from the road or roads on their right.

Français • Panneau AB1 • Intersection où le conducteur est tenu de céder le passage aux véhicules débouchant de la ou des routes situées à sa droite.

Sources

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

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111. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a slippery road surface.

✓ Warning for a double curve, first left then right.

Warning for a steep ascent.

Warning for a double curve, first right then left.

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

English • Traffic sign A1d • Series of bends, first to the left.

Français • Panneau A1d • Succession de virages dont le premier est à gauche.

Sources

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112. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for children.

✓ Mandatory path for pedestrians.

Start of a zone for pedestrians.

Warning 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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113. What does this traffic sign mean?

Skiing route.

Snow chains and winter tyres zone.

✓ End of zone for snow chains and winter tyres.

Studded tyres prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the snow chains and winter tyres zone. The winter-equipment requirements associated with the zone end at this point. Other winter-equipment rules may still apply.

English • Traffic sign B59 • End of a zone requiring winter equipment during the winter period.

Français • Panneau B59 • Sortie de zone d'obligation d'équipements en période hivernale.

Sources

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114. What does this traffic sign mean?

Road open (with restrictions).

✓ End of paid parking zone.

End of the residential area.

The road is closed.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the paid parking zone. The zonal payment requirement ends at this point. Other parking restrictions, charges or conditions may still apply.

English • Traffic sign B50d • End of a paid parking zone.

Français • Panneau B50d • Sortie de zone à stationnement payant.

Sources

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

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Roulex 45 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Source revision 2007-12-02. Wikimedia original unmodified.

115. What does this traffic sign mean?

Trailers prohibited.

Camper site.

✓ Caravan site.

Warning for a railway crossing without barriers.

This traffic sign indicates a caravan site. The designated area provides parking or accommodation for caravans.

English • Traffic sign CE4b • Campsite for caravans and motorhomes.

Français • Panneau CE4b • Terrain de camping pour caravanes et autocaravanes.

Sources

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

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116. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of an expressway.

End of the motorway.

✓ Start of a motorway.

Start of a tunnel.

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.

Sources

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

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Roulex 45 self-made from source above • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Source revision 2024-10-04. Wikimedia original unmodified.

117. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ End of horn prohibition.

Warning for a railway crossing without barriers.

Warning for loud sounds.

Using the horn mandatory.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the horn prohibition. The restriction imposed by the preceding horn-prohibition sign ends at this point. The normal rules governing horn use apply again.

English • Traffic sign B35 • End of the prohibition on using the horn.

Français • Panneau B35 • Fin d'interdiction de l'usage de l'avertisseur sonore.

Sources

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

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Roulex 45 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Source revision 2009-04-26. Wikimedia original unmodified.

118. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a curve to the left.

Driving straight ahead prohibited.

Turning left mandatory.

Warning for a curve to the right.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a curve to the left. A left-hand bend lies ahead. Reduce speed before entering the curve, maintain your lane position and use smooth steering.

English • Traffic sign A1b • Left-hand bend.

Français • Panneau A1b • Virage à gauche.

Sources

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

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Roulex 45 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Source revision 2013-07-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.

119. What does this traffic sign mean?

Bed and breakfast.

✓ Youth hostel.

Camper site.

Hotel.

This traffic sign indicates a youth hostel. A youth hostel provides relatively simple accommodation, often with shared rooms or communal facilities, and is commonly used by individual travellers and groups.

English • Traffic sign CE5a • Youth hostel.

Français • Panneau CE5a • Auberge de jeunesse.

Sources

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🔗 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.

120. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Minimum following distance.

Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.

Warning for traffic jams.

Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates the minimum distance that must be maintained from the vehicle ahead. Drivers must keep at least the distance shown.

English • Traffic sign B17 • Vehicles must maintain a distance between them at least equal to the indicated value.

Français • Panneau B17 • Interdiction aux véhicules de circuler sans maintenir entre eux un intervalle au moins égal au nombre indiqué.

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121. What does this traffic sign mean?

Flammable or explosive goods prohibited.

Mandatory route for vehicles carrying explosive materials.

Warning for accidents.

✓ Fire risk.

This traffic sign indicates an area with an increased risk of fire. Take particular care to avoid causing a fire and follow any accompanying restrictions or instructions.

English • Traffic sign C3 • Fire risk.

Français • Panneau C3 • Risque d'incendie.

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122. What does this traffic sign mean?

Toll payment in cash.

✓ Toll ticket.

Toll booth.

Toll payment by card.

This traffic sign indicates a toll ticket. Drivers using the indicated lane or toll point must obtain or use the ticket required by the applicable toll system.

English • Traffic sign C62 • Advance indication of a toll ticket collection machine.

Français • Panneau C62 • Présignalisation d'une borne de retrait de ticket de péage.

Sources

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123. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Electronic toll payment.

Toll ticket.

Toll payment by card.

Toll payment in cash.

This traffic sign indicates electronic toll payment. The indicated toll lane is intended for vehicles using the applicable electronic toll system, account or subscription.

English • Traffic sign C64d • Automatic payment by electronic toll subscription.

Français • Panneau C64d • Paiement automatique par abonnement "télépéage".

Sources

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

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

124. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Road open (with restrictions).

Snow chains and winter tyres zone.

Detour.

The road is closed.

This traffic sign indicates that the road is open with restrictions. Traffic may continue subject to the conditions or limitations indicated on the sign or by accompanying traffic signs.

English • Traffic sign C14 • Advance information on whether a section of road is passable.

Français • Panneau C14 • Présignalisation de la praticabilité d'une section de route.

Sources

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

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125. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ End of the zone with speed limit.

End of the residential area.

Start of a speed limit.

End of the built-up area.

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 B51 • End of a 30 km/h zone.

Français • Panneau B51 • Sortie d’une zone à vitesse limitée à 30 km/h.

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

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Roulex 45 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Source revision 2024-10-06. Wikimedia original unmodified.

126. What does this traffic sign mean?

General information about the directions.

✓ Information about the destination and distance.

Road number.

Ramp destination.

This traffic sign gives information about destinations and their distance. The displayed values show how far the indicated destinations are from the sign.

English • Traffic sign D61b • Motorway route confirmation sign showing destinations served and remaining distances. The names and distances shown are examples.

Français • Panneau D61b • Confirmation courante sur autoroute : destinations desservies et distances restant à parcourir. Les noms et distances représentés sont ceux de l’exemple.

Sources

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🔗 Legifrance.gouv.fr • Arrêté du 24 novembre 1967 • article 5-3 Source : EthanL13 • CC0 1.0 • SVG original non modifié.

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127. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a dip in the road.

✓ Warning for roadworks.

Parking prohibited.

Warning for loose chippings on the road surface.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for roadworks. Construction or maintenance work is taking place on or beside the road. Reduce speed where necessary and be prepared for workers, machinery, temporary traffic signals, changed lane layouts or uneven road surfaces.

English • Traffic sign AK5 • Roadworks. Temporary sign.

Français • Panneau AK5 • Travaux. Signalisation temporaire.

Sources

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🔗 Legifrance.gouv.fr • Arrêté du 24 novembre 1967 • article 9 Source : Roulex 45 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • SVG original non modifié.

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128. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory path for snowmobiles.

Warning for roadworks.

✓ Snow chains mandatory.

Warning for a steep descent.

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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129. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Start of paid parking zone.

Passing without payment prohibited.

Parking and stopping prohibited.

Zone with a limited parking time.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a paid parking zone. Payment is required when parking within the zone according to the indicated conditions and applicable local rules. The requirement applies until the zone is ended or another parking rule replaces it.

English • Traffic sign B6b4 • Beginning of a paid parking zone.

Français • Panneau B6b4 • Entrée d’une zone à stationnement payant.

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130. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of local restrictions.

Give way.

Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.

✓ 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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131. What does this traffic sign mean?

Fire risk.

✓ Fire extinguisher.

First aid.

Police station.

This traffic sign indicates the location of a fire extinguisher that is available for use in an emergency.

English • Traffic sign CE29 • Firefighting equipment.

Français • Panneau CE29 • Moyen de lutte contre l'incendie.

Sources

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

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132. What does this traffic sign mean?

Petrol station.

Charging station.

✓ Repair shop.

Air pressure station.

This traffic sign indicates a vehicle repair shop. Vehicle maintenance or repair services are available at or near the indicated location.

English • Traffic sign CE28 • Breakdown assistance point.

Français • Panneau CE28 • Poste de dépannage.

Sources

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🔗 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.

133. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the residential area.

✓ Start of a residential area.

Start of a zone for pedestrians.

Start of a built-up area.

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

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

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

Sources

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

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134. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a residential area.

Trucks prohibited.

✓ Caravans prohibited.

Warning for caravans.

This traffic sign indicates that caravans are prohibited. Vehicles towing a caravan may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • Traffic sign B9i • No vehicles towing a caravan or a trailer over 250 kg where the maximum authorised combination mass of the vehicle and caravan or trailer does not exceed 3.5 t.

Français • Panneau B9i • Accès interdit aux véhicules tractant une caravane ou une remorque de plus de 250 kg, tel que le poids total roulant autorisé, véhicule et caravane ou remorque, ne dépasse pas 3,5 t.

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135. What does this traffic sign mean?

Carpool.

Give way to buses.

Buses prohibited.

✓ Warning for buses.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for buses. Buses may enter, leave or cross the road ahead. Reduce speed, watch for large vehicles moving into the traffic flow and give way where required by the applicable local rules.

English • Traffic sign A9a • Crossing of a lane used by scheduled transport services.

Français • Panneau A9a • Traversée de voie de véhicules des services réguliers de transport.

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136. 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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137. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a steep descent.

✓ Speed bump.

Warning for a bad road surface.

Warning for a steep ascent.

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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138. What does this traffic sign mean?

Air pressure station.

✓ Drainage for campers.

Water protection area.

Camper site.

This traffic sign indicates a drainage facility for campers. Motorhomes and campervans can dispose of wastewater at the designated facility.

English • Traffic sign CE24 • Waste disposal point for caravans, motorhomes and coaches.

Français • Panneau CE24 • Station de vidange pour caravanes, autocaravanes et cars.

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

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139. What does this traffic sign mean?

Dead end street.

Mandatory path for cyclists.

Warning for an unpaved road surface.

✓ Warning for a road narrowing.

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 A3 • Road narrows.

Français • Panneau A3 • Chaussée rétrécie.

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140. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for cars.

✓ Warning for traffic queues.

Mandatory lane for cars.

Parking prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for traffic queues. Slow-moving or stationary traffic may occur ahead, sometimes unexpectedly. Reduce speed, increase your following distance and be prepared to stop.

English • Traffic sign AK30 • Traffic queue ahead. This sign warns of a queue further along the road, rather than a usual risk of queues forming.

Français • Panneau AK30 • Annonce d’un bouchon. Ce panneau annonce un bouchon en aval, pas simplement un risque habituel de formation de bouchons.

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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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141. What does this traffic sign mean?

Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.

Entry prohibited.

Parking allowed.

✓ Parking and stopping prohibited.

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

English • Traffic sign B6d • No stopping or parking.

Français • Panneau B6d • Arrêt et stationnement interdit.

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142. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Overview of the lanes and their direction.

Warning for a road narrowing.

Driving straight ahead mandatory.

Overview of temporary lanes.

This traffic sign gives an overview of the lanes and their direction. The diagram shows how the traffic lanes are arranged and how they continue, divide or merge.

English • Traffic sign C29b • Three-lane overtaking section: two lanes in one direction and one in the other.

Français • Panneau C29b • Créneau de dépassement à trois voies affectées : deux voies dans un sens et une voie dans l’autre.

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

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143. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for pedestrians.

Start of a zone for pedestrians.

✓ Crossing for pedestrians.

Mandatory path 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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144. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for cyclists.

Crossing for cyclists.

✓ Cyclists prohibited.

Mandatory path for cyclists.

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

English • Traffic sign B9b • No cycles. This sign also applies to powered personal mobility devices and light motorised cycles.

Français • Panneau B9b • Accès interdit aux cycles. Ce panneau s'applique aussi aux engins de déplacement personnel motorisés et aux cyclomobiles légers.

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

145. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking and stopping prohibited.

Start of a parking zone.

Parking only allowed if you pay.

✓ Parking allowed.

This traffic sign indicates that parking is allowed. Vehicles may be parked in the area covered by the sign subject to any indicated conditions, restrictions or local parking rules.

English • Traffic sign C1a • Parking place. A supplementary plate may indicate that spaces defined by appropriate markings are provided or reserved for one or more vehicle categories.

Français • Panneau C1a • Lieu aménagé pour le stationnement. Ce panneau peut être complété par un panonceau indiquant que des emplacements, délimités par un marquage approprié, sont aménagés ou réservés à une ou plusieurs catégories de véhicules.

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146. What type of traffic sign is shown?

✓ Temporary warning sign.

Mandatory sign.

Motorway sign.

Prohibitory sign.

This traffic sign indicates a temporary warning sign. It alerts drivers to short-term hazards or changed traffic conditions, usually caused by roadworks, maintenance, an accident or another temporary obstruction. Reduce speed, remain alert and follow all temporary signs, signals, barriers and road markings.

English • Traffic sign AK5 • Roadworks.

Français • Panneau AK5 • Travaux.

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147. What does this traffic sign mean?

Route to be followed in order to turn left.

Start of a priority road.

✓ Crossroad shape.

Junction directions and destinations.

This traffic sign shows the shape or layout of an upcoming junction. The diagram indicates how the approaching road and connecting roads are arranged.

English • Supplementary plate M7 • Diagram of the approaching junction showing the priority branches with a thick line. The vertical branch in the lower half represents the road on which the plate is installed.

Français • Panonceau M7 • Il représente par un schéma l'intersection qui va être abordée et indique par un trait large les branches prioritaires. La branche verticale dans la moitié inférieure du panonceau représente la route sur laquelle il est implanté.

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148. What does this traffic sign mean?

Pedestrians prohibited.

✓ End of the tunnel.

End of the expressway.

Start of a tunnel.

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

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149. What does this traffic sign mean?

Crossing for cyclists.

Cyclists prohibited.

Warning for cyclists.

✓ Lane 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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150. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Pedestrians prohibited.

End of the zone for pedestrians.

Cyclists prohibited.

Mandatory path for pedestrians.

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

English • Traffic sign B9a • No pedestrians.

Français • Panneau B9a • Accès interdit aux piétons.

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