QuizTraffic signsFrance

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?

151. What does this traffic sign mean?

Police station.
✓ Information point.
Traffic information radio.
First aid.

This traffic sign indicates an information point. Information about the local area, destinations or available services can be obtained there.

English • Traffic sign CE3b • Service information board forming part of a service information point.

Français • Panneau CE3b • Panneau d’information service faisant partie du relais d’information service.

Sources

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What does this traffic sign mean?

152. What does this traffic sign mean?

Toll ticket.
Toll booth.
Electronic toll payment.
✓ Toll payment in cash.

This traffic sign indicates toll payment in cash. The indicated toll lane or payment point accepts cash.

English • Traffic sign C64c1 • Automatic payment with coins.

Français • Panneau C64c1 • Paiement automatique par pièces de monnaie.

Sources

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

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What does this traffic sign mean?

153. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for roadworks.
Warning for a bad road surface.
Dip in the road.
✓ Warning for a speed bump.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a speed bump. A raised traffic-calming feature lies ahead. Reduce speed before reaching it to maintain vehicle control and avoid damage or discomfort.

English • Traffic sign A2b • Road hump used for traffic calming.

Français • Panneau A2b • Ralentisseur de type dos-d'âne.

Sources

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154. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

This traffic sign indicates a petrol and charging station. The facility provides fuel for motor vehicles as well as charging points for electric vehicles.

English • Traffic sign CE15g • Fuel station open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, also providing electric vehicle charging.

Français • Panneau CE15g • Poste de distribution de carburant ouvert 7 jours sur 7 et 24 heures sur 24 assurant la recharge des véhicules électriques.

Sources

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

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What does this traffic sign mean?

155. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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.

Sources

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

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What does this traffic sign mean?

156. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a new lane.
Overview of the lanes and their direction.
✓ End of a lane.
Warning for a road narrowing.

This traffic sign indicates the end of a lane. The displayed lane arrangement shows which lane ends and how the remaining traffic lanes continue.

English • Traffic sign C28 • Reduction in the number of lanes on a dual carriageway or a divided overtaking section.

Français • Panneau C28 • Réduction du nombre de voies sur une route à chaussées séparées ou sur un créneau de dépassement à chaussées séparées.

Sources

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

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What does this traffic sign mean?

157. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for roadworks.
Turning right prohibited.
✓ Warning for a roundabout.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a roundabout. A roundabout lies ahead. Reduce speed and follow the applicable priority signs, traffic signals and local roundabout rules when approaching and entering it.

English • Traffic sign AB25 • Roundabout. This is the specific sign referred to in article R. 110-2 of the Highway Code.

Français • Panneau AB25 • Carrefour à sens giratoire. Ce panneau constitue la signalisation spécifique mentionnée à l'article R. 110-2 du code de la route.

Sources

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

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What does this traffic sign mean?

158. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for trams.
✓ Mandatory lane for trams.
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.

Sources

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

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What does this traffic sign mean?

159. What does this traffic sign mean?

Fire extinguisher.
✓ First aid.
Hospital.
Emergency telephone.

This traffic sign indicates a place where first aid is available. The facility provides initial assistance for people who are injured or suddenly become ill.

English • Traffic sign CE1 • First-aid post.

Français • Panneau CE1 • Poste de secours.

Sources

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🔗 Legifrance.gouv.fr • Arrêté du 24 novembre 1967 • article 5 Source : Roulex 45 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • SVG original non modifié.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

160. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Runaway truck ramp.
Place where you can stop in case of a breakdown.
Lane for trucks.
Warning for a steep descent.

This traffic sign indicates a runaway truck ramp. The emergency escape ramp is intended for vehicles that are unable to slow or stop normally, particularly following a loss of braking capability.

English • Traffic sign C26a • Escape lane on the right.

Français • Panneau C26a • Voie de détresse à droite.

Sources

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🔗 Legifrance.gouv.fr • Arrêté du 24 novembre 1967 • article 5 Source : Roulex 45 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • SVG original non modifié.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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What does this traffic sign mean?

162. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ End of the residential area.
Start of a residential area.
End of the zone for cyclists.
End of the built-up 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.

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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What does this traffic sign mean?

163. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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.

Sources

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

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What does this traffic sign mean?

164. What does this traffic sign mean?

Swimming area.
Warning for a quayside or riverbank.
✓ Place for boats.
Car ferry.

This traffic sign indicates a place or facility for boats. Depending on the location, it may provide access for launching, mooring or handling boats.

English • Traffic sign CE19 • Launching place for small boats.

Français • Panneau CE19 • Emplacement de mise à l'eau d'embarcations légères.

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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What does this traffic sign mean?

165. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for low-flying aircraft.
Crossing for pedestrians.
Start of a tunnel.
✓ Warning for strong crosswinds.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for strong crosswinds. Side winds may suddenly affect vehicle stability and steering. Reduce speed, keep a firm but controlled grip on the steering wheel and take extra care with high-sided vehicles, motorcycles and trailers.

English • Traffic sign A24 • Crosswinds.

Français • Panneau A24 • Vent latéral.

Sources

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

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What does this traffic sign mean?

166. What does this traffic sign mean?

Playground.
Camping site.
✓ Recreational area.
Parking area for hikers.

This traffic sign indicates a recreational area. A recreational area is a designated place for activities such as walking, playing, sport or relaxing.

English • Traffic sign CE27 • Rest and relaxation area.

Français • Panneau CE27 • Point de détente.

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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What does this traffic sign mean?

167. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of a lane.
Overview of temporary lanes.
✓ Overview of the lanes and their direction.
Two lanes are going to merge.

This traffic sign gives an overview of the lanes and their direction. The arrows or other indications show how the lanes continue and which directions or destinations they serve.

English • Traffic sign C24b • Allocated lanes.

Français • Panneau C24b • Voies affectées.

Sources

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

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168. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a slippery road surface.
Warning for accidents.
Warning for heavy crosswind.
✓ Warning for a quayside or riverbank.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a quayside or riverbank. The road approaches or runs close to an edge beside water, where a vehicle could leave the roadway and enter the water. Reduce speed, identify the road edge carefully and take extra care in darkness or poor visibility.

English • Traffic sign A20 • Road leading to a quay or riverbank.

Français • Panneau A20 • Débouché sur un quai ou une berge.

Sources

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

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169. What does this traffic sign mean?

Recreational area.
✓ Picnic site.
Café.
Camping site.

This traffic sign indicates a picnic site. A picnic site is a designated outdoor area where people can stop and eat food they have brought with them.

English • Traffic sign CE7 • Picnic area.

Français • Panneau CE7 • Emplacement pour pique-nique.

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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What does this traffic sign mean?

170. What does this traffic sign mean?

Cars prohibited.
✓ End of the overtaking prohibition.
End of a lane.
Overtaking prohibited.

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

English • Traffic sign B34 • End of the overtaking prohibition imposed by sign B 3.

Français • Panneau B34 • Fin d'interdiction de dépasser notifiée par le panneau B 3.

Sources

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

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171. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Parking under video surveillance.
Secured parking.
Section control.
Covered car park.

This traffic sign indicates that the parking area is under video surveillance. Cameras may monitor or record activity within the parking area according to the applicable rules.

English • Traffic sign CE9 • Car park under video surveillance.

Français • Panneau CE9 • Parc de stationnement sous vidéoprotection.

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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What does this traffic sign mean?

172. What does this traffic sign mean?

Children prohibited.
Mandatory path for pedestrians.
✓ Warning for children.
Crossing for pedestrians.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for children. Children may be present on or near the road and may cross unexpectedly. Reduce speed, scan both sides of the road carefully and be prepared to stop.

English • Traffic sign A13a • Place frequented by children.

Français • Panneau A13a • Endroit fréquenté par les enfants.

Sources

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

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173. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Passing customs without stopping prohibited.
Police station.
Taxi stand.
Detour for vehicles that are not allowed to pass.

This traffic sign indicates that passing customs without stopping is prohibited. Drivers covered by the sign must stop at the checkpoint and follow any applicable instructions before continuing.

English • Traffic sign B4 • Stop at the customs post.

Français • Panneau B4 • Arrêt au poste de douane.

Sources

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

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174. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a residential area.
Warning for children.
✓ Playground.
Recreational area.

This traffic sign indicates a playground. A playground is a designated area where children can play, usually equipped with facilities or equipment intended for recreation.

English • Traffic sign CE23 • Children's play area.

Français • Panneau CE23 • Jeux d'enfants.

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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What does this traffic sign mean?

175. What does this traffic sign mean?

Repair shop.
✓ Air pressure station.
Drainage for campers.
Charging station.

This traffic sign indicates an air pressure station. Drivers can use the facility to check and adjust the air pressure in their vehicle’s tyres.

English • Traffic sign CE26 • Free tyre inflation facility outside a service station.

Français • Panneau CE26 • Station de gonflage, hors station-service, dont l'usage est gratuit.

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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What does this traffic sign mean?

176. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.

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

English • Traffic sign B13 • No vehicles, articulated vehicles, double road trains or vehicle combinations whose maximum authorised laden mass or maximum authorised combination mass exceeds the indicated value.

Français • Panneau B13 • Accès interdit aux véhicules, véhicules articulés, trains doubles ou ensemble de véhicules dont le poids total autorisé en charge ou le poids total roulant autorisé excède le nombre indiqué.

Sources

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

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177. What does this traffic sign mean?

Entry prohibited.
Toll ticket.
✓ Parking prohibited from the 1st to the 15th.
Parking prohibited for cyclists and mopeds.

This traffic sign indicates that parking is prohibited from the 1st to the 15th of each month on the side of the road covered by the sign. Different parking rules may apply during the remainder of the month.

English • Traffic sign B6a2 • No parking from the 1st to the 15th of the month.

Français • Panneau B6a2 • Stationnement interdit du 1er au 15 du mois.

Sources

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

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178. What does this traffic sign mean?

Car ferry.
Motorail service.
Park and ride.
✓ Carpool.

This traffic sign indicates carpooling. Carpooling means that two or more people share a vehicle for part or all of a journey.

English • Traffic sign CE52 • Carpooling facility.

Français • Panneau CE52 • Lieu aménagé pour la pratique du covoiturage.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Equipementsdelaroute.cerema.fr • Arrêté du 24 novembre 1967 Source : Ministère de la Transition écologique et solidaire • Domaine public • SVG original non modifié.

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179. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Buses prohibited.
Trucks prohibited.
Warning for buses.
End of mandatory bus lane.

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

English • Traffic sign B9f • No vehicles used for public passenger transport.

Français • Panneau B9f • Accès interdit aux véhicules de transport en commun de personnes.

Sources

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

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180. What does this traffic sign mean?

Equestrians prohibited.
Warning for horses.
Cars prohibited.
✓ Warning for equestrians.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for equestrians. Horse riders may be on or near the road ahead. Reduce speed, allow plenty of space and avoid unnecessary use of the horn or sudden movements that could startle a horse.

English • Traffic sign A15c • Horse riders crossing.

Français • Panneau A15c • Passage de cavaliers.

Sources

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

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What does this traffic sign mean?

181. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a road narrowing.
Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.
✓ Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.

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

English • Traffic sign B11 • No vehicles wider than indicated, including their load.

Français • Panneau B11 • Accès interdit aux véhicules dont la largeur, chargement compris, est supérieure au nombre indiqué.

Sources

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

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182. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for loose chippings on the road surface.
Warning for a slippery road surface.
Warning for carwash.
✓ Warning of poor visibility due to rain, fog or snow.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for poor visibility. Fog, heavy rain, snow, smoke or another condition may significantly reduce how far you can see. Reduce speed, increase your following distance and use the vehicle lighting required by the local rules and conditions.

English • Traffic sign AK32 • Patches of fog or thick smoke ahead. Reduce your speed and adjust your following distance to the visibility.

Français • Panneau AK32 • Annonce de nappes de brouillard ou de fumées épaisses. Réduisez votre vitesse et adaptez votre distance de sécurité à la visibilité.

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?

183. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for trams.
✓ Crossing trams.
Tram stop.
Lane for buses and trams.

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?

184. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a zone with speed limit.
End of the built-up area.
✓ Start of a built-up area.
Start of a residential 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?

185. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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?

186. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for tractors.
Prohibited access for animals.
✓ Warning for crossing deer.
Warning for a soft verge.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for crossing deer. Deer or other wild animals may enter the road unexpectedly, especially around dawn or dusk. Reduce speed, watch the roadside carefully and be prepared for more than one animal to cross.

English • Traffic sign A15b • Wild animals crossing.

Français • Panneau A15b • Passage d'animaux sauvages.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

187. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Turning around prohibited (U-turn).
Turning around mandatory (U-turn).
Turning left prohibited.
Road with one-way traffic.

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

English • Traffic sign B2c • No U-turns on the road being followed until the next junction.

Français • Panneau B2c • Interdiction de faire demi-tour sur la route suivie jusqu'à la prochaine intersection.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

188. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a minimum speed.
Start of a speed limit.
Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.
✓ End of the minimum 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?

189. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Stop and give way ahead.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
Driving straight ahead prohibited.
Warning for a roundabout.

This traffic sign indicates stop and give way ahead. A stop sign applies at the location ahead. Reduce speed in good time and be prepared to come to a complete stop.

English • Traffic sign AB5 • Advance warning of a STOP sign. Used with supplementary plate M5. Example shown: STOP in 150 m.

Français • Panneau AB5 • Annonce du panneau STOP. Signalisation avancée avec panonceau M5. Exemple représenté : STOP à 150 m.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

190. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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?

191. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Entry prohibited (checkpoint).
Parking prohibited.
Prohibited access zone.
Start of a low-emission zone.

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

English • Traffic sign B5b • Stop at the police checkpoint.

Français • Panneau B5b • Arrêt au poste de police.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

192. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory path for cars.
Dead end street.
Warning for a road with two-way traffic.
✓ Warning for a road narrowing on the left.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a road narrowing on the left. The available road width decreases from the left side ahead. Reduce speed, follow the lane markings and maintain sufficient clearance from other traffic and the road edge.

English • Traffic sign A3b • Road narrows on the left.

Français • Panneau A3b • Chaussée rétrécie par la gauche.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

193. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.
Trucks prohibited.

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

English • Traffic sign B10a • No vehicles, articulated vehicles, double road trains or vehicle combinations longer than indicated.

Français • Panneau B10a • Accès interdit aux véhicules, véhicules articulés, trains doubles ou ensemble de véhicules dont la longueur est supérieure au nombre indiqué.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

194. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

195. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

This traffic sign indicates that parking requires payment. Pay the applicable parking charge according to the indicated conditions and local payment rules.

English • Traffic sign C1c • Paid parking place.

Français • Panneau C1c • Lieu aménagé pour le stationnement payant.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

196. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Place where you can stop in case of a breakdown.
Repair shop.
First aid.
Runaway truck ramp.

This traffic sign indicates a place where vehicles can stop in an emergency or breakdown. The designated stopping area allows a vehicle to leave the normal traffic lane when necessary.

English • Traffic sign C8 • Emergency stopping place. This local widening of the shoulder is reserved for emergency stops.

Français • Panneau C8 • Emplacement d'arrêt d'urgence. L'emplacement constitué par un aménagement ponctuel de l'accotement est réservé aux arrêts d'urgence.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

197. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of toll road for trucks.
✓ Ecotax for trucks.
Mandatory lane for trucks.
Trucks prohibited without toll payment.

This traffic sign indicates an eco-tax for trucks. Trucks covered by the system are subject to a road-use charge according to the applicable vehicle, road and payment conditions.

English • Traffic sign CE51 • Distribution point for the ‘écotaxe’ scheme (national tax on goods vehicles).

Français • Panneau CE51 • Point du réseau de distribution "écotaxe" (taxe nationale sur les véhicules de transport de marchandises).

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What does this traffic sign mean?

198. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers.
Road with one-way traffic.
Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way.
Parking prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a road narrowing where you must give way to oncoming traffic. Allow approaching traffic to pass before entering or continuing through the narrow section when required.

English • Traffic sign B15 • Give way to oncoming traffic.

Français • Panneau B15 • Cédez le passage à la circulation venant en sens inverse.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

199. What does this traffic sign mean?

Emergency telephone.
End of the tunnel.
✓ Emergency exit.
Pedestrian underpass.

This traffic sign indicates an emergency exit. The exit provides an evacuation route to be used when leaving the area in an emergency.

English • Traffic sign CE30a • Emergency exit to the right.

Français • Panneau CE30a • Issue de secours vers la droite.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

200. What does this traffic sign mean?

Crossing trams.
Taxi stand.
Park and ride.
✓ Bus 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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