Information signsHungary

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Information signs

An information sign identifies a route, destination, facility or regulated road or area. Some carry legal consequences, so apply the actual sign meaning and local traffic code.


Start of a priority road. End of the priority road. Start of a built-up area. End of the built-up area. Start of a motorway. End of the motorway. Start of an expressway. End of the expressway. Start of a residential area. End of the residential area. Start of a zone for pedestrians. End of the zone for pedestrians. National speed limits. Advisory speed limit. End of the advisory speed limit. Crossing for pedestrians. Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way. Dead end street. Dead end street with a passage for cyclists. Road with one-way traffic. Road with one-way traffic. Parking allowed. Start of a parking zone. End of the parking zone. Crossroad shape.
Which signs provide information in Hungary?

Tájékoztatást adó signs provide information. Other road or area designations can have their own operating rules.

🔗 njt.jog.gov.hu • Hungary: KRESZ section 17(1)(s)-(u); Appendix 1 I built-up-area definition

How can you recognise a built-up area in Hungary?

Look for the settlement entrance and end signs. Do not substitute your estimate of where the last house stands for the signed legal boundary.

🔗 njt.jog.gov.hu • Hungary: KRESZ section 17(1)(s)-(u); Appendix 1 I built-up-area definition

1. Start of a priority road

This traffic sign indicates the start of a priority road. Drivers on the priority road normally have priority over traffic entering from side roads until the priority road ends, unless traffic lights, other signs or applicable traffic rules indicate otherwise.

Start of a priority road.

English • Traffic sign figure 5 • Priority road. This is a priority road. The priority rules in KRESZ section 28 apply.

Magyar • 5. ábra • Főútvonal. Főútvonal. A KRESZ 28. §-ában meghatározott elsőbbségi szabályokat kell alkalmazni.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Njt.jog.gov.hu • 1/1975. (II. 5.) KPM–BM együttes rendelet (KRESZ) • 11(1)e • 5. ábra

Replacement SVG: Commons.wikimedia.org • Wikimedia Commons original • Szczepan dyskusja Mail 18:29, 31 December 2006 (UTC) • Public domain • Original revision 2025-10-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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2. 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.

End of the priority road.

English • Traffic sign figure 6 • End of the priority road. The priority road ends.

Magyar • 6. ábra • Főútvonal vége. A főútvonal vége.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Njt.jog.gov.hu • 1/1975. (II. 5.) KPM–BM együttes rendelet (KRESZ) • 11(1)f • 6. ábra

Replacement SVG: Commons.wikimedia.org • Wikimedia Commons original • Szczepan dyskusja Mail 18:29, 31 December 2006 (UTC) • Public domain • Original revision 2025-10-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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3. Start of a built-up area

This traffic sign indicates the start of a built-up area. From this point, the traffic rules that apply to built-up areas take effect according to the applicable local regulations.

Start of a built-up area.

English • Traffic sign figure 131/c • Beginning of a built-up area. The sign marks the beginning of a built-up area. The rules for built-up areas apply from this point.

Magyar • 131/c. ábra • Lakott terület kezdete. A lakott terület kezdetét jelzi; ettől a helytől a lakott területre vonatkozó szabályok érvényesek.

4. End of the built-up area

This traffic sign indicates the end of the built-up area. The traffic rules specifically associated with the built-up area cease to apply from this point according to the applicable local regulations.

End of the built-up area.

English • Traffic sign figure 132/c • End of the built-up area. The sign marks the end of a built-up area.

Magyar • 132/c. ábra • Lakott terület vége. A lakott terület végét jelzi.

5. Start of a motorway

This traffic sign indicates the start of a motorway. From this point, special motorway rules apply, including restrictions on which road users may enter and on stopping, reversing and other manoeuvres. Follow the applicable speed limits, lane rules and local motorway regulations.

Start of a motorway.

English • Traffic sign figure 1 • Motorway. The sign marks the beginning of a motorway. KRESZ section 37 sets out the special motorway rules.

Magyar • 1. ábra • Autópálya. Az autópálya kezdetét jelzi. Az autópályára vonatkozó külön szabályokat a KRESZ 37. §-a határozza meg.

6. End of the 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.

End of the motorway.

English • Traffic sign figure 2 • End of motorway. The motorway ends.

Magyar • 2. ábra • Autópálya vége. Az autópálya vége.

7. Start of an expressway

This traffic sign indicates the start of an expressway. From this point, the traffic rules and access conditions that apply to expressways take effect according to the applicable local regulations.

Start of an expressway.

English • Traffic sign figure 3 • Expressway. The sign marks the beginning of an expressway. KRESZ section 37 sets out the special expressway rules.

Magyar • 3. ábra • Autóút. Az autóút kezdetét jelzi. Az autóútra vonatkozó külön szabályokat a KRESZ 37. §-a határozza meg.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Njt.jog.gov.hu • 1/1975. (II. 5.) KPM–BM együttes rendelet (KRESZ) • 11(1)c • 3. ábra

SVG source: Gigillo83 • Public domain • Original revision 2022-07-28. Wikimedia original unmodified.

8. End of the expressway

This traffic sign indicates the end of the expressway. The special traffic rules associated with the expressway end at this point. Follow the rules and traffic signs that apply to the road ahead.

End of the expressway.

English • Traffic sign figure 4 • End of expressway. The expressway ends.

Magyar • 4. ábra • Autóút vége. Az autóút vége.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Njt.jog.gov.hu • 1/1975. (II. 5.) KPM–BM együttes rendelet (KRESZ) • 11(1)d • 4. ábra

SVG source: Gigillo83 • Public domain • Original revision 2022-10-02. Wikimedia original unmodified.

9. Start of a residential 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.

Start of a residential area.

English • Traffic sign figure 122 • Residential area. The sign marks the beginning of a residential area. Vehicles may travel at no more than 20 km/h. KRESZ section 39/A governs entry and traffic in the area.

Magyar • 122. ábra • Lakó-pihenő övezet. A lakó-pihenő övezet kezdetét jelzi. Járművel legfeljebb 20 km/óra sebességgel szabad közlekedni; a behajtásra és a közlekedésre a KRESZ 39/A. §-a irányadó.

10. End of the residential area

This traffic sign indicates the end of the residential area. The special traffic rules associated with the residential area end at this point. Follow the traffic signs and rules that apply beyond the area.

End of the residential area.

English • Traffic sign figure 123 • End of the residential area. The residential area ends.

Magyar • 123. ábra • Lakó-pihenő övezet vége. A lakó-pihenő övezet vége.

11. Start of a zone for pedestrians

This traffic sign indicates the start of a pedestrian zone. Pedestrians are the principal road users within the zone, while access by vehicles and other road users is subject to the applicable traffic signs and local rules.

Start of a zone for pedestrians.

English • Traffic sign figure 26/h • Pedestrian zone. The sign marks the beginning of an area whose roads are intended for pedestrians. Vehicles are prohibited. If a supplementary plate specifies a period, outside that period residents' vehicles, vehicles with a permit from the road manager, and cyclists may travel at no more than 10 km/h without endangering pedestrians. Parking is prohibited during the period shown on the plate. A vehicle carrying a person with reduced mobility may travel and park in the zone if the applicable conditions are met.

Magyar • 26/h. ábra • Gyalogos övezet (zóna). A jelzőtábla olyan terület kezdetét jelzi, amelynek útjai a gyalogosok közlekedésére szolgálnak; jármű közlekedése a gyalogos övezetben tilos. Ha a tábla alatt időszakot megjelölő kiegészítő tábla van – a jelzett időszakon kívül – az ott lakók járművei, illetőleg az út kezelője által kiadott engedéllyel rendelkezők járművei, valamint a kerékpárosok – a gyalogosok veszélyeztetése nélkül – legfeljebb 10 km/óra sebességgel közlekedhetnek. A kiegészítő táblán jelzett időszakban az övezetben a várakozás tilos. A mozgáskorlátozott személyt szállító jármű – amennyiben ennek feltételei adottak – az övezetben közlekedhet és várakozhat.

12. End of the zone for pedestrians

This traffic sign indicates the end of the pedestrian zone. The special traffic rules associated with the pedestrian zone end at this point. Follow the traffic signs and rules that apply beyond the zone.

End of the zone for pedestrians.

English • Traffic sign figure 26/i • End of the pedestrian zone. The pedestrian zone ends.

Magyar • 26/i. ábra • Gyalogos övezet (zóna) vége. A gyalogos övezet vége.

13. National speed limits

This traffic sign indicates the national speed limits. The applicable default maximum speeds depend on the road type, vehicle category and local traffic rules when no different speed limit is indicated.

National speed limits.
Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org

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14. Advisory speed limit

This traffic sign indicates an advisory speed. The displayed value recommends an appropriate speed for the road or conditions ahead. Its legal effect depends on the applicable local rules.

Advisory speed limit.

15. End of the advisory speed limit

This traffic sign indicates the end of the advisory speed. The preceding speed recommendation ends at this point. Continue according to the applicable speed limits and road conditions.

End of the advisory speed limit.

16. Crossing for pedestrians

This traffic sign indicates a crossing for pedestrians. It marks a designated place where pedestrians cross the road. Priority and crossing rules depend on the applicable traffic signs, signals and local regulations.

Crossing for pedestrians.

English • Traffic sign figure 103 • Marked pedestrian crossing. A pedestrian crossing indicated by road markings crosses the carriageway at the sign.

Magyar • 103. ábra • Kijelölt gyalogosátkelőhely. Az úttestet a táblánál útburkolati jellel kijelölt gyalogosátkelőhely keresztezi.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Njt.jog.gov.hu • 1/1975. (II. 5.) KPM–BM együttes rendelet (KRESZ) • 17(1)a • 103. ábra

SVG source: Gigillo83 • Public domain • Original revision 2022-10-02. Wikimedia original unmodified.

17. Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way

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

Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way.

English • Traffic sign figure 14 • Priority over oncoming traffic. Vehicles have priority over oncoming vehicles at the narrowing.

Magyar • 14. ábra • Elsőbbség a szembejövő forgalommal szemben. Az útszűkületben a járműnek elsőbbsége van a szembejövő járművel szemben.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Njt.jog.gov.hu • 1/1975. (II. 5.) KPM–BM együttes rendelet (KRESZ) • 12(1)d • 14. ábra

Replacement SVG: Commons.wikimedia.org • Wikimedia Commons original • Szczepan dyskusja Mail 18:29, 31 December 2006 (UTC) • Public domain • Original revision 2025-10-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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18. Dead end street

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.

Dead end street.

English • Traffic sign figure 106 • Dead end. The road is a dead end.

Magyar • 106. ábra • Zsákutca. Az út zsákutca.

19. Dead end street with a passage for cyclists

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

Dead end street with a passage for cyclists.

English • Traffic sign figure 106/a • Dead end with a through route for cyclists. Cyclists may continue through.

Magyar • 106/a. ábra • Zsákutca kerékpáros továbbhaladási lehetőséggel. Kerékpáros részére a továbbhaladás lehetősége biztosított.

20. Road with one-way traffic

This traffic sign indicates a road with one-way traffic. Vehicular traffic may travel only in the permitted direction, subject to any exceptions indicated by traffic signs or local rules.

Road with one-way traffic.

English • Traffic sign figure 104 • One-way road. Traffic travels in one direction, as shown by the arrow.

Magyar • 104. ábra • Egyirányú forgalmú út. Az úton egyirányú forgalom van, a nyíl által jelzett irányban.

21. Road with one-way traffic

This traffic sign indicates a road with one-way traffic. Drivers may travel only in the permitted direction.

Road with one-way traffic.

English • Traffic sign figure 105 • One-way road. Traffic travels in one direction, as shown by the arrow. Direction arrows and layout diagrams are illustrative; the sign always depicts the actual situation.

Magyar • 105. ábra • Egyirányú forgalmú út. Az úton egyirányú forgalom van, a nyíl által jelzett irányban. Az irányt jelző nyilak és az alaprajzi vázlatok példálózó jellegűek; a jelzés mindig a tényleges helyzetet tünteti fel.

22. 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.

Parking allowed.

English • Traffic sign figure 110 • Parking place. The sign identifies a designated place for vehicles to park. A supplementary plate may specify the parking arrangement, conditions or permitted vehicle categories.

Magyar • 110. ábra • Várakozóhely. A járművek kijelölt várakozóhelyét jelzi; kiegészítő tábla határozhatja meg a várakozás módját, feltételeit vagy a jogosult járművek körét.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Njt.jog.gov.hu • 1/1975. (II. 5.) KPM–BM együttes rendelet (KRESZ) • 17(1)e • 110. ábra

Replacement SVG: Commons.wikimedia.org • Wikimedia Commons original • 3247 • Public domain • Original revision 2006-08-27. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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23. Start of a parking zone

This traffic sign indicates the start of a parking zone. The parking rules indicated for the zone apply throughout it according to the applicable signs and local regulations.

Start of a parking zone.

English • Traffic sign figure 112/d • Parking zone. Parking is permitted or subject to conditions shown on supplementary plates corresponding to figures 113 and 114 until the End of the parking zone sign (figure 112/e).

Magyar • 112/d. ábra • Várakozási övezet (zóna). Az úton a várakozás megengedett vagy – 113. és 114. ábra szerinti kiegészítő táblán feltüntetett módon – a ,,Várakozási övezet (zóna) vége'' (112/e. ábra) jelzőtábláig a várakozás feltételekhez kötött.

24. End of the parking zone

This traffic sign indicates the end of the parking zone. The parking rules associated with that zone end at this point. Other parking restrictions or conditions may still apply.

End of the parking zone.

English • Traffic sign figure 112/e • End of the parking zone. The parking zone ends.

Magyar • 112/e. ábra • Várakozási övezet (zóna) vége. A várakozási övezet vége.

25. Crossroad shape

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

Crossroad shape.

English • Supplementary plate figure 7 • Course of the priority road. The supplementary plate shows the course of the priority road by a thick line on a diagram of the junction.

Magyar • 7. ábra • Főútvonal vonalvezetése. A kiegészítő tábla az útkereszteződés alaprajzi vázlatán vastag vonallal jelzi a főútvonal vonalvezetését.