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The driving-licence system in Iceland
Who issues driving licences in Iceland?
Driving-licence applications and cards are handled by the District Commissioners, while the Icelandic Transport Authority is responsible for national driver-training, examination and licensing standards.
Who conducts driving tests?
Frumherji conducts theory and practical driving tests nationwide under an agreement with the Icelandic Transport Authority.
Is an Icelandic licence valid throughout Iceland?
Yes. A valid Icelandic driving licence is recognised throughout the country, subject to its categories, restrictions and current legal status.
Is an Icelandic licence recognised elsewhere in Europe?
Yes. A valid Icelandic licence is generally recognised throughout the European Economic Area and the Nordic countries.
What is the Ísland.is driving-licence service?
It is the official digital service for study permits, first licences, renewals, additional categories and related driver services.
Is a digital driving licence available?
Yes. An eligible licence appears in the Ísland.is application after the licence is ordered.
Does the digital licence replace the physical card abroad?
No. The physical licence should be carried when driving outside Iceland.
Can one person hold two EEA driving licences?
No. EEA rules generally permit only one valid EEA driving licence at a time.
What is the learner record?
It is the electronic record used to register the study permit, driving instructor, lessons, school stages and examination progress.
Do school and test costs differ?
Official application and examination fees are set separately, while driving-school and instructor charges vary by provider.
Eligibility and the study permit
What is the minimum age for category B?
The minimum age for category B is 17 years.
When can category B education begin?
Driving education may begin from age 16.
When must the study permit be requested?
It must be requested when the learner begins the formal driving-study process.
How is the study permit requested?
The applicant applies electronically through Ísland.is, selects a driving instructor and driving school and completes the required declarations.
How long is the study permit valid?
It is valid for two years.
Must the applicant visit a District Commissioner after applying online?
Yes. The first application requires an approved photograph, signature and valid identification to complete the record.
Must the applicant have permanent residence in Iceland?
Yes. Permanent residence in Iceland is a condition for issue of the first Icelandic licence.
Can a foreign resident obtain an Icelandic first licence?
Yes, if the person satisfies residence, age, identity, health, training and examination requirements.
Can a person apply while disqualified from driving?
No. A current driving prohibition, withdrawal or incompatible foreign licence status must be resolved.
Must the applicant be physically and mentally fit?
Yes. Adequate vision, hearing and general physical and mental fitness are required.
Must both theory and practical tests be passed?
Yes. The first category B licence requires successful completion of both examinations.
Can an expired study permit simply be renewed?
The learner should contact the District Commissioner and driving instructor because an expired study record may require a new application and updated documentation.
Health, eyesight and disability
Is a medical certificate required for every first applicant?
No. A medical certificate is normally required when one or more health questions in the application are answered affirmatively.
What health matters can be assessed?
The assessment can cover eyesight, hearing, mobility, neurological conditions, cardiovascular health, medication, mental health and other matters affecting safe driving.
Can glasses or contact lenses be required?
Yes. A restriction code can require corrective lenses whenever the holder drives.
Can a licence require an adapted vehicle?
Yes. Medical and technical codes may require an automatic transmission, hand controls or another adaptation.
Does a disability automatically prevent licensing?
No. Fitness is assessed individually and the person may qualify with restrictions or a suitably adapted vehicle.
Can a doctor set a shorter licence-validity period?
Yes. A medical condition can justify earlier review or limited validity.
Can the authority require specialist medical evidence?
Yes. Additional medical, psychological or specialist reports can be requested when ordinary information is insufficient.
Can later loss of fitness affect an existing licence?
Yes. The licence can be restricted, suspended or withdrawn if the holder no longer meets the medical standard.
Are medical rules stricter for heavy and passenger categories?
Yes. Commercial and higher categories require more extensive and repeated medical certification.
Must a driver avoid driving when temporarily unfit?
Yes. A licence does not authorise driving while illness, medication, fatigue or another condition makes the person unsafe.
Driving education and supervised practice
How is category B education organised?
The programme combines instruction from an authorised driving instructor, theory education through driving schools and supervised practice.
How many driving-school theory stages are used?
The general category B programme is divided into Driving School 1, Driving School 2 and Driving School 3.
Can theory education be completed online?
Yes. Approved distance-learning programmes may be used when they follow the official curriculum and progress-control requirements.
What score is required to progress through an online module?
The learner must normally obtain at least 80% in the module assessment.
How many lessons with a driving instructor are required?
At least 15 practical driving lessons are required.
Do most learners take only the minimum number?
Not necessarily. Official guidance states that many learners complete approximately 15 to 25 instructor lessons.
Can a learner practise privately?
Yes, after the required initial instruction and registration of an eligible practice supervisor.
Must the practice supervisor be officially registered?
Yes. Private practice must be linked to an approved and recorded supervisor.
Does private practice replace compulsory instructor lessons?
No. It supplements, rather than replaces, the required professional instruction.
Must the learner follow the driving-education journal?
Yes. The journal or electronic record documents theory, practical instruction and supervised experience.
Can the learner practise abroad using the Icelandic study permit?
No. The study permit and supervised-learning arrangement are intended for use in Iceland.
Can the learner change instructors or driving schools?
Yes. The study record can be updated and completed training remains documented in the official system.
The category B theory test
When can the theory test be taken?
It can be taken up to two months before the applicant’s seventeenth birthday.
Who books the theory test?
The candidate is responsible for booking it through the authorised examination service.
How is the theory test delivered?
It is conducted on a tablet at an approved test location.
How many statements are in the category B theory test?
The test contains 50 true-or-false statements.
How many correct answers are required?
At least 45 out of 50 must be answered correctly.
What topics are tested?
The examination covers traffic law, signs, safe driving, vehicle knowledge, hazards and material taught by the school and instructor.
Which standard languages are available for category B?
The test is available in Icelandic, English, Polish and Arabic.
Can an interpreter be used for another language?
Yes. A certified or Transport-Authority-approved interpreter may be used, with the candidate paying the interpretation cost.
Is text-to-speech assistance available?
Yes. Web-based dictation or reading support is available during the theory examination.
What happens after failing?
The candidate must wait at least one week before another attempt and pays the fee again.
How long is a passed theory test valid?
Since the May 2026 amendment, it is valid for 12 months.
Must theory be passed before the practical test?
Yes. A valid theory result is required before the driving instructor books the practical examination.
The category B practical test
When can the practical test be taken?
It can be taken up to two weeks before the seventeenth birthday.
Who books the practical test?
The learner’s driving instructor books it.
What happens before the road-driving phase?
The examiner conducts an oral assessment about vehicle controls, dashboard lights, safety equipment, maintenance and the registration certificate.
What does the road-driving test assess?
It assesses vehicle control, observation, road position, priority, signs, speed, manoeuvres and safe interaction with other road users.
Who chooses the test route?
The examiner selects the route.
Can the test vehicle be automatic?
Yes. Passing in an automatic vehicle creates an automatic-only restriction.
Does a manual-transmission pass include automatic vehicles?
Yes. A manual pass permits both manual and automatic vehicles.
Can one dangerous error cause failure?
Yes. A serious traffic violation, unsafe action or necessary examiner intervention can cause failure.
Can a failed candidate retake the test?
Yes. A new test can be arranged after further preparation and payment of the applicable fee.
What happens after passing?
The District Commissioner orders the provisional licence, and the digital licence is updated when the order is processed.
The provisional licence and full licence
What type of licence is issued first?
The first category B licence is a provisional licence.
How long is the provisional licence valid?
It is valid for three years.
Can a provisional licence holder drive alone?
Yes. After passing and receiving valid entitlement, the holder may drive independently.
Are fewer points needed to lose a provisional licence?
Yes. A provisional holder who receives three points within three years can lose the licence.
When can the holder first apply for a full licence?
After holding the provisional licence continuously for at least one year.
What training must be completed before a full licence?
The holder must complete Driving School 3.
What assessment is required before a full licence?
A formal driving assessment with an authorised driving instructor is required.
How long does the driving assessment normally take?
It takes about 50 minutes, including approximately 30 minutes of driving.
Must the driver have a clean points record?
Yes. Early issue of the full licence requires no recorded penalty points.
What if the holder does not apply early?
The provisional licence remains valid for its three-year period, but the full-licence conditions must still be completed.
How long is an ordinary full licence valid?
It is normally valid for 15 years, subject to age, medical and category rules.
Does the full licence remove all future points consequences?
No. The ordinary penalty-point and disqualification rules continue to apply.
Driving-licence categories
What does category AM cover?
It covers mopeds and specified light vehicles within the legal speed and technical limits.
What does category A1 cover?
It covers light motorcycles up to 125 cm³, 11 kW and the prescribed power-to-weight ratio.
What does category A2 cover?
It covers motorcycles up to 35 kW with the prescribed power-to-weight and derivation restrictions.
What does category A cover?
It covers unrestricted motorcycles, subject to the applicable age and staged-access rules.
What does category B cover?
It covers vehicles up to 3,500 kg with no more than eight passenger seats in addition to the driver.
What trailer can category B tow?
A trailer up to 750 kg, or a heavier trailer where the combined maximum authorised mass does not exceed 3,500 kg.
Which additional vehicles are included with category B?
The Icelandic category includes specified four-wheel motorcycles, mopeds, tractors, road work machines and off-road vehicles such as snowmobiles.
What does category BE cover?
It covers a category B vehicle with a trailer or coupling device whose maximum authorised mass does not exceed 3,500 kg.
What is the minimum age for BE?
The minimum age is 18, and the applicant must hold a full, non-provisional category B licence.
What do categories C1 and C cover?
C1 covers vehicles above 3,500 kg and up to 7,500 kg; C covers heavier goods vehicles.
What do categories D1 and D cover?
D1 covers minibuses within the statutory passenger and length limits; D covers vehicles designed for more than eight passengers.
Does category B automatically authorise unrestricted motorcycles?
No. The appropriate A-category entitlement must be obtained.
Commercial and professional driving
Must a heavy-category applicant first hold category B?
Yes. Additional driving rights are built on a full category B licence.
Is a provisional category B licence sufficient for heavy categories?
No. The applicant must hold a permanent or full driving licence.
Is a medical certificate required?
Yes. Additional and commercial categories require a medical certificate.
Is specialised theory training required?
Yes. The applicant completes the appropriate additional-category or commercial-driving course.
What is the ÖR test?
It is the written road-safety theory examination used for applicants seeking additional driving categories.
Are practical tests required for higher categories?
Yes. The applicant must pass the practical examination for the relevant vehicle class.
Do professional drivers need continuing education?
Yes. Covered professional lorry and bus drivers must complete periodic training.
How often is professional periodic training normally renewed?
The professional qualification follows a five-year renewal cycle.
Must a medical certificate be submitted when professional qualification is renewed?
Yes. The renewal procedure requires medical certification.
Can a long-expired professional qualification require a new driving test?
Yes. If more than two years have passed since expiry, a new driving test may be required.
Validity, renewal, loss and replacement
How often is an ordinary full licence normally renewed?
An ordinary full licence is normally issued for 15 years.
When do age-based renewal rules become important?
General driving licences must be renewed at age 70 under the current official guidance.
What validity is normally granted when renewed before age 70?
The renewed licence is normally valid for five years where the age-based procedure applies before the seventieth birthday.
Are shorter periods used at older ages?
Yes. Licence validity is progressively shortened as age increases and depends on medical fitness.
Is a medical certificate required for age-based renewal?
Yes. The renewal service specifies the medical certificate and photograph requirements.
Can a doctor recommend a shorter validity period?
Yes. Health conditions can require earlier review.
What happens after loss or theft?
The holder requests a duplicate through the District Commissioner and provides the required identity and declaration.
Does a duplicate create a new full validity period?
No. It normally preserves the existing categories and expiry date.
Can the digital licence update before the card arrives?
Yes. The digital version is updated when the new licence is ordered.
Does a duplicate restore a suspended licence?
No. The official driver record controls whether the person may legally drive.
Foreign licences and International Driving Permits
Can a visitor drive with a valid foreign licence?
Yes, when the licence is valid, covers the vehicle and is recognised under Icelandic and international rules.
When should a foreign licence be accompanied by an International Driving Permit?
It is advisable when the national licence is not in a readily understandable convention format or a rental company requires it.
Does an International Driving Permit replace the national licence?
No. It must be carried with the valid underlying licence.
When can a resident apply to exchange a foreign licence?
After six months of permanent residence in Iceland.
Which licences can generally be exchanged without a driving test?
Qualifying licences from the EEA, the United Kingdom and Japan can generally be exchanged without theory or practical tests.
What applies to licences from other countries?
The applicant must normally pass both the Icelandic theory and practical driving tests.
Can provisional or temporary foreign licences be exchanged?
No. The foreign entitlement must meet the final, valid licence conditions used by the Icelandic authority.
Must the foreign licence be surrendered?
Yes. The original licence is normally submitted as part of the exchange procedure.
Who can receive an Icelandic International Driving Permit?
A person aged at least 18 who holds a valid Icelandic driving licence.
How long is the Icelandic International Driving Permit valid?
It is valid for one year and must be used together with the Icelandic licence.
Penalty points, alcohol and loss of entitlement
How many points can one traffic violation carry?
A violation can carry from one to four points, depending on seriousness.
Are points added for several simultaneous offences?
Yes. Points for separate violations can be added together.
When does a full-licence holder risk losing the licence?
A driver who accumulates 12 or more points within three years can lose the licence.
What lower threshold applies to a provisional driver?
A provisional driver can lose the licence after receiving three points within three years.
Can serious conduct cause immediate revocation without reaching the points threshold?
Yes. Police or courts can impose immediate or direct driving bans for serious offences.
What alcohol concentration makes a driver legally considered unfit?
A driver is considered unable to drive safely at 0.2 per mille blood alcohol or the corresponding breath level.
At what concentration do the ordinary drink-driving penalty provisions begin?
The official alcohol guidance states that drink-driving penalties apply from 0.5 per mille in blood or 0.25 mg per litre of breath.
Can a driver be stopped from continuing below the criminal penalty threshold?
Yes. Police can prevent further driving where alcohol or another condition makes the person unsafe.
Are drugs and impairing medicines prohibited?
Yes. Driving under the influence of illegal drugs or medicines that impair safe control can lead to criminal and licensing consequences.
Can a licence become valid automatically after a temporary ban?
Sometimes the entitlement is restored without a new test, but the driver must confirm that the ban has ended and all imposed conditions are satisfied.
Sources and methodology
How was this FAQ prepared?
This FAQ was prepared from current Ísland.is guidance, the Icelandic Transport Authority’s examination material and the official driving-licence regulation framework.
Which source explains the first licence and study permit?
Ísland.is: first driving licence and study permitWhich source explains the full driving-study process?
Ísland.is: driving studiesWhich source explains the theory and practical tests?
Ísland.is: driving testWhich source explains the provisional and full licence?
Ísland.is: full driving licenceWhich source explains the categories?
Ísland.is: driving-licence categoriesWhich source explains foreign-licence exchange?
Ísland.is: exchange a foreign driving licenceWhich source explains penalty points?
Ísland.is: points for traffic violationsWhich source explains alcohol and drug rules?
Ísland.is: alcohol and drug use while drivingIs this website affiliated with an Icelandic authority?
This website is an independent educational resource and is not affiliated with the Icelandic Transport Authority, a District Commissioner, Frumherji, an examination centre, driving instructor or driving school.
Official legislation and instructions from the competent authority always take precedence. Last reviewed: 4 August 2026.
1. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a danger with no specific traffic sign. It's a general warning sign used when there is a hazard ahead that does not have its own dedicated warning sign. For example: road accidents, flooded roads and roads blocked by fallen trees. It usually has a supplementary sign attached that tells drivers of what hazard to expect.
English • Traffic sign 156 • Other danger. Indicates a danger specified on a supplementary plate.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 156 • Önnur hætta. Merki þetta gefur til kynna aðra hættu sem nánar er tilgreind á undirmerki.
Sources
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🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 8. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2013-01-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.
2. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a road with one-way traffic. Drivers may travel only in the permitted direction.
English • Traffic sign 526 • One-way traffic. Traffic is one-way in the arrow's direction.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 526 • Einstefna. Merki þetta gefur til kynna að einstefnuakstur sé um veginn í þá átt sem örin vísar.
Sources
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🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 19. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2012-12-31. Wikimedia original unmodified.
3. What does this traffic sign mean?
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 402.6 • Compulsory direction. Drivers must follow the arrow or, with several arrows, one of their directions.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 402.6 • Akstursstefnumerki. Merki þetta mælir fyrir um að ökumanni sé skylt að aka í ákveðna akstursstefnu. Ökumanni ber að aka í þá átt sem örin vísar eða í eina af þeim áttum sem örvarnar vísa, séu á merkinu fleiri en ein ör.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 17. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2012-12-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.
4. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign means no entry. Drivers may not enter from the direction in which the sign is placed.
English • Traffic sign 302 • No entry. All vehicles, including bicycles and light motorcycles, are prohibited from entering the road.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 302 • Innakstur bannaður. Merki þetta gefur til kynna að akstur allra ökutækja inn á veg, þ. á m. reiðhjóla og léttra bifhjóla, sé bannaður.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 14. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2022-07-31. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork verified against Vegagerdin.is • official published diagram 302.
5. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that you have priority at the next intersection. A side road joins from the right, and traffic entering from that side road must give way.
English • Traffic sign 125.4 • Dangerous priority junction. Warns of a junction where traffic on this road has priority over traffic from side roads. The sign is adapted to the junction layout.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 125.4 • Hættuleg vegamót þar sem umferð á vegi hefur forgang. Merki þetta gefur til kynna að fram undan séu vegamót þar sem umferð á vegi sem merkið stendur við hefur forgang gagnvart umferð af hliðarvegum. Merkið tekur breytingum í samræmi við legu vegamótanna.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 8. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2012-12-31. Wikimedia original unmodified.
6. What does this traffic sign mean?
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 306.10 • No buses or coaches. Buses and coaches are prohibited.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 306.10 • Akstur hópbifreiða bannaður. Merki þetta gefur til kynna að akstur hópbifreiða sé bannaður.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 14. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2013-01-02. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork verified against Vegagerdin.is • official published diagram 306.10.
7. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a slippery road surface. The road ahead may provide reduced tyre grip because of water, ice, mud, oil or another surface condition. Reduce speed and avoid sudden braking, acceleration or steering movements.
English • Traffic sign 116.1 • Slippery road. Warns of a section with a particular risk of a very slippery surface.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 116.1 • Sleipur vegur. Merki þetta gefur til kynna að fram undan sé vegarkafli þar sem sérstök hætta er á að vegur sé mjög sleipur eða háll.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 8. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2013-01-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.
8. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that motorcycles and cars are prohibited. Motorcycles and cars may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.
English • Traffic sign 306.1 • No motor vehicles. Motor vehicles are prohibited.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 306.1 • Akstur vélknúinna ökutækja bannaður. Merki þetta gefur til kynna að akstur vélknúinna ökutækja sé bannaður.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 14. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2013-01-02. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork verified against Vegagerdin.is • official published diagram 306.1.
9. What does this traffic sign mean?
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 106.3 • Road narrows. Indicates a substantial narrowing. The sign is adapted to the side from which the road narrows.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 106.3 • Vegur mjókkar. Merki þetta gefur til kynna að vegur mjókki verulega. Merkið tekur breytingum í samræmi við þá átt sem vegur mjókkar frá.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 8. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2013-01-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.
10. What does this traffic sign mean?
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 112 • Flying stones. Indicates a section where stones may be thrown up.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 112 • Steinkast. Merki þetta gefur til kynna að fram undan sé vegarkafli þar sem hætta er á steinkasti.
Sources
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🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 8. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2013-01-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.
11. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that turning left is mandatory at the junction ahead. Traffic must turn left and may not continue straight ahead or turn right.
English • Traffic sign 402.5 • Compulsory direction. Drivers must follow the arrow or, with several arrows, one of their directions.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 402.5 • Akstursstefnumerki. Merki þetta mælir fyrir um að ökumanni sé skylt að aka í ákveðna akstursstefnu. Ökumanni ber að aka í þá átt sem örin vísar eða í eina af þeim áttum sem örvarnar vísa, séu á merkinu fleiri en ein ör.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 17. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2012-12-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.
12. What does this traffic sign mean?
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 516 • Pedestrian crossing. Indicates a crossing for pedestrians to cross the carriageway. The pedestrian symbol faces towards the crossing.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 516 • Gangbraut. Merki þetta gefur til kynna gangbraut sem ætluð er gangandi vegfarendum til að komast yfir akbraut. Merkið tekur breytingum þannig að táknmynd gangandi vegfaranda stefnir í átt að viðkomandi gangbraut.
Sources
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🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 19. gr.
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Fry1989 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Source revision 2023-01-08. Wikimedia original unmodified.
13. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a mandatory divided path for pedestrians and cyclists. Pedestrians and cyclists must use the section designated for them. Other road users may use the path only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.
English • Traffic sign 418.1 • Separated paths. Indicates two parallel paths separated by markings, a level difference, an island or a similar feature. The symbols vary with the users concerned and their positions show which path each group must use.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 418.1 • Aðgreindir stígar. Merki þetta gefur til kynna tvo samhliða stíga sem aðgreindir eru með yfirborðsmerkingu, hæðarmun, eyju eða öðru sambærilegu. Merkið tekur breytingum í samræmi við tegund umferðar. Staðsetning táknanna á merkinu gefur til kynna hvor stígurinn er ætlaður hvorri tegund umferðar.
Sources
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🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 17. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2012-12-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.
14. What does this traffic sign mean?
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 318.1 • Vehicle total mass limit. Shows the maximum permitted total mass in whole tonnes. Applies to each vehicle in a combination.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 318.1 • Takmörkuð heildarþyngd ökutækja. Merki þetta gefur til kynna mestu leyfilegu heildarþyngd ökutækja, í heilum tonnum. Takmörkunin gildir um hvert ökutæki samtengdra ökutækja.
Sources
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🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 14. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2013-01-03. Wikimedia original unmodified.
15. What does this traffic sign mean?
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 362 • Special maximum speed limit. Shows the highest permitted vehicle speed in km/h.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 362 • Sérstök takmörkun hámarkshraða. Merki þetta gefur til kynna hæsta leyfilega hraða ökutækis, hámarkshraða, í kílómetrum á klukkustund.
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🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 14. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2013-01-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork verified against Vegagerdin.is • official published diagram 362.
16. What does this traffic sign mean?
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 308 • No vehicles carrying dangerous goods. Prohibits vehicles carrying dangerous goods such as explosives, petrol or other fuels. Restrictions for ADR categories B, C, D and E under regulation no. 1077/2010 appear on a supplementary plate.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 308 • Akstur ökutækja með hættulegan farm bannaður. Merki þetta gefur til kynna að akstur ökutækja með hættulegan farm, svo sem sprengiefni, bensín eða annað eldsneyti, sé bannaður. Takmörkun samkvæmt ADR-flokkum B, C, D og E, sbr. reglugerð nr. 1077/2010, er gefin til kynna með undirmerki.
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🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 14. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2012-12-31. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork verified against Vegagerdin.is • official published diagram 308.
17. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that turning left or right is mandatory at the junction ahead. Traffic may turn either left or right but may not continue straight ahead.
English • Traffic sign 402.8 • Compulsory direction. Drivers must follow the arrow or, with several arrows, one of their directions.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 402.8 • Akstursstefnumerki. Merki þetta mælir fyrir um að ökumanni sé skylt að aka í ákveðna akstursstefnu. Ökumanni ber að aka í þá átt sem örin vísar eða í eina af þeim áttum sem örvarnar vísa, séu á merkinu fleiri en ein ör.
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🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 17. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2012-12-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.
18. What does this traffic sign mean?
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 815.1 • Course of the priority road through a junction. A thick line shows the priority road; thin lines show non-priority roads with give-way or stop requirements.
Íslenska • Undirmerki 815.1 • Leið aðalbrautar á vegamótum. Merki þetta gefur til kynna leið aðalbrautar á vegamótum þar sem sver lína táknar leið aðalbrautar en mjó lína víkjandi veg með biðskyldu eða stöðvunarskyldu gagnvart aðalbraut.
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🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 27. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2013-03-06. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork verified against Vegagerdin.is • official published diagram 815.1.
19. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates the national speed limits. The applicable default maximum speeds depend on the road type, vehicle category and local traffic rules when no different speed limit is indicated.
English • Traffic sign 656 • Maximum speed information. Gives the Traffic Act's general maximum speed rules for different conditions.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 656 • Hámarkshraðaupplýsingar. Merki þetta gefur upplýsingar um almennar reglur umferðarlaga um leyfilegan hámarkshraða við mismunandi aðstæður.
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🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 21. gr.
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20. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that motorcycles are prohibited. Motorcyclists may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.
English • Traffic sign 306.42 • No motorcycles. Motorcycles are prohibited.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 306.42 • Akstur bifhjóla bannaður. Merki þetta gefur til kynna að akstur bifhjóla sé bannaður.
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🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 14. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2013-01-02. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork verified against Vegagerdin.is • official published diagram 306.42.
21. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a steep descent. A steep downhill gradient lies ahead and the vehicle may gain speed quickly. Reduce speed before the descent, select a suitable gear and use engine braking where appropriate. Allow extra distance for heavy or towing vehicles.
English • Traffic sign 104.2 • Steep hill. Indicates a steep hill with the gradient shown as a percentage. The sign varies for ascent (104.1) or descent (104.2).
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 104.2 • Brött brekka. Merki þetta gefur til kynna að fram undan sé brött brekka með þeim halla, sem fram kemur á skiltinu í prósentum. Merkið tekur breytingum eftir því hvort ekið sé upp (104.1) eða niður (104.2) brekkuna.
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🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 8. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2013-01-03. Wikimedia original unmodified.
22. What does this traffic sign mean?
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 402.2 • Compulsory direction. Drivers must follow the arrow or, with several arrows, one of their directions.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 402.2 • Akstursstefnumerki. Merki þetta mælir fyrir um að ökumanni sé skylt að aka í ákveðna akstursstefnu. Ökumanni ber að aka í þá átt sem örin vísar eða í eina af þeim áttum sem örvarnar vísa, séu á merkinu fleiri en ein ör.
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🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 17. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2012-12-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.
23. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that you have priority at the next intersection. Side roads join from the left and right, and traffic entering from those side roads must give way.
English • Traffic sign 125.1 • Dangerous priority junction. Warns of a junction where traffic on this road has priority over traffic from side roads. The sign is adapted to the junction layout.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 125.1 • Hættuleg vegamót þar sem umferð á vegi hefur forgang. Merki þetta gefur til kynna að fram undan séu vegamót þar sem umferð á vegi sem merkið stendur við hefur forgang gagnvart umferð af hliðarvegum. Merkið tekur breytingum í samræmi við legu vegamótanna.
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🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 8. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2012-12-31. Wikimedia original unmodified.
24. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates the end of the previously indicated speed limit. From this point, follow any newly posted limit or the applicable default speed rules for the road and vehicle category.
English • Traffic sign 364 • End of special maximum speed limit. The area's general speed limit applies again.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 364 • Sérstök takmörkun hámarkshraða afnumin. Merki þetta gefur til kynna að sérstök takmörkun hámarkshraða sé afnumin. Þar með tekur gildi almenn takmörkun hámarkshraða á svæðinu.
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🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 14. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2013-01-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork verified against Vegagerdin.is • official published diagram 364.
25. What does this traffic sign mean?
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 306.41 • No light motorcycles. Light motorcycles are prohibited.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 306.41 • Akstur léttra bifhjóla bannaður. Merki þetta gefur til kynna að akstur léttra bifhjóla sé bannaður.
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🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 14. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2013-01-02. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork verified against Vegagerdin.is • official published diagram 306.41.
26. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates the start of a zone with a speed limit. The displayed speed limit applies throughout the zone according to the applicable zonal rules, until the zone is ended or another rule replaces it.
English • Traffic sign 562 • Beginning of a special speed limit zone. Marks entry to an area with a special maximum speed limit.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 562 • Mörk svæðis með sérstaka takmörkun hámarkshraða. Merki þetta gefur til kynna að farið sé inn á svæði þar sem sérstök takmörkun hámarkshraða er í gildi.
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🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 19. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2013-01-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork verified against Vegagerdin.is • official published diagram 562.
27. What does this traffic sign mean?
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 552.1 • Parking. Permitted unless contrary to the Traffic Act's stopping or parking provisions. Applies within a defined car park or on the sign's side from the sign to the next junction unless a plate states otherwise. A plate gives further restrictions.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 552.1 • Bifreiðastæði. Merki þetta gefur til kynna að heimilt sé að leggja, sé það ekki í andstöðu við ákvæði umferðarlaga um að stöðva eða leggja ökutæki. Merkið gildir á afmörkuðu bifreiðastæði eða þeim megin vegar sem merkið stendur, frá merkinu og að næstu vegamótum nema annað sé tekið fram með undirmerki. Nánari lýsing á takmörkun kemur fram á undirmerki.
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🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 19. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2012-12-31. Wikimedia original unmodified.
28. What does this traffic sign mean?
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 204 • Compulsory stop. Drivers must stop unconditionally and give priority to traffic on the road they are entering or crossing.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 204 • Stöðvunarskylda. Merki þetta gefur til kynna að ökumanni beri skilyrðislaust að nema staðar og veita umferð á vegi sem ekið er inn á eða yfir forgang.
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🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 11. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2014-01-20. Wikimedia original unmodified.
29. What does this traffic sign mean?
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 212 • Give way to oncoming traffic. Drivers must give priority to traffic approaching from the opposite direction.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 212 • Skylt að veita umferð sem kemur á móti forgang. Merki þetta gefur til kynna að ökumanni sé skylt að veita umferð sem kemur á móti forgang.
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🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 11. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2013-01-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.
30. What does this traffic sign mean?
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 152.2 • Gusty winds. Warns of an area with frequent strong gusts. The sign is adapted to the prevailing wind direction.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 152.2 • Sviptivindur. Merki þetta gefur til kynna að fram undan sé svæði þar sem miklir sviptivindar eru tíðir. Merkið tekur breytingum í samræmi við ríkjandi vindátt á svæðinu.
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🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 8. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2013-01-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.
31. What does this traffic sign mean?
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 336 • End of overtaking prohibition. Ends the overtaking prohibition.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 336 • Bann við framúrakstri afnumið. Merki þetta gefur til kynna að bann við framúrakstri sé afnumið.
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🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 14. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2013-01-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork verified against Vegagerdin.is • official published diagram 336.
32. What does this traffic sign mean?
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 335 • No overtaking by goods vehicles. Goods vehicles, including combinations, with a maximum authorised mass over 3,500 kg must not overtake motor vehicles other than two-wheeled vehicles.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 335 • Framúrakstur vörubifreiða bannaður. Merki þetta gefur til kynna að vörubifreiðum, þ.m.t. samtengdum ökutækjum, með meiri leyfðri heildarþyngd en 3.500 kg sé óheimilt að aka fram úr vélknúnum ökutækjum öðrum en tvíhjóla.
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🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 14. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2013-01-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork verified against Vegagerdin.is • official published diagram 335.
33. What does this traffic sign mean?
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 540 • Residential area. Marks entry to an area governed by the Traffic Act's residential-area provisions.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 540 • Vistgata. Merki þetta gefur til kynna að komið sé inn á svæði þar sem ákvæði umferðarlaga um vistgötur gilda.
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🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 19. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2012-12-31. Wikimedia original unmodified.
34. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a mandatory divided path for pedestrians and cyclists. Pedestrians and cyclists must use the section designated for them. Other road users may use the path only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.
English • Traffic sign 418.2 • Separated paths. Indicates two parallel paths separated by markings, a level difference, an island or a similar feature. The symbols vary with the users concerned and their positions show which path each group must use.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 418.2 • Aðgreindir stígar. Merki þetta gefur til kynna tvo samhliða stíga sem aðgreindir eru með yfirborðsmerkingu, hæðarmun, eyju eða öðru sambærilegu. Merkið tekur breytingum í samræmi við tegund umferðar. Staðsetning táknanna á merkinu gefur til kynna hvor stígurinn er ætlaður hvorri tegund umferðar.
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🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 17. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2012-12-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.
35. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for falling rocks. Rocks or stones may fall from nearby slopes or may already be lying on the road. Reduce speed, scan the road ahead and be prepared to avoid or stop for fallen material.
English • Traffic sign 114.1 • Rockfall or avalanche. Warns of stones on the road, falling rocks or avalanches. The sign is adapted to the side from which material may fall.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 114.1 • Grjóthrun, snjóflóð. Merki þetta gefur til kynna að fram undan sé hætta á grjóti á vegi, grjóthruni eða snjóflóði. Merkið tekur breytingum í samræmi við þá átt sem hrunhætta er úr.
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🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 8. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2013-01-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.
36. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that cars are prohibited. Cars may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.
English • Traffic sign 306.2 • No motor vehicles other than two-wheeled vehicles. Motor vehicles other than two-wheelers are prohibited.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 306.2 • Akstur vélknúinna ökutækja, annarra en tvíhjóla, bannaður. Merki þetta gefur til kynna að akstur vélknúinna ökutækja, annarra en tvíhjóla, sé bannaður.
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🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 14. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2013-01-02. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork verified against Vegagerdin.is • official published diagram 306.2.
37. What does this traffic sign mean?
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 402.7 • Compulsory direction. Drivers must follow the arrow or, with several arrows, one of their directions.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 402.7 • Akstursstefnumerki. Merki þetta mælir fyrir um að ökumanni sé skylt að aka í ákveðna akstursstefnu. Ökumanni ber að aka í þá átt sem örin vísar eða í eina af þeim áttum sem örvarnar vísa, séu á merkinu fleiri en ein ör.
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🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 17. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2012-12-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.
38. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign gives information about the destination reached via the ramp. The displayed destination indicates where the ramp leads.
English • Traffic sign 703 • Junction route diagram. Gives a simplified view of route choices at the junction ahead before reaching it.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 703 • Staðarleiðatafla. Merki þetta sýnir einfaldaða mynd af leiðavali við vegamót sem eru fram undan, áður en komið er að vegamótum.
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🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 23. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2013-03-06. Wikimedia original unmodified.
39. What does this traffic sign mean?
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 652.7 • Dead-end road. Closed at one end. May indicate a continuing footpath, cycle path or shared path. Adapted to conditions.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 652.7 • Botngata. Merki þetta gefur til kynna að vegur sé lokaður í annan endann. Á merkinu má gefa til kynna að göngustígur, hjólastígur eða sameiginlegur stígur sé í framhaldi af veginum. Merkið tekur breytingum eftir aðstæðum.
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🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 21. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2012-12-31. Wikimedia original unmodified.
40. What does this traffic sign mean?
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 306.6 • No cycling. Cycling is prohibited.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 306.6 • Hjólreiðar bannaðar. Merki þetta gefur til kynna að hjólreiðar séu bannaðar.
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🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 14. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2013-01-02. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork verified against Vegagerdin.is • official published diagram 306.6.
41. What does this traffic sign mean?
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 306.7 • No pedestrian traffic. Pedestrians are prohibited.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 306.7 • Umferð gangandi vegfarenda bönnuð. Merki þetta gefur til kynna að umferð gangandi vegfarenda sé bönnuð.
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🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 14. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2013-01-02. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork verified against Vegagerdin.is • official published diagram 306.7.
42. What does this traffic sign mean?
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 102.1 • Dangerous bends. Warns of a section with two or more dangerous bends. The sign is adapted to the first bend's direction.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 102.1 • Hættulegar beygjur. Merki þetta gefur til kynna að fram undan sé vegarkafli með tveimur eða fleiri hættulegum beygjum. Merkið tekur breytingum í samræmi við stefnu fyrstu beygju.
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🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 8. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2012-12-31. Wikimedia original unmodified.
43. What does this traffic sign mean?
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 412 • Footpath. Indicates a path mainly intended for pedestrians.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 412 • Göngustígur. Merki þetta gefur til kynna að stígur sé aðallega ætlaður umferð gangandi vegfarenda.
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🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 17. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2012-12-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.
44. What does this traffic sign mean?
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 202 • Give way. Drivers must give priority to traffic on the road they are entering or crossing. With plate 802.1 ‘Distance’, warns of give way ahead. With plate 824 ‘Stop ahead’, warns of a compulsory stop ahead.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 202 • Biðskylda. Merki þetta gefur til kynna að ökumanni beri að veita umferð á vegi sem ekið er inn á eða yfir forgang. Þar sem merkið stendur með undirmerki 802.1 Fjarlægð er varað við biðskyldu fram undan. Þar sem merkið stendur með undirmerki 824 Stöðvunarskylda fram undan er varað við stöðvunarskyldu fram undan.
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🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 11. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2012-12-31. Wikimedia original unmodified.
45. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that traffic must pass an obstacle on either the left or the right. Use either permitted side while following the road layout and any accompanying signs or markings.
English • Traffic sign 405 • Pass on either side. Drivers must pass on one side of the sign where the road divides and rejoins further ahead.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 405 • Akbrautarmerki. Merki þetta mælir fyrir um að ökumanni beri að aka öðru hvorum megin við merkið þar sem vegur greinist í tvennt en kemur aftur saman í framhaldinu.
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🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 17. gr.
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46. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that tractors are prohibited. Tractors 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 306.3 • No tractors, wheeled off-road vehicles or work machinery. These vehicles are prohibited.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 306.3 • Akstur dráttarvéla, torfærutækja á hjólum og vinnuvéla bannaður. Merki þetta gefur til kynna að akstur dráttarvéla, torfærutækja á hjólum og vinnuvéla sé bannaður.
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🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 14. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2013-01-02. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork verified against Vegagerdin.is • official published diagram 306.3.
47. What does this traffic sign mean?
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 546 • End of built-up area. Marks exit from the area governed by built-up-area provisions of the Traffic Act.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 546 • Þéttbýli lokið. Merki þetta gefur til kynna að farið sé út af svæði þar sem ákvæði umferðarlaga um þéttbýli gilda.
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🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 19. gr.
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48. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a curve to the right. A right-hand bend lies ahead. Reduce speed before entering the curve, maintain your lane position and use smooth steering.
English • Traffic sign 100.1 • Dangerous bend. Warns of a single bend dangerous because of the road's alignment or limited visibility. The sign is adapted to the bend's direction.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 100.1 • Hættuleg beygja. Merki þetta gefur til kynna að fram undan sé stök beygja sem er hættuleg vegna legu vegarins eða þar sem vegsýn er takmörkuð. Merkið tekur breytingum í samræmi við stefnu beygjunnar.
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🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 8. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2012-12-31. Wikimedia original unmodified.
49. What does this traffic sign mean?
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 815.2 • Course of the priority road through a junction. A thick line shows the priority road; thin lines show non-priority roads with give-way or stop requirements.
Íslenska • Undirmerki 815.2 • Leið aðalbrautar á vegamótum. Merki þetta gefur til kynna leið aðalbrautar á vegamótum þar sem sver lína táknar leið aðalbrautar en mjó lína víkjandi veg með biðskyldu eða stöðvunarskyldu gagnvart aðalbraut.
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🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 27. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2013-03-06. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork verified against Vegagerdin.is • official published diagram 815.2.
50. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for cattle. Cattle or other livestock may be crossing, walking along or standing near the road. Reduce speed, be prepared to stop and avoid sudden movements or unnecessary use of the horn that could startle the animals.
English • Traffic sign 146.4 • Animals. Particular care is needed because of animals on or beside the road. The symbol varies with the animals concerned, for example horses, reindeer, birds, cattle, sheep or rabbits.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 146.4 • Dýr. Merki þetta gefur til kynna að nauðsynlegt sé að sýna sérstaka aðgát vegna dýra á eða við veg. Merkið tekur breytingum eftir því hvaða dýrum varað er við. Á merkinu geta því t.d. verið hestar, hreindýr, fuglar, nautgripir, sauðfé eða kanínur.
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🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 8. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2013-01-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.