QuizTraffic signsIceland
Test your knowledge with our multiple-choice quiz. Learn from each answer and improve your understanding of the traffic rules and road signs of Iceland.
1. 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.
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2. 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.
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Artwork verified against Vegagerdin.is • official published diagram 815.2.
3. 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.
4. 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.
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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.
5. 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.
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.
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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 306.10.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
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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.
10. 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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11. 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.
12. 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.
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13. 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.
14. 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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15. 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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16. 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.
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🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 8. gr.
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17. 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.
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18. 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.
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19. 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.
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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.
20. 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.
21. 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.
22. 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.
23. 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.
24. 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.
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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.
25. 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.
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26. 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.
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🔗 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.
27. 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.
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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.
28. 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.
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 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.
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31. 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.
32. 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.
33. 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.
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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.
34. 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.
35. 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.
36. 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.
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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.
37. 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.
38. 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.
39. 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.
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🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 8. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2013-01-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.
40. 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.
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.
41. 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.
42. 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.
43. 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.
44. 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.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2013-01-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.
45. 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.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2012-12-31. Wikimedia original unmodified.
46. 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.
47. 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.
48. 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.
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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.
49. 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.
50. 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.

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