A prohibitory sign is a traffic sign that tells drivers what is not allowed on that specific road or in that situation. These signs impose restrictions such as no entry, no overtaking, no parking, speed limits, or bans on certain types of vehicles. Their purpose is to clearly indicate actions that are forbidden to ensure safety, maintain traffic flow, and protect vulnerable road users.
Access prohibited.
Buses prohibited.
Cars prohibited.
Cyclists prohibited.
Direction prohibited (road with one-way traffic).
Handcarts prohibited.
Horsecarts prohibited.
Motorcycles prohibited.
Pedestrians prohibited.
Tractors prohibited.
Trucks prohibited.
Leaving less distance than indicated prohibited.
Using the horn prohibited.
Overtaking prohibited.
End of the overtaking prohibition.
Overtaking prohibited for trucks.
End of the overtaking prohibition for trucks.
Begin of a speed limit.
End of the speed limit.
Begin of a zone with speed limit.
End of the zone with speed limit.
Vehicles with dangerous goods prohibited.
Vehicles with explosive materials prohibited.
Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles with polluted fluids prohibited.
Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles with an axle weight heavier than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.
Entry prohibited (checkpoint).
Parking prohibited.
Parking and stopping prohibited.
Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers.
This traffic sign indicates access is prohibited. The "Access Prohibited" sign indicates that all vehicles (and sometimes all road users) are not allowed to enter a road or area.
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This traffic sign indicates buses are prohibited. It means that buses are not allowed to enter or use the road beyond the sign. Only buses (typically public transport or large passenger buses) are prohibited. Other vehicles (cars, trucks, etc.) may be allowed unless otherwise restricted.
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This traffic sign indicates cars are prohibited. It means that cars are not allowed to enter or drive past the sign. Only passenger cars (and sometimes similar private vehicles) are prohibited. Other vehicles like buses, motorcycles, or bicycles may be allowed unless separately restricted.
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This traffic sign indicates cyclists are prohibited. It means that bicycles (cyclists) are not allowed to enter or use the road beyond this point. Other vehicles (cars, pedestrians, etc.) may be allowed, unless separately restricted.
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This traffic sign indicates direction is prohibited for all drivers, the road has one-way traffic. The "Direction Prohibited" sign means that entry from this direction is not allowed — it prohibits traffic from entering a street or road. No vehicles are allowed to enter from this side. Vehicles may still exit from the other end (it's often a one-way street in the opposite direction)
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This traffic sign indicates handcarts are prohibited. It means that pedestrians pushing or pulling handcarts are not allowed beyond this point. Prohibits hand-pushed or pulled carts, such as: market trolleys, delivery carts, small manually operated trailers. Pedestrians without carts and other traffic may still be allowed, unless otherwise restricted
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This traffic sign indicates horsecarts are prohibited. It means that animal-drawn vehicles, such as horsecarts, are not allowed beyond this point. Other vehicles (cars, bicycles, etc.) may still be allowed unless restricted by other signs.
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This traffic sign indicates motorcycles are prohibited. It means that motorcycles are not allowed beyond the sign. Other vehicles (cars, mopeds, bicycles, etc.) may still be allowed, unless otherwise restricted.
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This traffic sign indicates pedestrians are prohibited. It means that pedestrians are not allowed beyond this point. Other users (vehicles, bicycles, etc.) may still be allowed unless restricted by other signs.
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This traffic sign indicates tractors are prohibited. It means that agricultural and forestry tractors are not allowed beyond this point. Other vehicles (cars, motorcycles, bicycles, etc.) may be allowed unless otherwise restricted.
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This traffic sign indicates trucks are prohibited. It means that trucks (heavy goods vehicles) are not allowed beyond this point. typically those with a maximum authorized mass over 3.5 tonnes (unless otherwise specified). Other vehicles like cars, motorcycles, mopeds, and light vans may still be allowed unless restricted by other signs.
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This traffic sign indicates the minimum distance between the vehicle before you. It means that vehicles must maintain at least the minimum distance indicated between them — typically for safety reasons, especially in tunnels, on bridges, or in areas prone to rear-end collisions.
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This traffic sign indicates using the horn prohibited. It means that using the horn (audible warning devices) is not allowed beyond this point, except in emergencies.
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This traffic sign indicates overtaking prohibited. It means that overtaking of motor vehicles on more than two wheels is prohibited. You may still overtake: bicycles, mopeds, ...
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This traffic sign indicates the end of the overtaking prohibition. It means that the no-overtaking zone has ended. From this point onward, overtaking is permitted again, as long as it’s safe and legal.
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This traffic sign indicates overtaking prohibited for trucks. It means that trucks (heavy goods vehicles) are not allowed to overtake other vehicles beyond this point. All other vehicles (cars, motorcycles, etc.) may still overtake if allowed.
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This traffic sign indicates the end of the overtaking prohibition for trucks. It means that the overtaking ban for trucks has ended. From this point onward, trucks are again allowed to overtake, as long as normal road rules permit it.
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This traffic sign indicates the begin of a speed limit. It means the start of a maximum speed limit that road users must obey from that point onward, driving faster than indicated is prohibited. It applies until: a new speed limit sign appears or the “end of speed limit” sign.
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This traffic sign indicates the end of the speed limit. It means the end of a previously posted maximum speed limit. From this point onward, the general (default) speed limits for the road type and vehicle category apply.
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This traffic sign indicates the begin of a zone with a speed limit. It means the start of a zone (not just a single stretch of road) where a specific speed limit applies throughout until an explicit end sign is posted. The limit remains in force until a sign explicitly ends the zone. Used commonly in: residential areas, school zones, city centers or traffic-calmed areas.
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This traffic sign indicates the end of the zone with speed limit. It means the end of a zone where a specific speed limit was in force. From this point onward, the default speed limits or newly posted limits apply.
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This traffic sign indicates vehicles transporting dangerous good are prohibited. It means that vehicles transporting dangerous goods are not allowed to enter or continue past the sign.
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This traffic sign indicates vehicles transporting explosive materials are prohibited. It means that vehicles transporting explosive substances (such as ammunition, fireworks, or blasting materials) are not allowed beyond this point.
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This traffic sign indicates vehicles higher than indicated prohibited. It means that vehicles exceeding the specified height are not allowed beyond this point due to clearance limits, such as: bridges, tunnels, overpasses or low-hanging structures. Vehicles equal to or shorter than the limit are allowed.
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This traffic sign indicates vehicles longer then indicated are prohibited. It means that vehicles exceeding a specific length are not allowed beyond this point. It’s used to prevent long vehicles from entering roads that can't accommodate their turning radius, width, or safety requirements. Vehicles equal to or shorter than the indicated length may enter.
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This traffic sign indicates vehicles transporting polluted fluids are prohibited. It means that vehicles transporting polluted or environmentally hazardous fluids are not allowed beyond this point. Other vehicles, including those with non-hazardous cargo, may be allowed unless otherwise restricted.
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This traffic sign indicates vehicles heavier then indicated are prohibited. It means that vehicles with a total weight exceeding the indicated limit are not allowed beyond this point. It is usually used at bridges and other structures which cannot safely support heavy vehicles or to keep heavy trucks off unsuitable roads. Lighter vehicles (at or under the limit) are allowed.
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This traffic sign indicates vehicles with an axle weight heavier than indicated prohibited. It means that vehicles with an axle load exceeding the specified limit are not allowed beyond this point. Vehicles with axle loads equal to or under the limit may pass. It's used to protect roads, bridges, or tunnels from structural damage due to concentrated loads.
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This traffic sign vehicles wider than indicated are prohibited. It means that vehicles exceeding the specified width are not allowed beyond this point, usually to prevent blockage or damage in narrow spaces. Vehicles with a width equal to or narrower than the limit are allowed. Common in: narrow streets, historic towns, tunnels or lanes with limited clearance.
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This traffic sign indicates a checkpoint. It means that entry is not allowed at a checkpoint — such as a border control, customs post, military zone, or security-controlled area. Entry prohibited to all unauthorised vehicles and persons. Access may be allowed only with permission, such as: valid ID or passport, cargo documents (for customs), security clearance.
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This traffic sign indicates parking is prohibited. It means that parking is not allowed in the area where the sign is placed. It applies to all vehicles, unless exceptions are specified. Stopping temporarily (without leaving the vehicle) may be allowed.
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This traffic sign indicates parking and stopping is prohibited. It means that both parking and stopping are strictly prohibited in the area where the sign is placed. No stopping: you may not even briefly halt your vehicle (not even to pick up or drop off passengers). No parking: parking is also not allowed, as it includes stopping. Violations can lead to fines or towing.
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This traffic sign indicates a road narrowing where you have to give way to oncoming drivers. It marks a road narrowing where you must yield to oncoming traffic. It's typically used where the road becomes too narrow for two vehicles to pass at the same time.
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