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Information signsInformation signs
An information sign identifies a route, destination, facility or regulated road or area. Some carry legal consequences, so apply the actual sign meaning and local traffic code.
Which signs provide information in the Netherlands?
K signs guide destinations; L signs provide information. Other groups identify regulated roads or built-up areas.
🔗 wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990 — official Dutch legislative reference
How can you recognise a built-up area in the Netherlands?
Look for the official town-entry sign and the corresponding crossed-out end sign. They mark the legal boundary, which need not coincide with the first or last visible house.
🔗 wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990 — official Dutch legislative reference
1. Start of a priority road
This traffic sign indicates the start of a priority road. Drivers on the priority road normally have priority over traffic entering from side roads until the priority road ends, unless traffic lights, other signs or applicable traffic rules indicate otherwise.
English • Traffic sign B1 • Priority road.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord B1 • Voorrangsweg.
2. End of the priority road
This traffic sign indicates the end of the priority road. The road no longer has continuing priority at subsequent intersections. Follow the applicable traffic lights, priority signs and default priority rules.
English • Traffic sign B2 • End of priority road.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord B2 • Einde voorrangsweg.
3. Start of a built-up area
This traffic sign indicates the start of a built-up area. From this point, the traffic rules that apply to built-up areas take effect according to the applicable local regulations.
English • Traffic sign H1 • Built-up area.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord H1 • Bebouwde kom.
4. End of the built-up area
This traffic sign indicates the end of the built-up area. The traffic rules specifically associated with the built-up area cease to apply from this point according to the applicable local regulations.
English • Traffic sign H2 • End of built-up area.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord H2 • Einde bebouwde kom.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
SVG version by Bouwe Brouwer • Public domain • Source revision 2007-08-31. Wikimedia original unmodified.
5. Start of a motorway
This traffic sign indicates the start of a motorway. From this point, special motorway rules apply, including restrictions on which road users may enter and on stopping, reversing and other manoeuvres. Follow the applicable speed limits, lane rules and local motorway regulations.
English • Traffic sign G1 • Motorway.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord G1 • Autosnelweg.
6. End of the motorway
This traffic sign indicates the end of the motorway. The special motorway rules end at this point. Follow the speed limits, access rules and other traffic signs that apply to the road ahead.
English • Traffic sign G2 • End of motorway.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord G2 • Einde Autosnelweg.
7. Start of an expressway
This traffic sign indicates the start of an expressway. From this point, the traffic rules and access conditions that apply to expressways take effect according to the applicable local regulations.
English • Traffic sign G3 • Expressway.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord G3 • Autoweg.
Sources
🔗 Github.com • NDW (MIT)
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
SVG version by Bouwe Brouwer • Public domain • Source revision 2024-05-26. Wikimedia original unmodified.
8. End of the expressway
This traffic sign indicates the end of the expressway. The special traffic rules associated with the expressway end at this point. Follow the rules and traffic signs that apply to the road ahead.
English • Traffic sign G4 • End of expressway.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord G4 • Einde autoweg.
Sources
🔗 Github.com • NDW (MIT)
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
SVG version by Bouwe Brouwer • Public domain • Source revision 2024-05-26. Wikimedia original unmodified.
9. Start of a residential area
This traffic sign indicates the start of a residential area. Special traffic rules apply within the area according to the applicable signs and local regulations. These rules may affect speed, parking and how different road users use the road.
English • Traffic sign G5 • Residential area.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord G5 • Erf.
10. End of the residential area
This traffic sign indicates the end of the residential area. The special traffic rules associated with the residential area end at this point. Follow the traffic signs and rules that apply beyond the area.
English • Traffic sign G6 • End of residential area.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord G6 • Einde erf.
11. Start of an optional cycle path
This traffic sign indicates the start of an optional cycle path. Cyclists may use the designated path but are not required by this sign itself to do so. Any additional access rules depend on the applicable local regulations.
English • Traffic sign G13 • Optional cycle path.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord G13 • Onverplicht fietspad.
12. End of an optional cycle path
This traffic sign indicates the end of an optional cycle path. The designated optional cycle path ends at this point. Cyclists should continue according to the road layout, signs and traffic rules that apply beyond it.
English • Traffic sign G14 • End of optional cycle path.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord G14 • Einde onverplicht fietspad.
13. National speed limits
This traffic sign indicates the national speed limits. The applicable default maximum speeds depend on the road type, vehicle category and local traffic rules when no different speed limit is indicated.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org • Wikimedia.org (SVG)
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
SVG version by SilverJapan2006 • Public domain • Source revision 2021-12-21. Wikimedia original unmodified.
14. Advisory speed limit
This traffic sign indicates an advisory speed. The displayed value recommends an appropriate speed for the road or conditions ahead. Its legal effect depends on the applicable local rules.
English • Traffic sign A4 • Recommended speed.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord A4 • Adviessnelheid.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
SVG version by Bouwe Brouwer • Public domain • Source revision 2024-04-06. Wikimedia original unmodified.
15. End of the advisory speed limit
This traffic sign indicates the end of the advisory speed. The preceding speed recommendation ends at this point. Continue according to the applicable speed limits and road conditions.
English • Traffic sign A5 • End of recommended speed.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord A5 • Einde adviessnelheid.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
SVG version by Bouwe Brouwer • Public domain • Source revision 2024-04-06. Wikimedia original unmodified.
16. Start of a tunnel with indicated length
This traffic sign indicates the start of a tunnel and shows its length. The displayed value indicates the length of the tunnel. Follow the traffic rules and any special requirements that apply within it.
English • Traffic sign L13 • Road tunnel.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord L13 • verkeerstunnel.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
SVG version by Bouwe Brouwer • Public domain • Source revision 2022-10-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.
17. Road with two-way traffic
This traffic sign indicates a road with two-way traffic. Traffic may travel in both directions, so vehicles travelling in the opposite direction may be encountered.
English • Traffic sign C5 • Entry permitted.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord C5 • Inrijden toegestaan.
Sources
🔗 Github.com • NDW (MIT)
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
SVG version by Bouwe Brouwer • Public domain • Source revision 2024-04-06. Wikimedia original unmodified.
18. Crossing for pedestrians
This traffic sign indicates a crossing for pedestrians. It marks a designated place where pedestrians cross the road. Priority and crossing rules depend on the applicable traffic signs, signals and local regulations.
English • Traffic sign L2 • Pedestrian crossing.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord L2 • Voetgangersoversteekplaats.
Sources
🔗 Github.com • NDW (MIT)
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
SVG version by Bouwe Brouwer • Public domain • Source revision 2024-05-28. Wikimedia original unmodified.
19. Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way
This traffic sign indicates a road narrowing where oncoming drivers have to give way.
English • Traffic sign F6 • Drivers approaching from the opposite direction must give way to traffic approaching from this direction.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord F6 • Bestuurders uit tegengestelde richting moeten verkeer dat van deze richting nadert voor laten gaan.
Sources
🔗 Github.com • NDW (MIT)
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
SVG version by Bouwe Brouwer • Public domain • Source revision 2024-05-26. Wikimedia original unmodified.
20. Dead end street
This traffic sign indicates a dead end street. The road has no through route for vehicles, although access to properties or other destinations along the road may still be possible.
English • Traffic sign L8 • No through road.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord L8 • Doodlopende weg.
21. Road with one-way traffic
This traffic sign indicates a road with one-way traffic. Vehicular traffic may travel only in the permitted direction, subject to any exceptions indicated by traffic signs or local rules.
English • Traffic sign C3 • One-way road.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord C3 • Eenrichtingsweg.
Sources
🔗 Github.com • NDW (MIT)
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
SVG version by Bouwe Brouwer • Public domain • Source revision 2024-04-06. Wikimedia original unmodified.
22. Road with one-way traffic
This traffic sign indicates a road with one-way traffic. Drivers may travel only in the permitted direction.
English • Traffic sign C4 • One-way road.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord C4 • Eenrichtingsweg.
Sources
🔗 Github.com • NDW (MIT)
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
SVG version by Bouwe Brouwer • Public domain • Source revision 2024-04-06. Wikimedia original unmodified.
23. Taxi stand
This traffic sign indicates a taxi stand. It is a designated place where taxis may wait for passengers. Other vehicles may use the area only where the applicable signs or local rules permit it.
English • Traffic sign E5 • Taxi rank.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord E5 • Taxistandplaats.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • Officiële afbeelding
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
SVG version by Bouwe Brouwer • Public domain • Source revision 2007-09-08. Wikimedia original unmodified.
24. Information about the next exit
This traffic sign gives information about the next exit. It may show the exit number, destination, direction or distance to the exit.
English • Traffic sign K2 • Advance motorway direction sign for an exit, showing the distance, exit number, destinations outside the locality (the upper destination is the exit name), an airfield or airport and the route number of a road other than a motorway.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord K2 • Voorwegwijzer langs autosnelweg voor de afgaande richting, met afstandaanduiding, afritnummer, interlokale doelen (bovenste doel = afritnaam), verwijzing naar vliegveld/luchthaven en routenummer niet-autosnelweg.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
SVG version by Bouwe Brouwer (talk) • Public domain • Source revision 2009-02-08. Wikimedia original unmodified.
25. Overview of the lanes and their direction
This traffic sign gives an overview of the lanes and their direction. The arrows or other indications show how the lanes continue and which directions or destinations they serve.
English • Traffic sign K11 • Lane selection on a road other than a motorway. Sign showing destinations outside the locality, route numbers and directions to a motorway.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord K11 • Voorsorteren op niet-autosnelweg. Bord met interlokale doelen, routenummers en verwijzing naar autosnelweg.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • Officiële afbeelding
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
SAMnl • Public domain • Source revision 2012-07-28. Wikimedia original unmodified.
26. Overview of the lanes and their direction
This traffic sign gives an overview of the lanes and their direction. The diagram shows how the traffic lanes are arranged and how they continue, divide or merge.
English • Traffic sign L7 • Number of through lanes.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord L7 • Aantal doorgaande rijstroken.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • Officiële afbeelding
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
SVG version by Bouwe Brouwer • Public domain • Source revision 2007-09-25. Wikimedia original unmodified.
27. Maximum width of a lane
This traffic sign indicates the maximum permitted vehicle width for the indicated lane. Vehicles wider than the displayed limit may not use that lane.
English • Traffic sign L12 • The traffic sign applies only to the indicated lane. Traffic sign C18 • No vehicles wider than indicated, including their load.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord L12 • Verkeersbord geldt alleen voor de aangegeven rijstrook. Verkeersbord C18 • Gesloten voor voertuigen die, met inbegrip van de lading, breder zijn dan op het bord is aangegeven.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
SVG version by Bouwe Brouwer • Public domain • Source revision 2007-09-25. Wikimedia original unmodified.
28. General information about the directions
This traffic sign gives general information about road directions. The arrows, destinations and route information show which direction to follow.
English • Traffic sign K1 • Low-mounted motorway direction sign for the through route, showing destinations outside the locality and the motorway route number.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord K1 • Lage beslissingwegwijzer langs autosnelweg voor de doorgaande richting, met interlokale doelen en routenummer autosnelweg.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • Officiële afbeelding
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
SVG version by Bouwe Brouwer • Public domain • Source revision 2009-02-07. Wikimedia original unmodified.
29. Junction layout, directions and destinations
This traffic sign shows the junction layout, directions and destinations. The diagram shows how the roads are arranged and which direction leads to each indicated destination or route.
English • Traffic sign K10 • Advance direction sign within a built-up area showing a destination outside the locality, a local destination, a day recreation centre, places of interest and urban route numbers.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord K10 • Voorwegwijzer binnen de bebouwde kom met interlokaal doel, lokaal doel, een dagrecreatiecentrum, objecten en stadsroutenummers.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
SAMnl • Public domain • Source revision 2012-07-28. Wikimedia original unmodified.
30. Direction of the route for cyclists
This traffic sign indicates the direction of a recommended or designated route for cyclists. Follow the arrow to remain on the cycle route.
English • Traffic sign K7 • Fingerpost direction sign for cyclists and moped riders, showing a local destination, a destination outside the locality and an urban cycle route number (above), and destinations outside the locality and an interurban cycle route number (below).
Nederlands • Verkeersbord K7 • Wegwijzer voor fietsers en bromfietsers (handwijzer), met lokaal doel, interlokaal doel, stedelijk fietsroutenummer (boven), en met interlokale doelen en interlokaal fietsroutenummer (onder).
31. Detour directions
This traffic sign indicates detour directions. The arrows or destinations shown guide road users along the temporary or alternative route.
English • Traffic sign K9 • Diversion. Measure shown on an advance direction sign on a road other than a motorway.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord K9 • Omleiding. Maatregel op voorwegwijzer langs niet-autosnelweg.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • Officiële afbeelding
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
SAMnl • Public domain • Source revision 2012-07-25. Wikimedia original unmodified.
32. End of a lane
This traffic sign indicates the end of a lane. The displayed lane arrangement shows which lane ends and how the remaining traffic lanes continue.
English • Traffic sign L5 • End of lane.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord L5 • Einde rijstrook.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • Officiële afbeelding
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
SVG version by Bouwe Brouwer • Public domain • Source revision 2007-09-25. Wikimedia original unmodified.
33. Place where you can stop in case of a breakdown
This traffic sign indicates a place where vehicles can stop in an emergency or breakdown. The designated stopping area allows a vehicle to leave the normal traffic lane when necessary.
English • Traffic sign L14 • Emergency refuge.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord L14 • Vluchthaven.
34. Parking allowed
This traffic sign indicates that parking is allowed. Vehicles may be parked in the area covered by the sign subject to any indicated conditions, restrictions or local parking rules.
English • Traffic sign E4 • Parking place.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord E4 • Parkeergelegenheid.
Sources
🔗 Github.com • NDW (MIT)
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
SVG version by Bouwe Brouwer • Public domain • Source revision 2024-05-26. Wikimedia original unmodified.
35. Parking only allowed for cars
This traffic sign indicates that parking is reserved for cars. Other vehicle categories may not use the parking space or area unless an applicable sign or local rule permits it.
English • Traffic sign E8 • Parking reserved for the vehicle category or group of vehicles indicated.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord E8 • Parkeergelegenheid alleen bestemd voor de voertuigcategorie of groep voertuigen die op het bord is aangegeven.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • Officiële afbeelding
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
SVG version by Bouwe Brouwer • Public domain • Source revision 2007-09-08. Wikimedia original unmodified.
36. Parking only allowed for carpool
This traffic sign indicates that parking is reserved for carpool vehicles. Vehicles using the parking area must meet the applicable carpool conditions.
English • Traffic sign E13 • Parking for carpool users.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord E13 • Parkeergelegenheid ten behoeve van carpoolers.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • Officiële afbeelding
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
SVG version by Bouwe Brouwer • Public domain • Source revision 2007-09-08. Wikimedia original unmodified.
37. Parking only allowed for the disabled
This traffic sign indicates that parking is reserved for people with disabilities. Use of the parking space is subject to the required permit, badge or other conditions specified by the applicable local rules.
English • Traffic sign E6 • Parking for disabled people.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord E6 • Gehandicaptenparkeerplaats.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • Officiële afbeelding
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
SVG version by Bouwe Brouwer • Public domain • Source revision 2007-09-08. Wikimedia original unmodified.
38. Parking only allowed for permit holders
This traffic sign indicates that parking is reserved for permit holders. A valid permit of the type required for the parking space or area must be held or displayed where required.
English • Traffic sign E9 • Parking reserved for permit holders.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord E9 • Parkeergelegenheid alleen bestemd voor vergunninghouders.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • Officiële afbeelding
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
SVG version by Bouwe Brouwer • Public domain • Source revision 2007-09-08. Wikimedia original unmodified.
39. Start of limited-time parking zone
This traffic sign indicates the start of a limited-time parking zone. Parking within the zone is permitted only for the applicable maximum duration and subject to any other indicated conditions.
English • Traffic sign E10 • Parking disc zone where a parking disc must be used; parking is also prohibited beyond the time limit indicated.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord E10 • Parkeerschijf-zone met verplicht gebruik van parkeerschijf, tevens parkeerverbod indien er langer wordt geparkeerd dan de parkeerduur die op het bord is aangegeven.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • Officiële afbeelding
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
SVG version by Bouwe Brouwer • Public domain • Source revision 2007-09-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.
40. End of limited-time parking zone
This traffic sign indicates the end of the limited-time parking zone. The zonal parking-time restriction ends at this point. Other parking conditions or restrictions may still apply.
English • Traffic sign E11 • End of parking disc zone where a parking disc must be used.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord E11 • Einde parkeerschijf-zone met verplicht gebruik van parkeerschijf.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • Officiële afbeelding
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
SVG version by Bouwe Brouwer • Public domain • Source revision 2007-09-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.
41. Place where you can let other vehicles pass
This traffic sign indicates a place where vehicles can let other traffic pass. A passing place provides additional space where vehicles can temporarily move aside when the road is too narrow for traffic to pass normally.
English • Traffic sign L20 • Passing place on the right-hand side of the road.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord L20 • Uitwijkplaats rechts van de weg.
42. Fire extinguisher
This traffic sign indicates the location of a fire extinguisher that is available for use in an emergency.
English • Traffic sign L17 • Fire extinguisher.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord L17 • Brandblusapparaat.
43. Emergency telephone
This traffic sign indicates the location of an emergency telephone. The telephone provides a direct means of requesting assistance in an emergency.
English • Traffic sign L16 • Emergency telephone.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord L16 • Noodtelefoon.
44. Direction to emergency exit
This traffic sign indicates the direction to an emergency exit. Follow the indicated direction to reach the evacuation route or emergency exit.
English • Traffic sign L19 • Nearest exit or two nearest exits in the direction and at the distance indicated.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord L19 • Dichtstbijzijnde uitgang of twee dichtstbijzijnde uitgangen in de op het bord aangegeven richting en afstand.
