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A mandatory sign is a traffic sign that tells drivers what they must do. Instead of prohibiting actions, these signs impose obligations such as following a specific direction, using a particular lane, or keeping a minimum speed. Their purpose is to guide traffic safely and efficiently by ensuring that all road users follow the same required behaviour in places where it is necessary for order and safety.
How are compulsory instructions shown in the Netherlands?
D signs require the indicated direction. Compulsory-path instructions also occur in G, such as the compulsory cycle-path designation.
🔗 wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990 — official Dutch legislative reference
What does a mandatory-direction sign require in the Netherlands?
Where a compulsory-direction sign is installed in the Netherlands, follow only the arrow direction or permitted combination of directions. The restriction applies at the location or movement it regulates; it is not an instruction to ignore other traffic controls.
🔗 wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990 — official Dutch legislative reference
Does a mandatory-direction sign give me priority over pedestrians in the Netherlands?
No. It tells you which way to move, not who goes first. Check traffic lights, other priority signs, pedestrians and cyclists, and give way when required before completing the manoeuvre.
🔗 wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990 — official Dutch legislative reference
1. Mandatory roundabout direction
This traffic sign indicates the mandatory direction around a roundabout. Traffic must circulate in the direction shown by the arrows. The sign does not itself determine priority; follow the applicable priority signs, traffic signals and local rules.
English • Traffic sign D1 • Roundabout; compulsory direction of travel.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord D1 • Rotonde; verplichte rijrichting.
2. Turning left or right mandatory
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 D7 • Drivers must follow one of the directions indicated.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord D7 • Gebod tot het volgen van één van de rijrichtingen die op het bord zijn aangegeven.
3. Turning right mandatory
This traffic sign indicates that turning right is mandatory at the junction ahead. Traffic must turn right and may not continue straight ahead or turn left.
English • Traffic sign D5 • Drivers must follow the direction indicated.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord D5 • Gebod tot het volgen van de rijrichting die op het bord is aangegeven.
4. Pass obstacle on either side
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 D3 • Vehicles may pass on either side of the sign.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord D3 • Bord mag aan beide zijden worden voorbijgegaan.
5. Pass obstacle on the right
This traffic sign indicates that traffic must pass an obstacle on the right. Keep to the right of the obstacle and follow any accompanying signs or road markings.
English • Traffic sign D2 • All drivers must pass the sign on the side indicated by the arrow.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord D2 • Gebod voor alle bestuurders het bord voorbij te gaan aan de zijde die de pijl aangeeft.
6. Driving straight ahead or turning right mandatory
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 D6 • Drivers must follow one of the directions indicated.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord D6 • Gebod tot het volgen van één van de rijrichtingen die op het bord zijn aangegeven.
7. Driving straight ahead mandatory
This traffic sign indicates that driving straight ahead is mandatory. Traffic must continue straight ahead and may not turn left or right at the location to which the sign applies.
English • Traffic sign D4 • Drivers must follow the direction indicated.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord D4 • Gebod tot het volgen van de rijrichting die op het bord is aangegeven.
8. Mandatory path for pedestrians
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 G7 • Footpath.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord G7 • Voetpad.
9. End of mandatory path for pedestrians
This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory path for pedestrians. The requirement associated with the designated path ends at this point. Pedestrians must continue according to the subsequent path or road layout and applicable local rules.
English • Traffic sign G8 • End of footpath.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord G8 • Einde voetpad.
10. Mandatory path for cyclists
This traffic sign indicates a mandatory path for cyclists. Cyclists must use the designated path where the sign applies. Other road users may use the path only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.
English • Traffic sign G11 • Compulsory cycle track.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord G11 • Verplicht fietspad.
11. End of mandatory path for cyclists
This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory path for cyclists. The requirement associated with the designated path ends at this point. Cyclists must continue according to the road layout, other traffic signs and applicable local rules.
English • Traffic sign G12 • End of compulsory cycle path.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord G12 • Einde verplicht fietspad.
12. Mandatory path for equestrians
This traffic sign indicates a mandatory path for equestrians. Equestrians must use the designated path where the sign applies. Other road users may use it only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.
English • Traffic sign G9 • Bridleway.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord G9 • Ruiterpad.
13. End of mandatory path for equestrians
This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory path for equestrians. The requirement associated with the designated path ends at this point. Equestrians must continue according to the subsequent path or road layout and applicable local rules.
English • Traffic sign G10 • End of bridleway.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord G10 • Einde ruiterpad.
14. Mandatory lane for trucks
This traffic sign indicates a mandatory lane for trucks. Trucks must use the designated lane where the sign applies. Other road users may use the lane only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.
English • Traffic sign F21 • Carriageway or lane reserved for lorries.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord F21 • Rijbaan of -strook uitsluitend ten behoeve van vrachtauto’s.
Sources
🔗 Github.com • NDW (MIT)
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Fry1989 eh? • Public domain • Source revision 2014-11-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.
15. End of mandatory truck lane
This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory lane for trucks. The requirement for trucks to use the designated lane ends at this point. Continue according to the lane markings, other traffic signs and applicable local rules.
English • Traffic sign F22 • End of carriageway or lane for lorries.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord F22 • Einde rijbaan of -strook voor vrachtauto’s.
Sources
🔗 Github.com • NDW (MIT)
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Fry1989 eh? • Public domain • Source revision 2014-11-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.
16. Mandatory lane for buses
This traffic sign indicates a mandatory lane for buses. Buses must use the designated lane where the sign applies. Other road users may use the lane only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.
English • Traffic sign F13 • Carriageway or lane reserved for scheduled buses.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord F13 • Rijbaan of -strook uitsluitend ten behoeve van lijnbussen.
Sources
🔗 Github.com • NDW (MIT)
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Fry1989 eh? • Public domain • Source revision 2014-11-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.
17. End of mandatory bus lane
This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory lane for buses. The requirement associated with the bus lane ends at this point. Continue according to the lane markings, other traffic signs and applicable local rules.
English • Traffic sign F14 • End of bus carriageway or lane.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord F14 • Einde busbaan of -strook.
Sources
🔗 Github.com • NDW (MIT)
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Fry1989 eh? • Public domain • Source revision 2014-11-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.
18. Mandatory lane for tractors
This traffic sign indicates a mandatory lane for tractors. Tractors and other agricultural vehicles covered by the sign must use the designated lane where it applies. Other road users may use the lane only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.
English • Traffic sign F11 • Compulsory use of a carriageway or lane for allowing other traffic to overtake, reserved for agricultural or forestry tractors, limited-speed motor vehicles and mobile machinery.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord F11 • Verplicht gebruik passeerbaan of passeerstrook (rijbaan of -strook om ingehaald te kunnen worden), uitsluitend bestemd voor landbouw- en bosbouwtrekkers, motorrijtuigen met beperkte snelheid en mobiele machines.
Sources
🔗 Github.com • NDW (MIT)
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Fry1989 eh? • Public domain • Source revision 2014-11-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.
19. End of mandatory tractor lane
This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory lane for tractors. The requirement associated with the designated lane ends at this point. Tractors must continue according to the lane layout, other traffic signs and applicable local rules.
English • Traffic sign F12 • End of compulsory use of a carriageway or lane for allowing other traffic to overtake, reserved for agricultural or forestry tractors, limited-speed motor vehicles and mobile machinery.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord F12 • Einde verplicht gebruik passeerbaan of passeerstrook (rijbaan of -strook om ingehaald te kunnen worden), uitsluitend bestemd voor landbouw- en bosbouwtrekkers, motorrijtuigen met beperkte snelheid en mobiele machines.
Sources
🔗 Github.com • NDW (MIT)
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Fry1989 eh? • Public domain • Source revision 2014-11-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.
20. Mandatory lane for trams
This traffic sign indicates a mandatory lane for trams. The lane or track is reserved for trams and may be used by other road users only where the applicable signs or local rules allow it.
English • Traffic sign F15 • Carriageway or lane reserved for trams.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord F15 • Rijbaan of -strook uitsluitend ten behoeve van trams.
Sources
🔗 Github.com • NDW (MIT)
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Fry1989 eh? • Public domain • Source revision 2014-11-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.
21. End of mandatory tram lane
This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory tram lane. The special lane or track requirement ends at this point. Trams must continue according to the subsequent traffic signs, track layout and applicable local rules.
English • Traffic sign F16 • End of tram carriageway or lane.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord F16 • Einde trambaan of -strook.
Sources
🔗 Github.com • NDW (MIT)
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Fry1989 eh? • Public domain • Source revision 2014-11-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.
22. Mandatory path for cyclists and mopeds
This traffic sign indicates a mandatory path for cyclists and mopeds. Cyclists and the moped categories covered by the sign must use the designated path. Other road users may use it only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.
English • Traffic sign G12a • Cycle and moped path.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord G12a • Fiets/bromfietspad.
23. End of mandatory path for cyclists and mopeds
This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory path for cyclists and mopeds. The requirement associated with the designated path ends at this point. Cyclists and mopeds must continue according to the road layout, other traffic signs and applicable local rules.
English • Traffic sign G12b • End of cycle and moped path.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord G12b • Einde fiets/bromfietspad.
24. Mandatory lane for buses and trams
This traffic sign indicates a mandatory lane for buses and trams. Buses and trams must use the designated lane or track where the sign applies. Other road users may use it only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.
English • Traffic sign F17 • Carriageway or lane reserved for scheduled buses and trams.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord F17 • Rijbaan of -strook uitsluitend ten behoeve van lijnbussen en trams.
Sources
🔗 Github.com • NDW (MIT)
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Fry1989 eh? • Public domain • Source revision 2014-11-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.
25. End of mandatory bus and tram lane
This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory lane for buses and trams. The requirement associated with the designated lane or track ends at this point. Follow the subsequent lane markings, traffic signs and applicable local rules.
English • Traffic sign F18 • End of bus and tram carriageway or lane.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord F18 • Einde bus- en trambaan of -strook.
Sources
🔗 Github.com • NDW (MIT)
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Fry1989 eh? • Public domain • Source revision 2014-11-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.
26. Mandatory lane for buses and trucks
This traffic sign indicates a mandatory lane for buses and trucks. Buses and trucks must use the designated lane where the sign applies. Other road users may use it only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.
English • Traffic sign F19 • Carriageway or lane reserved for lorries and scheduled buses.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord F19 • Rijbaan of -strook uitsluitend ten behoeve van vrachtauto’s en lijnbussen.
Sources
🔗 Github.com • NDW (MIT)
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Fry1989 eh? • Public domain • Source revision 2014-11-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.
27. End of mandatory bus and truck lane
This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory lane for buses and trucks. The requirement associated with the designated lane ends at this point. Buses and trucks must continue according to the lane markings, traffic signs and applicable local rules.
English • Traffic sign F20 • End of carriageway or lane for lorries and scheduled buses.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord F20 • Einde rijbaan of -strook voor vrachtauto’s en lijnbussen.
Sources
🔗 Github.com • NDW (MIT)
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Fry1989 eh? • Public domain • Source revision 2014-11-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.
