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A priority sign is a traffic sign that indicates the order in which vehicles shall pass intersection points. Vehicles often come into conflict with other vehicles and pedestrians because their intended courses of travel intersect, and thus interfere with each other's routes. The general principle that establishes who has the right to go first is called 'right of way' or 'priority'. It establishes who has the right to use the conflicting part of the road and who has to wait until the other does so. The vehicle that does not need to wait is said to 'have the right of way' or to 'have priority.'
What should I know about priority signs in the Netherlands?
B6 requires giving way; B7 requires stopping and giving way. B1 identifies a priority road.
🔗 wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990 — official Dutch legislative reference
Give way.
English • Traffic sign B6 • Give way to drivers on the intersecting road.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord B6 • Verleen voorrang aan bestuurders op de kruisende weg.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1
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SVG version by Bouwe Brouwer • Public domain • Source revision 2013-04-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Stop and give way.
English • Traffic sign B7 • Stop; give way to drivers on the intersecting road.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord B7 • Stop; verleen voorrang aan bestuurders op de kruisende weg.
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 2014-01-19. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Start of a priority road.
English • Traffic sign B1 • Priority road.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord B1 • Voorrangsweg.
Must you always stop when giving way in the Netherlands?
No. A give-way control requires stopping when necessary to yield or obtain a safe view. A stop sign requires a complete stop even if the road appears empty.
🔗 wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990 — official Dutch legislative reference
1. Stop and give way
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 B7 • Stop; give way to drivers on the intersecting road.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord B7 • Stop; verleen voorrang aan bestuurders op de kruisende weg.
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 2014-01-19. Wikimedia original unmodified.
2. Give way
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 B6 • Give way to drivers on the intersecting road.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord B6 • Verleen voorrang aan bestuurders op de kruisende weg.
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 2013-04-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.
3. Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad
This traffic sign indicates a warning for an uncontrolled crossroad. An intersection without traffic signals or signs assigning priority lies ahead. Reduce speed, watch for traffic approaching from other directions and follow the applicable local priority rules.
English • Traffic sign J8 • Dangerous junction.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord J8 • Gevaarlijk kruispunt.
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 2012-11-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.
4. Warning for a roundabout
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a roundabout. A roundabout lies ahead. Reduce speed and follow the applicable priority signs, traffic signals and local roundabout rules when approaching and entering it.
English • Traffic sign J9 • Roundabout.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord J9 • Rotonde.
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 2007-09-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.
5. Priority at the junction
This traffic sign indicates that you have priority at the next intersection. A side road joins from the left, and traffic entering from that side road must give way.
English • Traffic sign B4 • Priority junction with a side road on the left.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord B4 • Voorrangskruispunt Zijweg links.
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 2012-11-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.
6. Priority at the junction
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 B5 • Priority junction with a side road on the right.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord B5 • Voorrangskruispunt Zijweg rechts.
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 2012-11-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.
7. Priority at the junction
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 B3 • Priority junction.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord B3 • Voorrangskruispunt.
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 2012-11-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.
8. Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers
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 F5 • Drivers must not proceed when traffic approaches from the opposite direction.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord F5 • Verbod voor bestuurders door te gaan bij nadering van verkeer uit tegengestelde richting.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
