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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.
How are prohibitory signs classified in the Netherlands?
C signs restrict road access; other prohibitions occur in A, E and F groups. They are not all one category.
🔗 wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990 — official Dutch legislative reference
What does a no-turn sign prohibit in the Netherlands?
It prohibits the left, right or other turn shown at the junction or position controlled by the sign in the Netherlands. Follow any supplementary panel or authorised direction and choose another legal route.
🔗 wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990 — official Dutch legislative reference
Can a no-turn restriction apply only to certain vehicles or hours in the Netherlands?
Yes, where the local sign system provides a supplementary condition or exemption, such as a vehicle class, time or authorised access. Without a valid exception, comply with the prohibited movement shown.
🔗 wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990 — official Dutch legislative reference
1. No entry
This traffic sign means no entry. Drivers may not enter from the direction in which the sign is placed.
English • Traffic sign C2 • One-way road; entry from this direction prohibited for vehicles, horse riders and people leading riding or draught animals or livestock.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord C2 • Eenrichtingsweg, in deze richting gesloten voor voertuigen, ruiters en geleiders van rij- of trekdieren of vee.
2. Access prohibited in both directions
This traffic sign indicates that drivers may not enter the road from either direction.
English • Traffic sign C1 • Closed in both directions to vehicles, horse riders and people leading riding or draught animals or livestock.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord C1 • Gesloten in beide richtingen voor voertuigen, ruiters en geleiders van rij- of trekdieren of vee.
3. Pedestrians prohibited
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 C16 • No pedestrians.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord C16 • Gesloten voor voetgangers.
4. Cyclists prohibited
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 C14 • No bicycles or unpowered mobility vehicles for disabled people.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord C14 • Gesloten voor fietsen en voor gehandicaptenvoertuigen zonder motor.
5. Mopeds prohibited
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 C13 • No mopeds, light mopeds or mobility vehicles for disabled people with their engines running.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord C13 • Gesloten voor bromfietsen, snorfietsen en gehandicaptenvoertuigen, met in werking zijnde motor.
6. Motorcycles prohibited
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 C11 • No motorcycles.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord C11 • Gesloten voor motorfietsen.
7. Cars prohibited
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 C6 • No motor vehicles with more than two wheels.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord C6 • Gesloten voor motorvoertuigen op meer dan twee wielen.
8. Trucks prohibited
This traffic sign indicates that trucks are prohibited. Trucks covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it. Any applicable weight threshold or vehicle-category limitation is determined by the sign, supplementary information and local rules.
English • Traffic sign C7 • No lorries.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord C7 • Gesloten voor vrachtauto's.
9. Buses prohibited
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 C7a • No buses or coaches.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord C7a • Gesloten voor autobussen.
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 2011-07-20. Wikimedia original unmodified.
10. Tractors prohibited
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 C8 • No agricultural or forestry tractors, limited-speed motor vehicles or mobile machinery.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord C8 • Gesloten voor landbouw- en bosbouwtrekkers, motorrijtuigen met beperkte snelheid en mobiele machines.
11. Trailers prohibited
This traffic sign indicates that trailers are prohibited. Vehicles towing trailers covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it. Vehicles without a trailer may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.
English • Traffic sign C10 • No motor vehicles towing a trailer.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord C10 • Gesloten voor motorvoertuigen met aanhangwagen.
12. Cyclists and mopeds prohibited
This traffic sign indicates that cyclists and mopeds are prohibited. Cyclists and moped riders may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.
English • Traffic sign C15 • No bicycles, mopeds or mobility vehicles for disabled people.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord C15 • Gesloten voor fietsen, bromfietsen en gehandicaptenvoertuigen.
13. Motorcycles and cars prohibited
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 C12 • No motor vehicles.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord C12 • Gesloten voor alle motorvoertuigen.
14. Trucks and buses prohibited
This traffic sign indicates that trucks and buses are prohibited. Trucks and 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 C7b • No buses, coaches or lorries.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord C7b • Gesloten voor autobussen en vrachtauto’s.
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 2011-07-20. Wikimedia original unmodified.
15. Cyclists, mopeds and tractors prohibited
This traffic sign indicates that cyclists, mopeds and tractors are prohibited. Cyclists, moped riders and tractor drivers may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.
English • Traffic sign C9 • No horse riders, livestock, wagons, agricultural or forestry tractors, limited-speed motor vehicles, mobile machinery, microcars, bicycles, light mopeds, mopeds or mobility vehicles for disabled people.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord C9 • Gesloten voor ruiters, vee, wagens, landbouw- en bosbouwtrekkers, motorrijtuigen met beperkte snelheid, mobiele machines, brommobielen, fietsen, snorfietsen, bromfietsen en gehandicaptenvoertuigen.
16. Vehicles carrying dangerous goods prohibited
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 C22 • No vehicles carrying certain dangerous substances.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord C22 • Gesloten voor voertuigen met bepaalde gevaarlijke stoffen.
17. Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited
This traffic sign indicates that vehicles wider than indicated are prohibited. A vehicle or vehicle combination whose overall width, including its load, exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.
English • Traffic sign C18 • No vehicles wider than indicated, including their load.
Nederlands • 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 2007-08-31. Wikimedia original unmodified.
18. Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited
This traffic sign indicates that vehicles higher than indicated are prohibited. A vehicle or vehicle combination whose overall height, including its load, exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.
English • Traffic sign C19 • No vehicles higher than indicated, including their load.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord C19 • Gesloten voor voertuigen die, met inbegrip van de lading, hoger 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 2007-08-31. Wikimedia original unmodified.
19. Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited
This traffic sign indicates that vehicles longer than indicated are prohibited. A vehicle or vehicle combination whose overall length, including its load, exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.
English • Traffic sign C17 • No vehicles or vehicle combinations longer than indicated, including their load.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord C17 • Gesloten voor voertuigen en samenstellen van voertuigen die, met inbegrip van de lading, langer 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 2007-08-31. Wikimedia original unmodified.
20. Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited
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 C21 • No vehicles or vehicle combinations whose total mass or sum of axle loads exceeds the value indicated.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord C21 • Gesloten voor voertuigen en samenstellen van voertuigen, waarvan de totaalmassa of de som van de aslasten hoger is 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 2007-08-31. Wikimedia original unmodified.
21. Vehicles exceeding the axle-load limit prohibited
This traffic sign indicates that vehicles exceeding the indicated axle-load limit are prohibited. A vehicle whose load on an axle exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.
English • Traffic sign C20 • No vehicles with an axle load exceeding the value indicated.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord C20 • Gesloten voor voertuigen waarvan de aslast hoger is 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 2007-08-31. Wikimedia original unmodified.
22. 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.
23. Turning around prohibited (U-turn)
This traffic sign indicates that turning around (making a U-turn) is prohibited. A U-turn may not be made where the prohibition applies. Other movements may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.
English • Traffic sign F7 • No U-turns.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord F7 • Keerverbod.
24. End of local restrictions
This traffic sign indicates the end of certain local restrictions. Restrictions that are ended by this sign no longer apply from this point, while other traffic rules or separately indicated restrictions may remain in force.
English • Traffic sign F8 • End of all prohibitions indicated by traffic signs.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord F8 • Einde van alle door verkeersborden aangegeven verboden.
25. Overtaking prohibited
This traffic sign indicates that overtaking is prohibited. The vehicles covered by the prohibition and any categories that may still be overtaken depend on the applicable local rules.
English • Traffic sign F1 • Motor vehicles must not overtake each other.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord F1 • Verbod voor motorvoertuigen om elkaar onderling in te halen.
26. End of the overtaking prohibition
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 F2 • End of the prohibition on motor vehicles overtaking each other.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord F2 • Einde verbod voor motorvoertuigen om elkaar onderling in te halen.
27. Overtaking prohibited for trucks
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 F3 • Lorries must not overtake motor vehicles.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord F3 • Verbod voor vrachtauto's om motorvoertuigen in te halen.
28. End of the overtaking prohibition for trucks
This traffic sign indicates the end of the overtaking prohibition for trucks. The preceding truck overtaking restriction ends at this point. Other overtaking rules and restrictions may still apply.
English • Traffic sign F4 • End of the prohibition on lorries overtaking motor vehicles.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord F4 • Einde verbod voor vrachtauto's om motorvoertuigen in te halen.
29. Start of a speed limit
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 A1 • Maximum speed.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord A1 • Maximumsnelheid.
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.
30. End of the speed limit
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 A2 • End of maximum speed limit.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord A2 • Einde maximumsnelheid.
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.
31. Start of a zone with speed limit
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 A1 (zone) • Maximum speed.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord A1 (zone) • Maximumsnelheid.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Fry1989 eh? • Public domain • Source revision 2021-11-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.
32. End of the zone with speed limit
This traffic sign indicates the end of the zone with a speed limit. The zonal speed limit ends at this point. Follow any newly posted limit or the applicable default speed rules.
English • Traffic sign A2 (zone) • End of maximum speed limit.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord A2 (zone) • Einde maximumsnelheid.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Fry1989 eh? • Public domain • Source revision 2021-11-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.
33. Start of a low-emission zone
This traffic sign indicates the start of a low-emission zone. Vehicle access is subject to the emission requirements and exemptions that apply within the zone. The affected vehicle categories and access conditions depend on the local rules.
English • Traffic sign C22e • Closed to passenger cars, commercial vehicles, lorries or buses and coaches because of emission requirements (environmental zone or zero-emission zone).
Nederlands • Verkeersbord C22e • Gesloten voor personenauto’s, bedrijfsauto’s, vrachtauto’s of autobussen vanwege emissie-eisen (milieuzone of nul-emissiezone).
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
LxH526 • Public domain • Source revision 2026-02-22. Wikimedia original unmodified.
34. End of the low-emission zone
This traffic sign indicates the end of the low-emission zone. The emission-related access requirements associated with the zone end at this point. Other access or environmental restrictions may still apply.
English • Traffic sign C22f • End of the restriction imposed because of emission requirements (environmental zone or zero-emission zone).
Nederlands • Verkeersbord C22f • Einde geslotenverklaring vanwege emissie-eisen (milieuzone of nul-emissiezone).
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990, bijlage 1
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
LxH526 • Public domain • Source revision 2026-02-23. Wikimedia original unmodified.
35. Entry prohibited (checkpoint)
This traffic sign indicates a checkpoint with restricted entry. Road users may not proceed beyond the checkpoint unless they are authorised or permitted to continue according to the applicable rules and instructions.
English • Traffic sign F10 • Stop. The sign may indicate who is applying the sign or why it is being used.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord F10 • Stop. In het bord kan worden aangegeven door wie of waarom het bord wordt toegepast.
36. Parking prohibited
This traffic sign indicates that parking is prohibited. Vehicles may not be parked in the area covered by the sign unless an exception applies. Brief stopping to pick up or drop off passengers or to load or unload goods may still be permitted where local rules allow it.
English • Traffic sign E1 • No parking.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord E1 • Parkeerverbod.
37. Parking prohibited for cyclists and mopeds
This traffic sign indicates that parking is prohibited for bicycles and mopeds. Bicycles and mopeds covered by the sign may not be parked where the restriction applies. Other vehicle categories may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.
English • Traffic sign E3 • No parking bicycles or mopeds.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord E3 • Verbod fietsen en bromfietsen te plaatsen.
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 2007-09-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.
38. Parking and stopping prohibited
This traffic sign indicates that parking and stopping are prohibited. Vehicles may not stop or park voluntarily where the restriction applies, except where an applicable rule provides an exemption or stopping is required by traffic conditions.
English • Traffic sign E2 • No stopping.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord E2 • Verbod stil te staan.
