Traffic signsNetherlands
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Information signsTraffic signs
A traffic sign is a standardised visual symbol placed along roads to guide, warn, or regulate drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. These signs provide essential information about road conditions, rules, directions, and potential hazards, helping to ensure safety and smooth traffic flow. They come in various shapes and colours—such as triangular warning signs, circular prohibitory or mandatory signs, and rectangular information signs—each designed for quick recognition and clear understanding.
How are traffic signs grouped in the Netherlands?
RVV Annex 1 uses lettered groups, including B priority, C closed roads, D directions, J warnings, K direction guidance and L information.
🔗 wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990 — official Dutch legislative reference
Is a temporary speed limit at roadworks binding in the Netherlands?
Where an authorised temporary regulatory speed limit is in force, you must obey it. A roadworks warning alone should not be mistaken for a new numerical limit, but conditions may require driving more slowly.
🔗 wetten.overheid.nl • RVV 1990 — official Dutch legislative reference
151. 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.
152. 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.
153. 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.
