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Traffic signs

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An additional sign is a traffic sign placed directly below another sign to provide extra information or clarify how the main sign should be understood. It can specify conditions such as distance, time periods, road users affected, directions, or special circumstances. Additional signs do not create new rules by themselves but modify, limit, or explain the meaning of the sign above them so drivers can apply the rule correctly in that specific situation.

1. For blind people

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign specifically concerns blind or visually impaired people.

2. For children with disabilities

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign specifically concerns children with disabilities.

3. For buses

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to buses. The vehicle categories covered depend on the applicable local definitions.

4. metres ahead

This supplementary sign indicates the distance from the main traffic sign to the point where the indicated danger, regulation or information begins. The distance is shown in metres.

5. kilometres ahead

This supplementary sign indicates the distance from the main traffic sign to the point where the indicated danger, regulation or information begins. The distance is shown in kilometres.

6. For kilometres

This supplementary sign indicates the length of the section to which the main traffic sign applies. The length is shown in kilometres.

7. Indicated height

This supplementary sign shows an indicated vehicle height. Read it together with the main traffic sign to determine how the height value affects the applicable rule or restriction.

8. Recommended speed

This supplementary sign indicates a recommended speed rather than a maximum speed limit. Its legal effect depends on the applicable local rules.

9. Wet

This supplementary sign warns that the road surface may be wet and slippery.

10. Retirement home

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign relates to a nearby retirement home.

11. Kindergarten

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign relates to a nearby kindergarten or preschool.

12. School

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign relates to a nearby school.