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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.

For vehicles carrying water-polluting substances.

For vehicles carrying explosive materials.

Temporary diversion to the left and back.

Temporary diversion to the right and back.

Perpendicular parking partially on pavement.

Emergency telephone and fire extinguisher.

1. For people with disabilities

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to people with disabilities. Any permit or eligibility requirements depend on the applicable sign and local rules.

2. For motorcycles

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to motorcycles.

3. For tractors

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to tractors.

4. For caravans

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

5. For trucks

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

6. For trucks towing a trailer

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to trucks towing a trailer.

7. 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.

8. For trains

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign specifically concerns trains.

9. For vehicles carrying dangerous goods

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to vehicles carrying dangerous goods. The dangerous-goods categories covered depend on the applicable local rules.

10. For vehicles carrying water-polluting substances

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to vehicles carrying water-polluting substances. The substances covered depend on the applicable local rules.

11. For vehicles carrying explosive materials

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to vehicles carrying explosive materials. The materials covered depend on the applicable local rules.

12. Cyclists allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that cyclists are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access or use.

13. Emergency vehicles allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that emergency vehicles are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access or use. The emergency-vehicle categories covered depend on the applicable local rules.

14. Ambulances allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that ambulances are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access or use.

15. Ferry users allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that ferry users are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict access. The exception applies to road users accessing or leaving the relevant ferry service.

16. To the left or right

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies in both directions shown by the arrows, to the left and right.

17. Continuation of regulation

This supplementary sign indicates the continuation or reminder of the regulation shown by the main traffic sign.

18. End of regulation

This supplementary sign indicates the end of the regulation shown by the main traffic sign. The regulation ends at this point.

19. Temporary diversion to the left

This supplementary sign indicates a temporary diversion to the left. Traffic follows the temporary route in the direction shown.

20. Temporary diversion to the right

This supplementary sign indicates a temporary diversion to the right. Traffic follows the temporary route in the direction shown.

21. Temporary diversion to the left and back

This supplementary sign indicates that traffic temporarily shifts to the left and then returns to its original alignment.

22. Temporary diversion to the right and back

This supplementary sign indicates that traffic temporarily shifts to the right and then returns to its original alignment.

23. Temporary diversion on tram tracks

This supplementary sign indicates that the temporary diversion follows or crosses tram tracks. Follow the temporary road layout and accompanying signs.

24. 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.

25. For metres

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