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Traffic signs

Traffic rules

Traffic 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.

151. Cyclists allowed

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

152. 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.

153. Ambulances allowed

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

154. 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.

155. 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.

156. Continuation of regulation

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

157. End of regulation

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

158. Temporary diversion to the left

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

159. Temporary diversion to the right

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

160. 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.

161. 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.

162. 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.

163. 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.

164. For metres

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

165. Junction shape

This supplementary sign shows the shape or layout of the upcoming junction.

166. Junction shape

This supplementary sign shows the shape or layout of the upcoming junction.

167. Junction shape

This supplementary sign shows the shape or layout of the upcoming junction.

168. Junction shape

This supplementary sign shows the shape or layout of the upcoming junction.

169. Junction shape

This supplementary sign shows the shape or layout of the upcoming junction.

170. Parallel parking on pavement

This supplementary sign indicates that vehicles may park parallel to the kerb on the pavement or verge, as shown.

171. Parallel parking partially on pavement

This supplementary sign indicates that vehicles may park parallel to the kerb with part of the vehicle on the pavement or verge and part on the roadway, as shown.

172. Parallel parking on roadway

This supplementary sign indicates that vehicles must park parallel to the kerb on the roadway, rather than on the pavement or raised verge.

173. Perpendicular parking on pavement

This supplementary sign indicates that vehicles may park perpendicular to the kerb on the pavement or verge, as shown.

174. Perpendicular parking partially on pavement

This supplementary sign indicates that vehicles may park perpendicular to the kerb with part of the vehicle on the pavement or verge and part on the roadway, as shown.

175. Perpendicular parking on roadway

This supplementary sign indicates that vehicles must park perpendicular to the kerb on the roadway, as shown.

176. Angle parking on pavement

This supplementary sign indicates that vehicles may park at an angle on the pavement or verge, as shown.

177. Angle parking partially on pavement

This supplementary sign indicates that vehicles may park at an angle with part of the vehicle on the pavement or verge and part on the roadway, as shown.

178. Angle parking on roadway

This supplementary sign indicates that vehicles must park at an angle on the roadway, as shown.

179. Illegally parked vehicles may be towed

This supplementary sign warns that illegally parked vehicles may be towed away.

180. Country border

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies at or near a country border.

181. Minimum following distance

This supplementary sign indicates the minimum distance that must be maintained from the vehicle ahead. The required distance is shown on the sign.

182. Emergency telephone and fire extinguisher

This supplementary sign indicates that the facility or emergency stopping place shown by the main traffic sign is equipped with an emergency telephone and a fire extinguisher.

183. Gradient percentage

This supplementary sign indicates the gradient of the road as a percentage. A value of 10% means the road rises or falls approximately 10 metres for every 100 metres of horizontal distance.

184. Children crossing

This supplementary sign warns that children may cross the road.

185. Number of curves

This supplementary sign indicates the number of curves in the road section ahead.

186. Winding road

This supplementary sign warns of a road section with a series of curves.

187. Toll road

This supplementary sign indicates that the road concerned is subject to a toll.