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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.

Perpendicular parking partially on pavement.

1. Local buses allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that local buses are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access or use. The buses qualifying as local services depend on the applicable local rules.

2. To the left

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies in the direction shown by the arrow, to the left.

3. 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.

4. To the right

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies in the direction shown by the arrow, to the right.

5. metres to the left

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign refers to a location the indicated distance to the left.

6. metres to the left or right

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign refers to locations the indicated distance to the left and right.

7. metres to the right

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign refers to a location the indicated distance to the right.

8. Start of regulation

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

9. Continuation of regulation

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

10. End of regulation

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

11. 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.

12. Stop metres ahead

This supplementary sign announces a STOP sign at the indicated distance ahead. The displayed value shows the distance to the upcoming STOP sign.

13. For kilometres

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

14. Indicated mass

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

15. Junction shape

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

16. Junction shape

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

17. Perpendicular parking

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

18. Angle parking to the right

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

19. Parallel parking on pavement

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

20. 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.

21. Perpendicular parking on pavement

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

22. 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.

23. During the time shown

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies during the time shown.

24. For the number of minutes shown

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies for the number of minutes shown.

25. On working days during the time shown

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies on working days during the time shown.

26. On the days shown

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies on the days shown.

27. On Wednesdays

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies on Wednesdays.

28. Paid parking

This supplementary sign indicates that parking is subject to payment.

29. Ice

This supplementary sign warns that the road surface may be icy.

30. Snowplough

This supplementary sign warns that snowploughs may be operating on the road ahead.

31. Wet

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

32. Loading zone

This supplementary sign indicates an area reserved for loading and unloading goods.