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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.

101. Start of a minimum speed

This traffic sign indicates the start of a minimum speed. Road users covered by the sign must travel at or above the indicated speed when conditions allow. Driving more slowly may still be necessary because of traffic, weather, road conditions or another safety-related reason.

102. End of the minimum speed

This traffic sign indicates the end of the minimum speed. The previously indicated minimum speed no longer applies beyond this point. Continue to follow any other posted speed requirements and the applicable traffic rules.

103. Start of a priority road

This traffic sign indicates the start of a priority road. Drivers on the priority road normally have priority over traffic entering from side roads until the priority road ends, unless traffic lights, other signs or applicable traffic rules indicate otherwise.

104. End of the priority road

This traffic sign indicates the end of the priority road. The road no longer has continuing priority at subsequent intersections. Follow the applicable traffic lights, priority signs and default priority rules.

105. Start of a built-up area

This traffic sign indicates the start of a built-up area. From this point, the traffic rules that apply to built-up areas take effect according to the applicable local regulations.

106. End of the built-up area

This traffic sign indicates the end of the built-up area. The traffic rules specifically associated with the built-up area cease to apply from this point according to the applicable local regulations.

107. Start of a motorway

This traffic sign indicates the start of a motorway. From this point, special motorway rules apply, including restrictions on which road users may enter and on stopping, reversing and other manoeuvres. Follow the applicable speed limits, lane rules and local motorway regulations.

108. End of the motorway

This traffic sign indicates the end of the motorway. The special motorway rules end at this point. Follow the speed limits, access rules and other traffic signs that apply to the road ahead.

109. Start of an expressway

This traffic sign indicates the start of an expressway. From this point, the traffic rules and access conditions that apply to expressways take effect according to the applicable local regulations.

110. End of the expressway

This traffic sign indicates the end of the expressway. The special traffic rules associated with the expressway end at this point. Follow the rules and traffic signs that apply to the road ahead.

111. Start of a residential area

This traffic sign indicates the start of a residential area. Special traffic rules apply within the area according to the applicable signs and local regulations. These rules may affect speed, parking and how different road users use the road.

112. End of the residential area

This traffic sign indicates the end of the residential area. The special traffic rules associated with the residential area end at this point. Follow the traffic signs and rules that apply beyond the area.

113. Start of a zone for pedestrians

This traffic sign indicates the start of a pedestrian zone. Pedestrians are the principal road users within the zone, while access by vehicles and other road users is subject to the applicable traffic signs and local rules.

114. End of the zone for pedestrians

This traffic sign indicates the end of the pedestrian zone. The special traffic rules associated with the pedestrian zone end at this point. Follow the traffic signs and rules that apply beyond the zone.

115. National speed limits

This traffic sign indicates the national speed limits. The applicable default maximum speeds depend on the road type, vehicle category and local traffic rules when no different speed limit is indicated.

116. Advisory speed limit

This traffic sign indicates an advisory speed. The displayed value recommends an appropriate speed for the road or conditions ahead. Its legal effect depends on the applicable local rules.

117. End of the tunnel

This traffic sign indicates the end of the tunnel. Tunnel-specific rules associated with the sign end where applicable, while separately imposed speed limits, lighting requirements or other restrictions may remain in force.

118. Start of a tunnel with indicated length

This traffic sign indicates the start of a tunnel and shows its length. The displayed value indicates the length of the tunnel. Follow the traffic rules and any special requirements that apply within it.

119. Crossing for pedestrians

This traffic sign indicates a crossing for pedestrians. It marks a designated place where pedestrians cross the road. Priority and crossing rules depend on the applicable traffic signs, signals and local regulations.

120. Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way

This traffic sign indicates a road narrowing where oncoming drivers have to give way.

121. Road with one-way traffic

This traffic sign indicates a road with one-way traffic. Vehicular traffic may travel only in the permitted direction, subject to any exceptions indicated by traffic signs or local rules.

122. Overview of the lanes and their direction

This traffic sign gives an overview of the lanes and their direction. The arrows or other indications show how the lanes continue and which directions or destinations they serve.

123. Route to be followed in order to turn left

This traffic sign indicates the route to use for a left turn. Follow the indicated route instead of turning left directly at this point.

124. Information about the directions of the roundabout

This traffic sign gives information about directions at a roundabout. The diagram shows the available exits and the destinations reached from them.

125. Detour for vehicles that are not allowed to pass

This traffic sign indicates a detour for vehicles that cannot continue on the normal route. Vehicles affected by the relevant restriction should follow the indicated alternative route.

126. End of a lane

This traffic sign indicates the end of a lane. The displayed lane arrangement shows which lane ends and how the remaining traffic lanes continue.

127. Parking allowed

This traffic sign indicates that parking is allowed. Vehicles may be parked in the area covered by the sign subject to any indicated conditions, restrictions or local parking rules.

128. Section control

This traffic sign indicates section control, also called average-speed enforcement. A vehicle’s average speed is measured over a defined section of road and compared with the applicable speed limit.

129. Crossroad shape

This traffic sign shows the shape or layout of an upcoming junction. The diagram indicates how the approaching road and connecting roads are arranged.

130. Crossroad shape

This traffic sign shows the shape or layout of an upcoming junction. The diagram indicates how the approaching road and connecting roads are arranged.

131. 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.

132. For blind people

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

133. 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.

134. For trains

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

135. 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.

136. 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.

137. 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.

138. Residents allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that residents are excepted from the restriction shown by the main traffic sign. Any residency or permit requirements depend on the applicable local rules.

139. Trams allowed

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

140. Vehicles with permission allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that vehicles with the required permission or authorisation are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict access or use. The required permission depends on the applicable local rules.

141. To the right

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

142. Start of regulation for metres

This supplementary sign indicates that the regulation shown by the main traffic sign starts here and applies for the indicated distance.

143. Start of regulation

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

144. Continuation of regulation

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

145. End of regulation

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

146. 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.

147. 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.

148. For kilometres

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

149. Junction shape

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

150. Junction shape

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

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