RockfallSlovenia
23. Rockfall
A rockfall warning indicates a road section where rocks or stones may fall from a cliff, cutting or steep slope, or where fallen material may already be present on the road. The danger may affect the full carriageway and can appear suddenly.
Drivers should reduce speed, scan the road and slopes ahead, increase their following distance and remain prepared to stop. They should avoid unnecessary stopping in the exposed section and never attempt to move unstable rocks themselves.
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Where might falling rocks be a hazard on roads in Slovenia?
Pay extra attention around Alpine roads and steep limestone cuttings. After heavy rain, freeze–thaw cycles or work on a steep slope, the hazard may increase depending on local conditions.
🔗 pisrs.si • Slovenia, ZPrCP — articles 29, 45–46, 55, 83, 98; national warning catalogue
🔗 pisrs.si • Slovenia, current Signs Regulation — relevant national signs and markings
Does a falling-rocks warning sign in Slovenia impose a speed limit?
A falling-rocks sign is a hazard warning, not normally a numerical speed-limit sign. Follow any separate speed or closure signs, slow down to match visibility and conditions, and watch for material already on the road.
🔗 pisrs.si • Slovenia, ZPrCP — articles 29, 45–46, 55, 83, 98; national warning catalogue
🔗 pisrs.si • Slovenia, current Signs Regulation — relevant national signs and markings
Warning for falling rocks.
English • Traffic sign 1114 • Falling rocks. A section lies ahead where rocks may fall onto the carriageway from the right (1114) or left (1114-1), leaving rocks on the road.
Slovenščina • Prometni znak 1114 • Kamenje pada na vozišče. Bližina dela ceste, kjer je nevarnost padanja kamenja na vozišče z desne (1114) oziroma leve strani (1114-1) in kot posledica tega prisotnost kamenja na vozišču.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Pisrs.si • Pravilnik o prometni signalizaciji in prometni opremi na cestah • 13. člen • preglednica 9 • 1114 • NPB 2
🔗 Uradni-list.si • Uradni list RS, št. 26/2024 • 1114
SVG source: Government of Slovenia • Public domain • Original revision 2014-05-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.
What should you do if rocks are blocking the road in Slovenia?
Slow or stop in a safe place away from the exposed slope if possible. Do not drive over unstable debris or stop beneath a cliff unnecessarily. Follow any closure or traffic-control instructions and report a dangerous obstruction through the appropriate road authority or emergency channel.
🔗 pisrs.si • Slovenia, ZPrCP — articles 29, 45–46, 55, 83, 98; national warning catalogue
🔗 pisrs.si • Slovenia, current Signs Regulation — relevant national signs and markings

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