Additional signsSlovakia

An introduction to the traffic rules and road signs of Slovakia. Learn about driving, road safety and much more in our illustrated book, with answers to frequently asked questions.

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Traffic signs

Traffic rules

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.

1. To the left

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

2. To the right

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

3. Pavement on the left and right

This supplementary sign indicates that pavements or pedestrian paths are on both the left and right in relation to the main traffic sign.

4. 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.

5. kilometres 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 kilometres.

6. 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.

7. For metres

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

8. For kilometres

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

9. Junction shape

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