Information signsUkraine

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Information signs

An information sign identifies a route, destination, facility or regulated road or area. Some carry legal consequences, so apply the actual sign meaning and local traffic code.


Start of a priority road. End of the priority road. Start of a built-up area. End of the built-up area. Start of a motorway. End of the motorway. Start of an expressway. End of the expressway. Start of a residential area. End of the residential area. Start of a zone for pedestrians. End of the zone for pedestrians. National speed limits. Advisory speed limit. Crossing for pedestrians. Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way. Road with one-way traffic. End of the road with one-way traffic. Ramp destination. Overview of the lanes and their direction. Overview of the lanes and their direction. Start of a new lane. Junction layout, directions and destinations. End of a lane. Temporary median strip diversion. End of temporary median strip diversion. Parking allowed. Start of a parking zone. End of the parking zone. Crossroad shape.
Which signs provide information in Ukraine?

5-series signs provide information and direction guidance, including roads or areas with special operating rules.

🔗 pdr.infotech.gov.ua • Road Traffic Rules — Section 33, actual sign meanings; Section 8 controls and Rule 12 safe speed

1. 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.

Start of a priority road.

English • Traffic sign 2.3 • Priority road. Gives priority at uncontrolled junctions.

Українська • 2.3 • Головна дорога. Надається право першочергового проїзду нерегульованих перехресть.

2. 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.

End of the priority road.

English • Traffic sign 2.4 • End of priority road. The right to priority at uncontrolled junctions ends here.

Українська • 2.4 • Кінець головної дороги. Право першочергового проїзду нерегульованих перехресть, надане знаком головної дороги, тут закінчується.

3. 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.

Start of a built-up area.

English • Traffic sign 5.53 • Beginning of development within a settlement. Development near the carriageway begins within a settlement identified by a blue name sign. Maximum speed is limited to 50 km/h.

Українська • 5.53 • Початок забудови населеного пункту. Починається забудова поблизу проїзної частини в населеному пункті, позначеному синім знаком його назви. Максимальна швидкість обмежується до 50 км/год.

4. 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.

End of the built-up area.

English • Traffic sign 5.54 • End of development within a settlement. Development near the carriageway ends; its 50 km/h limit is cancelled and the road's normal speed regime resumes.

Українська • 5.54 • Кінець забудови населеного пункту. Закінчується забудова поблизу проїзної частини; скасовується встановлене для неї обмеження 50 км/год і відновлюється звичайний швидкісний режим цієї дороги.

5. 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.

Start of a motorway.

English • Traffic sign 5.1 • Motorway. Begins a road governed by special motorway traffic rules.

Українська • 5.1 • Автомагістраль. Початок дороги з особливими правилами руху на автомагістралі.

6. 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.

End of the motorway.

English • Traffic sign 5.2 • End of motorway. The motorway ends here.

Українська • 5.2 • Кінець автомагістралі. Автомагістраль тут закінчується.

7. 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.

Start of an expressway.

English • Traffic sign 5.3 • Road for motor vehicles. The special rules in section 27 apply, except paragraph 27.3.

Українська • 5.3 • Дорога для автомобілів. Початок дороги з особливими правилами руху, передбаченими розділом 27 ПДР, за винятком пункту 27.3.

8. 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.

End of the expressway.

English • Traffic sign 5.4 • End of road for motor vehicles. The road for motor vehicles ends here.

Українська • 5.4 • Кінець дороги для автомобілів. Дорога для автомобілів тут закінчується.

9. 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.

Start of a residential area.

English • Traffic sign 5.34 • Residential area. Pedestrians have priority and speed must not exceed 20 km/h. Through traffic, learner driving and parking with the engine running are prohibited.

Українська • 5.34 • Житлова зона. У житловій зоні пішоходи мають перевагу; швидкість не більше 20 км/год. Заборонені транзитний рух, навчальна їзда та стоянка з працюючим двигуном.

10. 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.

End of the residential area.

English • Traffic sign 5.35 • End of residential area. Give way to other road users when leaving.

Українська • 5.35 • Кінець житлової зони. Виїзд із житлової зони; дайте дорогу іншим учасникам руху.

11. 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.

Start of a zone for pedestrians.

English • Traffic sign 5.36 • Pedestrian zone. Pedestrians have priority; permitted vehicles must not exceed 20 km/h. Entry is allowed only in the cases specified in traffic rule 26.3.

Українська • 5.36 • Пішохідна зона. Початок пішохідної зони. Пішоходи мають перевагу; для дозволених транспортних засобів швидкість не більше 20 км/год. В’їзд допускається лише у випадках, передбачених пунктом 26.3 ПДР.

12. 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.

End of the zone for pedestrians.

English • Traffic sign 5.37 • End of pedestrian zone. Give way to other road users when leaving.

Українська • 5.37 • Кінець пішохідної зони. Виїзд із пішохідної зони; дайте дорогу іншим учасникам руху.

13. 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.

National speed limits.
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14. 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.

Advisory speed limit.

15. 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.

Crossing for pedestrians.

English • Traffic sign 5.38.1 • Pedestrian crossing. Marks a crossing; the image shows the sign for the right side of the road.

Українська • 5.38.1 • Пішохідний перехід. Місце пішохідного переходу; на зображенні знак для правого боку дороги.

16. Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way

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

Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way.

English • Traffic sign 2.6 • Priority over oncoming traffic. You have priority on the narrow section.

Українська • 2.6 • Перевага перед зустрічним рухом. На вузькій ділянці ви маєте перевагу перед зустрічними транспортними засобами.

17. 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.

Road with one-way traffic.

English • Traffic sign 5.5 • One-way road. Traffic uses the road's or separated carriageway's full width only in the arrow's direction.

Українська • 5.5 • Дорога з одностороннім рухом. Рух усією шириною дороги або відокремленої проїзної частини здійснюється лише в напрямку стрілки.

18. End of the road with one-way traffic

This traffic sign indicates the end of the road with one-way traffic. The preceding one-way traffic arrangement ends at this point. Follow the traffic signs and road layout that apply beyond the sign.

End of the road with one-way traffic.

English • Traffic sign 5.6 • End of one-way road. One-way traffic ends here.

Українська • 5.6 • Кінець дороги з одностороннім рухом. Односторонній рух на цій дорозі тут закінчується.

19. Ramp destination

This traffic sign gives information about the destination reached via the ramp. The displayed destination indicates where the ramp leads.

Ramp destination.

English • Traffic sign 5.57 • Advance direction sign. Shows routes to Kyiv, Korosten and Vinnytsia and the layout of the interchange ahead; the indicated distance is 900 m.

Українська • 5.57 • Попередній покажчик напрямків. Показує напрямки до Києва, Коростеня і Вінниці та конфігурацію транспортної розв’язки попереду; позначена відстань — 900 м.

20. 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.

Overview of the lanes and their direction.

English • Traffic sign 5.16 • Lane directions. Choose a lane for the direction shown at the junction. Permission to turn left from the leftmost lane also permits a U-turn.

Українська • 5.16 • Напрямки руху по смугах. Оберіть смугу відповідно до показаного напрямку на перехресті. Дозвіл повороту ліворуч із крайньої лівої смуги дозволяє також розворот.

21. Overview of the lanes and their direction

This traffic sign gives an overview of the lanes and their direction. The diagram shows how the traffic lanes are arranged and how they continue, divide or merge.

Overview of the lanes and their direction.

English • Traffic sign 5.17.1 • Lane directions. Shows one lane for oncoming traffic and two for forward travel.

Українська • 5.17.1 • Напрямки руху по смугах. Показує розподіл смуг між напрямками: одна для зустрічного руху та дві для руху вперед.

22. Start of a new lane

This traffic sign indicates the start of a new traffic lane. The displayed road layout shows where the additional lane begins and how the traffic lanes continue.

Start of a new lane.

English • Traffic sign 5.20.2 • Additional lane begins. An additional lane begins on the left ahead.

Українська • 5.20.2 • Початок додаткової смуги руху. Попереду починається додаткова смуга зліва.

23. Junction layout, directions and destinations

This traffic sign shows the junction layout, directions and destinations. The diagram shows how the roads are arranged and which direction leads to each indicated destination or route.

Junction layout, directions and destinations.

English • Traffic sign 5.57 • Advance direction sign. The junction is in 150 m; directions to the centre, Podil and Kyiv are shown.

Українська • 5.57 • Попередній покажчик напрямків. Попереду перехрестя за 150 м; показано напрямки до центру, Подолу та Києва.

24. 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.

End of a lane.

English • Traffic sign 5.21.1 • Additional lane ends. The additional left lane ends; change lanes according to the arrows.

Українська • 5.21.1 • Кінець додаткової смуги руху. Додаткова ліва смуга закінчується; перестройтеся відповідно до стрілок.

25. Temporary median strip diversion

This traffic sign indicates that traffic is temporarily directed through an opening in the central reservation. Follow the displayed direction and temporary lane markings through the diversion.

Temporary median strip diversion.

English • Traffic sign 5.27.1 • Crossover on a divided road. Diverts traffic around a closure via the opposing carriageway; follow the diagram.

Українська • 5.27.1 • Зміна напрямку руху на дорозі з розділювальною смугою. Об’їзд закритої ділянки через проїзну частину зустрічного напрямку; рухайтеся за показаною схемою.

26. End of temporary median strip diversion

This traffic sign indicates that traffic is directed back through an opening in the central reservation. Follow the displayed direction and temporary lane markings as the diversion ends.

End of temporary median strip diversion.

English • Traffic sign 5.27.2 • Return crossover on a divided road. Returns traffic to its own carriageway after a diversion; follow the diagram.

Українська • 5.27.2 • Зміна напрямку руху на дорозі з розділювальною смугою. Повернення на проїзну частину свого напрямку після об’їзду; рухайтеся за показаною схемою.

27. 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.

Parking allowed.

English • Traffic sign 5.42.1 • Parking place. A place or area for vehicle parking; plates may specify further conditions.

Українська • 5.42.1 • Місце для стоянки. Місце або майданчик для стоянки транспортних засобів; додаткові умови можуть зазначатися табличками.

28. Start of a parking zone

This traffic sign indicates the start of a parking zone. The parking rules indicated for the zone apply throughout it according to the applicable signs and local regulations.

Start of a parking zone.

English • Traffic sign 5.43 • Parking zone. Begins a zone where parking is permitted under the conditions on the sign or plates.

Українська • 5.43 • Зона стоянки. Початок зони, де стоянка дозволена за умовами, зазначеними на знаку або табличках.

29. End of the parking zone

This traffic sign indicates the end of the parking zone. The parking rules associated with that zone end at this point. Other parking restrictions or conditions may still apply.

End of the parking zone.

English • Traffic sign 5.44 • End of parking zone. The marked zone of permitted parking ends here.

Українська • 5.44 • Кінець зони стоянки. Позначена зона дозволеної стоянки тут закінчується.

30. 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.

Crossroad shape.

English • Supplementary plate 7.8 • Priority-road direction. Shows the priority road turning left at the junction; thin lines indicate minor roads. The supplementary plate clarifies the main sign and is used together with it.

Українська • 7.8 • Напрямок головної дороги. Табличка показує, що головна дорога на перехресті повертає ліворуч; тонкі лінії позначають другорядні дороги. Табличка уточнює дію основного знака і застосовується тільки разом із ним.