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There are over one thousand traffic signs in German traffic code. A detailed list of German traffic signs according to their serial numbers is available on this page below. On the page, Important Road Signs they are presented in groups.
Please note that traffic sign numbers are just to identify the traffic signs. These numbers are not asked in any driving license exam.
Traffic tickets for violations committed on German roads use these numbers to refer to traffic signs related to violations.
20 years of experience
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Taught German from A1 to B2 in just 60 days
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20 years of experience
27 years research
Taught German from A1 to B2 in just 60 days
with Michael Schmitz
Danger signs / Warning signs are placed 150m-250m before the approaching danger. In Germany, warning signs are triangular with thick red border and white background. The actual warning is always illustrated in black color.
General danger / warning sign. A supplementary sign may explains the nature of danger.
Indicates an intersection or junction. Yield to traffic approaching from the right (Intersection or junction with right-before-left rule).
A single curve is approaching in left direction.
A single curve is approaching in right direction.
Indicates an approaching double curve - first left
Indicates an approaching double curve - first right
Indicates an approaching upgrade
Indicates rough road ahead
Danger of skidding or slipping. Indicates stretches of road that may be slippery when wet or dirty.
Crosswind from the right
Crosswind from the left
Road narrows on both sides. In case of one-way-street, zipper rule applies.
Road narrows from the right side. Yield to oncoming traffic through the narrow passage. In case of one-way-street, zipper rule applies.
Road narrows from the left side. Oncoming traffic must wait. In case of one-way-street, zipper rule applies.
Work in process. Be aware of workers.
Warning of traffic jam (Stau) ahead. A supplementary electronic or metallic sign with German word "Staugefahr" can be added to general danger sign. "Stau" means traffic jam / congestion and "Staugefahr" means danger of traffic jam.
There may be oncoming traffic (Two way traffic). Please check this article for more details.
Indicates traffic light ahead.
Pedestrian may cross the road - installation on the right side of road. (This is not sign for pedestrian corsswalk.)
Pedestrian may cross the road - installation on the left side of road. This is not sign for pedestrian corsswalk.
Pay attention to children - installation on the right side of road.
Pay attention to children - installation on the left side of road.
Be aware of cyclists, second variation - installation on the left side of road.
Indicates wild animals may cross the road.
Railroad crossing with three-lane beacon, and with distance indication - installation on the right
Level crossing beacon. Indicates distance of 240 meters. It may be placed before railroad crossing along with sign 151.
Level crossing beacon. Indicates distance of 160 meters. It's purpose is same as sign 157-11.
Level crossing beacon. Indicates distance of 80 meters. It's purpose is same as sign 157-11.
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There can be low air traffic above the road.
Pedestrian crossing ahead. This sign is placed 150m - 250m before the actual pedestrian crosswalk. Please see this article for more details.
Indicates danger of domestic animals and mud on the road.
Indicates danger of horseman crossing the road.
Migrating amphibians can be on the road.
Danger of falling rocks. Stopping or parking should be avoided here.
Beware of an icy road ahead. The road can be slippery.
Possible Loose chippings ahead. Indicates a stretch of road that has loose surface material.
Unguarded water body along the road is appraoching.
Narrowed clearance by trees. Drivers of higher vehicles should drive with care.
Moveable or swing bridge ahead.
Regulatory signs prohibit or prescribe an action. In Germany, prohibitory signs are generally red and white circles while mandatory signs are blue circles. Both prohibitory signs and mandatory signs are canceled by black and white circular signs. However, there are few exceptions.
Railroad crossing. Prioritize rail transport.
Electrified railroad crossing. Prioritize rail transport.
Railroad crossing (Horizontal variation). Prioritize rail transport.
Electrified railroad crossing (Horizontal variation). Prioritize rail transport.
Indicates driver must come to a complete stop and make sure no other vehicles or pedestrians (as the case may be) are coming before proceeding.
Indicates that traffic must turn right (after the sign board). Please see this article for more details.
Mandatory direction of travel is left, after the sign board.
Mandatory direction of travel. All vehicles must proceed straight ahead. No turns are permitted.
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Must turn right (before the sign board).
Must turn left (before the sign board).
Mandatory directions of travel, straight ahead or right (after the sign board).
Mandatory directions of travel, straight ahead or left (after the sign board).
Mandatory direction of travel, right or left. Stright ahead is not allowed or closed.
Indicates entrance to a traffic circle (roundabout). Traffic in the circle has the right-of-way. Turn signals are not required when entering a roundabout, but must be used when exiting.
One-way street / road. Backing up and making U-turns in one-way streets are prohibited.
Prescribed drive direction around the obstacle. Drive from right of the obstacle.
Prescribed drive direction around the obstacle. Drive from left of the obstacle.
Use of hard shoulder as driving lane permitted. Number of arrows indicates number of lanes on the road.
Use of hard shoulder as driving lane permitted. Number of arrows indicates number of lanes on the road.
No more use of hard shoulder as driving lane permitted.
No more use of hard shoulder as driving lane permitted.
leave the hard shoulder and merge to driving lane.
leave the hard shoulder and merge to driving lane.
Bus and streetcar / tram stop. An additional sign indicates whether the stop is for buses or streetcars. Parking or stopping within 15 meters of this sign is prohibited.
School bus stop. 15 m parking prohibition before and after this sign. "schulbus" means school bus. "Werktag" means working days. "außer Samstags" means except Saturdays.
Taxi stand. Indicates area only reserved for taxis. Other vehicles are not allowed to park here unless showed by supplementary sign. Parking prohibition is only applicable on the side of the road on which these signs are posted.
Taxi stand. Arrow above the cross shows the beginning of taxi stand and no parking area for other vehicles.
Taxi stand. Arrow below the cross shows the end of taxi stand, and also the end of parking prohibition.
Sign is placed in middle of a taxi stand. Parking or stopping of other vechicles is not allowed unless shown by signboard. Only applicable on the side of the road on which these signs are posted.
Same sign as previous sign 229-30. Installation on the left side of road and parking prohibition is also only on the left side.
Bicycle lane. Indicates paths restricted to and mandatory for bicycles. Please also see this article.
Bridleway. Indicates that the path is restricted to and mandatory for horse riders.
Pedestrian path. Indicates track restricted to and mandatory for pedestrians.
Shared path for pedestrians and cyclists
Shared but separated path for pedestrians and cyclists. Cyclists must stay on left and pedestrians on right.
Shared but separated path for pedestrians and cyclists. Cyclists must stay on right and pedestrians on left.
Start of pedestrian zone. Indicates an area where only pedestrians are permitted. Cyclists also must walk and push their cycles.
End of pedestrian zone. Residents of the pedestrian zone must park their vehicles outside the zone, also at night.
Bicyclist lane/path. A bicycle lane is a track intended just for cycling. Only a supplementary sign allows the entrance of vehicles or pedestrians.
End of bicyclist lane/path
Bus lane or Bus-only lane. Other vehicles are not allowed to use this lane. Parking is also not allowed in this lane.
No entry for any kind of Vehicle. Motorcycles, Mopeds and bicycles can be pushed by hands with engine turned off.
Prohibits entry for all motor vehicles except single-tracked motorcycles. Please see this para also.
No entry for motor vehicles with a maximum authorized mass of more than 3,5 t
No entry for bicycles
No entry for all kinds of motorcycles and mopeds
No entry for mopeds
No entry for Horse riders
Animal-drawn wagons not permitted
Farmers are not allowed to bring cattle on the road
No entry for buses and coaches
No entry for passenger car with trailer
Motor vehicles with a maximum authorized mass of more than 3,5 t with trailer are not permitted. (They are permitted without trailer).
No entry for slow-moving vehicles. (Vehicles that can't reach or not allowed to attain speed of 25km/h).
No Pedestrians Permitted
All types of motor vehicles, including motorcycles and mopeds, are not permitted.
Motor vehicles with dangerous goods are not permitted
Indicates total vehicle weight limit. Vehicle more than indicated weight are not permitted.
Maximum load limit per axle
Maximum width limit
Maximumh height limit
Maximum length limit
Do not enter
Snow chains are mandatory. The speed limit is 50km/h.
Prohibition for vehicles carrying water polluting cargo.
End of Low-emission zone / Environmental Zone.
U-turns not allowed
Trucks and semi trucks must maintain minimum mentioned distance.
30 Zone. Maximum allowed speed is 30 km/h. Right before left rule is generally applicable in 30 zones.
20 Zone. Maximum allowed speed is 20 km/h. Right before left rule is generally also applicable in 20 zones.
End of 30 Zone. The speed limit would be now 50 km/h. Which is normal speed limit inside city limits, unless another speed limit is specifically mentioned.
End of 20 Zone. Speed limit is now 50 km/h, unless a specific speed limit is mentioned.
Minimum required speed. Vehicles slower than mentioned speed are not allowed on this road.
No Passing (overtaking) for any vehicle type except one line (track) transport (like motorcycles and mopeds).
No passing for vehicles with a total weight of over 3.5 t.
End of previously set maximum speed limit. Now, adjust speed according to the area. (i.e. inside city limit: 50 km/h, outside city limits: 100 km/h, Autobahn: 130 km/h).
End of minimum required speed.
End of no passing zone for vehicles under 3.5 t.
End of all passing (overtaking) restrictions.
End of all previously set passing and speed restrictions. Also check this link for further details.
Absolutely no stopping or parking. Applicable only on the same side the road on which this sign is installed. Parking and no parking is expained in detail on this page.
Continuation of sign 283. Start of no parking or stopping area. Arrow at the top of cross indicates start of no parking area. The easy way to read these signs is to imagine them along the flow of raod (rotate them at 90 degree in your mind). This sign is placed on the right side of the road.
End of no parking or stopping area. An arrow at the bottom of cross indicates end of no parking zone. This sign is placed on the left side of the road.
Same sign as previous one (283-20) End of no parking or stopping area. Only difference is that, this sign is placed on the right side of the road.
Same sign as 283-10, where top arrow indictes start of a no parking area. Only difference is that, this sign is placed on the left side of the road.
This sign is placed in the middle of no parking or stopping area and prohibits stopping or parking on both sides. This sign is installed on the right side of the road. Please compare it with sign 286-31.
Similar to sign 286-30, the only difference from sign 286-30 is that this sign is installed on left side of the road and prohibts stopping or parking on same the side.
No parking. Only a short waiting stop up to 3 minutes is allowed. The restriction is only applicable on the same side of the road on which the sign is posted. This sign is intalled on the left side of the road.
Continuation of sign 286. No parking. A short waiting stop up to 3 minutes is allowed. An arrow above the corss indicates start of waiting zone. This sign is placed on the right side of the road.
The bottom only arrow indicates end of the waiting / no parking zone. This sign is placed on the left side of the road.
The bottom only arrow indicates end of the waiting / no parking zone. This sign is placed on the right side of the road.
No parking. A short waiting stop up to 3 minutes is allowed. The top only arrow indicates start of waiting zone. This sign is placed on the left side of the road.
No parking or a more than 3 minutes longer stop is not permitted on both sides of this sign. This sign is placed on the right side of the road. The restriction is only applicable on the same side where the sign is posted.
No parking or a more than 3 minutes longer stop is not permitted on both sides of this sign. This sign is placed on the left side of the road. The restriction is only applicable on the same side where the sign is posted.
No parking on all streets in the area. A short stop up to 3 minutes is allowed. This sign is posted at the entrances to an area where parking is prohibited on all streets until the "End of parking restriction zone" sign 290.2 is reached. This sign may have supplementary signs.
End of parking prohibited zone.
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Park and ride; indicates areas where vehicles can be parked and public transport is available.
Park and group ride. People traveling in the same directions make groups and travel in the same vehicle to save money.
Parking area for hikers
Autobahn telephone booth. Indicates that public telephone available is available in the upcoming service area.
Emergency telephone
Petrol filling station
Liquefied petroleum gas is available at Petrol filling station.
Compressed natural gas is available at Petrol filling station.
Autobahn hotel
Autobahn restaurant
Autobahn snack machine
Autobahn lavatory/Restrooms
Autobahn chapel
Information point
Car repair shop
Pedestrian underpass
Pedestrian overpass
Charging site for electric vehicles
Hydrogen filling station
Caravan parking parking
Caravan and camping trailer parking
Indicates priority, only at the upcoming intersection or crossing. Please also see this article.
Priority Road starts. This sign indicates a priority at all upcoming intersections and crossings till sign 307. Oncoming traffic must yield.
End of priority on the road.
Priority over oncoming traffic. There can be a narrow passage ahead.
Place name. After this sign city limit starts and speed must be reduced to 50km/h.
End of the current city and its limit. Speed can be increased up to 100km/h. Limit of next city starts at the given distance.
Parking place. This sign also indicates the direction to parking area. Please also see this article.
Start of a parking area.
End of a parking area.
Parking is allowed in both directions from the sign.
parking garage
Start of parking management zone. Parking in these areas is permitted on all streets with parking disc or voucher as indicated by additional sign.
End of parking management zone.
Parking on sidewalks half left in driving direction.
Parking on sidewalks half right in driving direction.
Parking on sidewalks completely left in driving direction.
Parking on sidewalks completely right in driving direction.
Perpendicular parking half on the sidewalk and half in the street on left side of the road.
Perpendicular parking half on the sidewalk and half in the street on right side of the road.
Perpendicular parking completely on the sidewalk on left side of the road.
Perpendicular parking completely on the sidewalk on right side of the road.
Parking disk. When a vehicle is parked, the start time is set on this disc, so that authorities can see the Parking start time.
Start of Traffic-Controlled Residential Area. Posted on or before streets on which pedestrians and playing children have priority.
Indicates the end of the traffic-controlled residential area. Vehicles leaving these areas must yield to all traffic.
Tunnel
The number with arrows indicates the length of the upcoming tunnel.
An emergency stop and breakdown bay. Their usage is only allowed in emergency.
Start of Autobahn. From this point on, all rules and regulations governing the Autobahn must be obeyed.
End of Autobahn. Posted just before the end of the autobahn. This sign may indicate the distance in meters to the end of the autobahn.
Posted at beginning of Two-lane Expressway (Kraftfahrstraße), entrances to this road is restricted to motor vehicles. Please also see this article.
End of Two-lane Expressway. Posted where the restrictions required by sign 331 end.
This sign is placed just prior to the exit on Autobahn. This indicates exit to the mentioned city/cities. (Here, Mainz and Wiesbaden are names of cities).
This sign is placed just prior to the exit on the roads other than Autobahn (for example, Expressway ). Indicates exit to the mentioned city/cities.
Exit board on the roads other than Autobahn. Indicates exit to the mentioned local destinations.
Authorised exit (in German Ausfahrt) from Autobahn. Posted at Autobahn exits. Exits marked by this sign are the only authorized exits from the Autobahn.
"Ausfahrt" means "Exit"
Authorised exit from roads other than Autobahn.
Authorised exit from roads other than Autobahn.
Pedestrian crossing. Please also check this para.This sign is installed on the right side of the road.
Pedestrian crossing. This sign is installed on the left side of the road.
Water protection zone. Vehicles carrying water-hazardous material should drive with care.
Traffic directed by School guard or traffic helper. Be aware of children on the road.
Indicates a dead end street. Posted at the beginning of the dead-end street.
Dead end; cyclists and pedestrians can pass through.
Dead end; pedestrians can pass through.
First aid center or hospital.
Police station.
Place name (gives only information, does not imply a speed limit).
Point of interest. Indicates tourist attraction point. All tourist attraction signs are always posted alone.
Tourist route.
Tourist attraction point name with town or city name.
Tourist attraction point name with route information.
Tourist attraction point: A river or a canal name.
Tourist information about nearby attraction point.
A detailed tourist information about nearby attraction point.
Toll road for Vehicles over 3.5t.
End of toll road.
Toll road for all Vehicles.
Customs control office.
Speed information board; inside cities 50, outside city limits 100, Autobahn 130 (recommended speed).
Painted on streetlights that are turned off at night.
Indicates the number of the German Federal highway.
Indicates the number of the German Autobahn.
Autobahn interchange/exit number.
European highway number.
Signpost at the junction leading onto a federal highway.
Signpost at the junction leading onto a federal highway with two cities on the route.
Signpost at junction leading onto a minor road (roads to smaller cities or towns).
Signpost at junction leading onto smaller destinations (a village or small town).
Route direction for vehicles over 3.5t.
Route direction for hazardous cargos and water polluting cargo respectively.
Route direction (turn left) for vehicles over 3.5t.
Route direction (arrange in the left line) for vehicles over 3.5t.
Route direction (arrange in the right line) for vehicles over 3.5t.
Route direction (straight ahead) for vehicles over 3.5t.
Route direction (turn right) for vehicles over 3.5t.
Route direction for hazardous cargo.
Route direction for water polluting cargo.
Route direction for bicyclists.
Direction to nearest Autobahn entrance and nearest city through this Autobahn.
Indicates the direction to places in a town or city. Bahnhof means train station.
Direction marker on roads other than Autobahn. Indicates the direction and route number, if applicable, of the towns shown on the sign.
Direction sign inside a city. Here showing the direction to Autobahn, Messe (fair), and two nearest cities with their respective highway number (if applicable).
Signboard used inside city for a place name, here name of a street is shown.
Direction sign on federal highway.
Direction sign on federal highway with lane configurations.
Direction to Autobahn routes with city names and highway or Autobahn numbers. Yellow colored name indicates federal highway route to the mentioned city.
Sign indicating Autobahn exit 1000 meters ahead. The number in the circle indicates Autobahn exit number. Each Autobahn exit has a unique number.
Sign indicating exit distance to the next city on roads other than Autobahn.
Autohof is 24 hr operated service area off the autobahn. Number in the circle is the exit number of Autobahn.
Direction sign on Autobahn. Indicating next exit distance, city name and upcoming city on Autobahn with Autobahn number.
Autobahn exit marker; 100m before exit.
Autobahn exit marker; 200m before exit.
Autobahn exit marker; 300m before exit.
Expressway exit marker; posted at 300m, 200m and 100m before exit.
Autobahn distance sign, showing distance to major cities. Below the line are major cities via intersection along with their respective motorway number.
Federal Highway or Expressway distance sign.
Detour direction. These signs are no more installed, but existing signs are still valid.
New detour direction signs on road other than Autobahn. Sign 455.1-50 is normally placed with supplementary sign to indicate distance to detour. Sign 455.2 is placed at the end of detour.
Detour information sign. This sign is normally placed with a supplementary sign to indicate the distance to detour. Sign 457.2 is placed at the end of detour.
A layout of the detour route. It indicates road straight ahead is closed. Turn left, follow the route through village A and Village B, then turn right to take the route to the city of Stuttgart.
Autobahn detour sign. This sign is normally posted with a white color supplementary sign that indicates the distance to detour.
Autobahn detour direction signs, indicating turn left, straight ahead, and turn right respectively.
Autobahn detour direction signs; these signs give advance information about turns i.e. turn
left or right after the sign. While straight arrow to left or right indicates just right or left respectively.
Autobahn detour direction sign; arrange in the left lane.
Autobahn detour direction sign; arrange in the right lane.
Indicates the next detour route (in solid black lines) to get back on the autobahn after having been current detour route no more available.
Recommended alternate Autobahn route during heavy traffic or traffic jams. There can be a supplementary sign below indicating specific vehicles to take the recommended route.
Recommended alternate Autobahn route; indicating straight ahead.
End of alternate route.
Detouring onto opposite lane. All lanes shift to the left of the median. Number of arrows indicate number of lanes on the roadway.
Detouring onto opposite lane. All lanes shift to the right of the median.
Lanes are splitting towards left of the median, as showen in signs respectively. Sign 501-13 and 501-14 indicates one lane must crossover. Sign 501-15 indicates two of three lanes must shift to left.
Lanes are splitting towards right of the median, as shown in signs respectively. Sign 501-23 and 501-24 indicates one lane must crossover. Sign 501-25 indicates two of three lanes must shift to right.
From straight ahead moving traffic, lanes are splitting towards the left of the median.
Indicates return of earlier split lane.
These two signs indicate return of earlier split lane/lanes.
Lane shift of the median. Vehicles over mentioned width (sign 264) are not allowed in the left lane.
Lane shift of the median. Vehicles over mentioned width (sign 264) are not allowed in the left two lanes.
Similar to previous 505 Signs, Lane shift of the median. Vehicles over mentioned width (sign 264) are not allowed in the left lane/lanes.
Lane shifts in mentioned direction (here left).
Both lanes shift in mentioned direction (here left).
All lanes shift in mentioned direction (here left).
Similar to previous 511 Signs, all lanes shift in mentioned direction (here right).
Shift to right hard shoulder.
One lane shift to right hard shoulder.
Slight lift shift in lane.
Slight lift shift in lanes.
Slight right shift in lane.
Slight right shift in lanes.
A slight turn in the lane. The second lane is used by oncoming traffic.
A slight turn in the lane. The second lane is used by oncoming traffic.
Lanes shift to left (There is no median; compare signs in 505 category). Vehicles over mentioned width (sign 264) are not allowed in left lane.
Lanes shift to left (There is no median; compare signs in 505 category). Vehicles over mentioned width (sign 264) are not allowed in left two lanes.
Lanes shift to right (There is no median; compare signs in 505 category). Vehicles over mentioned width (sign 264) are not allowed in left lane.
Lanes shift to right (There is no median; compare signs in 505 category). Vehicles over mentioned width (sign 264) are not allowed in left two lanes.
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Right lane has speed limit (as indicated by speed limit sign).
Right lanes has speed limit (as indicated by speed limit sign).
Vehicles having total weight over 3.5t are not allowed in the left lane.
Vehicles having total weight over 3.5t are not allowed in the left two lanes.
Vehicles having total weight over 3.5t are not allowed in the left three lanes.
Vehicles having total weight over 3.5t are not allowed in the left four lanes.
Right lane ends.
Right lane ends.
Right lane ends.
Right lane ends.
Left lane ends.
Left lane ends.
Left lane ends.
Left lane ends.
Lanes with oncoming traffic; Right lane ends.
Lanes with oncoming traffic; Left lane ends.
Lanes with oncoming traffic; Left lane ends.
A lane is added on the left side.
A lane is added on the left side.
A lane is added on the right side.
A lane is added on the right side.
There is oncoming traffic lane. A lane is added on the left side.
There are oncoming traffic lanes. A lane is added on the left side.
A lane is added on the left side with the new minimum speed limit.
A lane is added on the left side with minimum speed limit.
A lane is added on the left side with minimum speed limit.
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The block bypass is a special traffic management of left-turning vehicle flows. It is used when limited space in the road space prevents the installation of a left turn at an intersection or junction or to prevent the traffic flow on busy sections with respect to a green single wave.
Various kinds of barricades
Bollard; placed before pedestrian walking areas or bicycle paths.
Traffic guide cone
Moveable road-lane barrier
Moveable road-lane barrier
Moveable road-lane barrier
Reflecting guide post (right-hand side). Posted every 50 meters. At intersections, their reflectors are in yellow color instead of the normal white color.
Reflecting guide post (left-hand side). Posted every 50 meters. At intersections, their reflectors are in yellow color instead of the normal white color.
Deflector plate (Obstruction marker). Indicates that obstruction can be passed from either side.
Deflector plate (Obstruction marker). Indicates that obstruction can be passed from either side.
Parking warning sign. Parking warning signs may only be installed on parked vehicles; otherwise, they must be folded while driving.
Parking warning sign. Parking warning signs may only be installed on parked vehicles; otherwise, they must be folded while driving.
This sign is installed with a traffic signal. It indicates that right on red is permissible but only after a complete stop.
Supplementary signs are not posted alone. They generally have some parent sign above them.
An example of a supplementary sign with the main sign
Indicates the direction of parent sign (here to the left). For example a gas station or parking garage can sign be posted above this sign.
Indicates the direction of parent sign (here to the right).
Indicates a hazard after the left turn ahead. Parent sign defining the hazard would be above this Supplementary sign.
Indicates a hazard after the right turn ahead. Parent sign defining the hazard would be above.
Pedestrians must use the sidewalk on the left side of the road.
Pedestrians must use the sidewalk on the right side of the road.
Detour supplementary sign. This sign is used with main detour sign containing word "U" to explain the route.
Detour supplementary sign. This sign is used with main detour sign containing word "U" to explain the route.
Detour supplementary sign. This sign is used with main detour sign containing word "U" to explain the route.
An example of the main detour sign with a supplementary sign
Indicates two-way route at crossing road.
Indicates both directions (upcoming and ongoing).
Two-way cycle route at crossing road
Indicates lenght of a segment in meters.
Indicates lenght of a segment in kilometers.
Continues for mentioned meters.
Continues for mentioned kilometers.
Shows mentioned lenght in meters.
Shows mentioned lenght in kilometers.
Priority road at intersection
Priority road at intersection
Priority road at intersection
Priority road at intersection
Priority road at junction
Priority road at junction
Priority road at junction
Priority road at junction
Priority road at junction
Priority road at junction
100 meters ahead (after 100 meter ahead...)
2 km ahead (after 2km ahead...)
Stop 100m ahead
Zipper merge in mentioned distance
Oil slick
Smoke
Loose chippings
Construction site exit
Damaged road
Muddy road
Blasting work in the area
Exit
Construction vehicles; Heavy construction vehicles working/travelling on the road
No markings on the roadway
Accident
Flood
Road surface is new
Lane grooves
Left-turning traffic
Skier,s way crosses the road
ski trail crossing
Hilltop, Knoll
Police check
End of road shoulder after 200 m
Do not drive on the road shoulder
Fog
Driveway (exit and entrance to an area)
Right-of-way changed
Traffic routing changed
Industrial area; railway traffic has priority.
Port/harbor area; railway traffic has priority.
Turning around not possible
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Skidding danger due to strong side wind
Danger of accident. This sign is posted in the area with high accident ratio due to several reasons.
Children play on the roadway and the side strip
Skiers are allowed to cross road.
Marking of parking areas on which trailers are allowed to park longer than 14 days.
Marking of parking areas on which caravans may park for longer than 14 days
Information about motorail for lorries
Cars and other multi-lane vehicles
Motor vehicles with a maximum authorized mass exceeding 3.5 tonnes, including their towed trailers, excluding passenger cars and buses.
Cyclists
Pedestrians
Horseman
Cattle
Streetcar/Tram
Bus and coach
Passenger cars
Car with trailer
Truck with trailer
Motor vehicles that can not or should not drive faster than 25 km/h.
All types of motorcycles, also with sidecars and mopeds
Moped
Horse-drawn Wagon
Electric bicycle
Electrically powered vehicles
Motorhomes & Campers
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Loading Zone
End
Cyclists dismount
No mopeds
All green signals (green wave) at mentioned speed in km/h
Stop here at red
Noise prevention (area)
Ramp metering
Secondary route
School
kindergarten
Old people's home
Hospital
Drive on the shoulder
Leave the shoulder
Ends after mentioned distance
Frei means allowed in the traffic sense. When the word "frei" is written with any symbol or statement, it indicates this action or vehicle is allowed.
For example, a sign for No entry with a supplementary sign showing moped and the word frei indicates mopeds are allowed to enter this street.
Following are some signs with word "frei".
Handicapped person / persons with parking pass no. ... allowed
Cyclists and residents allowed
Roller skating allowed
Winter sports allowed
Open for residents
Residents or resident's visitors parking only
Only residents with permit No. ... allowed
Cyclists allowed
Mopeds allowed
Motorcycles also with sidecar, mopeds and mopeds allowed
Bicycles and mopeds allowed
Passenger cars allowed
Car with trailer allowed
Motor vehicles with a maximum authorized mass exceeding 3.5 tonnes, including their trailers, excluding passenger cars and buses allowed
Motorhomes with a gross weight up to 7,5t excluded
Taxis allowed
Buses from occasional services allowed
Regular public transport allowed
Emergency vehicles allowed
Ambulances allowed
Delivery vehicles allowed
Agricultural vehicles allowed
Forestry vehicles allowed
Agricultural and forestry vehicles allowed
Operational and utility supply sevices allowed
During the charging process, electric vehicles are allowed
Electric vehicles allowed
Slurry transport allowed
Electric bikes allowed
Construction vehicles allowed
Until construction site allowed
Residents allowed till construction site
Access to ... allowed
Ferry users only
Only vehicles with green low emission zone sticker permitted
Only vehicles with yellow or green low emission zone sticker permitted
Vehicles with red, yellow or green low emission zone sticker permitted
More information about emission zones is available under this article at seperate page.
Skiers crossing road at mentioned time
Time restrictions
Parking with disc for mentioned number of hours (here allowed for 2 hours.)
Parking with disc in marked areas for mentioned number of hours (here allowed for 2 hours.)
From the mentioned time and date
Noise prevention at mentioned time (here from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM)
School way in connection with time limit (here from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM )
Working days
Working days at mentioned duration of time
Monday-Friday, at mentioned duration of time
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, at mentioned duration of time
Sundays and public holidays, at mentioned duration of time
School bus in working days at mentioned duration of time, excluding Saturdays
Parking allowed on Saturday and Sunday
Working days except Saturdays
Only disabled persons
Disabled persons with parking permit numbers ... only
Residents with permit numbers ... only
Only semitrailer vehicles
Only semitrailer vehicles and trucks with trailers
Only cars with trailers and motor vehicles with a maximum authorized mass exceeding 3.5 tonnes, including their trailers
Vehicles slower than 25 km/h can be passed
Parking only in marked areas allowed
With parking voucher
Charges apply
Weight (7.5 tonnes here)
On the road shoulder
If wet
Through traffic
Indicates parking orientation (pull in straight)
Indicates parking orientation (pull in diagonally)
No parking on road shoulder
Also buses and cars with trailers
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