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Turning right prohibited

This traffic sign indicates a place where turning right is prohibited. This normally occurs where either the side road is one way in the opposite direction or vehicles waiting to turn right would cause traffic congestion.

Turning around prohibited (U-turn)

This traffic sign indicates a place where it is prohibited to reverse direction by making a U-turn. This will usually be because the manoeuvre is dangerous or will cause congestion.

Vehicles with dangerous goods prohibited

This traffic sign indicates a place where vehicles transporting dangerous good are prohibited.

Vehicles with explosive materials prohibited

This traffic sign indicates a place where vehicles transporting explosive materials are prohibited. It is used in those rare situations where an accidental explosion could have disastrous consequences, such as at or near oil or gas installations or other hazardous sites.This sign is only used when there is a significant risk.

Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited

This traffic sign indicates a place where vehicles higher then indicated will not be able to negotiate the obstruction ahead.

Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited

This traffic sign indicates a place where vehicles longer then indicated are prohibited. An example would be where the geometry of the road ahead is too tight to allow vehicles over the length indicated to pass.

Vehicles with polluted fluids prohibited

This traffic sign indicates a place where vehicles transporting polluted fluids are prohibited.

Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited

This traffic sign indicates a place where vehicles heavier then indicated are prohibited. It is usually used at bridges and other structures which cannot safely support heavy vehicles. It can also be used to keep heavy trucks off unsuitable roads.

Vehicles with an axle weight heavier than indicated prohibited

This traffic sign indicates a place where vehicles over the axle weight indicated are prohibited. This will usually be as a result of restrictions on a bridge. It is often more appropriate to specify the maximum safe load of a structure in terms of axle weight rather than laden weight.

Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited

This traffic sign a place that vehicles wider indicated are prohibited on the road ahead because of an obstruction which limits the width of the carriageway.

Entry prohibited (checkpoint)

This traffic sign indicates a checkpoint.

Parking prohibited

This traffic sign indicates a place where parking is prohibited. The restriction only applies to the side of the road on which the sign is placed. It’s only placed where there would be a serious parking problem such as on a narrow, busy street or too close to a major crossroad.

Parking and stopping prohibited

This traffic sign indicates a place where parking and stopping is not allowed. It is used where it is essential to ban vehicles from stopping. Such as on heavily-traffic or high-speed roads where stopping would cause congestion and accidents.

Begin of zone where parking is prohibited

This traffic sign indicates a zone where parking is not allowed.

End of the zone where parking is prohibited

This traffic sign indicates the end of the zone where parking is prohibited.

Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers

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

Warning for a danger with no specific traffic sign

This traffic sign warns for miscellaneous dangers for which there is no specific traffic sign. For examples: road accidents, flooded roads and roads blocked by fallen trees. It always have a supplementary sign attached that tells drivers of what hazard to expect.

Warning for low-flying aircrafts

This traffic sign warns that the road ahead is crossed by low-flying aircrafts. This is usually where a road passes close to the end of a runway. It warns drivers to be prepared for the sudden sight and loud noise of an aircraft.

Warning for cattle on the road

This traffic sign warns that cattle could be crossing the road ahead. The traffic sign is used where there are often cattle crossing or moving along a road.

Warning for crossing deer

This traffic sign warns that deers are likely to be crossing the road ahead. The traffic sign is used where there are often wild animals crossing the road.

Warning for sheep on the road

This traffic sign warns that sheep are likely to be crossing the road ahead. The traffic sign is used where there are often wild animals crossing the road.

Warning for a movable bridge

This traffic sign warns that there is a movable bridge ahead. Barriers and traffic lights are used to block traffic when the bridge goes up.

Warning for a speed bump

This traffic sign warns that there is a speed bump ahead which is designed to slow traffic. Driving too fast over a speed bump can cause serious damage to the vehicle.

Warning for a bad road surface

This traffic sign warns that the road ahead has a defective surface, for example a road with potholes, ridges or sunken areas. The traffic sign is used where it is unsafe to continue at normal speed.

Warning for children

This traffic sign warns that this road is often used by children. Slow down and watch out for children playing. The traffic sign is placed near schools and playgrounds.

Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad

This traffic sign warns that there is an uncontrolled crossroad. Drivers must slow down and watch out for oncoming road users.

Give way to all drivers

This traffic sign warns for a crossroad and indicates who has priority. This traffic sign means you have to give way, you are not allowed to enter the crossroad unless the road is clear.

Warning for a roundabout

This traffic sign warns that there is a roundabout ahead. This traffic sign will be used where there have been accidents caused by drivers failing to see the roundabout in time to slow down.

Warning for a crossroad with a side road on the left

This traffic sign warns for a crossroad with a side road from the left. You are driving on the main road, drivers on the side road have to give way.

Stop and give way to all drivers

This traffic sign warns for a crossroad where visibility is poor or unsafe for drivers to enter the crossroad without stopping. It instructs drivers to bring their vehicles to a complete stop and give way to all drivers, do not proceed until it is safe to do so.

Warning for heavy crosswind

This traffic sign warns for heavy crosswind and gusts of wind. A gust of wind can make your vehicle more difficult to control or even blow over. The faster you drive, the more influence the wind has on your vehicle.

Warning for a curve to the left

This traffic sign warns that there is a curve to the left ahead. It may be necessary for drivers to reduce their speed significantly, especially when they can’t see how sharp the curve is. Curves which come after a long straight section, or which are very different from other curves on the road, are particularly dangerous.

Warning for a double curve, first left then right

This traffic sign warns that there is a double curve ahead, first to the left and then to the right. It may be necessary for drivers to reduce their speed significantly, especially when they can’t see how sharp the curves are. This traffic sign is only used where the first curve is right behind the second.

Warning for a curve to the right

This traffic sign warns that there is a curve to the right ahead. It may be necessary for drivers to reduce their speed significantly, especially when they can’t see how sharp the curve is. Curves which come after a long straight section, or which are very different from other curves on the road, are particularly dangerous.

Warning for a double curve, first right then left

This traffic sign warns that there is a double curve ahead, first to the right and then to the left. It may be necessary for drivers to reduce their speed significantly, especially when they can’t see how sharp the curves are. This traffic sign is only used where the first curve is right behind the second.

Warning for cyclists

This traffic sign warns for cyclists on the road. The road ahead has no bike path, so cyclists ride on the road.

Warning for equestrians

This traffic sign warns for equestrians.

Warning for a crossing for pedestrians

This traffic sign warns for a pedestrian crossing. The traffic sign is used at crossings that are difficult to see or on roads with a high speed. Drivers must give priority to pedestrians on the crossing.

Warning for a quayside or riverbank

This traffic sign warns for a quay and is often used at the banks of rivers and canals. It means that the road passes close to the edge of deep water where there is a danger that vehicles may fall in.

Warning for a road narrowing

This traffic sign warns for a road narrowing, the width of the road ahead will suddenly become smaller.