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Pedestrians prohibited

This traffic sign indicates a place where pedestrians are prohibited, such as certain bridges where separate provisions have been made for pedestrians.

Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited

This traffic sign indicates a place where pedestrians and cyclists are prohibited.

Tractors prohibited

This traffic sign indicates a place where tractors are prohibited. An example of this would be a main road where it is useful to exclude tractors in order to maximise traffic capacity and prevent accidents.

Trucks prohibited

This traffic sign indicates a place where trucks are prohibited. An example of this would be a narrow road where there is difficulty for vehicles wider than cars to pass each other. This traffic sign can also be used to prevent truck nuisance.

Overtaking prohibited

This traffic sign indicates a place where drivers are not allowed to overtake vehicles travelling in the same direction. The traffic sign is only used where overtaking would be very dangerous. Such as at busy crossroads or places where there is a bad record of overtaking accidents.

Overtaking prohibited for trucks

This traffic sign indicates a place where truck drivers are not allowed to overtake vehicles travelling in the same direction. The traffic sign is only used where overtaking would be very dangerous. Such as at busy crossroads or places where there is a bad record of overtaking accidents.

End of the overtaking prohibition for trucks

This traffic sign indicates the end of the overtaking prohibition for trucks.

End of the overtaking prohibition

This traffic sign indicates the end of the overtaking prohibition.

Begin of a speed limit

This traffic sign indicates the begin of a speed limit. Driving faster than indicated is prohibited.

Begin of a zone with speed limit

This traffic sign indicates the begin of a zone with a speed limit. On all roads in the zone it's prohibited to drive faster than indicated.

End of the zone with speed limit

This traffic sign indicates the end of the zone with speed limit.

End of the speed limit

This traffic sign indicates the end of the speed limit.

Turning left prohibited

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

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 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 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.

Trucks heavier than indicated prohibited

This traffic sign indicates a place where trucks heavier than indicated are prohibited.

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 accidents

This traffic sign warns that accidents could happen. It is also temporarily placed if an accident has happened, traffic jams are possible.

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 moose on the road

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

Warning for reindeer on the road

This traffic sign warns that reindeer could be crossing the road ahead.

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.