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Dead end street

This traffic sign indicates that the road ahead is a dead end, the road stops or is closed to traffic.

Begin of a motorway

This traffic sign indicates the begin of a motorway. It notifies road users that the general rules of a motorway apply from that point onwards.

Turning left or right mandatory

This traffic sign indicates that all drivers must turn left or right, driving straight ahead is not allowed.

Passing left mandatory

This traffic sign indicates that all drivers must pass the traffic sign on the left. The traffic sign is used to mark obstructions, such as traffic islands or roadworks.

Passing left or right mandatory

This traffic sign indicates that drivers reach the same destination by proceeding either side of the sign. The traffic sign is used to mark obstructions such as traffic islands or roadworks. It’s used only on places where the traffic will merge again past the obstruction.

Passing right mandatory

This traffic sign indicates that all drivers must pass the traffic sign on the right. The traffic sign is used to mark obstructions, such as traffic islands or roadworks.

Mandatory direction of the roundabout

This traffic sign indicates that you must give way to all drivers on the roundabout. When the roundabout is clear, continue in the direction of the roundabout.

Mandatory left

This sign indicates that all drivers must turn left, turning right is not allowed.

Driving straight ahead mandatory

This traffic sign indicates that all drivers must drive straight ahead, turning left or right is not allowed.

Driving straight ahead or turning right mandatory

This traffic sign indicates that all drivers must drive straight ahead or turn right. Turning left is not allowed.

Mandatory path for cyclists

This traffic sign indicates the begin of a path for cyclists.

Mandatory path for motorcycles

This traffic sign indicates the begin of a path for motorcycles.

Mandatory path for pedestrians

This traffic sign indicates the begin of a path for pedestrians.

Begin of a minimum speed

This traffic sign indicates the begin of a minimum speed. Drive faster than indicated.

Direction prohibited(road with one-way traffic)

This traffic sign indicates a place where the entry is prohibited for all drivers, the road has one-way traffic.

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.

Begin of a speed limit

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

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 higher than indicated prohibited

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

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.

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 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 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 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.

Give way ahead

This traffic sign warns that you have to give way ahead.

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 side roads on the left and right

This traffic sign warns for a crossroads with side roads from the left and right. You are driving on the main road, drivers on the side roads 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.

Stop and give way ahead

This traffic sign warns that you have to stop and give way ahead.

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.