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  4. Maneuvers on the Closed Practice Area
  5. Cars and other vehicles' ability to maneuver
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  10. Special risk factors in traffic
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Traffic signs

Prohibitory signs


 

Prohibitory signs are normally placed where the prohibition begins. If a sign is placed some distance before the point where the prohibition begins, it is accompanied by a supplementary plate showing the distance.


C 11.1 No right turn

The sign prohibits a right turn. The prohibition applies only at the junction or entrance where the sign is placed, unless otherwise indicated on a supplementary plate below the sign.


C 11.2 No left turn

The sign prohibits a left turn and also prohibits making a U turn. The prohibition applies only at the junction or entrance where the sign is placed, unless otherwise indicated on a supplementary plate below the sign.


C 12 No U-turn

The sign prohibits making a U-turn. The prohibition applies only at the junction or entrance where the sign is placed, unless otherwise indicated on a supplementary plate below the sign.


C 19 No entry

The sign prohibits the entry of all vehicles. A supplementary plate may indicate that pushing bicycles and mopeds is also prohibited.


C 21 Traffic in both directions prohibited

The supplementary plate may indicate that pushing bicycles and mopeds is also prohibited.


C 22.1 Motor vehicles, large mopeds, tractors and machinery prohibited

A supplementary plate may indicate that small mopeds are also prohibited. The sign prohibits the type of traffic shown. Prohibitions relating to several types of traffic may be indicated by combining the relevant symbols on the same sign.


C 22.2 Motorcycles and large mopeds prohibited

A supplementary plate may indicate that small mopeds are also prohibited. The sign prohibits traffic of the type shown. Prohibitions relating to several types of traffic may be indicated by combining the relevant symbols on the same sign.


C 23.1 Lorries prohibited

If a weight is shown on a supplementary plate, the prohibition may be limited to lorries, including articulated and coupled vehicles, whose maximum authorised mass exceeds the weight indicated. The sign prohibits traffic of the type shown. Prohibitions relating to several types of traffic may be indicated by combining the relevant symbols on the same sign..


C 23.2 Bus prohibited

With indication of weight on the plate below the sign, the prohibition can be limited to only apply to buses, including bus trains if the total permitted overall weight is heavier than what is indicated. The signs prohibit traffic of the stated type. Prohibition against several traffic types can be indicated by combining the relevant symbols on the same sign.


C 23.3 Transport with hazardous goods prohibited

The sign prohibits driving with vehicles that transport hazardous goods as defined in the regulation on road transport of hazardous goods. The plate below the sign can specify in which time periods the prohibition applies and which categories of hazardous goods are covered by the prohibition. The signs prohibit traffic of the stated type. Prohibition against several traffic types can be indicated by combining the relevant symbols on the same sign.


C 24.1 - Tractor and machinery prohibited

With indication of weight on the plate below the sign, the prohibition can be limited to only apply to tractors and machinery, including coupled vehicles with these types of machinery, if the total permitted overall weight is heavier than what is indicated. The signs prohibit traffic of the stated type. Prohibition against several traffic types can be indicated by combining the relevant symbols on the same sign.


C 24.2 Horse carriage and similar prohibited

Horse carriage and similar prohibited. The signs prohibit traffic of the stated type. Prohibition against several traffic types can be indicated by combining the relevant symbols on the same sign.


C 25.1 Bicycle and small moped prohibited

It can be indicated on the plate below the sign that wheeling bicycles and small mopeds is also prohibited. The signs prohibit traffic of the stated type. Prohibition against several traffic types can be indicated by combining the relevant symbols on the same sign.


C 25.2 Small moped prohibited

It can be indicated on the plate below the sign that wheeling small mopeds is also prohibited. The signs prohibit traffic of the stated type. Prohibition against several traffic types can be indicated by combining the relevant symbols on the same sign.


C 26.1 Horse riding and leading of horses prohibited

Horse riding and leading of horses prohibited. The signs prohibit traffic of the stated type. Prohibition against several traffic types can be indicated by combining the relevant symbols on the same sign.


C 26.2 Pedestrians prohibited

Pedestrians prohibited. The signs prohibit traffic of the stated type. Prohibition against several traffic types can be indicated by combining the relevant symbols on the same sign.


C 31 Gross weight

The sign prohibits transport with vehicles the actual gross weight of which is heavier than what is indicated. For coupled vehicles, the weight limitation applies to every single vehicle in the coupled vehicle.


C 32 Gross weight of coupled vehicle

The sign prohibits transport with all types of coupled vehicle, the actual total weight of which is heavier than what is indicated.


C 35 Axle load

The sign prohibits transport with vehicles the axle load of which is heavier than what is indicated.


C 36 Bogie load

The sign prohibits transport with vehicles, the actual load of which on an axle load (bogie load) or on a single axle is heavier than what is indicated.


C 41 Vehicle width

The sign prohibits transport with vehicles, the width of which including load is wider than what is indicated.


C 42 Vehicle height

The sign prohibits transport with vehicles, the height of which including load is higher than what is indicated.


C 43 Vehicle length

The sign prohibits transport with vehicles, the length of which including load is longer than what is indicated.


C 51 No overtaking

The sign prohibits overtaking. The prohibition does not apply when overtaking bicycles or small two wheeled mopeds. It also does not apply when overtaking vehicles that are turning off the road. The prohibition applies regardless of the provision in section 16(2) until it is ended by the relevant end sign or by a distance indication on a supplementary plate below the sign. A supplementary plate may also show the period during which the prohibition applies.


C 52 - No overtaking by lorries

The sign prohibits overtaking by lorries and coupled vehicles. The prohibition does not apply when overtaking bicycles or small two wheeled mopeds. It also does not apply when overtaking vehicles that are turning off the road. The prohibition applies regardless of the provision in section 16(2) until it is ended by the relevant end sign or by a distance indication on a supplementary plate below the sign. A supplementary plate may also show the period during which the prohibition applies.


C 53 - End of no overtaking

The sign indicates the end of the no overtaking prohibition.


C 52 - End of no overtaking for lorries

The sign indicates the end of the prohibition on overtaking for lorries.


C 55 Local speed limit

The sign sets a local speed limit for a section of the road, see section 42 of the Road Traffic Act. The speed limit applies regardless of the provision in section 16(2) until it is ended by the relevant end sign or by another speed limit indicated on a supplementary plate below the sign. If a weight is shown on a supplementary plate, the speed limit may be limited to vehicles, including coupled vehicles, whose maximum authorised mass exceeds the weight indicated.


C 56 End of local speed limit

The sign indicates the end of a local speed limit. It may be fitted with a supplementary plate showing the town symbol from sign E 55 to emphasise that it is placed within a built up area. It may also be fitted with supplementary plate UC 57 to indicate the general speed limit that applies outside a built up area.


C 59 - End of prohibition

The sign indicates that all prohibitions applying to the preceding stretch of road have ended, except for stopping and parking prohibitions.


C 61 No stopping

The sign prohibits stopping on the carriageway where this would obstruct or inconvenience other traffic. The detailed extent of the prohibition may be shown on a supplementary plate below the sign. For example, it may indicate that the prohibition applies only on certain days of the week or during certain times, and that outside those periods no parking or time limited parking applies instead.

Where the provisions of section 28(1) or section 29 of the Road Traffic Act are more restrictive than the provisions shown on the sign, the law takes precedence.

The provisions shown on the sign apply only to the side of the road on which the sign is placed. This does not affect the rule in section 28(2) of the Road Traffic Act.

The prohibition applies in the direction of travel on the side of the road where the sign is placed, up to the next junction, unless another stopping or parking sign is placed before the junction or a different indication is given by an arrow on the supplementary plate.


C 62 No parking

The sign prohibits parking on the carriageway. The detailed extent of the prohibition may be shown on a supplementary plate below the sign. For example, it may indicate that the prohibition applies only on certain days of the week or during certain times, and that outside those periods time limited parking applies instead.

Where the provisions of section 28(1) or section 29 of the Road Traffic Act are more restrictive than the provisions shown on the sign, the law takes precedence.

The provisions shown on the sign apply only to the side of the road on which the sign is placed. This does not affect the rule in section 28(2) of the Road Traffic Act.

The prohibition applies in the direction of travel on the side of the road where the sign is placed, up to the next junction, unless another stopping or parking sign is placed before the junction or a different indication is given by an arrow on the supplementary plate.