Railroad Crossbuck
Rail traffic has priority; railroad crossing.
Right of Way and Rail Crossings
Yield
Give priority to cross traffic.
Stop and Yield
Come to a complete stop and yield.
Priority at the Next Intersection
Priority applies only at the next intersection or junction.
Priority Road
Beginning or continuation of a priority road.
End of Priority Road
The priority road ends.
Prohibitions, Restrictions, and Their End
No Vehicles
Vehicles must not use this area.
No Motor Vehicles
Cars and motorcycles are prohibited.
Do Not Enter
Entry from this direction is prohibited.
No U-Turn
U-turns are prohibited.
Maximum Speed
The permitted maximum speed is shown as a number on the sign.
No Passing
Motor vehicles must not pass other multi-track vehicles.
No Passing for Heavy Vehicles
Certain heavy motor vehicles must not pass.
End of Speed Restriction
The previously imposed speed restriction ends.
End of No-Passing Zone
The no-passing restriction ends.
End of All Route Restrictions
Speed and passing restrictions on this route end.
No Stopping
Stopping and parking are prohibited.
No Parking
Parking is prohibited; brief stopping for up to three minutes, boarding, alighting, or loading may be allowed.
Mandatory Signs and Special Paths
Turn Left Only
You must turn left.
Turn Right Only
You must turn right.
Straight Ahead or Left
Only the indicated directions are permitted.
Roundabout
Follow the mandatory direction around the roundabout.
Pass on the Right
Pass the obstacle on the right.
Cycle Path
Mandatory cycle path.
Footpath
Path for pedestrians.
Shared Pedestrian and Cycle Path
Pedestrians and cyclists share the path.
Separated Cycle and Pedestrian Path
Cyclists and pedestrians have separate areas.
Important Warning Signs
General Danger
General warning of a hazard.
Intersection or Junction
Caution: priority to traffic from the right may apply.
Left Curve
Warning of a dangerous left curve.
Winding Road
Several curves follow.
Uneven Road
The road surface may be rough.
Slippery Road
Take special care in wet, icy, or dirty conditions.
Roadworks
Construction or roadworks ahead.
Traffic Signals Ahead
Traffic lights ahead.
Pedestrians
Caution: pedestrians may cross the road.
Children
Caution: children may enter the roadway.
Railroad Crossing
Railroad crossing ahead.
Information and Guide Signs
One-Way Street
Traffic may travel only in the indicated direction.
Pedestrian Crossing
Marks a zebra crossing.
Parking
Parking is permitted; observe supplementary signs.
Traffic-Calmed Area
Walking speed applies; pedestrians may use the entire road.
Motorway
Beginning of a motorway.
Expressway
Beginning of an expressway.
Town Entrance
Beginning of a built-up area.
End of Town
End of the built-up area.
Dead End
Road with no through route.
First Aid
Indicates a first-aid facility.
Road Markings in Germany
The diagrams show the most common markings from above.
Broken Lane Line
Separates opposing traffic or lanes. Crossing is allowed when it is safe.
Solid Lane Boundary
Generally must not be crossed. It separates parts of the roadway.
One-Sided Lane Boundary
Do not cross from the solid-line side; crossing from the broken-line side may be allowed when safe.
Stop Line and Yield Line
You must stop before the stop line. The yield line shows where to wait if necessary.
Pedestrian Crossing
White stripes across the road; pedestrians have priority.
Keep-Clear Area
The hatched area must not be used.
Direction Arrows
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The arrows show which directions are permitted or required from each lane.
Review
Remember: triangles warn, red circles prohibit or restrict, blue circles give mandatory instructions, and square or rectangular signs often provide information.