Information Signs (Richtzeichen)
Signs that provide information about road conditions, facilities, and directions without imposing restrictions.
126 signs
Priority & Right-of-Way4
Priority road
Vorfahrtstraße
Sign 306
You are on a priority road. You have right of way at all following intersections until cancelled.
Rules
You have priority over all entering traffic at all intersections ahead. Still look both ways — some drivers may not see or obey their yield sign. Cancelled by sign 307.
Priority over oncoming traffic
Vorrang vor dem Gegenverkehr
Sign 308
You have priority over oncoming traffic on a narrow stretch of road.
Rules
Proceed through the narrow section. Oncoming traffic must wait for you. If the narrow section is already occupied by oncoming traffic, you must wait.
Town & Zone Signs13
Traffic calmed zone (start)
Verkehrsberuhigter Bereich (Anfang)
Sign 325.1
You are entering a traffic calmed zone (Spielstraße). Pedestrians have absolute priority.
Rules
Maximum speed: walking pace (Schrittgeschwindigkeit, ~4-7 km/h). Pedestrians may use the entire road including the roadway. Children may play on the road. You must not endanger or obstruct pedestrians. Parking only in marked spaces. When leaving this zone, you must yield to ALL traffic.
Tunnel
Tunnel
Sign 327
You are approaching a tunnel.
Rules
Turn on headlights (dipped beam). Remove sunglasses. Maintain safe distance. In case of traffic jam in tunnel: stop engine, leave key in ignition, leave the vehicle, go to nearest emergency exit. Never reverse or make a U-turn in a tunnel.
Park and Ride (P+R)
Parken und Reisen
Sign 316
Park and Ride facility.
Rules
Park here to use public transport.
Hiker parking
Wandererparkplatz
Sign 317
Parking area for hikers.
Rules
Standard parking rules apply.
Parking disc
Parkscheibe
Sign 318
The standard German parking disc (Parkscheibe).
Rules
Set arrival time to next full half-hour after arrival. Place behind windshield.
Motorway Signs31
Autobahn (start)
Autobahn (Anfang)
Sign 330.1
You are entering the Autobahn (motorway).
Rules
Minimum design speed for vehicles: 60 km/h. Recommended speed: 130 km/h. No stopping, reversing, U-turns, or pedestrians. Use the acceleration lane to match highway speed before merging. Rettungsgasse (rescue lane) must be formed in slow/stopped traffic.
Autobahn (end)
Autobahn (Ende)
Sign 330.2
The Autobahn ends.
Rules
Be aware that speed limits and other road rules now change. Default rural speed limit (100 km/h) applies unless otherwise indicated. After high-speed driving, your speed perception may be distorted — check your speedometer.
Motorway (start)
Kraftfahrstraße (Anfang)
Sign 331.1
You are entering a Kraftfahrstraße (motor road). Similar rules to Autobahn.
Rules
Same rules as Autobahn: minimum 60 km/h capability, no stopping, no reversing, no pedestrians or slow vehicles. May have intersections (unlike Autobahn).
Guide line (broken line)
Leitlinie (unterbrochene Linie)
Sign 340
Broken line marking that serves as a guide but may be crossed.
Rules
May be crossed when necessary. It marks lane boundaries or guides traffic flow.
Exit sign on other roads (200m)
Ausfahrttafel an sonstigen Straßen (200m)
Sign 332-21
Advance notice of an exit on a non-motorway road, at approximately 200m distance.
Rules
Begin preparing for the exit. Change lanes if needed. Start braking in the deceleration lane.
Exit sign on other roads (100m)
Ausfahrttafel an sonstigen Straßen (100m)
Sign 332-22
Advance notice of an exit on a non-motorway road, at approximately 100m distance.
Rules
The exit is very close. Ensure you are in the correct lane. Begin decelerating.
Exit from other roads (right)
Ausfahrt von sonstigen Straßen (rechts)
Sign 333-21
Indicates the immediate exit point on non-motorway roads, exit to the right.
Rules
This is the actual exit point. Follow the directional arrow to leave the road.
Exit from other roads (left)
Ausfahrt von sonstigen Straßen (links)
Sign 333-22
Indicates the immediate exit point on non-motorway roads, exit to the left.
Rules
This is the actual exit point. Follow the directional arrow to leave the road to the left.
Kilometer marker
Kraftfahrtbundesamt Kilometerzeichen
Sign 341
Road marker showing the distance in kilometers along the road.
Rules
Used for orientation and reporting your position in emergencies. Note the number when calling for roadside assistance.
Advance sign for trucks (exit left)
Vorwegweiser für Lastkraftwagen (Ausfahrt links)
Sign 448-21
Direction sign specifically for trucks, indicating a left exit.
Rules
Trucks should follow this route. The left exit is designated for heavy vehicle traffic.
Advance sign for trucks (exit right)
Vorwegweiser für Lastkraftwagen (Ausfahrt rechts)
Sign 448-22
Direction sign specifically for trucks, indicating a right exit.
Rules
Trucks should follow this route. The right exit is designated for heavy vehicle traffic.
Direction Signs59
Pedestrian crossing (zebra crossing)
Fußgängerüberweg
Sign 350
A marked pedestrian crossing ahead.
Rules
Pedestrians waiting to cross have RIGHT OF WAY. You must stop and let them cross. No overtaking at or directly before pedestrian crossings. No stopping or parking within 5m before the crossing.
Dead end / Cul-de-sac
Sackgasse
Sign 357-dead-end
This road is a dead end.
Rules
You will need to turn around at the end.
First aid station
Erste Hilfe
Sign 358
A first aid station is nearby.
Rules
First aid is available here.
Police station
Polizei
Sign 363
A police station is nearby.
Rules
Report accidents and emergencies here.
Gas station
Tankstelle
Sign 365-52
A gas station is nearby.
Rules
Turn off engine at pump. No smoking. No phone use at pump.
LPG station
Autogastankstelle
Sign 365-53
An LPG filling station is nearby.
Rules
Follow specific safety rules for LPG refueling.
CNG station
Erdgastankstelle
Sign 365-54
A CNG filling station is nearby.
Rules
Follow specific safety rules for CNG refueling.
Toilet / restroom
Toilette
Sign 365-58
Public toilet facilities nearby.
Rules
Available for all road users.
EV charging station
Ladestation Elektrofahrzeuge
Sign 365-65
An electric vehicle charging station is nearby.
Rules
Only electric vehicles may park here while actively charging.
Hydrogen filling station
Wasserstofftankstelle
Sign 365-66
A hydrogen filling station is nearby.
Rules
Follow specific safety rules for hydrogen refueling.
Direction sign to distant and intermediate destinations
Wegweiser zu Fern- und Mittelzielen
Sign 355
Yellow direction sign pointing to destinations outside of towns.
Rules
Follow the direction for your intended destination.
Gas station
Tankstelle
Sign 365-51
Indicates a gas station ahead.
Rules
Informational. Follow signs to the facility if needed.
Police station
Polizeistation
Sign 365-55
Indicates a police station ahead.
Rules
Informational. Head here in case of emergency or to report incidents.
Breakdown assistance
Pannenhilfe
Sign 365-56
Indicates a breakdown assistance point ahead.
Rules
Informational. Head here if your vehicle breaks down.
Motorway chapel
Autobahnkapelle
Sign 365-57
Indicates a chapel or place of worship near the motorway.
Rules
Informational. A quiet place for rest and reflection.
Dead end passable for cyclists
Für Radverkehr durchlässige Sackgasse
Sign 357-51
The street is a dead end for motor vehicles but cyclists and pedestrians can pass through.
Rules
Motor vehicles cannot pass through. Cyclists and pedestrians have a through connection.
Breakdown assistance
Pannenhilfe
Sign 359
Indicates a location where breakdown assistance or vehicle repair services are available.
Rules
Follow the sign if you need vehicle repair or breakdown assistance.
Emergency telephone
Fernsprechkasten (Notruf)
Sign 360-51
Indicates an emergency telephone for reporting accidents or requesting assistance on motorways.
Rules
Use for emergencies only. Report accidents, breakdowns, or hazards. Arrows on delineator posts point toward the nearest phone.
Tourist information
Touristischer Hinweis
Sign 366
Points to a tourist attraction or point of interest.
Rules
Follow the sign to reach the indicated tourist attraction. These are informational signs with no traffic regulation.
Recommended route for specific vehicle types
Streckenempfehlung für bestimmte Fahrzeugarten
Sign 367
Recommends a specific route for certain types of vehicles, such as trucks or hazardous goods transport.
Rules
Vehicles of the indicated type should follow this recommended route. It is advisory, not mandatory.
Detour straight ahead
Umleitung geradeaus
Sign 368
Indicates the direction of a detour route, continuing straight ahead.
Rules
Follow the detour signs until you rejoin the original route. The detour is officially set up by authorities.
Detour route sign with text
Text-Umleitungswegweiser
Sign 375
A detour sign showing the name of the destination reachable via the detour route.
Rules
Follow the detour if your destination matches the one shown. Continue following detour signs until the route ends.
Detour sign (left)
Umleitungswegweiser (links)
Sign 376
The detour route continues to the left.
Rules
Turn left to follow the official detour route.
Detour sign (right)
Umleitungswegweiser (rechts)
Sign 377
The detour route continues to the right.
Rules
Turn right to follow the official detour route.
Toilet / WC
Toilette
Sign 378
Indicates a public toilet facility nearby.
Rules
Follow the sign to reach the toilet facility. Informational only.
Information sign - general hints
Richtzeichen - Sonstige Hinweise
Sign 380
A general information sign providing hints about facilities or services.
Rules
Informational only. No traffic regulation implied.
Tourist information board
Touristischer Unterrichtungstafel
Sign 386
Brown information board on motorways highlighting nearby tourist attractions or regions.
Rules
Informational only. Shows notable sights near the motorway. Do not stop on the motorway to read.
Federal road number sign
Straßennummernschild Bundesstraße
Sign 389
Displays the number of a federal road (Bundesstraße).
Rules
Use for navigation. The yellow background indicates a Bundesstraße.
European route number sign
Europastraßennummernschild
Sign 391
Displays the number of a European route (E-road).
Rules
Use for navigation on international routes. Green background indicates a European route.
State road number sign
Landesstraßennummernschild
Sign 392
Displays the number of a Landesstraße (state road).
Rules
Use for navigation. Indicates a state road.
County road number sign
Kreisstraßennummernschild
Sign 393
Displays the number of a Kreisstraße (county road).
Rules
Use for navigation. Indicates a county road.
Federal road advance direction sign
Bundesstraßen-Vorwegweiser
Sign 401
Advance direction sign showing upcoming destinations and distances on federal roads.
Rules
Use to plan lane changes for upcoming exits or turns. Yellow background indicates Bundesstraße routes.
Direction sign on federal roads
Wegweiser auf Bundesstraßen
Sign 405
Direction sign pointing to destinations on federal roads.
Rules
Follow the direction for your destination. Yellow indicates Bundesstraße, blue indicates Autobahn.
Junction direction sign
Knotenpunktwegweiser
Sign 406
Direction sign at a junction showing destinations in different directions.
Rules
Read before reaching the junction. Choose your lane based on your destination.
Arrow direction sign on federal roads
Pfeilwegweiser auf Bundesstraßen
Sign 415
Arrow-shaped direction sign on federal roads pointing toward specific destinations.
Rules
Follow the arrow direction to reach the indicated destination.
Arrow sign for bypass road (left)
Pfeilwegweiser für Ortsumgehung (links)
Sign 421
Arrow sign pointing left toward a bypass road around a town.
Rules
Follow this sign to use the bypass and avoid driving through the town center.
Direction sign for bypass road
Wegweiser für Umgehungsstraße
Sign 422
Direction sign indicating a bypass route around a built-up area.
Rules
Use the bypass if you want to avoid driving through the town. Usually faster for through traffic.
Street name sign
Straßennamensschild
Sign 437
Shows the name of the street you are on or approaching.
Rules
Use for orientation and navigation. Helps identify your location within a city or town.
Motorway advance sign (with integrated signs)
Vorwegweiser auf Autobahnen (mit integrierten Zeichen)
Sign 438
Complex motorway advance sign incorporating additional regulatory or informational signs.
Rules
Follow the directions and observe any integrated regulatory signs (speed limits, restrictions).
Advance sign for industrial area
Vorwegweiser Gewerbegebiet
Sign 439
Advance direction sign pointing toward an industrial or commercial area.
Rules
Follow if your destination is in the indicated commercial or industrial zone.
Distance board on other roads
Entfernungstafeln an sonstigen Straßen
Sign 441
Distance board on non-motorway roads showing kilometers to upcoming destinations.
Rules
Use for navigation and estimating travel time on federal and state roads.
Advance sign for specific traffic types
Vorwegweiser für bestimmte Verkehrsarten
Sign 442
Advance direction sign for specific types of traffic, such as trucks or hazardous goods.
Rules
Vehicles of the indicated type should follow the signed route.
Service Facilities2
Taxi stand
Taxenstand
Sign 229
Marks a designated area reserved for taxis to wait for passengers.
Rules
Only taxis may stop or park in this area. Other vehicles must not use these spaces.
Construction & Delineation13
Road barrier
Absperrschranke
Sign 600
A physical barrier indicating a closed road or lane.
Rules
Do not pass the barrier. The road or lane is closed. Follow detour signs if available.
Guide plate
Leitplatte
Sign 605
Vertical panel marking the edge of a lane closure or construction zone.
Rules
Stay on the correct side of the guide plates. They mark the boundary of the passable roadway.
Delineator beacon (left)
Leitbake (links)
Sign 610
Striped beacon marking a hazard or road edge, directing traffic to pass to the left.
Rules
Pass on the left side of the beacon. Red and white stripes mark the side facing traffic.
Mobile barrier board
Fahrbare Absperrtafel
Sign 615
A mobile barrier sign on a vehicle, used to close lanes at temporary work zones.
Rules
Follow the arrow direction shown. The blocked lane is closed. Merge as indicated.
Mobile barrier board with flashing arrow
Fahrbare Absperrtafel mit Blinkpfeil
Sign 616
Mobile barrier sign with a flashing arrow indicating lane merge direction.
Rules
Merge in the direction of the flashing arrow. The lane behind the vehicle is closed.
Direction board in curves (left)
Richtungstafel in Kurven (links)
Sign 625
Large chevron board marking a curve, indicating the curve goes to the left.
Rules
Follow the curve. The chevrons show the direction of the bend. Reduce speed.
Direction board in curves (right)
Richtungstafel in Kurven (rechts)
Sign 626
Large chevron board marking a curve, indicating the curve goes to the right.
Rules
Follow the curve. The chevrons show the direction of the bend. Reduce speed.
Guide marking at obstacles (left)
Leitmal an Hindernissen (links)
Sign 627
Striped marker on an obstacle (bridge pillar, bollard) indicating traffic should pass to the left.
Rules
Pass on the left side of the obstacle. The marker warns of a fixed obstacle in or near the roadway.
Guide marking at obstacles (right)
Leitmal an Hindernissen (rechts)
Sign 628
Striped marker on an obstacle indicating traffic should pass to the right.
Rules
Pass on the right side of the obstacle.
Guide marking at obstacles (both sides)
Leitmal an Hindernissen (beide Seiten)
Sign 629
Striped marker on an obstacle indicating traffic may pass on either side.
Rules
You may pass on either side of the obstacle. Choose the side appropriate for your direction of travel.
Delineator post (right)
Leitpfosten (rechts)
Sign 630
Road delineator post marking the right edge of the road.
Rules
Delineator posts help you see the road course, especially at night. Rectangular reflectors are on the right side, round on the left.
Special Signs1
Green arrow sign (right turn on red)
Grünpfeilschild
Sign 720
Allows turning right on red after a complete stop, if no traffic is obstructed.
Rules
You MUST come to a complete stop first. Then you may turn right if the way is clear and no pedestrians or cyclists are endangered. Failure to stop results in a fine.
Other3
White direction sign with local destination
Weißer Wegweiser mit Ortsangabe
Sign 466
White direction sign pointing to local destinations within a municipality.
Rules
Follow for local navigation within towns and cities.
White direction sign with arrow
Weißer Wegweiser mit Pfeil
Sign 467
White arrow-shaped direction sign for local destinations.
Rules
Follow the arrow direction to reach local destinations such as facilities or districts.
White direction sign for destinations
Weißer Wegweiser für Ziele
Sign 468
White background direction sign for non-classified local road destinations.
Rules
Use for local navigation. White signs indicate roads not classified as Bundesstraße or Autobahn.