Mandatory Signs (Vorschriftzeichen)
Blue circular signs that indicate required actions or directions. You must follow the indicated instruction.
35 signs
Direction of Travel10
Roundabout
Kreisverkehr
Sign 215
You are entering a roundabout. Traffic flows counterclockwise (to the right).
Rules
Do NOT signal when entering the roundabout. DO signal right when exiting. Traffic inside the roundabout has right of way (when combined with sign 205). In a roundabout, do not stop unless traffic requires it.
Mandatory direction left
Vorgeschriebene Fahrtrichtung links
Sign 209-20
Traffic must turn left at this point.
Rules
You must follow the direction indicated by the arrow. No other direction of travel is permitted.
Mandatory direction here left
Vorgeschriebene Fahrtrichtung hier links
Sign 211-20
Traffic must pass to the left of an obstacle or traffic island at this location.
Rules
You must pass on the left side as indicated. Often placed at traffic islands or road dividers.
Lanes, Paths & Zones21
One-way street
Einbahnstraße
Sign 220
This road is a one-way street. Traffic flows only in the direction shown.
Rules
You may drive on either side of the road. You may park on both sides. Overtaking on the right is allowed. Do not enter from the opposite end (marked with sign 267).
Bus/tram stop
Haltestelle
Sign 224
Marks a bus or tram stop.
Rules
Do not park within 15m of this sign. When a bus has its hazard lights on at the stop, you may only pass at walking speed (Schrittgeschwindigkeit) and must be prepared to stop. This applies in BOTH directions on roads without a center divider.
Bridle path
Reitweg
Sign 238
Mandatory path for horse riders.
Rules
Horse riders must use this path. Other road users are prohibited.
Use hard shoulder
Seitenstreifen befahren
Sign 223.1
The hard shoulder must be used as a driving lane, typically during traffic management on motorways.
Rules
Drive on the hard shoulder as instructed. Observe the temporary speed limits. Be alert for vehicles merging from the main carriageway.
Separated cycle and pedestrian path (cycle left)
Getrennter Rad- und Gehweg (Rad links)
Sign 241-31
Mandatory separated path where cyclists use the left side and pedestrians the right side.
Rules
Cyclists must use the cycle path side, pedestrians must use the footpath side. Each group stays on their designated side.
Bicycle street
Fahrradstraße
Sign 243
Designates a street primarily for bicycle traffic. Motor vehicles may only enter if explicitly allowed by a supplementary sign.
Rules
Cyclists may ride side by side. Maximum speed is 30 km/h. Motor vehicles must adapt to bicycle traffic and may not endanger or impede cyclists.
Road Markings4
Lane boundary (continuous line)
Fahrstreifenbegrenzung (durchgehende Linie)
Sign 295
Continuous lane marking that must not be crossed.
Rules
Do not cross or straddle the line. It separates lanes or marks the road edge.
One-sided dashed lane boundary
Einseitig gestrichelte Fahrstreifenbegrenzung
Sign 296
Lane boundary that may be crossed from the dashed side but not from the continuous side.
Rules
You may cross from the dashed side. Do not cross from the continuous side.
Arrow road marking
Pfeilmarkierung
Sign 297
Directional arrows painted on the road indicating mandatory traffic direction.
Rules
Follow the direction indicated by the arrows. Change lanes before the arrows become continuous.
Advance direction arrow
Vorankündigungspfeil
Sign 297.1
Advance arrow indicating upcoming mandatory lane direction.
Rules
Prepare to move into the correct lane for your intended direction.