Supplementary Signs (Zusatzzeichen)
Rectangular signs placed below other signs to add conditions, exceptions, or details to the main sign.
155 signs
Priority Road Course23
Course of priority road — curve left
Verlauf der Vorfahrtstraße — Kurve links
Sign 1000-10
The priority road curves to the left at this intersection.
Rules
If you are on the priority road and continuing along the curve, you must signal your turn. Traffic on the priority road still has right of way. Traffic from side roads must yield.
Distance indication — in ... m
Entfernungsangabe — auf ... m
Sign 1001-30
The hazard or restriction begins at the indicated distance ahead.
Rules
Prepare for the upcoming hazard or restriction. The number shows meters to the start point.
Distance indication — for ... km
Entfernungsangabe — auf ... km
Sign 1001-34
The restriction applies for the indicated distance (in km).
Rules
The restriction or warning is valid for the distance shown. After that, normal rules resume.
Remaining ... m
Noch ... m
Sign 1001-32
The restriction continues for the indicated meters.
Rules
Condition remains in effect for the distance shown.
Priority road course (left-straight)
Verlauf der Vorfahrtstraße (links-gerade)
Sign 1000-11
Indicates the priority road curves to the left, with a non-priority road joining from the right.
Rules
Follow the thick line to stay on the priority road. Traffic on the thin line must yield.
Priority road course (right-straight)
Verlauf der Vorfahrtstraße (rechts-gerade)
Sign 1000-12
Indicates the priority road curves to the right, with a non-priority road joining from the left.
Rules
Follow the thick line to stay on the priority road. Traffic on the thin line must yield.
Distance & Length7
In 100 m
Nach 100 m
Sign 1004-30
The condition applies after 100 meters.
Rules
Prepare for the upcoming restriction.
Distance indication 200m
Entfernungsangabe 200m
Sign 1004-31
The hazard or regulation starts in 200m.
Rules
Prepare for the indicated situation 200m ahead.
Distance indication 400m
Entfernungsangabe 400m
Sign 1004-32
The hazard or regulation starts in 400m.
Rules
Prepare for the indicated situation 400m ahead.
Distance indication 600m
Entfernungsangabe 600m
Sign 1004-33
The hazard or regulation starts in 600m.
Rules
Begin preparing for the indicated situation.
Distance indication 800m
Entfernungsangabe 800m
Sign 1004-34
The hazard or regulation starts in 800m.
Rules
Begin preparing early for the indicated situation.
Length of section 1 km
Länge der Strecke 1 km
Sign 1005-31
The restriction or hazard extends for 1 km.
Rules
The indicated regulation or hazard applies for the next 1 km.
Section & Direction17
Motor vehicles over 3.5t total mass
Kfz mit einer zulässigen Gesamtmasse über 3,5 t
Sign 1006-36
The associated sign applies only to motor vehicles with a permissible gross weight over 3.5 tonnes.
Rules
Check if this supplementary sign is under a prohibition or restriction. If so, only vehicles over 3.5t are affected; lighter vehicles may proceed normally.
Accident risk
Unfallgefahr
Sign 1006-31
Increased accident risk in this area.
Rules
Reduce speed and increase attention.
Road damage
Straßenschäden
Sign 1007-34
Road surface damage ahead.
Rules
Reduce speed. Watch for potholes.
Rail vehicles have priority
Schienenfahrzeuge Vorrang
Sign 1008-32
In this industrial area, rail vehicles have absolute priority.
Rules
Watch for rail vehicles at crossings.
Section (beginning)
Strecke (Anfang)
Sign 1006-30
Marks the beginning of a regulated section.
Rules
The associated sign's regulation begins here.
Section (middle, right)
Strecke (Mitte, rechts)
Sign 1006-32
Indicates you are in the middle of a regulated section, with the sign on the right.
Rules
The regulation continues. You are within the active zone.
Section (middle, left)
Strecke (Mitte, links)
Sign 1006-33
Indicates you are in the middle of a regulated section, with the sign on the left.
Rules
The regulation continues. You are within the active zone.
Section (end, right)
Strecke (Ende, rechts)
Sign 1006-34
Marks the end of a regulated section, sign on the right.
Rules
The regulation ends here.
Section (end, left)
Strecke (Ende, links)
Sign 1006-35
Marks the end of a regulated section, sign on the left.
Rules
The regulation ends here.
Section (end, both sides)
Strecke (Ende beidseitig)
Sign 1006-37
Marks the end of a regulated section applicable to both sides.
Rules
The regulation ends here for both directions.
Section (beginning, left)
Strecke (Anfang, links)
Sign 1006-38
Marks the beginning of a regulated section, sign on the left.
Rules
The regulation starts here.
Section (beginning, right)
Strecke (Anfang, rechts)
Sign 1006-39
Marks the beginning of a regulated section, sign on the right.
Rules
The regulation starts here.
Double curve (both directions)
Doppelkurve (beide Richtungen)
Sign 1007-30
Supplementary sign indicating a double curve hazard.
Rules
Reduce speed. Be prepared for curves in both directions.
Hazard Symbols11
Cars and multi-track vehicles
Kraftwagen (mehrspurig)
Sign 1010-50
Applies only to cars and multi-track motor vehicles.
Rules
Motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians are not affected.
Cars only
Personenkraftwagen
Sign 1010-58
Applies only to passenger cars.
Rules
Only passenger cars are affected.
Motorcycles and mopeds
Krafträder und Mofas
Sign 1010-62
Applies to motorcycles, small motorbikes, and mopeds.
Rules
Only two-wheeled motor vehicles are affected.
Hazard: winter sports
Gefahrensymbol Wintersport
Sign 1010-10
Supplementary sign warning of winter sports participants near the road.
Rules
Watch for skiers or sledders crossing or near the road.
Hazard: pedestrians
Gefahrensymbol Fußgänger
Sign 1010-11
Supplementary sign warning of pedestrians in the area.
Rules
Watch for pedestrians on or near the road.
Hazard: cyclists
Gefahrensymbol Radfahrer
Sign 1010-12
Supplementary sign warning of cyclists in the area.
Rules
Watch for cyclists. Give sufficient passing distance.
Hazard: inline skaters
Gefahrensymbol Inline-Skater
Sign 1010-13
Supplementary sign warning of inline skaters using the road or path.
Rules
Watch for inline skaters. They may be less predictable than cyclists.
Hazard: horse riders
Gefahrensymbol Reiter
Sign 1010-14
Supplementary sign warning of horse riders in the area.
Rules
Pass horses slowly and carefully. Avoid sudden movements or loud noises.
Text Plates12
Danger of unexpected ice
Gefahr unerwarteter Glätte
Sign 1012-32
There is a danger of unexpected ice on the road in this area.
Rules
Reduce speed significantly. Increase following distance. Avoid sudden braking, steering, or acceleration. This sign is common on bridges and in shaded areas.
End (of restriction)
Ende
Sign 1012-31
Marks the end of the associated restriction.
Rules
The restriction above ends here.
End (text sign)
Ende (Textzeichen)
Sign 1012-30
Text supplementary sign reading 'Ende' (End), indicating the end of a regulation.
Rules
The regulation shown on the main sign ends here.
Noise protection
Lärmschutz
Sign 1012-33
Supplementary sign indicating a noise protection zone.
Rules
Reduce noise. May restrict certain activities or vehicle types.
Weight indication 5.5t
Massenangabe 5.5t
Sign 1013-50
The associated restriction applies to vehicles over 5.5 tonnes.
Rules
Vehicles exceeding 5.5t total weight must observe the associated restriction.
Weight indication 7.5t
Massenangabe 7.5t
Sign 1013-51
The associated restriction applies to vehicles over 7.5 tonnes.
Rules
Vehicles exceeding 7.5t total weight must observe the associated restriction.
Tunnel
Tunnel
Sign 1014-50
Supplementary sign indicating a tunnel ahead.
Rules
Turn on headlights. Do not stop in the tunnel unless necessary. Observe tunnel-specific regulations.
Tunnel length
Tunnellänge
Sign 1014-51
Shows the length of the tunnel ahead.
Rules
Be prepared for the indicated tunnel length. Ensure sufficient fuel and working lights.
Tunnel (height restriction)
Tunnel (Höhenbeschränkung)
Sign 1014-52
Indicates height restrictions in the tunnel.
Rules
Vehicles exceeding the indicated height must not enter the tunnel.
Tunnel (emergency exits)
Tunnel (Notausgänge)
Sign 1014-53
Shows emergency exit information for the tunnel.
Rules
Note the location of emergency exits. Use them in case of fire or accident in the tunnel.
Exemptions28
Cars permitted
Pkw frei
Sign 1024-10
Passenger cars are exempt from the prohibition.
Rules
Cars may pass through.
Buses permitted
Kraftomnibusse frei
Sign 1024-14
Buses are exempt from the prohibition.
Rules
Scheduled and charter buses may pass.
Taxis permitted
Taxi frei
Sign 1026-30
Taxis are exempt from the prohibition.
Rules
Licensed taxis may enter.
Scheduled buses permitted
Linienverkehr frei
Sign 1026-32
Scheduled bus services are exempt.
Rules
Only scheduled services, not charter buses.
Delivery vehicles permitted
Lieferverkehr frei
Sign 1026-35
Delivery vehicles are exempt.
Rules
Vehicles making deliveries to this road may enter.
Agricultural vehicles permitted
Landwirtschaft frei
Sign 1026-36
Agricultural vehicles are exempt.
Rules
Farm vehicles may use this road.
Agricultural and forestry permitted
Land-/Forstwirtschaft frei
Sign 1026-38
Agricultural and forestry vehicles are exempt.
Rules
Farm and forestry vehicles may use this road.
Disabled persons exempt
Schwerbehinderte frei
Sign 1020-11
Persons with severe disabilities holding appropriate permits are exempt from the restriction.
Rules
Only applies to holders of valid disability parking permits.
E-bikes allowed
E-Bikes frei
Sign 1020-13
E-bikes and pedelecs are exempt from the restriction shown on the main sign.
Rules
E-bike riders may use this road or path despite the restriction.
Taxis allowed
Taxi frei
Sign 1020-31
Taxis are exempt from the restriction shown on the main sign.
Rules
Only licensed taxis may use this road despite the restriction.
Electric vehicles allowed
Elektrofahrzeuge frei
Sign 1020-32
Electric vehicles with appropriate marking are exempt from the restriction.
Rules
Only vehicles with valid E-vehicle designation may use this despite the restriction.
Cyclists allowed
Radfahrer frei
Sign 1022-10
Cyclists are exempt from the restriction shown on the main sign.
Rules
Cyclists may use this road or path despite the restriction. They must ride carefully and yield to pedestrians if applicable.
Mopeds allowed
Mofas frei
Sign 1022-11
Mopeds (Mofas) are exempt from the restriction shown on the main sign.
Rules
Moped riders may use this road or path despite the restriction.
Motorcycles allowed
Krafträder frei
Sign 1022-12
Motorcycles are exempt from the restriction shown on the main sign.
Rules
Motorcycle riders may use this road despite the restriction.
Passenger cars exempt
Personenkraftwagen frei
Sign 1024-11
Passenger cars are exempt from the restriction.
Rules
Cars may pass despite the indicated restriction.
Trucks exempt
Lastkraftwagen frei
Sign 1024-12
Trucks are exempt from the restriction.
Rules
Trucks may pass despite the indicated restriction.
Buses exempt
Omnibusse frei
Sign 1024-13
Buses are exempt from the restriction.
Rules
Buses may pass despite the indicated restriction.
Motor vehicles exempt
Kraftfahrzeuge frei
Sign 1024-15
All motor vehicles are exempt from the restriction.
Rules
Motor vehicles may pass despite the restriction. Often used on paths normally restricted to pedestrians/cyclists.
Horse-drawn vehicles exempt
Gespannfahrzeuge frei
Sign 1024-16
Horse-drawn vehicles are exempt from the restriction.
Rules
Horse-drawn vehicles may pass despite the indicated restriction.
Motorcycles with sidecars exempt
Krafträder auch mit Beiwagen frei
Sign 1024-17
Motorcycles including those with sidecars are exempt from the restriction.
Rules
Motorcycles with or without sidecars may pass.
Delivery traffic allowed (time-limited)
Lieferverkehr frei (zeitlich)
Sign 1026-31
Delivery vehicles are exempt during certain hours.
Rules
Delivery traffic may enter during the times shown. Check the time restriction.
Through traffic allowed
Durchgangsverkehr frei
Sign 1026-34
Through traffic is permitted despite the restriction.
Rules
Vehicles passing through may use the road despite the restriction.
Access allowed
Zufahrt frei
Sign 1026-37
Local access traffic is permitted.
Rules
Residents and visitors may access properties despite the restriction. Through traffic is not permitted.
Residents/local traffic allowed
Anlieger frei
Sign 1026-39
Only residents and their visitors may enter.
Rules
Through traffic is prohibited. Only local traffic with a legitimate destination may enter.
Environmental Zone8
Environmental zone - electric vehicles exempt
Umweltzone frei für Elektrofahrzeuge
Sign 1028-30
Electric vehicles may enter the environmental zone without an emission sticker.
Rules
Electric vehicles with proper marking may enter freely. Other vehicles need the required sticker.
Environmental zone - green sticker required
Umweltzone frei mit grüner Plakette
Sign 1028-31
Only vehicles with a green emission sticker may enter.
Rules
Check that your vehicle has a valid green environmental sticker before entering.
Environmental zone - yellow sticker minimum
Umweltzone frei mit gelber Plakette
Sign 1028-32
Vehicles with yellow or green emission stickers may enter.
Rules
Vehicles with yellow or green stickers may enter. Red sticker or no sticker is not sufficient.
Environmental zone - red sticker minimum
Umweltzone frei mit roter Plakette
Sign 1028-33
Vehicles with any emission sticker (red, yellow, green) may enter.
Rules
Any valid emission sticker permits entry. Vehicles without a sticker may not enter.
Environmental zone additional info
Umweltzone Zusatzinformation
Sign 1028-34
Additional information about the environmental zone restrictions.
Rules
Read carefully for specific exemptions or additional requirements.
One-way street (arrow)
Einbahnstraße (Pfeil)
Sign 1030-10
Indicates a one-way street with the allowed direction of travel.
Rules
Traffic flows only in the indicated direction. Do not drive against the one-way direction.
Time Restrictions15
Time restriction
Zeitliche Beschränkung — Zeitangabe
Sign 1040-30
The associated restriction applies only during the times shown.
Rules
Check the indicated times carefully. Outside these times, the restriction does not apply. Pay attention to whether it shows weekdays only or includes weekends.
Time restriction (08-11h)
Zeitliche Beschränkung (08-11h)
Sign 1040-10
The regulation applies only from 08:00 to 11:00.
Rules
Observe the restriction only during the indicated hours.
Time restriction (workdays 6-18h)
Zeitliche Beschränkung (werktags 6-18h)
Sign 1040-32
The regulation applies on workdays from 6:00 to 18:00.
Rules
Observe the restriction on weekdays during business hours. Note: Saturday is a workday in Germany for traffic signs.
Time restriction (workdays 16-18h)
Zeitliche Beschränkung (werktags 16-18h)
Sign 1040-33
The regulation applies on workdays from 16:00 to 18:00.
Rules
Observe the restriction only during the indicated afternoon hours on workdays.
Time restriction (school route 7-8h)
Zeitliche Beschränkung (Schulweg 7-8h)
Sign 1040-34
The regulation applies during school route hours, typically 7:00-8:00.
Rules
Observe the restriction during school hours. Watch for children.
Workdays (text)
Werktags (Text)
Sign 1042-31
The regulation applies on workdays only.
Rules
Note: in German traffic law, Saturday counts as a workday. The restriction applies Monday through Saturday.
Workdays except Saturday
Werktags außer samstags
Sign 1042-32
The regulation applies Monday through Friday only.
Rules
The restriction does not apply on Saturdays, Sundays, or public holidays.
On Sundays and holidays
An Sonn- und Feiertagen
Sign 1042-34
The regulation applies only on Sundays and public holidays.
Rules
Observe the restriction only on Sundays and official public holidays.
On Saturdays
An Samstagen
Sign 1042-35
The regulation applies only on Saturdays.
Rules
Observe the restriction only on Saturdays.
School hours
Schulzeit
Sign 1042-36
The regulation applies during school hours.
Rules
Observe the restriction during school operating hours. Watch for children.
Time restriction (Mon-Fri)
Zeitliche Beschränkung (Mo-Fr)
Sign 1042-37
The regulation applies Monday through Friday.
Rules
The restriction is active on weekdays only. Weekends are exempt.
Parking Details5
Disabled persons parking
Schwerbehinderte / Blinde
Sign 1044-10
Reserved for severely disabled persons with mobility impairment and blind persons.
Rules
Only with valid blue disabled parking badge.
Residents with parking permit only
Nur Bewohner mit Parkausweis
Sign 1044-11
Parking is reserved for residents who hold a valid parking permit.
Rules
Only vehicles with the appropriate residential parking permit may park here.
Residents with permit no. exempt
Bewohner mit Parkausweis Nr. frei
Sign 1044-30
Holders of a specific numbered parking permit are exempt.
Rules
Only vehicles with the matching permit number may park.
Motorhomes only
Nur Wohnmobile
Sign 1046-11
The parking area is reserved for motorhomes/camper vans only.
Rules
Only motorhomes may park in this area. Other vehicles are not permitted.
Vehicles with trailers only
Nur Gespanne
Sign 1046-12
The parking area is reserved for vehicles with trailers.
Rules
Only vehicles towing trailers may park in this area.
Vehicle Types16
Passenger cars only
Nur Personenkraftwagen
Sign 1048-10
The associated regulation applies only to passenger cars.
Rules
Only passenger cars are affected by the main sign's regulation.
Trucks only
Nur Lkw
Sign 1048-11
The associated regulation applies only to trucks.
Rules
Only trucks are affected by the main sign's regulation.
Buses only
Nur Kraftomnibusse
Sign 1048-12
The associated regulation applies only to buses.
Rules
Only buses are affected by the main sign's regulation.
Cars with trailers only
Nur Pkw mit Anhänger
Sign 1048-13
The regulation applies only to cars towing trailers.
Rules
Only passenger cars with trailers must observe the main sign's regulation.
Trucks with trailers only
Nur Lkw mit Anhänger
Sign 1048-14
The regulation applies only to trucks with trailers.
Rules
Only truck-trailer combinations must observe the main sign's regulation.
Motor vehicles over 3.5t only
Nur Kraftfahrzeuge und Züge über 3.5t
Sign 1048-15
The regulation applies only to motor vehicles exceeding 3.5 tonnes.
Rules
Only vehicles over 3.5t total weight must observe the restriction.
Hazardous goods vehicles only
Nur Kraftfahrzeuge mit Gefahrgut
Sign 1048-16
The regulation applies only to vehicles carrying hazardous goods.
Rules
Only vehicles displaying hazardous goods placards must observe the restriction.
Water-polluting cargo only
Nur wassergefährdende Ladung
Sign 1048-17
The regulation applies only to vehicles carrying water-polluting substances.
Rules
Only vehicles transporting water-polluting cargo must observe the restriction.
Access to ... only
Nur Zufahrt zu ...
Sign 1049-10
The road may only be used to access specific destinations shown.
Rules
Through traffic is prohibited. Only vehicles accessing the named destination may enter.
Access to parking garage only
Nur Zufahrt zum Parkhaus
Sign 1049-11
The road may only be used to access the parking garage.
Rules
Only vehicles heading to the parking garage may use this road.
Access to ... permitted
Zufahrt bis ... frei
Sign 1049-12
Access to the named destination is permitted despite the restriction.
Rules
You may enter if your destination matches. Through traffic remains prohibited.
Scheduled bus service only
Nur Linienverkehr
Sign 1050-30
The road or lane is restricted to scheduled bus services.
Rules
Only scheduled public transit buses may use this road or lane.
Scheduled buses exempt
Linienverkehr frei
Sign 1050-31
Scheduled bus services are exempt from the restriction.
Rules
Public transit buses may pass despite the restriction. Other vehicles must observe it.
Taxis and scheduled buses exempt
Taxen und Linienverkehr frei
Sign 1050-32
Both taxis and scheduled bus services are exempt from the restriction.
Rules
Taxis and public buses may pass. Other vehicles must observe the restriction.
Cyclists and scheduled buses exempt
Radfahrer und Linienverkehr frei
Sign 1050-33
Cyclists and scheduled bus services are exempt from the restriction.
Rules
Cyclists and public transit buses may pass. Other vehicles must observe the restriction.
Traffic Conditions12
Parking disc required — limited parking time
Parkscheibe — Parkzeit begrenzt
Sign 1053-34
Parking is allowed but only with a parking disc (Parkscheibe) showing the arrival time, for the duration indicated.
Rules
Set your parking disc to the next full half-hour after your arrival and place it visibly behind the windshield. Example: arrive at 10:12, set disc to 10:30. If the limit is 2 hours, you must leave by 12:30.
Parking in marked spaces only
In gekennzeichneten Flächen
Sign 1053-30
Parking only in marked spaces.
Rules
Do not park outside the marked lines.
Through traffic
Durchgangsverkehr
Sign 1053-36
Restriction applies to through traffic.
Rules
Local traffic may be exempt.
Loose chippings
Rollsplitt
Sign 1052-33
Warning of loose chippings or gravel on the road surface.
Rules
Reduce speed. Maintain distance to avoid stone chips hitting your vehicle.
Oil spill
Ölspur
Sign 1052-34
Warning of oil on the road surface.
Rules
Reduce speed significantly. Avoid braking hard or making sudden steering movements on the oily surface.
Smoke
Rauch
Sign 1052-35
Warning of smoke on or near the road reducing visibility.
Rules
Reduce speed. Turn on headlights. Be prepared for very poor visibility.
Motor vehicle traffic blocked
Kraftfahrzeugverkehr gesperrt
Sign 1052-39
Warning that motor vehicle traffic is blocked ahead.
Rules
Prepare for a road closure. Follow detour signs or turn around if necessary.
Weight & Dimensions1
Weight specification (axle load)
Massenangabe (Achslast)
Sign 1060-30
Specifies the maximum permitted axle load.
Rules
Vehicles with axle loads exceeding the indicated weight must not pass.