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Section 1: Warning signs (Gefahrzeichen)
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Section 2: Regulatory signs (Vorschriftzeichen)
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Section 3: Guidance signs (Richtzeichen)
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Warning signs (Gefahrzeichen)34 cards
Regulatory signs (Vorschriftzeichen)74 cards
Guidance signs (Richtzeichen)54 cards

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1Warning signs (Gefahrzeichen)34 cards

102 "Crossroads or junction" (Kreuzung oder Einmündung): At the next crossroads or junction, traffic from the right has priority: let vehicles from the right go first.
101 "Danger point" (Gefahrstelle): A hazard lies ahead: take extra care; an additional panel may say what the hazard is.
151 "Level crossing" (Bahnübergang): A level crossing where trains have priority is ahead: approach only at moderate speed.
156 "Level crossing with three-bar marker" (Bahnübergang mit dreistreifiger Bake): About 240 m to the level crossing: slow down in good time.
159 "Two-bar marker" (Zweistreifige Bake): About 160 m to the level crossing: be ready to stop.
162 "One-bar marker" (Einstreifige Bake): About 80 m to the level crossing: stop before the St Andrew's cross if a train is coming or the signals say so.
136 "Children" (Kinder): Children may run into the road: slow down and be ready to brake.
133 "Pedestrians" (Fußgänger): Pedestrians may step into or cross the road: drive carefully.
101-11 "Pedestrian crossing" (Fußgängerüberweg): A pedestrian crossing is ahead: be ready to let people cross.
138 "Cyclists" (Radverkehr): Cyclists may cross or join the road: watch out for them.
123 "Roadworks" (Arbeitsstelle): Roadworks on or beside the road: slow down and watch for workers and narrow sections.
131 "Traffic signals" (Lichtzeichenanlage): Traffic lights are ahead: be ready to stop.
114 "Risk of skidding" (Schleuder- oder Rutschgefahr): When wet or dirty, the road may be slippery: slow down, and brake and steer gently.
101-51 "Snow or ice" (Schnee- oder Eisglätte): The road may be slippery with snow or ice here: adjust your speed and distance.
103 "Bend" (Kurve): A dangerous bend in the direction shown is ahead: slow down before it.
105 "Double bend" (Doppelkurve): Two bends follow closely, the first in the direction shown: slow down.
120 "Road narrows" (Verengte Fahrbahn): The road narrows on both sides: keep right and watch for oncoming traffic.
121 "Road narrows on one side" (Einseitig verengte Fahrbahn): The road narrows on the side shown: move into the right position in good time.
125 "Two-way traffic" (Gegenverkehr): A one-way carriageway turns into two-way traffic here: keep to the right.
124 "Queues likely" (Stau): Queues are likely: slow down and be ready to brake.
108 "Steep descent" (Gefälle): A steep descent with the gradient shown is ahead: change down in good time and use engine braking.
110 "Steep ascent" (Steigung): A steep climb with the gradient shown is ahead: change down in good time.
112 "Uneven road" (Unebene Fahrbahn): The road surface is uneven: slow down.
117 "Side winds" (Seitenwind): Strong side winds from the side shown are possible: slow down and hold the wheel firmly.
142 "Wild animals" (Wildwechsel): Wild animals may cross the road: slow down and be ready to brake.
101-15 "Falling rocks" (Steinschlag): Rocks may fall onto the road or already lie there: stay alert.
101-52 "Loose chippings" (Splitt, Schotter): Loose chippings or gravel lie on the road: slow down and keep your distance.
101-12 "Cattle" (Viehtrieb): Livestock may be driven across the road: drive slowly and wait if necessary.
101-13 "Horse riders" (Reiter): Horse riders may use or cross the road: drive slowly and pass them wide.
101-14 "Migrating amphibians" (Amphibienwanderung): Toads and frogs may be crossing the road: drive slowly and carefully.
101-53 "Riverbank or quayside" (Ufer): The road leads to the water's edge: drive slowly and carefully.
101-55 "Opening bridge" (Bewegliche Brücke): An opening bridge is ahead: be ready to stop.
101-10 "Low-flying aircraft" (Flugbetrieb): Aircraft may fly low and loud over the road: do not let them distract you.
101-54 "Insufficient clearance" (Unzureichendes Lichtraumprofil): Tall or wide vehicles may hit something here, such as branches: mind your vehicle's size.

2Regulatory signs (Vorschriftzeichen)74 cards

205 "Give way" (Vorfahrt gewähren): Give way at the crossroads or junction; you only need to stop if necessary.
206 "Stop. Give way" (Halt. Vorfahrt gewähren): Always stop and give way, even if the road is clear.
201 "St Andrew's cross" (Andreaskreuz): Trains have priority: wait before the cross if a train is coming or signals or barriers require it.
208 "Priority to oncoming traffic" (Vorrang des Gegenverkehrs): At the narrow section, let oncoming traffic through first.
274 "Maximum speed limit" (Zulässige Höchstgeschwindigkeit): Do not drive faster than the speed shown.
274.1 "Start of a 30 km/h zone" (Beginn einer Tempo 30-Zone): Do not exceed the speed shown anywhere in the zone.
274.2 "End of a 30 km/h zone" (Ende einer Tempo 30-Zone): The zone ends; the normal speed limit applies again.
278 "End of speed limit" (Ende der zulässigen Höchstgeschwindigkeit): The limit shown ends; the general speed limit applies.
282 "End of all speed limits and overtaking bans" (Ende sämtlicher streckenbezogener Geschwindigkeitsbeschränkungen und Überholverbote): All speed limits and overtaking bans set for this stretch are lifted.
267 "No entry" (Verbot der Einfahrt): Do not enter the carriageway here.
1022-10 "Cyclists permitted" (Radverkehr frei): The sign above does not apply to cyclists: they may ride here.
220 "One-way street" (Einbahnstraße): Drive only in the direction of the arrow.
215 "Roundabout" (Kreisverkehr): Go round anticlockwise; do not stop on the circular carriageway.
283 "No stopping" (Absolutes Haltverbot): Do not stop on the carriageway at all, not even briefly.
286 "Restricted stopping" (Eingeschränktes Haltverbot): Stop for no more than three minutes, longer only to let people in or out or to load or unload.
290.1 "Start of a restricted-stopping zone" (Beginn eines Eingeschränkten Haltverbots für eine Zone): Throughout the zone, stop for no more than three minutes except to let people in or out or to load or unload.
290.2 "End of a restricted-stopping zone" (Ende eines eingeschränkten Haltverbots für eine Zone): The restricted-stopping zone ends.
294 "Stop line" (Haltlinie): Stop here when sign 206, traffic lights, police or a barrier require you to stop.
295 "Solid line: lane, carriageway or path boundary" (Fahrstreifenbegrenzung, Begrenzung von Fahrbahnen und Sonderwegen): Do not cross the solid line, not even partly.
296 "Solid line on one side" (Einseitige Fahrstreifenbegrenzung): You may not cross from the solid side; from the broken side you may, if no one is endangered.
293 "Pedestrian crossing" (Fußgängerüberweg): Let pedestrians who clearly want to cross do so; do not stop on the crossing or within 5 m before it.
298 "Hatched area" (Sperrfläche): Do not use this area, including for stopping or parking.
276 "No overtaking for motor vehicles" (Überholverbot für Kraftfahrzeuge aller Art): In a motor vehicle, do not overtake multi-track motor vehicles or motorcycles with sidecars.
277 "No overtaking for vehicles over 3.5 t" (Überholverbot für Kraftfahrzeuge über 3,5 t): In a motor vehicle over 3.5 t permitted maximum mass or a tractor unit, do not overtake multi-track motor vehicles; cars and buses are exempt.
277.1 "No overtaking of single-track vehicles" (Verbot des Überholens von einspurigen Fahrzeugen für mehrspurige Kraftfahrzeuge und Krafträder mit Beiwagen): In a multi-track motor vehicle, do not overtake any vehicle at all, including bicycles and motorcycles.
280 "End of no overtaking for motor vehicles" (Ende des Überholverbots für Kraftfahrzeuge aller Art): The overtaking ban from sign 276 ends.
281 "End of no overtaking for vehicles over 3.5 t" (Ende des Überholverbots für Kraftfahrzeuge über 3,5 t): The overtaking ban from sign 277 ends.
281.1 "End of no overtaking of single-track vehicles" (Ende des Verbots des Überholens von einspurigen Fahrzeugen für mehrspurige Kraftfahrzeuge und Krafträder mit Beiwagen): The overtaking ban from sign 277.1 ends.
250 "No vehicles" (Verbot für Fahrzeuge aller Art): No vehicles may be driven here; you may push motorcycles and bicycles.
260 "No motor vehicles" (Verbot für Kraftfahrzeuge): Motorcycles, mopeds and multi-track motor vehicles may not be driven here.
251 "No motor cars" (Verbot für Kraftwagen): Cars and other multi-track motor vehicles may not be driven here.
209 "Turn right" (Rechts): Turn right at the next crossroads or junction.
211 "Turn right here" (Hier rechts): Turn right at this point.
214 "Straight on or right" (Geradeaus oder rechts): Go straight on or turn right; turning left is not allowed.
222 "Keep right" (Rechts vorbei): Pass the obstacle or island on the right.
272 "No U-turns" (Verbot des Wendens): Do not make a U-turn here.
237 "Cycle path" (Radweg): Cyclists must use this path; other traffic may not use it.
240 "Shared footpath and cycle path" (Gemeinsamer Geh- und Radweg): Cyclists must use this path and take care of pedestrians.
241 "Segregated cycle path and footpath" (Getrennter Rad- und Gehweg): Cyclists must use the cycle side; pedestrians keep to their own side.
239 "Footpath" (Gehweg): Only pedestrians may use this path.
242.1 "Start of a pedestrian zone" (Beginn einer Fußgängerzone): Only pedestrians may use this area; vehicles only if an additional panel allows it, and then at walking pace.
242.2 "End of a pedestrian zone" (Ende einer Fußgängerzone): The pedestrian zone ends.
244.1 "Start of a cycle street" (Beginn einer Fahrradstraße): Other vehicles only if an additional panel allows them; the limit is 30 km/h and cyclists may ride side by side.
244.2 "End of a cycle street" (Ende einer Fahrradstraße): The cycle street ends.
244.3 "Start of a cycle zone" (Beginn einer Fahrradzone): Throughout the zone: other vehicles only if an additional panel allows them, 30 km/h at most, and cyclists may ride side by side.
244.4 "End of a cycle zone" (Ende einer Fahrradzone): The cycle zone ends.
245 "Bus lane" (Bussonderfahrstreifen): Only scheduled buses and vehicles showing a school-bus sign may use this lane; taxis, bicycles and others only if an additional panel allows it.
224 "Bus or tram stop" (Haltestelle): Do not park within 15 m before or after the sign.
229 "Taxi rank" (Taxenstand): No stopping here except for taxis waiting for passengers.
230 "Loading area" (Ladebereich): Stopping and parking only to load or unload, without delay.
253 "No vehicles over 3.5 t" (Verbot für Kraftfahrzeuge über 3,5 t): Motor vehicles over 3.5 t permitted maximum mass and tractor units may not drive here; cars and buses are exempt.
254 "No cycling" (Verbot für Radverkehr): Bicycles and e-scooters may not be ridden here.
255 "No motorcycles" (Verbot für Krafträder): Motorcycles (including with sidecars), mopeds and low-speed mopeds may not be ridden here.
259 "No pedestrians" (Verbot für Fußgänger): Pedestrians may not walk here.
261 "No vehicles carrying dangerous goods" (Verbot für kennzeichnungspflichtige Kraftfahrzeuge mit gefährlichen Gütern): Vehicles carrying dangerous goods that must display warning plates may not drive here.
269 "No vehicles carrying water pollutants" (Verbot für Fahrzeuge mit wassergefährdender Ladung): You may not use this road carrying more than 20 l of substances hazardous to water.
262 "Actual weight limit" (Tatsächliche Masse): Vehicles heavier than shown, including their load, may not drive here.
263 "Actual axle load limit" (Tatsächliche Achslast): Vehicles with an actual axle load above the figure shown may not drive here.
264 "Actual width limit" (Tatsächliche Breite): Vehicles wider than shown may not drive here; door mirrors count.
265 "Actual height limit" (Tatsächliche Höhe): Vehicles taller than shown, including their load, may not drive here.
266 "Actual length limit" (Tatsächliche Länge): Vehicles or combinations longer than shown may not drive here.
273 "Minimum distance between vehicles" (Verbot des Unterschreitens des angegebenen Mindestabstandes): In a motor vehicle over 3.5 t or a tractor unit, keep at least the distance shown from a similar vehicle ahead; cars and buses are exempt.
275 "Minimum speed" (Vorgeschriebene Mindestgeschwindigkeit): Do not drive slower than shown unless road, traffic, visibility or weather require it.
279 "End of minimum speed" (Ende der vorgeschriebenen Mindestgeschwindigkeit): The minimum speed no longer applies.
268 "Snow chains compulsory" (Schneeketten vorgeschrieben): Use this road only with snow chains fitted.
270.1 "Start of a low-emission zone" (Beginn einer Verkehrsverbotszone zur Verminderung schädlicher Luftverunreinigungen in einer Zone): Motor vehicles may only enter the zone with the emissions sticker allowed on the additional panel.
270.2 "End of a low-emission zone" (Ende einer Verkehrsverbotszone zur Verminderung schädlicher Luftverunreinigungen in einer Zone): The low-emission zone ends.
223.1 "Hard shoulder open" (Seitenstreifen befahren): The hard shoulder is open: use it like a right-hand lane.
223.2 "Hard shoulder closed" (Seitenstreifen nicht mehr befahren): The hard shoulder is no longer open: do not drive on it.
223.3 "Clear the hard shoulder" (Seitenstreifen räumen): Leave the hard shoulder and move onto the carriageway.
238 "Bridleway" (Reitweg): Horse riders must use this path; other traffic may not use it.
297 "Lane arrows" (Pfeilmarkierungen): Where lanes are divided by lines, follow the arrows; do not stop where arrows are marked.
297.1 "Advance warning arrow" (Vorankündigungspfeil): A solid line follows or the lane ends: move over in good time.
299 "Boundary marking for no-stopping or no-parking rules" (Grenzmarkierung für Halt- oder Parkverbote): Within the marking, the stopping or parking ban in force there applies.

3Guidance signs (Richtzeichen)54 cards

306 "Priority road" (Vorfahrtstraße): You have priority at every junction until the next sign 205, 206 or 307.
301 "Priority" (Vorfahrt): You have priority only at the next crossroads or junction.
307 "End of priority road" (Ende der Vorfahrtstraße): From here you no longer have priority: check how the next junction is controlled.
308 "Priority over oncoming traffic" (Vorrang vor dem Gegenverkehr): At the narrow section you have priority over oncoming traffic.
310 "Place-name sign (front)" (Ortstafel Vorderseite): A built-up area begins here: the rules for built-up areas apply.
311 "Place-name sign (back)" (Ortstafel Rückseite): The built-up area ends here: the rules for outside built-up areas apply.
325.1 "Start of a traffic-calmed area" (Beginn eines verkehrsberuhigten Bereichs): Drive only at walking pace; pedestrians may use the whole street and children may play anywhere.
325.2 "End of a traffic-calmed area" (Ende eines verkehrsberuhigten Bereichs): The traffic-calmed area ends.
330.1 "Motorway" (Autobahn): Motorway rules apply from here.
330.2 "End of motorway" (Ende der Autobahn): Motorway rules no longer apply.
331.1 "Motor road" (Kraftfahrstraße): Motor-road rules apply from here.
331.2 "End of motor road" (Ende der Kraftfahrstraße): Motor-road rules no longer apply.
314 "Parking" (Parken): You may park here; additional panels may set a time limit, vehicle type or ticket requirement.
315 "Parking on the pavement" (Parken auf Gehwegen): You may park on the pavement as shown on the sign, but not with vehicles over 2.8 t.
314.1 "Start of a controlled parking zone" (Beginn einer Parkraumbewirtschaftungszone): Throughout the zone you may only park with a ticket or a parking disc.
314.2 "End of a controlled parking zone" (Ende einer Parkraumbewirtschaftungszone): The zone requiring a ticket or disc ends.
350 "Pedestrian crossing" (Fußgängerüberweg): This is a pedestrian crossing: approach at moderate speed and let people cross.
340 "Broken lane line" (Leitlinie): You may cross the broken line if no one is endangered.
341 "Give-way line" (Wartelinie): The line suggests where to wait when you must give way.
342 "Shark's teeth" (Haifischzähne): The marking highlights that you must wait here.
327 "Tunnel" (Tunnel): Drive through with dipped headlights and do not turn round.
328 "Emergency lay-by" (Nothalte- und Pannenbucht): Stop here only in an emergency or breakdown.
357 "Dead end" (Sackgasse): This road has no through route.
450 "Countdown marker" (Ankündigungsbake): 300, 200 or 100 m to the exit or interchange: get into lane in good time.
332 "Exit sign" (Ausfahrttafel): Shows where the motorway exit begins and where it leads.
333 "Motorway exit" (Ausfahrt von der Autobahn): Marks the point where you can leave the motorway.
448 "Advance exit sign" (Ankündigungstafel): Announces the next exit or interchange and its number.
453 "Distance sign" (Entfernungstafel): Lists destinations and the distance to each town centre.
405 "Motorway number" (Autobahnen): Shows a motorway's number.
401 "Federal road number" (Bundesstraßen): Shows a federal road's number.
406 "Motorway junction number" (Knotenpunkte der Autobahnen): Shows the serial number of a motorway exit or interchange.
410 "European route number" (Europastraßen): Shows a European route's number.
354 "Water protection area" (Wasserschutzgebiet): A water protection area begins here: drive with special care, especially with loads that endanger water.
356 "School crossing patrol" (Verkehrshelfer): Crossing patrols help people across here: watch for their signals.
358 "First aid" (Erste Hilfe): A regularly staffed first-aid post is here.
350.1 "Cycle superhighway" (Radschnellweg): A cycle superhighway begins here or continues across the junction.
350.2 "End of cycle superhighway" (Ende des Radschnellwegs): The cycle superhighway ends.
390 "Toll required (federal toll act)" (Mautpflicht nach dem Bundesfernstraßenmautgesetz): From here, vehicles subject to toll must pay under the federal road toll act.
391 "Toll road" (Mautpflichtige Strecke): A toll is charged for this stretch.
439 "Advance direction sign" (Vorwegweiser): Before a junction, shows which way leads to which destinations.
415 "Arrow sign on federal roads" (Pfeilwegweiser auf Bundesstraßen): On a federal road, points the way to the destinations named.
418 "Arrow sign on other roads" (Pfeilwegweiser auf sonstigen Straßen): On other roads, points the way to the destinations named.
419 "Arrow sign on minor roads" (Pfeilwegweiser auf sonstigen Straßen mit geringerer Verkehrsbedeutung): On minor roads, points the way to a destination.
430 "Arrow sign to the motorway" (Pfeilwegweiser zur Autobahn): Points the way to the motorway.
432 "Arrow sign to major destinations" (Pfeilwegweiser zu Zielen mit erheblicher Verkehrsbedeutung): Points the way to destinations of major traffic importance, such as a station.
434 "Table direction sign" (Tabellenwegweiser): At a junction, shows in table form which way leads to which destinations.
442 "Advance sign for specific traffic" (Vorwegweiser für bestimmte Verkehrsarten): Shows a separate route for a particular kind of traffic, such as lorries.
454 "Diversion sign" (Umleitungswegweiser): When a diversion is in place, follow the direction of this sign.
455.1 "Diversion continues" (Fortsetzung der Umleitung): The diversion continues in the direction of the arrow.
460 "Alternative route" (Bedarfsumleitung): Marks an alternative route between two motorway junctions.
501 "Contraflow sign" (Überleitungstafel): Traffic is diverted onto the opposite carriageway: follow the lanes shown.
531 "Lane closure sign" (Einengungstafel): A lane ends: move into the continuing lane.
590 "Route round the block" (Blockumfahrung): Tells you that you must drive round the block to go in the direction you want.
385 "Place-name information sign" (Ortshinweistafel): Gives the name of a place.

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Warning signs (Gefahrzeichen)

Weißes, rot umrandetes Dreieck mit der Spitze nach oben; darin ein schwarzes Ausrufezeichen.

Warning signs (Gefahrzeichen)

101 "Danger point" (Gefahrstelle)

A hazard lies ahead: take extra care; an additional panel may say what the hazard is.

Warning signs (Gefahrzeichen)

Weißes, rot umrandetes Dreieck mit der Spitze nach oben; darin ein schwarzer Keil, der von links nach rechts abfällt, darüber die Aufschrift 10 %.

Warning signs (Gefahrzeichen)

108 "Steep descent" (Gefälle)

A steep descent with the gradient shown is ahead: change down in good time and use engine braking.

Guidance signs (Richtzeichen)

Draufsicht auf eine Kreuzung; an den Einmündungen quert eine breite unterbrochene weiße Linie die Fahrspur, daneben kleine Dreieckschilder mit der Spitze nach unten.

Guidance signs (Richtzeichen)

341 "Give-way line" (Wartelinie)

The line suggests where to wait when you must give way.

Regulatory signs (Vorschriftzeichen)

Blaues Quadrat mit drei weißen Pfeilen nach oben; der rechte, durch eine Linie abgetrennte Pfeil ist rot durchgestrichen.

Regulatory signs (Vorschriftzeichen)

223.2 "Hard shoulder closed" (Seitenstreifen nicht mehr befahren)

The hard shoulder is no longer open: do not drive on it.

Guidance signs (Richtzeichen)

Gelbes Hochrechteck; oben ein schwarzer Lkw, darunter ein gebogener Pfeil nach links.

Guidance signs (Richtzeichen)

442 "Advance sign for specific traffic" (Vorwegweiser für bestimmte Verkehrsarten)

Shows a separate route for a particular kind of traffic, such as lorries.

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