Road signs in the Czech Republic

Road signs in the Czech Republic are regulated by the Ministry of Transport and the police. The signs are nearly the same as the European norm, but with small changes (e.g. text is in the Czech language, some differences in colour). The law governing the road signs is Decree number 30/2001.

Czech signs depict classical silhouetted persons.

Dimensions (mm)

Size	Triangle	Circle	Square	Rectangle	Octagon
small	700	500	—	—	—
normal	900	700	500	500 × 700	700
large	1250	900	750	1000 × 1400 or 1000 × 1500	900

Danger warning signs

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  Bend to the right
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  Bend to the left
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  Double bend, first to the right
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  Double bend, first to the left
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  Junction
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  Caution, roundabout
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  Dangerous descent 12% (5.4°)
  (100% = 45°)
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  Dangerous climb 12% (5.4°)
  (100% = 45°)
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  Road narrows (both sides)
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  Road narrows (right side)
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  Uneven road
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  Caution, speed bump
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  Danger of skidding
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  Two-way traffic
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  Traffic light
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  Animals (domesticated)
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  Wild animals
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  Roadworks
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  Crosswind
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  Loose gravel
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  Rockfall
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  Caution for bicyclists
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  Aircraft (landing corridor above road)
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  Caution, tunnel
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  Other hazard
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  Caution, queues likely
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  Be careful in winter
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  Tramway
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  Caution, fog likely
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  Caution, accident black spot
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  Soft verge
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  Level crossing with gates or barriers
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  Level crossing without gates or barriers
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  Distance marker (240 m)
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  Distance marker (160 m)
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  Distance marker (80 m)
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  Warning, single-track railway crossing
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  Warning, multiple-track railway crossing

Priority signs

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  Junction with minor roads
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  Main road
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  Caution, end of priority road
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  Give way
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  Give priority to trams
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  Stop and give way
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  Oncoming vehicles have priority
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  Priority over oncoming vehicles

Prohibitive or restrictive signs

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  No entry for vehicles (both directions)
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  No entry for vehicles
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  No entry for vehicles, except motorcycles
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  No cars
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  No lorries
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  No buses
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  No tractors
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  No motorcycles
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  No cycling
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  No horse-drawn vehicles
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  No handcarts
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  No motor vehicles
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  No entry to the vehicles indicated
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  No vehicles heavier than indicated
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  No vehicles with axle weight greater than indicated
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  No vehicles wider than indicated
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  No vehicles taller than indicated
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  No vehicles or combinations longer than indicated
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  No vehicles carrying hazardous cargo
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  No vehicles carrying water-polluting cargo
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  Speed limit 80 km/h
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  End of speed limit
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  No overtaking
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  End of no-overtaking zone
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  No overtaking by lorries
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  End of no-overtaking zone for lorries
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  No use of audible warning signals
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  End of no audible warnings zone
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  No right turn
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  No left turn
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  No turning in the road
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  End of all prohibitions
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  Stop — check point (e.g. police check, e.g. customs)
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  No stopping
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  No parking
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  No pedestrians
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  No animal riders
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  Worded prohibition (smog)
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  No vehicles towing trailers
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  Minimum distance between vehicles (50 m)

Mandatory signs

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  Roundabout
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  Ahead only
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  Turn right ahead
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  Turn left ahead
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  Ahead or right only
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  Ahead or left only
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  Turn left or right only
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  Turn right here
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  Turn left here
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  Keep right
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  Keep left
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  Traffic may pass either side to reach same destination
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  Snow chains compulsory
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  End of compulsory snow chains zone
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  Minimum speed limit
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  End of minimum speed limit
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  Pedestrian zone
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  End of pedestrian zone
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  Cycleway
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  End of cycleway
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  Shared pedestrian and cycle route
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  End of shared pedestrian and cycle route
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  Separated pedestrian and cycle route
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  End of separated pedestrian and cycle route
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  Route for animal riders (bridleway)
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  End of route for animal riders
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  Indicated vehicles may use only this lane
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  Indicated vehicles may use only this lane – end
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  Use headlights
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  Use headlights – end of zone
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  Worded order (Cyclists dismount)
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  End of zone given by worded order
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  Compulsory winter tires
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  End of compulsory winter tires zone

Direction, position or indication signs

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  Route indicator with direction via highway-ring road (single destination)
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  Route indicator with direction via highway-ring road (two destinations)
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  Route indicator with direction via highway (single destination)
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  Route indicator with direction via highway (two destinations)
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  Route indicator with direction via highway (single destination)
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  Route indicator with direction via speedway (single destination)
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  Route indicator with direction via speedway (single destination)
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  Route indicator with direction via speedway (two destinations)
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  Route indicator (single destination)
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  Route indicator (two destinations)
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  Route indicator (single destination)
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  Route indicator (two destinations)
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  Local route indicator (single destination)
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  Local route indicator (two destinations)
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  Local route indicator (single destination)
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  Local route indicator (two destinations)
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  Route indicator to specific destination (airport)
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  Advance sign for junction
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  Advance sign for roundabout
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  Advance sign for restriction
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  Route indicator avoiding restriction
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  Route indicator avoiding restricted turn
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  Signboard – change of driving direction
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  Signboard – change of driving direction
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  Signboard – change direction
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  Signboard – change of driving direction with indicated restriction
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  Advance sign for route avoiding restriction
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  Diverted traffic for indicated destination
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  Diverted traffic
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  Diverted traffic for indicated route
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  Municipality (speed limit 50 km/h implied)
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  End of Municipality (speed limit 90 km/h implied)
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  Route confirmation near destination
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  Regional border
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  Worded sign (name of a river the road crosses)
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  Worded sign (name of a tunnel, length 2000 m)
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  Highway (D5)
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  I. class road (4)
• II. class road (302)
  II. class road (302)
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  E-road indicator
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  milestone ("kilometrestone")
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  milestone ("kilometrestone")
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  Route indicator for cyclists (two destinations)
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  Route indicator for cyclists (single destination)
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  Route indicator for cyclists (two destinations)
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  Advance sign for crossing for cyclists
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  Cycle route (16)
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  Cycle route (3)
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  Street name
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  Cultural or tourist destination
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  Direction to cultural or tourist destination
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  Distance and direction to cultural or tourist destination

Informational, facilities or service signs

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  Circular route
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  Turn to follow circular route
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  Speed bump
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  Underpass or elevated walkway
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  One-way traffic
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  One-way traffic
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  Recommended speed (70 km/h)
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  Pedestrian crossing
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  Cycle crossing
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  Tunnel
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  End of tunnel
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  Emergency parking
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  No through road (dead end)
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  Parking
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  Parking (at right angles or diagonal to traffic)
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  Parking (in line with traffic)
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  Parking on the pavement (at right angles or diagonal to traffic)
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  Parking on the pavement (in line with traffic)
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  Parking partly on the pavement (at right angles or diagonal to traffic)
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  Parking partly on the pavement (in line with traffic)
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  Reserved parking
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  Covered parking
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  Parking with permit (disc)
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  Metered parking
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  Park and ride
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  Highway (speed limit 130 km/h implied)
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  End of highway (speed limit 90 km/h implied)
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  Road for motor vehicles (speed limit 130 km/h implied)
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  End of road for motor vehicles (speed limit 90 km/h implied)
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  Lane arrangement
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  Lane arrangement
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  Number of lanes increases
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  Number of lanes decreases
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  crawler lane
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  Lanes diverge
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  Bus lane
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  End of bus lane
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  Restrictions in lane
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  Caution, change of arrangement (end of priority way)
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  Drive left around tram
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  Drive left alongside tramway
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  Escape lane (in case of brake failure)
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  Zone having the restriction indicated
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  End of zone having the restriction indicated
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  Residential zone (speed limit 20km/h implied)
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  End of residential zone (end of speed limit 20km/h implied)
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  Pedestrian zone (supply may enter in indicated times)
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  End of pedestrian zone
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  Maximum speed limits
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  Merge in turn
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  Police
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  Hospital
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  First aid
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  A (bus, tram, trolleybus) stop
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  A (bus, tram, trolleybus) stop
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  Bus stop
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  Tram stop
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  Trolleybus stop
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  Information
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  Telephone
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  Filling station
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  Repair shop
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  Vehicle testing centre
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  Hotel or motel
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  Restaurant
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  Refreshments
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  Lavatory
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  Rest stop
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  Camp site
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  Caravan site
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  Caravan and camp site
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  Traffic broadcast