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National transport Local transport Home | About me | Contact | What's new National transport Air Jet lag Rail Road Basics & renting a car The Autobahn Rules of the road Signs & signals City driving & parking Driving self-test National Transport German Traffic Signs & Signals (Page 1 of 2) This page last updated January 28, 2010 Below is a comprehensive guide of German traffic signs, signals, and markings. This guide is designed for both the short-term tourist wanting to learn German traffic signs in preparation for a trip as well as for someone who is studying to get a German or US military driver's license. This topic is divided into two pages. These pages may also be of interest to road and sign aficionados. On these pages: Signs Vehicle class symbols (Page 1) Supplemental signs (Page 1) Warning signs (Page 1) Railway crossing signs (Page 1) Right-of-way signs (Page 1) Speed limit signs (Page 1) Regulatory signs (Page 1) Parking signs (Page 2) Service signs (Page 2) Information and guide signs (Page 2) Miscellaneous signs (Page 2) Additional sign symbols (Page 2) Additional sign information (Page 2) Sign vocabulary (Page 2) Signals (Page 2) Road markings (Page 2) SIGNS Germany has a comprehensive and uniform traffic sign system. All signs have standard shapes and colors and use easy-to-understand international pictograms and symbols. The sign system was overhauled in the early '90s to more closely conform with European standards. Below, you will find a complete guide of German traffic signs with their official meaning and additional notes. These signs are from the official German traffic code and include all updates through 2009. Officially, German traffic signs are divided into three major categories: warning signs, regulation signs, and guide signs. However, I have divided the sign collection into several additional categories and I've placed each sign where it most logically belongs regardless of its official designation. In the German traffic code, most signs are assigned an official number. This number is used on traffic tickets and accident reports when a sign is involved in the incident. You can obtain the official sign number for each sign on this page by holding your mouse over the sign for a second (works with most web browsers). Note that the 2009 revision to the traffic code eliminated the official number and definition for some signs although the signs themselves were allowed to continue to be used as necessary. These pages include changes made to the traffic code regarding signs that took effect in September 2009. Signs marked as "obsolete" are being phased-out by 2019. Signs marked as "deprecated" no longer carry an official definition, but can be used as needed. Signs marked as "new" were added in 2009. Brian's Guide to Getting Around Germany - German Traffic Signs & Signal... http://www.gettingaroundgermany.info/zeichen.shtml 1 of 16 03-Oct-13 9:13 AM Vehicle class symbols Traffic signs in Germany employ a set of standard symbols to indicate the type or class of vehicle being referred to on the sign. Some of the symbols are inclusive in that they encompass several lesser classes as well. The following table outlines these symbols and their meanings: Symbol Description Other lesser included classes Motor vehicles Includes all multi-track motorized vehicles Passenger vehicles Includes all cars and light trucks Vehicles over 3.5t Includes all vehicles with a permitted gross weight over 3.5 tonnes, their trailers, and any other vehicle that does not qualify as a passenger vehicle; it specifically does not include buses Motorcycles Includes motorcycles, motorcycles with sidecars, and mopeds The following are the remaining vehicle class symbols: Mopeds Bicycles Buses Motor homes Passenger vehicles with trailers Vehicles over 3.5t with trailers Slow moving vehicles Includes tractors and other vehicles that cannot exceed 25 km/h Horse-drawn vehicles (New) Cattle/animals Riders Pedestrians Tracked military vehicles Streetcars Rail vehicles Vehicles with marked hazardous cargo Vehicles carrying more than 3000 liters of water-pollutants Supplemental signs Brian's Guide to Getting Around Germany - German Traffic Signs & Signal... http://www.gettingaroundgermany.info/zeichen.shtml 2 of 16 03-Oct-13 9:13 AM The German sign system uses a fair amount of "supplemental signs" (Zusatzschild). These are black and white rectangular or square signs mounted below a parent sign and are used to modify or give additional information, such as exemptions, restrictions, or more specific details, regarding the condition shown on the parent sign. Supplemental signs use symbols wherever possible, but most supplemental signs use words. To help you decipher these signs, a complete vocabulary list is provided at the end of the signs section. Because of the large number of supplemental signs, not all of them are shown on this page. Instead, I've included the most frequent ones in their most common usage, especially the ones that use symbols. The most common use for supplemental signs is for distances. There are two such signs-- the distance to the parent sign's condition, and the duration of the condition: Distance to the condition shown on the parent sign Duration (length) of the condition shown on the parent sign Here are some examples to better illustrate the difference between the two types of distance signs: Traffic signals 200 meters ahead Rough road next 800 meters Autobahn ends 2 kilometers ahead No passing next 1 kilometer Warning signs This section contains signs that give advance warning of hazards on or near the road. The standard shape for warning signs in Germany is a red triangle. General danger This sign marks an area where extra caution should be used. It is rarely used by itself; instead, a supplemental sign is usually mounted beneath this sign with information on a specific hazard for which no individual sign exists. Some examples of the more common combinations are below. Accident hazard Marks an area where a high number of accidents have occurred Sliding danger Used to warn of a downhill section with strong side winds that may cause a vehicle pulling a trailer to lose control Tree overhang Drivers of trucks and other high-profile vehicles should beware of low trees Winter sports along road Watch out for people and be aware that the road may not be salted or sanded Brian's Guide to Getting Around Germany - German Traffic Signs & Signal... http://www.gettingaroundgermany.info/zeichen.shtml 3 of 16 03-Oct-13 9:13 AM Soft shoulder (Obsolete) Avoid driving on the shoulder Soft shoulder for heavy vehicles (Obsolete) Rough road edge (Obsolete) There is a rough drop-off along the edge of the road Curve (left) Curve (right) Double curve First curve is to the left Double curve First curve is to the right Lane shift (left) All lanes shift to the left Lane shift (right) All lanes shift to the right Lane crossover (left) All lanes cross over the median to the left Lane crossover (right) All lanes cross over the median to the right Lane split Left lane(s) crosses over to left side of median; right lane(s) remains on right side of median Road shift Traffic is shifted briefly to the left/right, then back again. Steep upgrade The degree of the ascent is shown Steep downgrade The degree of the decent is shown; prepare to downshift Falling rocks (Deprecated) Watch out for rocks on the road and do not stop or park Strong cross wind Prepare to adjust steering as necessary and avoid passing Brian's Guide to Getting Around Germany - German Traffic Signs & Signal... http://www.gettingaroundgermany.info/zeichen.shtml 4 of 16 03-Oct-13 9:13 AM Rough road Beware of ice/snow (Deprecated) The road or bridge ahead freezes easily (applicable during Winter months) Slippery when wet or dirty Avoid sudden braking, accelerating, or steering Loose gravel (Deprecated) Avoid sudden braking, accelerating, or steering Road work Watch for workers, machinery, dirt, or mud on the roadway Traffic signals ahead Be prepared to stop Quay/riverbank (Deprecated) There is an unguarded quay, riverbank, or landing ahead or alongside the road Drawbridge (Deprecated) Be prepared to stop Pedestrians Marks a general area where pedestrians may be on or near the road Pedestrian crossing ahead (Deprecated) Pedestrian crossing Marks a crosswalk and indicates that pedestrians have the right- of-way Watch for children Posted near schools and playgrounds; reduce speed and be prepared to stop quickly Crossing guards Marks a crosswalk where school crossing guards may direct traffic Wild animal crossing Be prepared to stop or swerve suddenly; use low-beam headlights Domestic animal crossing (Deprecated) Watch for animals and mud on the road Frog crossing (Deprecated) The road ahead is used by migrating frogs Congestion hazard Marks an area where congestion frequently Bicycle crossing Buses (Deprecated) Watch for buses entering, leaving, or crossing the Low-flying aircraft (Deprecated) Be prepared for sudden noise and, at night, for the Brian's Guide to Getting Around Germany - German Traffic Signs & Signal... http://www.gettingaroundgermany.info/zeichen.shtml 5 of 16 03-Oct-13 9:13 AM occurs; be prepared to slow down or stop road glare of landing lights Two-way traffic Generally posted where oncoming traffic is unexpected, such as when coming from a one-way street to a two-way street Road narrows Road narrows (left side) Road narrows (right side) Two-way traffic The number uploads/S4/ german-driving-guide.pdf

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