Road signs in France

These road signs are used in France, and can also be found in some overseas territories of France.

Warning signs

• Warning signs
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  Bend to right
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  Bend to left
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  Double bend first to right
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  Double bend first to left
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  Uneven road
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  Humps in road
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  Road narrows
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  Road narrows on right
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  Road narrows on left
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  Slippery road
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  Opening bridge ahead
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  Level crossing with gates
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  Level crossing without gates
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  Trams crossing ahead
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  Children crossing
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  Pedestrian crossing
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  Other danger
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  Cattle
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  Sheep
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  Wild animals
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  Equestrians
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  Steep hill downwards
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  Traffic signals
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  Two-way traffic ahead
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  Quayside or river bank
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  Cyclists
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  Low-flying aircraft
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  Side winds

Priority signs

• Priority signs
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  Crossroads with right of way from the right
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  Crossroads with priority
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  Give way
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  Give Way sign 150 metres ahead
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  Stop
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  Stop sign 150 metres ahead
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  Roundabout
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  Priority road
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  End of priority road

Regulatory signs

• Regulatory signs
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  No vehicles
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  No entry
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  No left turn
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  No right turn
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  No U-turns
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  No overtaking
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  No overtaking by lorries
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  Stop - customs
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  Stop - gendarmerie
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  Stop - police
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  Stop - toll
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  No parking
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  Parking restrictions
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  Parking restrictions
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  No stopping
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  No motor vehicles except mopeds
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  No motor vehicles including mopeds
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  No lorries
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  No pedestrians
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  No cycling
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  No horse-drawn vehicles
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  No tractors
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  No handcarts
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  No buses
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  No mopeds
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  No motorcycles
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  No vehicles towing caravans
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  Length limit (10 metres)
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  Width limit (2.5 metres)
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  Height limit (3.5 metres)
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  Weight limit (5.5 tonnes)
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  Axle weight limit (5 tonnes)
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  Speed limit (50 km/h)
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  Give priority to oncoming vehicles
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  No sounding of horns
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  No traffic allowed without indicated minimum distance between vehicles
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  No vehicles carrying explosives
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  No vehicles carrying water pollutants
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  No vehicles carrying dangerous goods
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  No motorcyclists
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  Turn right
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  Turn left
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  Keep right
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  Keep left
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  Ahead only
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  Turn right ahead
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  Turn left ahead
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  Go ahead or turn right
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  Go ahead or turn left
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  Turn left or right
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  Bicycle lane
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  Pedestrian lane
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  Bridleway
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  Minimum speed
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  Snow chains compulsory
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  Bus lane
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  Tram lane
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  Switch on headlights
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  30 km/h zone
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  End of restriction
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  End of 50 km/h zone
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  End of no overtaking
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  End of no overtaking by lorries
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  End of no sounding of horns
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  End of restrictions to motorists
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  End of bicycle lane
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  End of pedestrian lane
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  End of bridleway
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  End of minimum speed
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  End of snow chains zone
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  End of bus lane
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  End of compulsory headlight use zone
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  Home Zone (20 km/h speed limit)
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  End of Home Zone
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  Pedestrian precinct
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  End of pedestrian precinct

Information signs

• Information signs
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  Parking zone
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  Disc parking zone
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  Meter parking zone
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  Risk of fire
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  Advisory minimum speed
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  End of advisory minimum speed
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  Taxi rank
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  Bus stop
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  Breakdown bay
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  One-way traffic
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  No through road
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  No through road
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  Road use restrictions
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  Road use restrictions
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  Priority over oncoming vehicles
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  Pedestrian crossing
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  Tram crossing
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  Caravan parking restricted
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  Contra-flow bus lane
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  Lane forbidden for use by lorries
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  Slip road to left
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  Slip road to right
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  Level crossing with gates on side road
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  Contra-flow cycle lane
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  Speed limits in France (at entrance to country)
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  Speed limits on motorways
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  Escape lane on right
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  Escape lane on left
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  Speed humps
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  Lanes merge
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  Lanes merge
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  Overtaking lanes
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  Overtaking lanes
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  End of overtaking lanes
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  Parking allowed on pavement
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  Toll ticket marking point
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  Manned tollbooth
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  Toll payment by debit or credit card
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  Toll payment by cash
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  Toll payment by subscription
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  Fast traffic highway
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  End of fast traffic highway
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  Tunnel
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  End of tunnel
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  Cycle route
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  End of cycle route
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  Pedestrian and cycle route
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  End of pedestrian and cycle route
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  Motorway
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  End of motorway
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  Entrance to town or village
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  End of town or village

Service signs

• Service signs
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  First aid
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  Emergency telephone
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  Telephone
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  Information
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  Campsite
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  Caravan site
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  Camping and caravan site
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  Youth hostel
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  Self-catering accommodation
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  Picnic site
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  Motorail services
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  Toilets
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  Services for the disabled
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  Petrol
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  Petrol and liquid petroleum gas
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  Restaurant
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  Hotel
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  Café
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  Viewpoint
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  Local radio station
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  Playground
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  Bank
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  Repairs

Railway signs

• Railway signs
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  Level crossing without gates (single track)
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  Level crossing without gates and with a flashing red warning light (single track)
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  Level crossing without gates (single track)
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  Level crossing without gates and with a flashing red warning light (single track)

Temporary signs

• Temporary signs
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  Uneven road
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  Road narrows
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  Slippery road
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  Road works
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  Other danger
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  Temporary traffic signals
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  Loose chippings
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  Queues likely
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  Accident
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  Reduced visibility