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The road signs of the Netherlands are regulated in the Reglement verkeersregels en verkeerstekens 1990, commonly abbreviated as RVV 1990.

Speed restrictions

  • A1: Speed limit (50 km/h)
    A1: Speed limit (50 km/h)
  • A2: End of speed limit (50 km/h)
    A2: End of speed limit (50 km/h)
  • A3: Speed limit displayed on an electronic display panel
    A3: Speed limit displayed on an electronic display panel
  • A4: Recommended speed
    A4: Recommended speed
  • A5: End of recommended speed
    A5: End of recommended speed

Priority

  • B1: Priority road
    B1: Priority road
  • B2: End of priority road
    B2: End of priority road
  • B3: Crossroads with priority
    B3: Crossroads with priority
  • B4: Road junction with priority over minor road from the left
    B4: Road junction with priority over minor road from the left
  • B5: Road junction with priority over minor road from the right
    B5: Road junction with priority over minor road from the right
  • B6: Give Way sign, must give priority to other traffic on the main road ahead
    B6: Give Way sign, must give priority to other traffic on the main road ahead
  • B7: Stop: Give priority to traffic on the main road ahead
    B7: Stop: Give priority to traffic on the main road ahead

Road closed prohibition and mandatory

  • C1: Road closed in both directions to vehicles, riders and persons in charge of animals or livestock
    C1: Road closed in both directions to vehicles, riders and persons in charge of animals or livestock
  • C2: No entry in this direction for vehicular traffic, horse riders and persons in charge of animals or livestock
    C2: No entry in this direction for vehicular traffic, horse riders and persons in charge of animals or livestock
  • C3: One-way street
    C3: One-way street
  • C4: One-way street
    C4: One-way street
  • C5: Access permitted for both sides
    C5: Access permitted for both sides
  • C6: No access for vehicles with more than two wheels
    C6: No access for vehicles with more than two wheels
  • C7: No access for goods vehicles
    C7: No access for goods vehicles
  • C7a: Closed to buses
    C7a: Closed to buses
  • C7b: Closed to buses and lorries
    C7b: Closed to buses and lorries
  • C8: No access for motor vehicles that cannot exceed 25 km/h
    C8: No access for motor vehicles that cannot exceed 25 km/h
  • C9: No access for riders, cattle, wagons, motor vehicles with a maximum speed of 25 km/h, microcars, bicycles, mopeds or invalid carriages
    C9: No access for riders, cattle, wagons, motor vehicles with a maximum speed of 25 km/h, microcars, bicycles, mopeds or invalid carriages
  • C10: No access for motor vehicle towing trailers
    C10: No access for motor vehicle towing trailers
  • C11: No access for motor cycles
    C11: No access for motor cycles
  • C12: No access for motor vehicles
    C12: No access for motor vehicles
  • C13: No access for mopeds, motor-assisted bicycles or motor-powered invalid carriages
    C13: No access for mopeds, motor-assisted bicycles or motor-powered invalid carriages
  • C14: No access for bicycles or for non-motor-powered invalid carriages
    C14: No access for bicycles or for non-motor-powered invalid carriages
  • C15: No access for bicycles, mopeds and invalid carriages
    C15: No access for bicycles, mopeds and invalid carriages
  • C16: No access for pedestrians
    C16: No access for pedestrians
  • C17: No access for vehicles or combinations of vehicles with a length, including the load, greater than indicated
    C17: No access for vehicles or combinations of vehicles with a length, including the load, greater than indicated
  • C18: No access for vehicles with a width, including the load, greater than indicated
    C18: No access for vehicles with a width, including the load, greater than indicated
  • C19: No access for vehicles with a height, including the load, greater than indicated
    C19: No access for vehicles with a height, including the load, greater than indicated
  • C20: No access for vehicles with an axle load greater than indicated
    C20: No access for vehicles with an axle load greater than indicated
  • C21: No access for vehicles or combinations of vehicles with a total weight greater than indicated
    C21: No access for vehicles or combinations of vehicles with a total weight greater than indicated
  • C22: No access for vehicles carrying hazardous substances
    C22: No access for vehicles carrying hazardous substances
  • C22a: Environmental zone: no access for vehicles not compliant with article 86d of RVV 1990
    C22a: Environmental zone: no access for vehicles not compliant with article 86d of RVV 1990
  • C22b: End of environmental zone
    C22b: End of environmental zone
  • C23-01: Rush-hour lane open
    C23-01: Rush-hour lane open
  • C23-02: Clear rush-hour lane
    C23-02: Clear rush-hour lane
  • C23-03: Rush-hour lane closed
    C23-03: Rush-hour lane closed

Signs giving positive instructions

  • D1: Roundabout – give way to vehicles on the immediate left
    D1: Roundabout – give way to vehicles on the immediate left
  • D2: Instruction to all drivers to keep to the right of the sign (or left if arrow is reversed)
    D2: Instruction to all drivers to keep to the right of the sign (or left if arrow is reversed)
  • D3: The sign may be passed on either side
    D3: The sign may be passed on either side
  • D4: Instruction to drive ahead only
    D4: Instruction to drive ahead only
  • D5: Instruction to follow the direction ahead shown by the arrow
    D5: Instruction to follow the direction ahead shown by the arrow
  • D6: Instruction to follow one of the directions ahead shown by the arrows
    D6: Instruction to follow one of the directions ahead shown by the arrows
  • D7: Instruction to follow one of the directions ahead shown by the arrows
    D7: Instruction to follow one of the directions ahead shown by the arrows

Parking and stopping

  • E1: No parking
    E1: No parking
  • E2: No stopping
    E2: No stopping
  • E3: No parking bicycles or mopeds
    E3: No parking bicycles or mopeds
  • E4: Parking area
    E4: Parking area
  • E5: Taxi rank
    E5: Taxi rank
  • E6: Parking for disabled drivers
    E6: Parking for disabled drivers
  • E7: Parking permitted for the immediate loading and unloading of goods only
    E7: Parking permitted for the immediate loading and unloading of goods only
  • E8: Parking facilities only for the category or group of vehicle shown
    E8: Parking facilities only for the category or group of vehicle shown
  • E9: Parking for permit-holders only
    E9: Parking for permit-holders only
  • E10: Entrance to controlled parking zone
    E10: Entrance to controlled parking zone
  • E11: End of controlled parking zone
    E11: End of controlled parking zone
  • E12: Park and ride facilities
    E12: Park and ride facilities
  • E13: Parking facilities for car sharers
    E13: Parking facilities for car sharers

Other signs giving orders

  • F1: No overtaking
    F1: No overtaking
  • F2: End of no overtaking zone
    F2: End of no overtaking zone
  • F3: No overtaking of cars by lorries
    F3: No overtaking of cars by lorries
  • F4: End of zone with no overtaking of cars by lorries
    F4: End of zone with no overtaking of cars by lorries
  • F5: Give way to oncoming vehicles
    F5: Give way to oncoming vehicles
  • F6: Priority over oncoming vehicles
    F6: Priority over oncoming vehicles
  • F7: No U-turns
    F7: No U-turns
  • F8: End of all restrictions imposed by traffic signs
    F8: End of all restrictions imposed by traffic signs
  • F9: End of all restrictions imposed by electronic signalling panels
    F9: End of all restrictions imposed by electronic signalling panels
  • F10: Stop. The sign can also contain further information as to whom it is directed and why
    F10: Stop. The sign can also contain further information as to whom it is directed and why

Traffic regulations

  • G1: Motorway
    G1: Motorway
  • G2: End of motorway
    G2: End of motorway
  • G3: Expressway
    G3: Expressway
  • G4: End of Expressway
    G4: End of Expressway
  • G5: Living street
    G5: Living street
  • G6: End of Living street
    G6: End of Living street
  • G7: Footpath
    G7: Footpath
  • G8: End of footpath
    G8: End of footpath
  • G9: Bridleway
    G9: Bridleway
  • G10: End of bridleway
    G10: End of bridleway
  • G11: Route for pedal cycles only
    G11: Route for pedal cycles only
  • G12: End of pedal cycles route
    G12: End of pedal cycles route
  • G12a: Route for pedal cycle and mopeds only
    G12a: Route for pedal cycle and mopeds only
  • G12b: End of route for pedal cycles and mopeds
    G12b: End of route for pedal cycles and mopeds
  • G13: Optional cycle path
    G13: Optional cycle path
  • G14: End of optional cycle path
    G14: End of optional cycle path

Built-up area

  • H1: Built-up area
    H1: Built-up area
  • H2: End of built-up area
    H2: End of built-up area

Warning

  • J1: Uneven road
    J1: Uneven road
  • J2: Bend to right
    J2: Bend to right
  • J3: Bend to left
    J3: Bend to left
  • J4: Double bend, first to right
    J4: Double bend, first to right
  • J5: Double bend, first to left
    J5: Double bend, first to left
  • J6: Steep hill upward
    J6: Steep hill upward
  • J7: Steep hill downward
    J7: Steep hill downward
  • J8: Dangerous crossing
    J8: Dangerous crossing
  • J9: Roundabout
    J9: Roundabout
  • J10: Level crossing with barrier or gates ahead
    J10: Level crossing with barrier or gates ahead
  • J11: Level crossing without barrier or gates ahead
    J11: Level crossing without barrier or gates ahead
  • J12: Level crossing with single track
    J12: Level crossing with single track
  • J13: Level crossing with two or more tracks
    J13: Level crossing with two or more tracks
  • J14: Tram (crossing) ahead
    J14: Tram (crossing) ahead
  • J15: Opening or swing bridge ahead
    J15: Opening or swing bridge ahead
  • J16: Road works ahead
    J16: Road works ahead
  • J17: Road narrows on both sides
    J17: Road narrows on both sides
  • J18: Road narrows on the right side
    J18: Road narrows on the right side
  • J19: Road narrows on the left side
    J19: Road narrows on the left side
  • J20: Slippery road
    J20: Slippery road
  • J21: School crossing
    J21: School crossing
  • J22: Pedestrian crossing
    J22: Pedestrian crossing
  • J23: Pedestrians
    J23: Pedestrians
  • J24: Cyclists and moped riders
    J24: Cyclists and moped riders
  • J25: Loose chippings
    J25: Loose chippings
  • J26: Quayside or river bank
    J26: Quayside or river bank
  • J27: Wild animals
    J27: Wild animals
  • J28: Livestock
    J28: Livestock
  • J29: Two-way traffic
    J29: Two-way traffic
  • J30: Low-flying aircraft
    J30: Low-flying aircraft
  • J31: Side winds
    J31: Side winds
  • J32: Traffic lights
    J32: Traffic lights
  • J33: Queues likely
    J33: Queues likely
  • J34: Danger of accidents
    J34: Danger of accidents
  • J35: Reduced visibility because of snow, rain or fog
    J35: Reduced visibility because of snow, rain or fog
  • J36: Risk of ice or snow
    J36: Risk of ice or snow
  • J37: Danger. Details of the danger are shown on the plate beneath
    J37: Danger. Details of the danger are shown on the plate beneath
  • J38: Speed bump
    J38: Speed bump
  • J39: Warning for retractable bollard (poller) in the traffic lane that can be used to regulate access to streets and areas.
    J39: Warning for retractable bollard (poller) in the traffic lane that can be used to regulate access to streets and areas.

Direction

  • K1: Low level motorway information sign showing both main and intermediary destinations and the motorway number (old)
    K1: Low level motorway information sign showing both main and intermediary destinations and the motorway number (old)
  • K2: Advance warning sign of a motorway showing the distance to the next exit and destinations after the exit (the top destination is the name of the exit), direction to aerodrome/airport and the road number (non-motorway)(old)
    K2: Advance warning sign of a motorway showing the distance to the next exit and destinations after the exit (the top destination is the name of the exit), direction to aerodrome/airport and the road number (non-motorway)(old)
  • K3: Information sign for exit to motorway service area, showing the name of the rest area and symbols for the services offered (old)
    K3: Information sign for exit to motorway service area, showing the name of the rest area and symbols for the services offered (old)
  • K4: High level motorway information sign showing lane instructions for through traffic and exit panel showing intermediary destinations, with the motorway number and European route numbers (old)
    K4: High level motorway information sign showing lane instructions for through traffic and exit panel showing intermediary destinations, with the motorway number and European route numbers (old)
  • K5: Non-motorway advance information panel showing intermediary destinations, road numbers, a viaduct symbol and a sign for an industrial zone
    K5: Non-motorway advance information panel showing intermediary destinations, road numbers, a viaduct symbol and a sign for an industrial zone
  • K6: Non-motorway information panels showing intermediary destinations and non-motorway road numbers
    K6: Non-motorway information panels showing intermediary destinations and non-motorway road numbers
  • K7: Signposts for cyclists and moped riders (finger posts) showing local and intermediary destinations, municipal cycle route numbers (above) and showing intermediary destinations and intermediary cycle route numbers (below)
    K7: Signposts for cyclists and moped riders (finger posts) showing local and intermediary destinations, municipal cycle route numbers (above) and showing intermediary destinations and intermediary cycle route numbers (below)
  • K8: Signposts (multiple) for cyclists and moped riders showing intermediary destinations and indicating an alternative route (in italics) to one of the destinations
    K8: Signposts (multiple) for cyclists and moped riders showing intermediary destinations and indicating an alternative route (in italics) to one of the destinations
  • K9: Diversion with alternative route shown on an advance warning panel for a non-motorway highway
    K9: Diversion with alternative route shown on an advance warning panel for a non-motorway highway
  • K10: Advance warning panel within a built-up area showing an intermediary destination, local destinations, local tourist sights, local facilities and road numbers through the town
    K10: Advance warning panel within a built-up area showing an intermediary destination, local destinations, local tourist sights, local facilities and road numbers through the town
  • K11: Lane instructions on a non-motorway highway. Panel showing intermediary destinations, road numbers and directions to a motorway
    K11: Lane instructions on a non-motorway highway. Panel showing intermediary destinations, road numbers and directions to a motorway
  • K12: Local signpost within a built-up area showing names of individual districts (in traffic areas)
    K12: Local signpost within a built-up area showing names of individual districts (in traffic areas)
  • K13: Signpost within a built-up area showing district numbers (in traffic areas)
    K13: Signpost within a built-up area showing district numbers (in traffic areas)
  • K14: Route for the conveyance of hazardous materials
    K14: Route for the conveyance of hazardous materials

Information

  • L1: No vehicles over height shown
    L1: No vehicles over height shown
  • L2: Pedestrian crossing
    L2: Pedestrian crossing
  • L3a: Tram stop/bus stop
    L3a: Tram stop/bus stop
  • L3b: Bus stop
    L3b: Bus stop
  • L3c: Tram stop
    L3c: Tram stop
  • L4: Get in lane
    L4: Get in lane
  • L5: End of lane
    L5: End of lane
  • L6: Lane fork
    L6: Lane fork
  • L7: Number of through lanes
    L7: Number of through lanes
  • L8: No through road for vehicles
    L8: No through road for vehicles
  • L9: Advance warning of a no through road for vehicles
    L9: Advance warning of a no through road for vehicles
  • L10: Advance warning of traffic information for the direction shown
    L10: Advance warning of traffic information for the direction shown
  • L11: Information on panel applies only to the lane(s) indicated
    L11: Information on panel applies only to the lane(s) indicated
  • L12: Information on panel applies only to the lane indicated
    L12: Information on panel applies only to the lane indicated
  • L13: Model sign traffic tunnel
    L13: Model sign traffic tunnel
  • L14: Hard shoulder
    L14: Hard shoulder
  • L15: Hard shoulder equipped with emergency telephone and fire extinguisher
    L15: Hard shoulder equipped with emergency telephone and fire extinguisher
  • L16: Emergency telephone
    L16: Emergency telephone
  • L17: Fire extinguisher
    L17: Fire extinguisher
  • L18: Emergency telephone and fire extinguisher
    L18: Emergency telephone and fire extinguisher
  • L19: Nearest exit or second nearest exits in the directions and at the distances indicated on the sign
    L19: Nearest exit or second nearest exits in the directions and at the distances indicated on the sign

Retired versions

  • B1: Priority road
    B1: Priority road
  • B7: Stop: Give priority to traffic on the main road ahead
    B7: Stop: Give priority to traffic on the main road ahead
  • J37: Danger
    J37: Danger
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