The Norwegian Public Roads Administration theory test involves knowledge of signs. If you are going to pass the theory test
The signs are divided as follows:
- 10.1 Danger signs
- 10.2 Yield and right-of-way signs
- 10.3 Prohibition signs
- 10.4 Mandatory signs
- 10.5 Information signs
- 10.6 Service plate
- 10.7 Road signs
- 10.8 Sub-sign
- 10.9 Marking signs
10. Sign overview
10.1 Danger signs (1/7)
Danger sign
100 Dangerous Turn
This sign is used to warn of a dangerous right turn. The sign is also available with an arrow to the left. A turn is considered dangerous when road users have to make sudden speed reductions or changes of direction. The aim of marking such curves is to reduce the element of surprise.
102 Dangerous Turns
This sign is used to warn of several dangerous bends in succession, the first one on the right. The sign is also available in a mirrored version. A bend is considered dangerous when road users have to make sudden speed reductions or changes of direction. The aim of marking such bends is to reduce the element of surprise.
104.1 Steep hill
The sign warns of an upcoming uphill slope that is long and steep, and may come as such a surprise to road users that it causes particular danger or major accessibility problems.
104.2 Steep hill
The sign warns of an upcoming downhill slope that is long and steep, and may come as such a surprise to road users that it causes particular danger or major accessibility problems.
106.1 Narrower road
This sign warns of significant narrowing on both sides on roads with high speed or heavy traffic. The sign may also be placed on roads where the upcoming narrowing is not easily visible from a sufficient distance.
106.2 Narrower road
The road narrows and the narrowing occurs on the right side. This means that you must yield to oncoming traffic unless otherwise signposted and the road is too narrow for two vehicles to pass each other. Available in a mirrored version.
10. Sign overview
10.1 Danger signs (2/7)
Danger sign
108 Rough road
The sign warns of bumps in the road that can be dangerous if you do not slow down. Minor bumps should not be warned. It is easy to confuse this sign with the speed bump sign.
109 Speed bump
The sign warns of upcoming speed bumps. The sign is not usually used in areas with a 30 km/h speed limit zone since the speed is already low.
110 Roadworks
This sign warns road users that they are approaching a location where roadworks are taking place and that they must therefore exercise special care. There may be people, machinery or vehicles working on or near the road. Parts of the road may also be closed.
112 Stone chips
This sign warns of the risk of stone chips on the upcoming section. In certain road conditions, there is a risk of loose stones bouncing off the wheels. The stones can damage windows.
114.1 Risk of landslides
The sign warns of the danger of landslides of rocks, soil, snow and similar on the upcoming section. This means that landslide materials may be on the road and you must pay close attention to the road. The sign shows which side of the road the landslide may come from and is available in a mirrored version.
116 Slippery road surface
The sign is used when the road is slippery, e.g. during heavy rainfall or in places where the road may be exposed to special icing over bridges or isolated embankments. The sign can also be used to warn that the road surface may become slippery during rainfall due to newly laid asphalt or soil on the roadway. The sign is also used to warn of slippery road surfaces due to special conditions that have arisen, for example in the event of an oil spill. Note that the sign is not used to warn of slippery road surfaces due to snow or ice under normal conditions.
10. Sign overview
10.1 Danger signs (3/7)
Danger sign
117 Dangerous road shoulder
Sign 117 is placed where the roadside is steep, uneven, or has poor bearing capacity. Vehicles must not drive along the roadside.
118 Movable bridge
The sign is placed in front of a drawbridge or swing bridge, to alert you that the road may be closed if the bridge is raised.
120 Quay, beach or ferry berth
The sign is used to warn that the road leads directly towards water at a quay, beach or ferry berth if this could pose a risk of driving off the road.
122 Tunnel
The sign is used in front of tunnels that are not marked with a "Tunnel name sign" if the tunnel is only visible at a distance of 150-250 meters and is so long or located that daylight does not illuminate it along its full length.
124 Dangerous intersection
Warns of dangerous intersections where the usual right-of-way rule applies. The intersection may be obscured, difficult to spot, or there may have been accidents there in the past.
126 Roundabout
The sign is placed before dangerous roundabouts, or where roundabouts can come as a surprise to traffic. The sign is rarely used in front of roundabouts.
10. Sign overview
10.1 Danger signs (4/7)
Danger sign
132 Traffic light signal
This sign can be found in front of traffic lights that can come as a surprise to traffic, due to a high speed limit or poor visibility. On roads with a speed limit of 60 km/h or outside built-up areas are appropriate places to use the sign.
134 Level crossing with barrier
This sign warns of an upcoming level crossing that is secured with a barrier.
135 Level crossing without barrier
The sign warns of a level crossing that is not secured with a barrier.
136.1 Distance sign
This is the last distance sign before the level crossing. The sign shows that there is 1/3 of the distance left indicated by the first distance sign.
132.2 Distance sign
Second warning of an upcoming level crossing. The sign shows that there are 2/3 of the distance left indicated by the first distance sign.
136.3 Distance sign
First warning of an upcoming level crossing. Stands together with level crossing warning signs.
10. Sign overview
10.1 Danger signs (5/7)
Danger sign
138.1 Railway track – single track
The sign is at the level crossing itself and shows that it is single-track.
138.2 Railway track – multiple track
The sign is located at the level crossing itself and shows that it is multi-lane.
139 Tram
Sign 139 is used to warn of trams in mixed traffic. It should be used in front of all intersections with trams where the speed limit is 60 km/h or higher. Where the speed limit is 50 km/h or lower, sign 139 can be used in front of intersections or other places where trams may surprise other traffic.
140 Distance to pedestrian crossing
The sign is used to warn of an upcoming pedestrian crossing and should always be accompanied by a sub-sign showing the distance to the pedestrian crossing. The sign is used before a pedestrian crossing in areas that are not clearly densely populated or if visibility to the pedestrian crossing is poor.
142 Children
The sign is placed where children typically visit, for example at a school, playground or kindergarten.
144 Cyclists
This sign is placed before sections where cyclists often cross or ride out into the road.
10. Sign overview
10.1 Danger signs (6/7)
Danger sign
146.1 Moose
The sign is placed in front of sections where moose often travel along the road and where there is a risk of them crossing the road.
146.2 Reindeer
This sign is placed in front of sections where reindeer often travel along the road and where there is a risk of them crossing the road.
146.3 Deer
The sign is placed in front of stretches where deer often travel along the road and where there is a risk of them crossing the road.
146.4 Cow
This sign should only be used in places where cows frequently cross or stay on the road, and visibility conditions warrant warning. Outside the grazing season, the signs should be removed or covered.
146.5 Sheep
This sign should only be used in places where sheep frequently cross or stay on the road, and visibility conditions require warning. Outside the grazing season, the signs should be removed or covered.
148 Oncoming traffic
Sign 148 can be used after a stretch of road with one-way traffic, or in other places where misunderstandings regarding the direction of travel may arise, to warn that the following stretch of road has traffic in both directions.
10. Sign overview
10.1 Danger signs (7/7)
Danger sign
149 Queue
Sign 149 is used to reduce the risk of rear-end collisions. The sign is mostly used on open roads where traffic jams often occur and drivers can be caught off guard. This can be, for example, in places with poor visibility or on a highway that is difficult to see.
150 Airplanes
This sign can be used to warn that aircraft taking off or landing at a nearby airport may fly low over or near the road. This is especially relevant near the end of the runway.
151 Military activity
The sign warns of an area where you may encounter military vehicles.
152 Crosswind
Warning that the road is often exposed to strong crosswinds. The sign is often placed together with a wind vane, which shows how strong the wind is at the moment.
153 Traffic accident
The sign is intended to warn of accidents that have consequences for traffic flow. The sign is not intended to be permanently installed.
154 Skiers
The sign warns of a stretch where skiers often cross the road. Not used if there is only a ski trail running parallel to the road.
155 Riding
The sign warns that horse riders are in the area, and may cross or ride in the road.
10. Sign overview
10.2 Yield and right-of-way signs
Yield and right-of-way signs
202 Duty to yield
The sign is located at the entrance to an intersection or other road, and indicates that drivers have the obligation to give way to traffic from all directions.
204 Stop
The sign means that you have a duty to yield to traffic from all directions at the intersection or road you are entering. In addition, the sign requires you to stop completely before entering the road – even if you do not see other road users on the road.
206 Driveway
Sign 206 indicates that you are driving on a right-of-way. Drivers coming from a side road or intersecting road have the duty to give way to you. The sign is valid until it is replaced by the sign End of right-of-way, Duty to give way or Stop.
208 End of right-of-way
The sign warns that the right-of-way has ended and normal yield rules apply again. You must yield to traffic from the right unless another sign says otherwise.
210 Right-of-way intersection
The sign is shaped like a hazard sign, but is part of the yield and right-of-way signs. The sign is placed in front of intersections that are difficult to see, complicated or prone to accidents. Crossing traffic has the right of way, but you should drive through the intersection with great caution.
212 Duty to yield to oncoming traffic
You have the right of way for oncoming traffic. This means that you are the one who must stop in front of obstacles or narrow sections of road where there is only room for one car in width. You can drive when oncoming traffic has passed. Oncoming traffic sees the next sign in this list, 214.
214 Oncoming vehicles have the right of way
Oncoming traffic has the right of way to you. This means that you are the one who must drive first in sections of road where there is only room for one car in width – for example, due to an obstacle or narrowing. Oncoming traffic sees the previous sign in this list, 212.
10. Sign overview
10.3 Prohibition sign (1/7)
Prohibition sign
302 No entry allowed
The sign is in front of a road that you are not allowed to enter. It is mainly used in front of one-way streets.
306.0 Prohibited for all vehicles
This sign stands in front of a road where all vehicles are prohibited from traveling. The prohibition applies from the sign to the next intersection. Bicycles and mopeds are allowed.
306.1 Prohibited for motor vehicles
This sign is used to prohibit or restrict the movement of motor vehicles. The sign often has sub-signs specifying time periods, certain vehicles, or prohibitions on through traffic.
306.3 Prohibited for tractors and for motorized equipment designed for speeds less than 40 km/h
Prohibited for all tractors. Even those that can drive over 40 km/h. The sign is used on roads where it is important that traffic maintains a high speed.
306.4 Prohibited for motorcycles and mopeds
Used when motorcycle and moped traffic is to be prohibited or restricted.
306.5 Prohibited for trucks and tractor units
The sign is used when it is desired to prohibit or restrict truck and tractor traffic for reasons other than width restrictions, height restrictions, length restrictions and weight restrictions.
10. Sign overview
10.3 Prohibition sign (2/7)
Prohibition sign
306.6 Prohibited for cyclists
The sign should be used when it is necessary to prohibit bicycle traffic on a stretch of road for traffic safety reasons. This is typically on major main roads with heavy traffic and high speed levels.
306.7 Prohibited for pedestrians
This sign is used when it is necessary to prohibit pedestrian traffic on a stretch of road for traffic safety reasons. The sign only applies to pedestrians.
306.8 Prohibited for pedestrians and cyclists
This sign is used when it is necessary to prohibit both pedestrian and bicycle traffic on a stretch of road for traffic safety reasons. This will typically be at tunnels or on major main roads with heavy traffic and high speed levels.
306.9 Prohibited for equestrians
Sign 306.9 is used when it is necessary to prohibit riding on a stretch of road. The sign should only be used in special cases where riding is a major inconvenience to other traffic.
308 Prohibited for the transport of dangerous goods
This sign is used when road safety or environmental considerations make it necessary to prohibit the transport of dangerous goods on a stretch of road. Such a ban may be particularly relevant for tunnels of great length or high traffic volumes. The ban applies to vehicles carrying dangerous goods as mentioned in the regulation of 1 December 2006 No. 1331 on the transport of dangerous goods by road and rail.
310 Prohibited for motor vehicles with more than two wheels and with a permissible total weight higher than stated
Here the weight limit is 3.5 tonnes of permitted total weight. The permitted total weight of your vehicle can be found in your vehicle registration document.
10. Sign overview
10.3 Prohibition sign (3/7)
Prohibition sign
312 Latitude limit
The sign indicates the maximum width of vehicles including cargo. This sign sets the limit at 2.3 meters.
314 Altitude limit
The sign must be used at all tunnels when the measured height is less than 4.60 meters and indicates the maximum height of vehicles including goods. In this example, the limit is 3.5 meters.
316 Length limit
The sign indicates the length limit for vehicles, including cargo and any trailers. Here, the limit is 10 meters.
318.1 Total vehicle weight limit
The sign indicates the maximum weight for one vehicle with any load for the upcoming section. If you have multiple vehicles – i.e. a truck combination – each of the vehicles can weigh the maximum weight specified. This sign indicates a limit of 12 tonnes.
318.2 Total weight limit for truck combinations
The sign applies to road trains. The vehicles in a road train cannot weigh more than the specified weight in total. Individual vehicles cannot weigh more than the specified weight either. The specified weight here is 30 tonnes.
320 Axle load limit
This sign applies to heavier vehicles and indicates the maximum axle load. For bogie axles, the weight stated on the sign must be multiplied by 1.5 and for triple bogies, the weight stated must be multiplied by 2. The stated axle load here is 3 tonnes.
10. Sign overview
10.3 Prohibition sign (4/7)
Prohibition sign
322 Bogie load limit
This sign also only applies to heavier vehicles and indicates the maximum bogie load for a section. Here, 10 tons.
324 Stop for specified purpose
The sign warns of a mandatory stop for inspection. This means that you are not allowed to continue driving until the inspection has been carried out. The sign also exists in a variant that warns of a stop for toll.
326 Stop for customs
Sign 326 is used to indicate the location where customs clearance is to be carried out and indicates the obligation to stop for customs clearance in accordance with applicable customs regulations.
330.1 Turning prohibited
A no-turn sign is used to prohibit right turns at an intersection or exit. A no-turn sign may be necessary due to poor visibility or space, for traffic flow reasons, or to prevent wrong-way traffic entering an oncoming one-way street.
330.2 Turning prohibited
Like the previous sign, but here to prohibit left turns at intersections or exits.
332 No turning
Sign 332 is used where turning is prohibited. The regulation is not only limited to "U-turns", but also includes other forms of turning maneuvers, such as reversing onto or off an intersecting road or exiting to make a U-turn. The sign applies from where it is posted up to and including the first intersection.
10. Sign overview
10.3 Prohibition sign (5/7)
Prohibition sign
334 No passing allowed
The sign prohibits overtaking motor vehicles with more than two wheels. The prohibition applies until it is lifted by a sign, or in the section indicated by the sign below. The sign is typically placed where visibility and conditions for overtaking may appear good enough, but are not.
335 Overtaking prohibition for trucks
Trucks, defined as motor vehicles with a permissible total weight of over 3,500 kg, may not overtake motor vehicles with more than two wheels. The prohibition applies until lifted by a sign, or within the distance stated on the sign below.
336 End of overtaking ban
The sign repeals the ban on overtaking vehicles with more than two wheels.
337 End of overtaking ban for trucks
This sign lifts the ban on trucks passing vehicles with more than two wheels.
362 Speed limit
It is forbidden to drive faster than the speed indicated on the sign. The sign is valid until another speed limit is indicated, either with a new speed limit sign or with the sign End of special speed limit (364). When the sign is only on the right side of the road, this is to repeat the applicable speed limit.
364 End of special speed limit
When the speed limit is lifted with this sign, the general speed limit applies. The sign should only be used outside built-up areas, so it means that the new speed limit is 80 km/h.
10. Sign overview
10.3 Prohibition sign (6/7)
Prohibition sign
366 Speed limit zone
The sign indicates a speed limit of 30 km/h in a larger, delimited area with several roads. For example, a residential area, city center or other areas where zone signage is appropriate.
368 End of speed limit zone
The 30 km/h zone will be abolished, and the general speed limits will apply. As speed limit zones are usually used in densely populated areas, the speed limit will likely be 50 km/h.
370 Stopping prohibited
The sign indicates a ban on stopping vehicles on the side of the road where the sign is placed. The ban applies until the next intersection or until other signs lift the ban.
372 Parking prohibited
The sign indicates a prohibition on parking (see definition of parking in the Traffic Rules) on the side of the road where the sign is placed. The sign is valid until the next intersection, or until other signs lift the prohibition.
376.1 Parking zone
The sign indicates parking rules for a larger area. The sign shows that you can park for a maximum of 1 hour on weekdays between 08:00 and 18:00. Outside this time period, you can park without restriction for 1 hour. The sign is valid until it is removed with the end of parking zone sign.
376.2 Parking zone
The sign indicates parking regulations for a larger area. The sign indicates that parking is prohibited between 08:00 and 18:00 on weekdays, and 08:00 and 16:00 on Saturdays. Outside these hours, parking is permitted. The sign is valid until it is replaced by an end of parking zone sign. Some areas within a zone may be regulated by other parking signs.
10. Sign overview
10.3 Prohibition sign (7/7)
Prohibition sign
378.1 End of parking zone
Sign 378 shall be used to cancel a parking zone. Such a zone is not cancelled by other parking regulation signs.
378.2 End of parking zone
Sign 378 shall be used to override a zone regulation indicated by the sign Parking zone. Such a zone is not overridden by other parking regulation signs.
10. Sign overview
10.4 Mandatory signs (1/2)
Mandatory sign
402.1 Mandatory direction of travel
All signs in series 402 show which way drivers must go at an intersection. 402.1 is located at the intersection itself and only allows you to turn right at the intersection.
402.2 Mandatory driving direction
If this sign is at the intersection, you can only turn left.
402.3 Mandatory driving direction
At intersections with this sign you can only drive straight ahead.
402.4 Mandatory driving direction
Unlike 402.1 which is located at the intersection itself, this sign is placed just before the intersection. At intersections with multiple lanes on the way in, the sign can hang over the lane.
402.5 Mandatory driving direction
Unlike 402.2, which is posted at the intersection, this sign is posted before the intersection. However, the sign warns of the same mandatory direction of travel for the intersection.
402.6 Mandatory driving direction
The sign is located before the intersection and indicates which directions you can drive in the intersection.
10. Sign overview
10.4 Mandatory signs (2/2)
Mandatory sign
402.7 Mandatory driving direction
The sign is located before the intersection and indicates which directions you can drive in the intersection.
402.8 Mandatory driving direction
The sign is located before the intersection and indicates which directions you can drive in the intersection.
404.1 Mandatory lane
The sign indicates that drivers should pass the sign on the side the arrow points to and is mostly used on traffic islands, traffic dividers and medians where driving traffic should only pass on one side.
404.2 Mandatory lane
Like the previous sign, but here you should pass the sign on the left.
406 Mandatory roundabout
The sign is always placed together with yield signs and must be placed in front of all roundabouts.
10. Sign overview
10.5 Information sign (1/8)
Information sign
501 Highway
The sign states that the upcoming stretch is a motorway and must be set up where it begins, and where roads or ramps leading to the motorway branch off from the rest of the road network. It is prohibited for mopeds, cyclists, pedestrians, and vehicles that cannot legally drive more than 40 km/h to drive there. It is also prohibited to park, turn, stop or reverse on a motorway.
503 Motorway
The sign states that the rules for motorways apply. As on motorways, it is prohibited for mopeds, pedestrians and cyclists, and for vehicles that cannot legally drive over 40 km/h. It is also prohibited to turn, reverse, stop or park. The standard requirements on the road are not as high as for motorways.
504 End of Highway
Sign 504 is used to indicate the end of a motorway when it turns directly into a public road. This must also be announced with sign 504 together with sub-sign 802 "Distance".
505 End of expressway
Sign 505 is used to indicate the end of a motorway when it passes directly into a public road. Advance warning of the transition is not necessary.
506 Heavy traffic lane
Lane for motor vehicles with a permissible total weight higher than indicated. The sign indicates that the lane for heavy traffic begins and that the provisions of the traffic regulations regarding heavy traffic lanes apply. The sign is valid until sign 507 "End of heavy traffic lane" or the first intersection. The sign is also canceled by road signs indicating other uses of the lane.
507 End of heavy traffic lane
This sign cancels the heavy traffic lane.
10. Sign overview
10.5 Information sign (2/8)
Information sign
508.1 Bus lanes
The sign indicates that the public transport lane begins and that the traffic regulations' provisions regarding public transport lanes apply. This means that electric cars, mopeds, motorcycles and uniformed emergency vehicles can also use the lane.
508.2 Bus and taxi collective lanes
Same sign as the previous one, but taxis can also use this public transport lane.
509 Shared use area
The sign informs about shared lanes. This lane can be used by taxis and buses, and by vehicles that transport at least the number of passengers indicated on the sign, in this case 2 people. Mopeds and motorcycles can also use the shared lane.
510.1 End of public transport lane
Sign 510 indicates that the provisions of the traffic regulations regarding collective lanes cease to apply. Collective lanes may also be abolished by intersections and by road signs indicating other uses of the lane. In such cases, sign 510 shall not be erected.
510.2 End of public transport lane
Same as the previous sign.
511 End of shared use area
This sign indicates that the provisions of the traffic regulations regarding shared use lanes cease to apply. Shared use lanes are also abolished by intersections and by road signs indicating other uses of the lane. In such cases, sign 511 shall not be erected.
10. Sign overview
10.5 Information sign (3/8)
Information sign
512 Bus stop
The sign informs that there is a bus stop at the location and that the traffic regulations regarding bus stops apply. The sign can be placed on a shelter or on a timetable board.
513 Tram stop
The sign indicates a tram stop.
514 Taxi stand
The sign indicates that there is a taxi stand at the location. The traffic regulations' provisions regarding taxi stands apply. The sign can be placed on a shelter.
516 Pedestrian crossing
The sign indicates a pedestrian crossing point and the rules for pedestrian crossings apply. If the pedestrian crossing is not regulated by traffic lights, drivers must give way to pedestrians who are in the crossing or on their way out. Drivers must not stop at a pedestrian crossing or park closer than 5 meters in front of a pedestrian crossing. If the road has a pedestrian crossing, pedestrians must use the pedestrian crossing when crossing the road.
518 Walkway
The sign informs about the path for pedestrians. Prohibited for vehicles and bicycles should have a parallel corresponding offer.
520 Cycle path
Road for cyclists. Prohibited for all drivers except cyclists.
10. Sign overview
10.5 Information sign (4/8)
Information sign
521 Bicycle lane
The road has a dedicated lane for cyclists, which is not to be used by any other drivers, and it is also prohibited to stop or park there. Cyclists must use the cycle lane on the right side of the road if there are cycle lanes in both directions.
522 Pedestrian and cycle path
Road for pedestrians and cyclists.
524 Meeting place
The sign is used on roads that do not have room for two cars in width, to mark areas or pockets where there is room for two cars in width. This allows oncoming traffic to use the meeting point to pass each other. It is not allowed to park in a meeting point.
526.1 One-way traffic
This is the one-way sign and shows the permitted direction of travel on the road. Used on one-way roads. The sign is also available in a landscape version (526.2)
526.2 One-way traffic
Same as sign 526.1, but in landscape format. The sign shows the permitted direction of travel on the road. Used on one-way roads.
527.1 Dead end
The sign shows that the road ahead is a dead end. The sign comes in several variations, with different directions as the dead end.
10. Sign overview
10.5 Information sign (5/8)
Information sign
527.3 Dead end
One of many dead-ends. The sign indicates that the road is a dead-end for drivers, but that a cycle path continues. The path can be used by pedestrians and cyclists.
527.4 Dead end
One of many dead-end road variants. This one shows that cyclists and pedestrians can continue past the dead-end road.
528 Optional lane
Sign 528 is used to mark the tip of an island where lanes leading in the same direction are separated by means of refuges, traffic dividers or similar. The sign should not be used between lanes that branch off from each other.
530 Interlacing
Sign 530 is used to warn that two regular lanes are being merged into one, and that they should merge in accordance with the provisions of the traffic regulations. This means that when the number of regular lanes in the same direction is reduced, the speed must be mutually adjusted so that drivers can continue alternately without unnecessary obstruction or interference from each other.
531.1 Speed increase field
The sign is on a two-lane road, and shows that an acceleration lane is entering from the right that should merge with the right lane on the two-lane road. The lanes that are red have the duty to yield to drivers in the black lane furthest to the left.
531.2 Speed increase field
Same as sign 531.1, but this is on the acceleration lane entering from the right.
10. Sign overview
10.5 Information signs (6/8)
Information sign
532 Lane ends
Sign 532 is used to warn that a lane ends at a lane exit where the traffic regulations' provisions on merging do not apply. The sign requires drivers in the lane that ends to change lanes with the obligation to give way in accordance with the traffic regulations.
534 Lane begins
Sign 534 comes in various variants and indicates that an extra lane begins on a stretch of road.
536.1 Collision continues in own lane
The sign indicates that the roadway is connected to another roadway in the same direction of travel, and that all lanes in the direction of travel are continued as separate lanes. The most common case is that the on-ramp continues in its own lane parallel to the lanes on the through road.
536.2 Collision continues in own lane
Same as 536.1, but this one is on the connecting road
538 Lane division
The sign indicates the number of lanes on the roadway, and the direction of travel for each lane. Special regulations that apply to individual lanes may be shown on the sign. The sign is available in a number of different versions.
539 Changed driving pattern
The sign is yellow because it is temporary. It indicates a change in traffic patterns. This sign indicates that the right lane should drive through the opening in the median, and merge into the right lane in the opposite direction of traffic. The new route is often carefully signposted.
10. Sign overview
10.5 Information sign (7/8)
Information sign
540 Gatetun
The sign informs you that you are entering a street and street rules apply. Vehicles must give way to pedestrians, vehicles cannot drive faster than walking speed, and parking is only allowed in designated spaces.
542 End of street corner
Sign 542 informs you that you are about to leave the street intersection and that the traffic regulations regarding street intersections no longer apply.
548 Pedestrian street
The sign indicates the boundary of an area where driving a motor vehicle is prohibited and where the traffic regulations regarding pedestrian streets apply. In certain cases, it may be necessary to allow the transport of goods and, exceptionally, other driving in a pedestrian street.
550 End of pedestrian street
The sign warns that the pedestrian zone has ended, and you are required to give way in the same way as when coming from a parking lot.
552 Parking
The sign indicates that parking is permitted on site, as long as the parking does not violate the traffic regulations regarding stopping or parking.
556 Automatic traffic control
The sign warns of a speed camera. The camera takes a photo of your vehicle if you are speeding when you pass it.
10. Sign overview
10.5 Information signs (8/8)
Information sign
556.2 Automatic traffic control
The sign warns of a speed camera during distance measurement. During distance measurement, your speed is measured by checking how long you spend between two speed cameras. The first camera takes pictures of all vehicles, and the second camera only takes pictures of those that spend so little time that the speed has been too high.
558 Video control/surveillance
The sign warns that there is control or monitoring of traffic with video cameras at the location or stretch of road in question. The sign is placed in front of toll booths with video control of the payment lanes.
560 Information board
The sign should provide information about road and traffic conditions that cannot be conveyed by other signs, such as toll booths, detours or tourist destinations. For tourist information, the sign is brown and for roadworks, the sign is yellow.
565 Wrong direction of travel
The sign has approximately the same function as 302 No Entry, but is used exclusively as an additional warning to prevent road users from straying onto the motorway in the direction of oncoming traffic.
570.1 Emergency exit sign for tunnel
The sign is located at the emergency exit in the tunnel. The sign must be placed at all cross-connections and other escape routes in tunnels.
570.2 Emergency exit sign for tunnel
The sign points to the emergency exit in the tunnel and indicates the distance to the exit.
10. Sign overview
10.6 Service plate (1/4)
Service sign
601 Listen to the radio
The sign encourages drivers to listen to the radio for important traffic announcements. The sign is mainly used in tunnels.
602 First aid
The sign points the way to an emergency room with 24-hour emergency services.
605 Emergency phone
The sign shows the location of an emergency telephone, where you can call the emergency services. Used on motorways, mountain passes and in road tunnels.
606 Fire extinguisher
The sign is used to mark a location with a fire extinguisher that has been set up for the benefit of road users, e.g. in road tunnels. It can only be used on service signs that mark such a location. The symbol can be combined with the symbol for an emergency telephone (605).
608 Vehicle repair shop
Shows the way to an authorized vehicle repair shop in areas where repair shops are rare. The sign only points to a shop that repairs all makes of cars.
610 Fuel
Shows the way to a gas station with 24-hour fuel sales.
10. Sign overview
10.6 Service plate (2/4)
Service sign
611 Toilet flushing system
Symbol 611 is used to refer to facilities that can accept toilet waste from all relevant vehicle types; caravans, motorhomes and buses, and to mark where such facilities are located.
612 Toilet
Symbol 612 is used to indicate a public toilet that is not located at a rest area, or a private toilet where the road authorities have entered into a special agreement that the toilet can be used by all road users. The toilet must be available 24 hours a day and must be accessible to wheelchair users.
613 Rest area
Symbol 613 is used to indicate rest areas for which the Norwegian Public Roads Administration is responsible, or where there is an agreement with private parties regarding operation.
613.2 Rest area with toilet
Like the previous sign, but with access to a toilet.
614 Easier serving
The sign warns of a kiosk or small roadside restaurant serving simple food such as hamburgers, pizza and hot dogs.
616 Dining place
The sign can be used for eateries where hot dinner dishes are served in their own premises with tables and chairs. This will apply to restaurants and cafeterias with a good selection of products. The place must have a municipal license to operate such activities in accordance with the Catering Act, and must be open to all road users for at least 8 hours every day.
10. Sign overview
10.6 Service plate (3/4)
Service sign
618 Campsite
The sign is used for campsites that are suitable for tents, caravans and motorhomes. The site may also have camping cabins.
621 Motorhome space
This sign informs about pitches with at least 8 spaces that are specifically intended for the parking of motorhomes, and which are not intended for the parking of caravans. These may be special pitches in connection with a campsite, or pitches reserved for motorhome accommodation in or near urban areas.
622 Camping cabins
Symbol 622 on service signs can be used for places that rent out camping cabins and can document that it meets the quality requirements for one star.
624 Hostels
This sign informs about hostels that meet the authorities' requirements for accommodation establishments.
626 Accommodation
The sign provides information about accommodations located up to 10 km from the road from which it is displayed, and which mainly serve traffic on this road. In very sparsely populated areas, it may be displayed over a longer distance.
635 Information
Shows the location of the information board for tourists and other travelers who want information about the area.
637 Tourist Office
This sign is used to indicate a tourist information office that has a Class 1 authorization from the "Authorization Board for Tourist Information Offices in Norway."
10. Sign overview
10.6 Service plate (4/4)
Service sign
640 Sights
The sign informs about a point of interest that is significant or interesting to more than a few people with special interests, e.g., an ancient monument, a historical building or a special natural phenomenon. The symbol on the sign should not be used for purely commercial facilities such as amusement parks.
640.12 Museum/gallery
The sign informs about a museum or gallery.
640.20 Viewpoint.
The sign informs about viewpoints along the road with spectacular views.
650 Swimming area
Symbol 650.10 can be used to indicate a public bathing area or other bathing area that the municipality wishes to designate and that is open to all road users.
650.11 Fishing spot
Symbol 650.11 can be used to indicate a fishing spot that is open to all road users, and where fishing can be done with your own or rented gear from shore. The sign must be recommended by a local outdoor recreation or tourism organization.
650.20 Hiking trail
The sign is used to mark the starting point for hiking. This starting point must have good parking conditions. There must be an information board at the site showing the range of marked hiking trails and paths in the area, and there must be at least one marked hiking trail/path starting from this location.
650.30 Ski slope
The sign is set up to indicate the starting point for ski trips. This starting point should have good parking conditions.
650.40 Farm food/rural tourism
The sign is placed in front of a place that offers rural tourism and farm food.
10. Sign overview
10.7 Road signs (1/10)
Road sign
701 Table orientation board
This type of table orientation board is used before regular, simple intersections. The shape of the intersection or exit is not reproduced.
703 Diagram orientation board
These show the shape of the intersection or exit, and important signs.
705 Exit sign
These are used to show exits from a motorway or similar road.
707 Lane orientation board
The sign is used to show the way when several lanes go in different directions, or where there is a need to show which lanes go where.
711 Table Wizard
Used at intersections with many viewing targets that require signage.
717 Lane Wizard
The sign shows which destinations the lanes are intended for.
10. Sign overview
10.7 Directional signs (2/10)
Road sign
709 Portal orientation board
Sign 709 is used at multi-lane intersections and other multi-lane locations when it is necessary to direct traffic with a specific destination to a specific lane. On multi-lane roads. Especially on busy highways, traffic in other lanes will often obstruct the view of side-mounted directional signs. Use of sign 709 will then be necessary.
713 Regular Wizard
Same function as 711, but used at simple intersections and roundabouts, and shows the way to different types of destinations.
715 Exit Wizard
Shows exits that have speed reduction lanes. The sign also shows the exit number. Only used on roads with level crossings.
719 Portal Wizard
On multi-lane roads and especially on motorways with heavy traffic, traffic in other lanes will often obstruct the visibility of side-mounted directional signs, and the use of sign 719 will then be necessary. On roads with three lanes in the same direction, portal directional signs should be used instead of side-mounted directional signs.
723.11 Road number for European road
The sign is located along all European roads, and shows which European road you are on. E stands for European road.
723.12 Road number for European road
This sign is on a road leading to a European road. The lines around it are dotted. If the line is solid, you are driving on the European road.
10. Sign overview
10.7 Road signs (3/10)
Road sign
723.13 Road number for a national road that is not a European road
This sign can be found on national roads and shows the number of the national road.
723.14 Road number for a national road that is not a European road
The sign indicates that the road leads to a national road. The road is not a European road.
723.15 Road number for numbered county road
Located along county roads, showing the number of the county road.
723.16 Road number for numbered county road
The sign is on the road leading to a numbered county road. The line is dotted.
723.21 Ring road/ring route
This sign stands along the ring road, and shows which ring road you are on.
723.22 Ring road/ring route
The sign is located along the road leading to a ring road.
10. Sign overview
10.7 Road signs (4/10)
Road sign
723.31 National Tourist Route
The sign is located along roads that have the status of a national tourist route. It can also be found on signposts that point the way to a national tourist route.
723.41 Detour route for large vehicles
The sign is used to show the way for heavy vehicles, where they must take a different route than passenger cars and other smaller vehicles.
723.51 Route for the transport of dangerous goods
The sign shows the way for vehicles carrying dangerous goods, where they cannot use the same road as other traffic. Applies mainly to heavy goods vehicles and other professional transport regulated by ADR legislation.
723 Junction number on multi-lane road
The sign warns of an upcoming exit. The number refers to the number of the exit. On major roads, all exits have their own number.
723.72 Junction number on multi-lane road
Warnings about upcoming exits. The number refers to the number of the exit. On major roads, all exits have their own number.
723.73 Intersection number on a two-lane road
Warnings about upcoming exits. The number refers to the number of the exit. On major roads, all exits have their own number.
10. Sign overview
10.7 Road signs (5/10)
Road sign
727 Place name sign
Such signs are placed at the border of a city, town or other location that may be of importance to traffic.
729 Street/road name sign
Signs that inform about the name of the street or road.
731 Collective sign for directions
The sign shows places or businesses that can be reached via a shared road at an intersection or exit.
741 Detour for certain vehicle groups
The sign warns that the road is closed to certain vehicle groups, and that such vehicles must follow the detour as shown on the sign.
743 Temporary detour
This sign is often put up in connection with roadworks and warns that the road is temporarily closed. Traffic must follow a detour route.
745 End of temporary detour
End of temporary detour. Traffic can follow normal route.
10. Sign overview
10.7 Road signs (6/10)
Road sign
749 Pedestrian Traffic Guide
The sign shows the dimensions and distance for pedestrians on the footpath.
751 Bicycle route guide
Signs showing direction and distance to destination for cyclists along a cycle path.
753 Bicycle Route Table Wizard
Collection of signs for various bicycle routes.
755 Bicycle route sign
Set up along the bicycle route.
757 Distance sign for bicycle route
Sign 757 is used to show distances to destinations along cycle routes. This can be important where the cycle route has different distances than car traffic.
761 Highway
Symbol that stands in place of text on signs. This symbol means Motorway.
10. Sign overview
10.7 Road signs (7/10)
Road sign
763 Motorway
Symbol that stands in place of text on signs. This symbol means Motorway.
765 Toll road/user payment on the road
Symbol that stands in place of text on signs. This symbol means Toll road.
767 Parking
Symbol that stands in place of text on signs. This symbol means Parking.
769 Parking garage
Symbol that stands in place of text on signs. This symbol means Parking garage.
771 Airport/Airport
The symbol is inside a signpost, showing the way to the airport.
772 Helicopter site
The symbol is on another signpost, and shows the way to the helipad.
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10.7 Road signs (8/10)
Road sign
773 Bus station/bus terminal
The symbol is inside another signpost, and shows the way to the bus station or bus stop.
774 Railway station/train terminal
The symbol is inside another signpost, showing the way to the train station.
775 Car ferry
The symbol is inside another signpost and shows the way to the car ferry.
780 Chain
The symbol is inside other signposts, and shows the way to a chain parking area.
790.10 Church
The symbol is inside another signpost, showing the way to the church.
790.15 Industry
The symbol is inside another signpost and shows the way to a commercial area.
10. Sign overview
10.7 Road signs (9/10)
Road sign
790.20 Swimming pool
The symbol is inside another signpost, and shows the way to the swimming pool.
790.30 Alpine resort
The symbol is inside another signpost, and shows the way to the alpine ski resort.
790.31 Ski jump
The symbol is inside another signpost, and shows the way to the ski jump.
790.15 Ski stadium
The sign is inside another signpost and shows the way to the ski stadium.
792.11 Payment with electronic chip
The symbol is located at a toll booth or other road toll, and shows the method of payment. This sign means automatic toll payment.
792.12 Payment to valet
This symbol is located at a toll booth or other road toll booth, and indicates the method of payment. This sign means that you must pay to an official on site.
10. Sign overview
10.7 Road signs (10/10)
Road sign
792.12 Payment with coins for vending machines
The symbol is located at a toll booth or other road toll, and shows the method of payment. This sign means payment with a coin machine.
792.14 Payment by card at an ATM
The symbol is located at a toll booth or other road toll booth, and shows the method of payment. This sign means payment by card at a vending machine.
792.15 Payment with banknotes at an ATM
The symbol is located at a toll booth or other road toll booth, and shows the method of payment. This sign means payment with banknotes in a vending machine.
792.16 Buy a ticket in a closed payment system
The symbol is located at a toll booth or other road toll, and shows the method of payment. This sign means that you should take a ticket from a ticket machine that allows you to pay later.
792.17 Deliver ticket in a closed payment system
The symbol is located at a toll booth or other toll booth, and shows the method of payment. This sign means that you must hand in a ticket that you have previously retrieved from the payment system.
792.30 Fully automatic toll booth that is passed without stopping
The symbol is located at a toll booth or other road toll, and shows the method of payment. This sign means that payment is made through a code chip and a fully automatic toll booth that can be passed without stopping.
10. Sign overview
10.8 Sub-sign (1/5)
Sub-sign
802 Distance
The sub-sign indicates the distance to the place where the main sign begins to apply, or to the place where a corresponding main sign has been set up (so-called advance warning).
804 Extent
804 Extent shows the section to which the main sign applies. This is set up 0.2 km before the main sign comes into effect. The main sign will cease to be valid in 1.3 km.
806 Time
Shows the time periods the sign applies to. The numbers are times. Black text without brackets is Monday-Friday, black text with brackets is Saturday, and red text is Sunday, other holidays and public holidays. The sign does not apply outside the time periods specified, nor on days where no time period is specified. For example, it does not apply on Sundays if the sign does not have red times.
807.1 Symbol
Shows who the sign applies to. This is the symbol for a passenger car.
807.2 Symbol
Shows who the sign applies to. This is the symbol for vans, trucks and tractor units.
807.3 Symbol
Shows who the sign applies to. This is the symbol for bus.
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10.8 Sub-sign (2/5)
Sub-sign
807.4 Symbol
Shows who the sign applies to. This is the symbol for a truck.
807.5 Symbol
Shows who the sign applies to. This is the symbol for a trailer that is equipped for camping use, and the vehicle that pulls it.
807.6 Symbol
Shows who the sign applies to. This is the symbol for a bicycle.
807.7 Symbol
Shows who the sign applies to. This is the symbol for motorcycles and mopeds.
807.8 Symbol
Shows who the sign applies to. This is the symbol for people with mobility impairments with a parking permit.
807.9 Symbol
Shows who the sign applies to. This is the symbol for vehicles that are equipped for camping, i.e. motorhomes.
10. Sign overview
10.8 Sub-sign (3/5)
Sub-sign
808 Does not apply to buses and taxis
Placed under signs to show that the sign does not apply to buses and taxis. The signs in the 808 series are called "text", and they can say different things - for example "school" or "wild crossing".
810 Turn arrow
Shows which direction the sign applies at an intersection. This sub-sign shows that the main sign applies in the road that turns to the right. Available in a version where the arrow points left.
812 Recommended speed
The sign is located below a main sign that warns of danger, and indicates the recommended driving speed in connection with this danger.
813.1 Grade
The sign warns of a steep slope, uphill or downhill. The sign indicates how steep the slope is.
813.2 Gradeability
The sign is under the warning of steep slopes, and indicates how steep the slope is. The sign recommends a low gear, because low gear slows down the vehicle. This can limit wear on the normal braking system on long downhill slopes. This sign indicates that the slope is 9 percent.
814 Actual clear road width
The sign is placed during a warning of a narrower road, and indicates the width of the road itself and the airspace above the road.
10. Sign overview
10.8 Sub-sign (4/5)
Sub-sign
816 Crossing timber transport
The sign is placed below danger signs in areas with logging operations, where crossing timber transport can come as a surprise to traffic.
817 Particular accident risk
The sign is put up to warn of the risk of an accident. The image is adapted to the design of the danger location.
822 Course of right-of-way
The sub-sign is placed below signs that inform about the duty to yield or the right-of-way, and shows the course of a junction. The lines are roads. Thick lines are right-of-way, and thin lines are roads with the duty to yield.
824 Stop warning
The sub-sign is located below the yield sign and warns of upcoming stop signs.
826 Bicycle traffic in both directions
The sign below shows that there is bicycle traffic in both directions on an intersecting cycle path or pedestrian and cycle path.
828.1 Extent of stopping and parking regulations
The sign is located below the main sign, for example a parking sign, and indicates the section it applies to. This sign shows that the main sign applies before and after the main sign, up to the nearest intersection in both directions.
10. Sign overview
10.8 Sub-sign (5/5)
Sub-sign
828.2 Extent of stopping and parking regulations
The sign is placed below the main sign to show the section the main sign is valid for. This sign shows that the main sign is valid in the section up to the sign, from the previous intersection or sign. The main sign with a downward arrow is therefore set up to mark the end of the section of validity.
828.3 Extent of stopping and parking regulations
The sign is placed below the main sign to show the section the main sign is valid for. This sign means that the main sign is valid from where the sign is placed, and until the next intersection.
829 Positioning of parked vehicle
The sign is located below the parking sign and indicates how cars should park.
831 Parking disc
The sign below indicates that parking is only permitted if you have a parking disc and have set it at the time you parked the car. The parking disc must be set so that the parking attendant can see that the maximum time of 2 hours has not been exceeded. The maximum parking time varies from place to place.
834 Combined regulation
The lower sign indicates parking rules with symbols from other lower signs. This sign means that the time periods apply to passenger cars.
10. Sign overview
10.9 Marking signs (1/2)
Marking sign
902H Background marking
A background marking is used to indicate unusually sharp curves where the driver must make a significant reduction in speed in the curve due to the road course through the curve. This is used in curves that turn to the right.
902V Background marking
Like the previous sign, this one is used to indicate unusually sharp curves where the driver must significantly reduce speed in the curve due to the road course through the bend. This time to the left.
904H Directional marking
The sign is similar to a background marking, but is used in curves that are slightly less sharp. The curves are still atypical for the route and can come as a surprise to road users. In such curves, the driver often has to reduce speed.
904V Directional marking
Same as 904H, only direction left instead.
906H Obstacle marking
The diagonal stripes point down towards the side on which the marking can be passed, in this case on the left. The H in the sign name stands for right, since the sign should be on the right side of the road.
906V Obstacle marking
The diagonal stripes point down towards the side on which the marking can be passed, in this case on the right. The V in the sign name stands for left, since the sign should be on the left side of the road.
906VH Obstacle marking
The diagonal stripes point down towards the side on which the marking can be passed. This version of the sign is typically placed on traffic islands that can be passed on both sides.
908 Obstacle marking
“Obstacle markings are used to mark obstacles across or above the roadway.
912 Exit marking
The sign marks an exit from a motorway or other high-standard road. The sign looks like a larger, wider version of the 906 VH.
10. Sign overview
10.9 Marking signs (2/2)
Marking sign
914H Tunnel marking
This sign is used to mark the tunnel wall in relation to the roadway and to show road users the alignment of the tunnel. The sign must be installed in all unlit tunnels and can be installed in tunnels without satisfactory lighting to improve visual guidance. Installation of tunnel markings does not replace lighting if such lighting is considered necessary based on a traffic safety assessment.
914V Tunnel marking
Like 914H, but on the other side of the road.
916 Distance marking in tunnel
This sign shows the distance in km from where the sign is to the tunnel openings in both directions.
920H Edge post
Reflective curb posts are used to improve visual alignment in the dark on roads with high speed levels. These should be placed on the right side of the road.
920V Edge post
Reflective curb posts are used to improve visual alignment in the dark on roads with high speed levels. These are used on the left side of the road.
920VM Edge post
Variant of edge post.
930. Barrier marking
Marking indicating roadblock or separation from work site.
940 Traffic cone
Cones that either indicate that road users should stay within the lane they have been directed into or indicate other conditions that road users must be aware of.
942 Traffic cylinder
Cylinder that either indicates that road users should stay within the lane they have been directed into or indicates other conditions that road users must be aware of.