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Swiss road signs – all signs explained
All signs of the Road Signs Ordinance with number, picture and a short explanation. Search by number or name, filter by group, then practise in the sign quiz.
Danger signs 28
Usually triangular with a red border: they warn of a hazard you must prepare for.
1.01Bend to the right
1.02Bend to the left
1.03Double bend, first to the right
1.04Double bend, first to the left
1.05Slippery road
1.06Uneven road
1.07Road narrows on both sides
1.08Road narrows on the right
1.09Road narrows on the left
1.10Steep descent
1.11Steep ascent
1.12Loose chippings
1.13Falling rocks
1.14Roadworks
1.15Level crossing with barriers
1.16Level crossing without barriers
1.18Tramway
1.22Pedestrian crossing
1.23Children
1.24Wild animals crossing
1.25Animals
1.26Two-way traffic
1.27Traffic signals
1.28Low-flying aircraft
1.29Helicopters
1.30Other dangers
1.31Queues likely
1.32Cyclists
Regulatory signs 72
Usually round: red-bordered signs prohibit something, blue ones require something.
2.01No vehicles in either direction
2.02No entry
2.03No motor cars
2.04No motorcycles
2.05No cycles or mopeds
2.06No mopeds
2.07No goods vehicles
2.08No buses or coaches
2.09No trailers
2.09.1No trailers except semi-trailers and centre-axle trailers
2.10.1No vehicles carrying dangerous goods
2.11No vehicles carrying goods that may pollute water
2.12No animals
2.13No motor cars or motorcycles (example)
2.14No motor cars, motorcycles or mopeds (example)
2.15No pedestrians
2.15.1No skiing
2.15.2No sledging
2.15.3No vehicle-like devices
2.16Maximum weight
2.17Maximum axle load
2.18Maximum width
2.19Maximum height
2.20Maximum length
2.30Maximum speed
2.30.1Speed limit 50, general limit
2.31Minimum speed
2.32Turn right ahead
2.33Turn left ahead
2.34Keep right of obstacle
2.35Keep left of obstacle
2.36Ahead only
2.37Turn right
2.38Turn left
2.39Turn right or left
2.40Ahead or turn right
2.41Ahead or turn left
2.41.1Roundabout
2.41.2Mandatory direction for vehicles carrying dangerous goods (example)
2.42No right turn
2.43No left turn
2.44No overtaking
2.45No overtaking by goods vehicles
2.46No U-turns
2.47Minimum distance
2.48Snow chains compulsory
2.49No stopping
2.50No parking
2.51Customs
2.52Police
2.53End of maximum speed
2.53.1End of speed limit 50, general limit
2.54End of minimum speed
2.55End of no-overtaking zone
2.56End of no-overtaking zone for goods vehicles
2.56.1End of partial driving ban (example)
2.57End of snow chains requirement
2.58End of all restrictions
2.59.1Zone sign (e.g. 30 km/h zone)
2.59.2End of zone (e.g. end of 30 km/h zone)
2.59.3Pedestrian zone
2.59.4End of pedestrian zone
2.59.5Shared zone (encounter zone)
2.59.6End of shared zone
2.60Cycle path
2.60.1End of cycle path
2.61Footpath
2.62Bridleway
2.63Segregated cycle and footpath (example)
2.63.1Shared cycle and footpath (example)
2.64Bus lane / bus road
2.65Lane control signals
Priority signs 12
They decide who may go first at junctions, narrow points and level crossings.
3.01Stop
3.02Give way
3.03Priority road
3.04End of priority road
3.05Junction with a minor road
3.06Junction with priority to the right
3.09Give way to oncoming traffic
3.10Priority over oncoming traffic
3.20Alternating flashing lights (level crossing)
3.21Single flashing light (level crossing)
3.22St Andrew’s cross
3.24St Andrew’s cross (vertical)
Information signs 90
Usually rectangular: they give information, for example on motorways, tunnels or parking.
4.01Motorway
4.02End of motorway
4.03Expressway (semi-motorway)
4.04End of expressway
4.05Mountain postal road
4.06End of mountain postal road
4.07Tunnel
4.08One-way street
4.08.1One-way street with cyclists in both directions (example)
4.09Dead end
4.09.1Dead end except for cyclists and pedestrians (example)
4.10Water protection area
4.11Pedestrian crossing location
4.12Pedestrian underpass
4.13Pedestrian footbridge
4.14Hospital
4.15Lay-by for slow vehicles
4.16Emergency stopping bay
4.17Parking
4.18Parking with parking disc
4.20Paid parking
4.21Covered car park
4.23Advance direction sign for specific vehicle types (example: lorries)
4.24Emergency escape lane (example)
4.25Park and ride (example)
4.27Start of built-up area on main roads
4.28End of built-up area on main roads
4.29Start of built-up area on minor roads
4.30End of built-up area on minor roads
4.31Direction sign to motorways or expressways
4.32Direction sign for main roads
4.33Direction sign for minor roads
4.34Diversion direction sign
4.34.1Diversion direction sign without destination
4.35Direction sign in table form
4.36Advance direction sign on main roads
4.37Advance direction sign on minor roads
4.38Advance direction sign with lane allocation on main roads (example)
4.39Advance direction sign with lane allocation on minor roads
4.40Advance direction sign showing restrictions
4.41Lane sign above lane on main roads
4.42Lane sign above lane on minor roads
4.45Direction sign for specific vehicle types (example: lorries)
4.46Direction sign «Car park»
4.46.1Direction sign «Park and ride» (example)
4.47Direction sign «Campsite»
4.48Direction sign «Caravan site»
4.49Business direction sign
4.49.1Hotel direction sign (example)
4.50.1Direction sign for cycles and mopeds (example)
4.52Traffic routing
4.53Advance diversion sign
4.54Advance direction sign at roundabout (example)
4.55Side road with hazard or restriction
4.56Number plate for European roads
4.57Number plate for main roads
4.58Number plate for motorways and expressways
4.59Junction number plate
4.59.1Interchange number plate
4.60Next exit announcement
4.61Advance direction sign at junctions
4.62Direction sign at junctions
4.63Exit sign
4.64Bifurcation sign
4.65Distance sign
4.66Interchange sign
4.67First advance direction sign at interchanges
4.68Second advance direction sign at interchanges
4.69Lane sign above lane on motorways and expressways
4.70Emergency telephone direction
4.71Police station ahead
4.72Kilometre marker
4.73Hectometre marker
4.74Service area (example)
4.75Road condition
4.76Advance information on road conditions
4.77Lane indication (examples)
4.77.1Lane indication with restrictions (example)
4.77.2Hard shoulder open to traffic (examples)
4.77.3Lane layout at roadworks (examples)
4.77.4Lane crossover
4.79Information sign (example)
4.80Emergency telephone (examples)
4.81Filling station with alternative fuel (example)
4.82Traffic information radio
4.83Vehicles with automated driving system
4.84Church services
4.93General speed limits in Switzerland
4.94Direction and distance to the nearest emergency exit
4.95Emergency exit
Additional plates 44
Plates below a sign make it more precise, e.g. with distance or length of section.
5.01Distance plate
5.02Distance and direction plate
5.03Length of section
5.04Repetition plate
5.05Start plate
5.06End plate
5.07Direction plate
5.09Direction of the priority road
5.10Exceptions to the stopping ban
5.11Exceptions to the parking ban
5.12Flashing lights
5.13Icy road
5.15Carriageway width
5.16Gunfire noise
5.17Next-but-one filling station
5.18Right turn on red allowed for cyclists
5.20Light motor vehicles
5.21Heavy motor vehicles
5.22Lorry
5.23Lorry with trailer
5.24Articulated vehicle
5.25Bus / coach
5.26Trailer
5.27Caravan
5.28Motorhome
5.29Motorcycle
5.30Moped
5.31Bicycle
5.31.1Cargo bike
5.33Push your bicycle
5.33.1Vehicle-like device
5.34Pedestrian
5.34.4Persons with reduced mobility
5.35Tram
5.36Tractor
5.37Tank (military)
5.38Piste grooming vehicle
5.42Charging station
5.43Carpooling
5.44Vehicles with automated driving system
5.54Customs clearance with visual declaration
5.55S traffic
5.56Hospital with emergency department
5.57Emergency telephone
The sign names follow the Road Signs Ordinance (SSV, SR 741.21). The explanations are simplified; the legal texts are authoritative. As of October 2026. The legal texts (Fedlex) are authoritative.
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