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The road signs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (mainland
Netherlands , Terminology of the Low Countries, informally Holland, is a country in Northwestern Europe, with Caribbean Netherlands, overseas territories in the Caribbean. It is the largest of the four constituent countries of the Kingdom of the Nether ...
and six
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islands) are regulated in the , commonly abbreviated as RVV 1990. While most previous signage, from the RVV 1966 remained legal and official, they have been updated/replaced. Some are no longer official and have lost legal validity, but most surviving old signs remained valid. The road signs are prescribed by the Reglement verkeersregels en verkeerstekens 1990, commonly abbreviated to RVV 1990.


Speed restrictions

Image:Nederlands verkeersbord A1.svg , A1:
Speed limit Speed limits on road traffic, as used in most countries, set the legal maximum speed at which vehicles may travel on a given stretch of road. Speed limits are generally indicated on a traffic sign reflecting the maximum permitted speed, express ...
(50 km/h) Image:Nederlands verkeersbord A2.svg , A2: End of speed limit (50 km/h) Image:Nederlands verkeersbord A3.svg, A3: Speed limit displayed on an electronic display panel Image:Nederlands verkeersbord A4.svg, A4: Recommended speed Image:Nederlands verkeersbord A5.svg, A5: End of recommended speed


Priority

File:Nederlands verkeersbord B1.svg, B1: Priority road (formally used) File:Nederlands verkeersbord B2.svg, B2: End of priority road File:Nederlands verkeersbord B3.svg, B3: Crossroads with priority File:Nederlands verkeersbord B4.svg, B4: Road junction with priority over minor road from the left File:Nederlands verkeersbord B5.svg, B5: Road junction with priority over minor road from the right File:Nederlands verkeersbord B6.svg, B6: Give Way sign, must give priority to other traffic on the main road ahead File:Nederlands verkeersbord B7.svg, B7: Stop: Give priority to traffic on the main road ahead (formerly used )


Road closed prohibition and mandatory

File:Nederlands verkeersbord C1.svg, C1: Road closed in both directions to vehicles, riders and persons in charge of animals or livestock File:Nederlands verkeersbord C2.svg, C2: No entry in this direction for vehicular traffic, horse riders and persons in charge of animals or livestock File:Nederlands verkeersbord C3.svg, C3:
One-way street One-way traffic (or uni-directional traffic) is traffic that moves in a single direction. A one-way street is a street either facilitating only one-way traffic, or designed to direct vehicles to move in one direction. One-way streets typicall ...
File:Nederlands verkeersbord C4 (rechts).svg, C4: One-way street File:Nederlands verkeersbord C5.svg, C5: Access permitted for both sides File:Nederlands verkeersbord C6.svg, C6: No access for vehicles with more than two wheels (formerly used ) File:Nederlands verkeersbord C7.svg, C7: No access for goods vehicles (formerly used ) File:Nederlands verkeersbord C7a.svg, C7a: Closed to buses File:Nederlands verkeersbord C7b.svg, C7b: Closed to buses and goods vehicles File:Nederlands verkeersbord C8.svg, C8: No access for agricultural vehicles. (formerly used ) File:Nederlands verkeersbord C9.svg, C9: No access for riders, cattle, wagons, agricultural vehicles, microcars, bicycles, mopeds or invalid carriages File:Nederlands verkeersbord C10.svg, C10: No access for motor vehicle towing trailers (formerly used ) File:Nederlands verkeersbord C11.svg, C11: No access for motor cycles (formerly used ) File:Nederlands verkeersbord C12.svg, C12: No access for motor vehicles (formerly used ) File:Nederlands verkeersbord C13.svg, C13: No access for mopeds, motor-assisted bicycles or motor-powered invalid carriages (formerly used ) File:Nederlands verkeersbord C14.svg, C14: No access for bicycles or for non-motor-powered invalid carriages (formerly used ) File:Nederlands verkeersbord C15.svg, C15: No access for bicycles, mopeds and invalid carriages (formerly used ) File:Nederlands verkeersbord C16.svg, C16: No access for pedestrians (formerly used ) File:Nederlands verkeersbord C17.svg, C17: No access for vehicles or combinations of vehicles with a length, including the load, greater than indicated (formerly used ) File:Nederlands verkeersbord C18.svg, C18: No access for vehicles with a width, including the load, greater than indicated File:Nederlands verkeersbord C19.svg, C19: No access for vehicles with a height, including the load, greater than indicated File:Nederlands verkeersbord C20.svg, C20: No access for vehicles with an axle load greater than indicated File:Nederlands verkeersbord C21.svg, C21: No access for vehicles or combinations of vehicles with a total weight greater than indicated File:Nederlands verkeersbord C22.svg, C22: No access for vehicles carrying hazardous substances File:Nederlands verkeersbord C22a.svg, C22a: Environmental zone: no access for vehicles not compliant with article 86d of RVV 1990 File:Nederlands verkeersbord C22b.svg, C22b: End of environmental zone File:Nederlands verkeersbord C23-01.svg, C23-01: Rush-hour lane open File:Nederlands verkeersbord C23-02.svg, C23-02: Clear rush-hour lane File:Nederlands verkeersbord C23-03.svg, C23-03: Rush-hour lane closed


Signs giving positive instructions

File:Nederlands verkeersbord D1.svg, D1:
Roundabout A roundabout, a rotary and a traffic circle are types of circular intersection or junction in which road traffic is permitted to flow in one direction around a central island, and priority is typically given to traffic already in the junct ...
– give way to vehicles on the immediate left File:Nederlands verkeersbord D2.svg, D2: Instruction to all drivers to keep to the right of the sign (or left if arrow is reversed) File:Nederlands verkeersbord D3.svg, D3: The sign may be passed on either side File:Nederlands verkeersbord D4.svg, D4: Instruction to drive ahead only (formerly used ) File:Nederlands verkeersbord D5.svg, D5: Instruction to follow the direction ahead shown by the arrow (formerly used or ) File:Nederlands verkeersbord D6.svg, alt=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 (formerly used ) File:Nederlands verkeersbord D7.svg, D7: Instruction to follow one of the directions ahead shown by the arrows


Parking and stopping

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


Other signs giving orders

File:Nederlands verkeersbord F1.svg, F1: No overtaking File:Nederlands verkeersbord F2.svg, F2: End of no overtaking zone File:Nederlands verkeersbord F3.svg, F3: No overtaking of cars by lorries File:Nederlands verkeersbord F4.svg, F4: End of zone with no overtaking of cars by lorries File:Nederlands verkeersbord F5.svg, F5: Give way to oncoming vehicles File:Nederlands verkeersbord F6.svg, F6: Priority over oncoming vehicles File:Nederlands verkeersbord F7.svg, F7: No
U-turn A U-turn in driving refers to performing a 180° rotation to reverse the direction of travel. It is called a "U-turn" because the maneuver looks like the U, letter U. In some areas, the maneuver is illegal, while in others, it is treated as ...
s (formerly used ) File:Nederlands verkeersbord F8.svg, F8: End of all restrictions imposed by traffic signs File:Nederlands verkeersbord F9.svg, F9: End of all restrictions imposed by electronic signalling panels File:Nederlands verkeersbord F10.svg, F10: Stop. The sign can also contain further information as to whom it is directed and why File:Nederlands verkeersbord F11.svg, F11: Compulsory use of passing lane for slow motor vehicles (under 25 km/h) File:Nederlands verkeersbord F12.svg, F12: End of passing lane for slow motor vehicles File:Nederlands verkeersbord F13.svg, F13: Bus lane File:Nederlands verkeersbord F14.svg, F14: End of bus lane File:Nederlands verkeersbord F15.svg, F15: Tram lane File:Nederlands verkeersbord F16.svg, F16: End of tram lane File:Nederlands verkeersbord F17.svg, F17: Bus and tram lane File:Nederlands verkeersbord F18.svg, F18: End of bus and tram lane File:Nederlands verkeersbord F19.svg, F19: Compulsory use of lane only for trucks and buses File:Nederlands verkeersbord F20.svg, F20: End of lane only for trucks and buses File:Nederlands verkeersbord F21.svg, F21: Compulsory use of lane only for trucks File:Nederlands verkeersbord F22.svg, F22: End of lane only for trucks


Traffic regulations

File:Nederlands verkeersbord G1.svg, G1:
Motorway A controlled-access highway is a type of highway that has been designed for high-speed vehicular traffic, with all traffic flow—ingress and egress—regulated. Common English terms are freeway, motorway, and expressway. Other similar terms ...
File:Nederlands verkeersbord G2.svg, G2: End of motorway File:Nederlands verkeersbord G3.svg, alt=Expressway, G3: Expressway (formerly used ) File:Nederlands verkeersbord G4.svg, alt=End of Expressway, G4: End of Expressway (formerly used ) File:Nederlands verkeersbord G5.svg, alt=Living street, G5:
Living street A living street or residential street is a street designed with the interests of pedestrians and Cycling, cyclists in mind. Living streets also act as social spaces, allowing children to play and encouraging social interactions on a human scale, ...
(formerly used ) File:Nederlands verkeersbord G6.svg, alt=End of Living street, G6: End of
Living street A living street or residential street is a street designed with the interests of pedestrians and Cycling, cyclists in mind. Living streets also act as social spaces, allowing children to play and encouraging social interactions on a human scale, ...
(formerly used ) File:Nederlands verkeersbord G7.svg, alt=Footpath, G7: Footpath (formerly used ) File:Nederlands verkeersbord G8.svg, G8: End of footpath File:Nederlands verkeersbord G9.svg, G9: Bridleway File:Nederlands verkeersbord G10.svg, G10: End of bridleway File:Nederlands verkeersbord G11.svg, alt=Route for pedal cycles only, G11: Route for pedal cycles only (formerly used ) File:Nederlands verkeersbord G12.svg, G12: End of pedal cycles route File:Nederlands verkeersbord G12a.svg, G12a: Route for pedal cycle and mopeds only File:Nederlands verkeersbord G12b.svg, G12b: End of route for pedal cycles and mopeds File:Nederlands verkeersbord G13.svg, G13: Optional cycle path (formerly used ) File:Nederlands verkeersbord G14.svg, G14: End of optional cycle path


Built-up area

Image:Nederlands verkeersbord H1.svg, H1: Built-up area Image:Nederlands verkeersbord H2.svg, H2: End of built-up area


Warning signs

File:Nederlands verkeersbord J1.svg, J1: Uneven road File:Nederlands verkeersbord J2.svg, J2: Bend to right File:Nederlands verkeersbord J3.svg, J3: Bend to left File:Nederlands verkeersbord J4.svg, J4: Double bend, first to right File:Nederlands verkeersbord J5.svg, J5: Double bend, first to left File:Nederlands verkeersbord J6.svg, J6: Steep hill upward File:Nederlands verkeersbord J7.svg, J7: Steep hill downward File:Nederlands verkeersbord J8.svg, J8: Dangerous crossing File:Nederlands verkeersbord J9.svg, J9: Roundabout File:Nederlands verkeersbord J10.svg, J10: Level crossing with barrier or gates ahead File:Nederlands verkeersbord J11.svg, J11: Level crossing without barrier or gates ahead (formerly used ) File:Nederlands verkeersbord J12.svg, J12: Level crossing with single track File:Nederlands verkeersbord J13.svg, J13: Level crossing with two or more tracks File:Nederlands verkeersbord J14.svg, J14: Tram (crossing) ahead (formerly used ) File:Nederlands verkeersbord J15.svg, J15: Opening or swing bridge ahead (formerly used ) File:Nederlands verkeersbord J16.svg, J16: Road works ahead (formerly used ) File:Nederlands verkeersbord J17.svg, J17: Road narrows on both sides File:Nederlands verkeersbord J18.svg, J18: Road narrows on the right side File:Nederlands verkeersbord J19.svg, J19: Road narrows on the left side File:Nederlands verkeersbord J20.svg, J20: Slippery road (formerly used ) File:Nederlands verkeersbord J21.svg, J21: School crossing (formerly used ) File:Nederlands verkeersbord J22.svg, J22: Pedestrian crossing (formerly used ) File:Nederlands verkeersbord J23.svg, J23: Pedestrians File:Nederlands verkeersbord J24.svg, alt=Cyclists and moped riders, J24: Cyclists and moped riders (formerly used ) File:Nederlands verkeersbord J25.svg, J25: Loose chippings (formerly used ) File:Nederlands verkeersbord J26.svg, J26: Quayside or river bank (formerly used ) File:Nederlands verkeersbord J27.svg, J27: Wild animals File:Nederlands verkeersbord J28.svg, J28: Livestock File:Nederlands verkeersbord J29.svg, J29: Two-way traffic File:Nederlands verkeersbord J30.svg, J30: Low-flying aircraft File:Nederlands verkeersbord J31.svg, J31: Side winds (formerly used ) File:Nederlands verkeersbord J32.svg, J32: Traffic lights File:Nederlands verkeersbord J33.svg, J33: Queues likely (formerly used ) File:Nederlands verkeersbord J34.svg, J34: Danger of accidents File:Nederlands verkeersbord J35.svg, J35: Reduced visibility because of snow, rain or fog (formerly used ) File:Nederlands verkeersbord J36.svg, J36: Risk of ice or snow File:Nederlands verkeersbord J37.svg, J37: Danger. Details of the danger are shown on the plate beneath (formerly used ) File:Nederlands verkeersbord J38.svg, J38: Warning bump File:Nederlands verkeersbord J39.svg, J39: Warning for retractable bollard (poller) in the traffic lane that can be used to regulate access to streets and areas. File:Netherlands traffic sign BB23-1R.svg, level crossing distance board(close) File:Netherlands traffic sign BB23-2R.svg, level crossing distance board(between) File:Netherlands traffic sign BB23-3R.svg, level crossing distance board(far)


Direction

Image:Nederlands verkeersbord K1.svg, K1: Low level motorway information sign showing both main and intermediary destinations and the motorway number (old) Image:Nederlands verkeersbord K2.svg, 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) Image:Nederlands verkeersbord K3.svg, K3: Information sign for exit to
motorway service area Motorway service areas (MSA) also known as services or service stations, are rest areas in the UK and Ireland where drivers can leave a motorway to refuel/recharge, rest, eat and drink, shop, use the toilet or stay in an on-site overnight hotel ...
, showing the name of the rest area and symbols for the services offered (old) Image:Nederlands verkeersbord K4.svg, 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) Image:Nederlands verkeersbord K5.svg, K5: Non-motorway advance information panel showing intermediary destinations, road numbers, a viaduct symbol and a sign for an industrial zone Image:Nederlands verkeersbord K6.svg, K6: Non-motorway information panels showing intermediary destinations and non-motorway road numbers Image:Nederlands verkeersbord K7.svg, 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) Image:Nederlands verkeersbord K8.svg, K8: Signposts (multiple) for cyclists and moped riders showing intermediary destinations and indicating an alternative route (in italics) to one of the destinations Image:Nederlands verkeersbord K9.svg, K9: Diversion with alternative route shown on an advance warning panel for a non-motorway highway Image:Nederlands verkeersbord K10.svg, 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 Image:Nederlands verkeersbord K11.svg, K11: Lane instructions on a non-motorway highway. Panel showing intermediary destinations, road numbers and directions to a motorway Image:Nederlands verkeersbord K12.svg, K12: Local signpost within a built-up area showing names of individual districts (in traffic areas) Image:Nederlands verkeersbord K13.svg, K13: Signpost within a built-up area showing district numbers (in traffic areas) Image:Nederlands verkeersbord K14.svg, K14: Route for the conveyance of hazardous materials


Information

File:Nederlands verkeersbord L1.svg, L1: No vehicles over height shown, underpass File:Nederlands verkeersbord L2.svg, alt=Pedestrian crossing, L2:
Pedestrian crossing A pedestrian crossing (or crosswalk in American and Canadian English) is a place designated for pedestrians to cross a road, street or Avenue (landscape), avenue. The term "pedestrian crossing" is also used in the Vienna Convention on Road Sign ...
(formerly used ) File:Nederlands verkeersbord L3a.svg, L3a: Tram stop/bus stop File:Nederlands verkeersbord L3b.svg, L3b: Bus stop File:Nederlands verkeersbord L3c.svg, L3c: Tram stop File:Nederlands verkeersbord L4.svg, L4: Get in lane File:Nederlands verkeersbord L5.svg, L5: End of lane File:Nederlands verkeersbord L6.svg, L6: Lane fork File:Nederlands verkeersbord L7.svg, L7: Number of through lanes File:Nederlands verkeersbord L8.svg, alt=No through road for vehicles, L8: No through road for vehicles (formerly used ) File:Nederlands verkeersbord L9.svg, L9: Advance warning of a no through road for vehicles File:Nederlands verkeersbord L10.svg, L10: Advance warning of traffic information for the direction shown File:Nederlands verkeersbord L11.svg, L11: Information on panel applies only to the lane(s) indicated File:Nederlands verkeersbord L12.svg, L12: Information on panel applies only to the lane indicated File:Nederlands verkeersbord L13.svg, L13: Model sign traffic tunnel File:Nederlands verkeersbord L14.svg, L14:
Hard shoulder A shoulder (American English), hard shoulder (British English) or breakdown lane (Australian English) is an emergency stopping lane by the verge on the outer side of a road or motorway. Many wider freeways, or expressways elsewhere have should ...
File:Nederlands verkeersbord L15.svg, L15: Hard shoulder equipped with emergency telephone and fire extinguisher File:Nederlands verkeersbord L16.svg, L16: Emergency telephone File:Nederlands verkeersbord L17.svg, L17: Fire extinguisher File:Nederlands verkeersbord L18.svg, L18: Emergency telephone and fire extinguisher File:Nederlands verkeersbord L19 (rechts).svg, L19: Nearest exit or second nearest exits in the directions and at the distances indicated on the sign File:Nederlands verkeersbord L20.svg, L20: Passing area on right-hand side of the road File:Nederlands verkeersbord L21.svg, L21: Passing area on left-hand side of the road File:Nederlandse Wegenverkeersregeling 1966 figuur 81d.svg, Road Barriers


Retired signs (no longer used)

Below, signs are withdrawn or replaced with new diagrams of the same meaning.


Priority

File:Nederlands verkeersbord B1 (old).svg, B1: Priority road (1941-1990) File:Nederlandse Wegenverkeersregeling 1941 figuur 89.svg, B1: End of priority road (1941-1950) File:Nederlands verkeersbord B2 (old).svg, B2: End of priority road (1950-1990) File:Nederlands Wegenverkeersreglement 1950 model 11.svg, B7: Stop: Give priority to traffic on the main road ahead (1950-1966) File:Nederlands verkeersbord B7 (1966-1979).svg, B7: Stop: Give priority to traffic on the main road ahead (1966-1979)


Prohibition and mandatory

File:Nederlandse Wegenverkeersregeling 1966 figuur 17.svg, C6: No access for vehicles with more than two wheels (1966-1990) File:Nederlandse Wegenverkeersregeling 1966 figuur 17a.svg, C7: No access for goods vehicles (1966-1990) File:Nederlandse Wegenverkeersregeling 1966 figuur 17b.svg, C8: No access for motor vehicles that cannot exceed 25 km/h (1966-1990) File:Gesloten voor voetgangers bord (oud) Rotterdam (2020).jpg, no pedestrians File:Nederlandse Wegenverkeersregeling 1966 figuur 61.svg, Pedestrians only


Special regulations

File:Nederlandse Wegenverkeersregeling 1941 figuur 74.svg, G3: Expressway (1941-1966) File:Nederlandse Wegenverkeersregeling 1941 figuur 91.svg, G4: End of Expressway (1941-1966) File:Nederlandse Wegenverkeersregeling 1966 figuur 57b.svg, G3: Expressway (1966-1990) File:Nederlandse Wegenverkeersregeling 1966 figuur 58b.svg, G4: End of Expressway (1966-1990) File:Nederlandse Wegenverkeersregeling 1966 figuur 57c.svg, G5:
Living street A living street or residential street is a street designed with the interests of pedestrians and Cycling, cyclists in mind. Living streets also act as social spaces, allowing children to play and encouraging social interactions on a human scale, ...
(1966-1988) File:Nederlandse Wegenverkeersregeling 1966 figuur 58c.svg, G6: End of
Living street A living street or residential street is a street designed with the interests of pedestrians and Cycling, cyclists in mind. Living streets also act as social spaces, allowing children to play and encouraging social interactions on a human scale, ...
(1966-1988) File:Nederlands verkeersbord G5 (1988-1990).svg, G5:
Living street A living street or residential street is a street designed with the interests of pedestrians and Cycling, cyclists in mind. Living streets also act as social spaces, allowing children to play and encouraging social interactions on a human scale, ...
(1988-1990) File:Nederlands verkeersbord G6 (1988-1990).svg, G6: End of
Living street A living street or residential street is a street designed with the interests of pedestrians and Cycling, cyclists in mind. Living streets also act as social spaces, allowing children to play and encouraging social interactions on a human scale, ...
(1988-1990)


Warning

File:Nederlands verkeersbord J37 (old).svg, J37: Danger File:Nederlandse Wegenverkeersregeling 1966 figuur 87.svg, J24: Cyclist crossing File:Bord1.JPG, OB618: Uneven road, larger trucks or other big vehicles may get stuck. This sign is placed before a railroad crossing.


Information

File:Nederlandse Wegenverkeersregeling 1966 figuur 96a.svg, L2:
Pedestrian crossing A pedestrian crossing (or crosswalk in American and Canadian English) is a place designated for pedestrians to cross a road, street or Avenue (landscape), avenue. The term "pedestrian crossing" is also used in the Vienna Convention on Road Sign ...
(1966-1990) File:Nederlandse Wegenverkeersregeling 1966 figuur 96b.svg,
Underpass A subway, also known as an underpass, is a grade-separated pedestrian crossing running underneath a road or railway in order to entirely separate pedestrians and cyclists from motor or train traffic. Terminology In the United States, as ...


Influences

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, as a former Dutch colony, largely shares similar signage designs those used in the Netherlands. However, due to the left-hand traffic system in operation there, some road signs are reversed to reflect this.


References


External links


Road Traffic Signs and Regulations in the Netherlands

Official text of the Reglement verkeersregels en verkeerstekens 1990

Comprehensive overview of Dutch road signs
{{Europe topic, Road signs in
Netherlands , Terminology of the Low Countries, informally Holland, is a country in Northwestern Europe, with Caribbean Netherlands, overseas territories in the Caribbean. It is the largest of the four constituent countries of the Kingdom of the Nether ...
Road transport in the Netherlands