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Warning signs alert you to hazards and unexpected situations on the road. These signs are often triangular and red, and help you anticipate potential dangers.

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What do warning signs look like?

Warning signs are triangular with a white background, red border and black symbols. There are exceptions to this rule of thumb. They alert you to particular dangers — places on the road where you need to be extra attentive and drive at a low enough speed to handle the hazard.
Dangerous right curve

Dangerous right curve

The sign indicates that a dangerous right curve is ahead
Dangerous left curve

Dangerous left curve

The sign indicates that a dangerous left curve is ahead
Dangerous curves, the first to the right

Dangerous curves, the first to the right

The sign warns that dangerous curves are ahead and that the first one is to the right
Dangerous curves, the first to the left

Dangerous curves, the first to the left

The sign warns that dangerous curves are ahead and that the first one is to the left
Warns of a steep ascent

Warns of a steep ascent

The sign warns that a steep ascent is ahead
Warns of a steep descent

Warns of a steep descent

The sign warns that a steep descent is ahead
Road narrows on both sides

Road narrows on both sides

The sign warns that the road ahead becomes narrower
Road narrows on the right side

Road narrows on the right side

The sign warns that the road becomes narrower on the right side
Road narrows on the left side

Road narrows on the left side

The sign warns that the road becomes narrower on the left side
Warns that the road becomes uneven

Warns that the road becomes uneven

The sign warns that the road ahead becomes uneven
Warns that a speed bump is ahead

Warns that a speed bump is ahead

The sign warns that a speed bump is further ahead on the road. It may appear abruptly.
Warns that there may be roadworks

Warns that there may be roadworks

The sign warns that there may be roadworks along the road, and you need to be extra careful. The sign is temporary, as indicated by its yellow background color.
Warns of loose chippings

Warns of loose chippings

The sign warns that there may be an increased risk of loose chippings on the road ahead. It is recommended to keep extra distance to the vehicle in front so you do not crack your windshield.
Warns of rock fall on the right

Warns of rock fall on the right

The sign warns of an increased risk of rock fall on the right side of the road
Warns of rock fall on the left

Warns of rock fall on the left

The sign warns of an increased risk of rock fall on the left side of the road
Warns of slippery road

Warns of slippery road

The sign warns that the road may be especially slippery. This may be due to oil spills, new asphalt, or similar conditions. It is important to assess the road surface and adjust your speed accordingly.
Warns of soft road shoulder

Warns of soft road shoulder

The sign warns that there is a soft road shoulder along the road. It is important not to drive onto this shoulder.
Warns of a movable bridge

Warns of a movable bridge

The sign warns that a movable bridge is ahead on the road
Warns of a quay, beach, or ferry terminal

Warns of a quay, beach, or ferry terminal

The sign warns that you are approaching a quay, beach, or ferry terminal. The road may end abruptly right before the water, so be extra careful not to drive off the road and into the water!
Warns of a tunnel

Warns of a tunnel

The sign warns that you are approaching a tunnel. It may appear abruptly or have special conditions, such as a very rapid transition from light to dark.
Warns of a dangerous intersection

Warns of a dangerous intersection

The sign warns that you are approaching a dangerous intersection. The intersection may be dangerous for many reasons, one being that it can be difficult to see traffic coming from the other roads.
Warns of a roundabout

Warns of a roundabout

The sign warns that a roundabout is ahead. The sign is used when the roundabout may appear abruptly.
Warns of traffic lights

Warns of traffic lights

The sign warns that traffic lights are ahead. The lights may appear very abruptly, or be in a place where there are not normally traffic lights. The sign is often used in connection with roadworks where only one usable lane remains.
Warns of a level crossing with barrier

Warns of a level crossing with barrier

The sign warns that a level crossing with a barrier is ahead. A level crossing is a place where trains cross the road.
Warns of a level crossing without barrier

Warns of a level crossing without barrier

The sign warns that a level crossing without a barrier is ahead. A level crossing is a place where trains cross the road.
Sign indicating the distance to a level crossing

Sign indicating the distance to a level crossing

This sign appears before a level crossing and warns you of the distance to it. A level crossing is a place where trains cross the road. This sign means that 1/3 of the distance remains until you reach the level crossing.
Sign indicating the distance to a level crossing

Sign indicating the distance to a level crossing

This sign appears before a level crossing and warns you of the distance to it. A level crossing is a place where trains cross the road. This sign means that 2/3 of the distance remains until you reach the level crossing.
Sign indicating the distance to a level crossing

Sign indicating the distance to a level crossing

This sign appears before a level crossing and warns you of the distance to it. A level crossing is a place where trains cross the road. This sign means that 3/3 of the distance remains until you reach the level crossing.
Railway track

Railway track

This sign warns of two things: that this is where the level crossing actually crosses the road, and that the level crossing has a single track.
Railway track (multi-track)

Railway track (multi-track)

This sign warns of two things: that this is where the level crossing actually crosses the road, and that the level crossing has multiple tracks.
Warns of a tram

Warns of a tram

This sign warns of trams
Warns of distance to a pedestrian crossing

Warns of distance to a pedestrian crossing

This sign warns of the distance to a pedestrian crossing (where people cross the road).
Warns of children

Warns of children

This sign warns that children are often present along the road. It is used near schools, kindergartens, playgrounds, and similar places.
Warns of cyclists

Warns of cyclists

The sign warns of places where cyclists often cross or enter the road, or of cyclists in a tunnel.
Risk of elk

Risk of elk

The sign indicates the risk of elk frequently crossing the road.
Risk of reindeer

Risk of reindeer

The sign indicates the risk of reindeer frequently crossing the road
Risk of deer

Risk of deer

The sign indicates the risk of deer frequently crossing the road
Risk of cattle

Risk of cattle

The sign indicates the risk of cattle frequently crossing the road
Risk of sheep

Risk of sheep

The sign indicates the risk of sheep frequently crossing the road
Risk of oncoming traffic

Risk of oncoming traffic

The sign warns that you will encounter traffic traveling in the opposite direction
Risk of traffic congestion

Risk of traffic congestion

The sign warns that traffic congestion frequently occurs on this stretch and may appear abruptly
Risk of low-flying aircraft

Risk of low-flying aircraft

The sign warns that aircraft may fly low over or near the road
Risk of military activity

Risk of military activity

The sign warns that there may be military activity along the road. Remember the right-of-way rules regarding military activity!
Risk of crosswind

Risk of crosswind

The sign warns of places where strong crosswinds often occur. Be aware of how this can affect the handling of your car!
Risk of traffic accident

Risk of traffic accident

The sign warns of places where traffic accidents often occur. Be careful not to be involved in an accident yourself, and be prepared to provide assistance if others have been in one.
Risk of skiers

Risk of skiers

The sign warns of places where skiers often cross the road.
Risk of horse riders

Risk of horse riders

The sign warns of places where horse riders often cross or ride onto the road.
Other hazard

Other hazard

This sign warns of a general hazard. It is used when none of the other warning signs provide sufficient information about what the hazard is. When you see this sign, the hazard should be more clearly specified on a supplementary plate below it.