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Marker signs mark dangerous places, obstacles or special conditions. They are crucial for traffic safety.

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What do marker signs look like?

Marker signs are square and have yellow symbols on a black background, or black symbols on a white background. There are exceptions to this rule of thumb. Marker signs provide information about how the road continues or about obstacles on or near the roadway.
Background marker (right)

Background marker (right)

The sign indicates a sharp curve ahead, and you must reduce your speed considerably. It is placed perpendicular to the road so you see it as you approach the curve.
Background marker (left)

Background marker (left)

The sign indicates a sharp curve ahead, and you must reduce your speed considerably. It is placed perpendicular to the road so you see it as you approach the curve. This variant marks a left-hand curve.
Directional marker (right)

Directional marker (right)

The sign shows which way the road bends through a long curve. It helps you see how the road continues when visibility is poor.
Directional marker (left)

Directional marker (left)

The sign shows which way the road bends through a long curve. It helps you see how the road continues when visibility is poor. This variant shows a left-hand curve.
Obstacle marker (left)

Obstacle marker (left)

The sign indicates an obstacle or a narrowing in the road. The diagonal stripes point down toward the side you should pass on.
Obstacle marker (right)

Obstacle marker (right)

The sign indicates an obstacle or a narrowing in the road. The diagonal stripes point down toward the side you should pass on. Here to the right.
Obstacle marker (both sides)

Obstacle marker (both sides)

The sign indicates an obstacle that can be passed on either side. It is often used on traffic islands or refuges.
Obstacle marker (height restriction)

Obstacle marker (height restriction)

The sign indicates an overhead obstacle, such as a low bridge. It is used when the clearance above the road is less than 5 meters.
Exit marker

Exit marker

The sign shows where an exit ramp leaves a motorway or other high-standard road. It helps you see where to turn off.
Tunnel marker (left)

Tunnel marker (left)

The sign shows where the tunnel wall is in dark tunnels. It helps you see how the tunnel curves and where the walls are.
Tunnel marker (right)

Tunnel marker (right)

The sign shows where the tunnel wall is in dark tunnels. It helps you see how the tunnel curves and where the walls are. This variant is placed on the right side.
Distance marker in tunnel

Distance marker in tunnel

The sign shows the distance to the tunnel openings in both directions. It is placed every kilometer in tunnels longer than 1.8 km.
Delineator post (left, two-way without median)

Delineator post (left, two-way without median)

This is a white reflective post placed on the left side of the road on two-way traffic without a median. It helps you see where the road goes in the dark.
Delineator post (left, median/one-way)

Delineator post (left, median/one-way)

This is a white reflective post placed on medians and on the left side of one-way roads. It helps you see where the road goes in the dark.
Delineator post

Delineator post

This is a white reflective post placed on the right side of the road. It helps you see where the road goes in the dark.
Traffic cone

Traffic cone

This is an orange cone that shows where to drive or marks obstacles. It is often used at roadwork sites or to separate traffic.
Traffic cylinder

Traffic cylinder

This is a cylinder-shaped marker that shows where to drive or marks obstacles. It is often used at roadwork sites or to separate traffic.