Information signs

What do information signs look like?

Information signs are square, with a blue background, white border and a white symbol with text. There are exceptions to this rule of thumb. Information signs provide information about special rules — including prohibitions and requirements that apply on a particular stretch of road or at a specific location.

Express road

The sign indicates that the traffic rules for express roads apply from the sign until sign 505 "End of express road", until sign 502 "Motorway", or until a junction between an exit road from the express road and a road that is not an express road.

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Is the express road sign important for the class B theory test and the driving test?

The express road sign is important both on the theory test and during the driving test. You must be able to explain which rules apply when you see the sign, and practically demonstrate that you follow them.

What does the express road sign mean?

The express road sign marks that you are now driving on a road where:

Only motor vehicles or combinations that can legally drive at least 40 km/h are allowed.
Reversing, turning, and stopping are prohibited.
Mopeds and other slow motorized equipment are not allowed.

Where do you encounter the express road sign?

You will see the express road sign:

When an ordinary road becomes an express road – at the start of the express road.
On ramps and feeder roads that lead onto an express road.
At the transition from a motorway to an express road that does not meet motorway standards.

The image shows the express road sign at the start of a road where you must have a vehicle capable of driving at least 40 km/h. Here it is not allowed to stop, reverse, or turn, and mopeds are prohibited.

What happens if you break the rules on an express road?

If you break the rules – for example by riding a moped, stopping, reversing, or turning – you can receive a fine, demerit points, license seizure, and create dangerous situations. The police can impose fees and, in serious cases, revoke your driving privileges.

Why is the express road sign important?

The express road sign provides safer and smoother traffic flow by ensuring that only vehicles with sufficient speed drive on the road, and by prohibiting dangerous maneuvers such as stopping, reversing, and turning.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about the express road sign

Can I ride a moped on an express road? – No. The express road sign prohibits mopeds and other motorized equipment designed for speeds below 40 km/h.
Is it allowed to stop on an express road? – No. Stopping and parking are prohibited until you encounter a sign that says otherwise.
Does the sign apply to pedestrians and cyclists? – No. Pedestrians and cyclists must use a parallel road or an underpass/overpass.
Can I reverse or turn around on an express road? – No. Reversing and turning are prohibited to avoid dangerous situations.