Service signs

What do service signs look like?

Service signs come in two different types.

One type is square with a white background, blue border and black or red symbols. This type is for emergency aid and roadside services.

The other type has a white background with a brown border and brown symbols. This type signposts attractions, activities, outdoor recreation and more.

Toilet emptying facility

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Is the toilet emptying facility sign important for the theory test and driving test?

On the class B theory test, the toilet emptying facility sign can appear in questions about service signs. You must be able to recognize it and explain what symbol 611 means. On the driving test you must be able to navigate by the sign.

What is the toilet emptying facility sign?

The toilet emptying facility sign is service symbol 611. It marks facilities approved for receiving toilet waste from caravans, motorhomes and buses. Symbol 611 is used on both service signs and direction signs to show drivers where they can empty cassette toilets in a safe and environmentally friendly way.

When do you encounter the toilet emptying facility sign?

The toilet emptying facility sign is placed as advance warning 0.5–1 km before the exit on regular roads, and up to 2 km before on motorways or roads with a 90 km/h speed limit. You also see the toilet emptying facility sign at the entrance to rest areas, campsite and motorhome areas along national, county and municipal roads.

Requirements for using the toilet emptying facility sign

For a facility to be allowed the toilet emptying facility sign, the municipality must approve the reception for all types of toilet waste. The facility must maintain normal opening hours, have safe exit conditions and sufficient maneuvering space for caravans, motorhomes and buses.

Why is the toilet emptying facility sign important?

The toilet emptying facility sign contributes to good hygiene and environmental protection by directing drivers to an approved emptying site. It prevents illegal dumping of toilet waste in natural areas and ensures the waste is handled properly.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about the toilet emptying facility sign

Does the toilet emptying facility sign apply to all vehicles? – The toilet emptying facility sign applies to caravans, motorhomes and buses with their own cassette toilet.
Who approves a toilet emptying facility? – The municipality must approve the facility as a reception for all types of toilet waste before symbol 611 can be used.
When should I look for the toilet emptying facility sign? – Check 0.5–2 km before your planned exit to a rest area or campsite.