Subsidiary signs

What do subsidiary signs look like?

Subsidiary signs are square with a white background and black text. What's special about subsidiary signs is that they only apply when used together with a main sign. The subsidiary sign clarifies what the main sign means and where it applies.

Bicycle and small electric motor vehicle

Applies to bicycles and small electric vehicles.

Bicycle and small electric motor vehicle

Is the bicycle and small electric motor vehicle subsidiary sign important for the theory test and the driving test?

Yes, this sign is relevant for the theory test because it is important to understand which rules apply to bicycles and small electric vehicles, especially with regard to traffic rules and parking. For the driving test it is less relevant, since the test is carried out with a car and not with a bicycle or electric scooter. Even so, it is part of the curriculum, and it is wise to have a basic understanding of it.

What does the bicycle and small electric motor vehicle subsidiary sign mean?

The "bicycle and small electric vehicle" subsidiary sign is used to show that a rule or information on the main sign applies specifically to bicycles and small electric vehicles, such as electric scooters. This symbol is often placed under signs such as parking signs or prohibition signs to make clear which vehicles the rules apply to. For example, it can be used to reserve parking spaces for bicycles or to prohibit bicycles and electric scooters in a particular area. The symbol makes it easy for road users to understand which rules apply to their vehicle.

If the subsidiary sign is used together with the text "Except", it means that bicycles and small electric vehicles are not covered by the rules on the main sign. This can be useful in situations where bicycles and electric scooters are given special permissions, such as using areas with restrictions for other vehicles.