Direction signs

What do direction signs look like?

Direction signs are square and can have several background colours, including blue, yellow, white, orange and brown. There are exceptions to this rule of thumb. Direction signs provide information about place names, services, routes, lane choices, road choices and the distance to destinations.

Payment with banknotes at automated machine

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Is the payment by banknotes at machine sign important for the theory test and driving test?

This sign is part of the theory test syllabus, and you should be able to recognize it and understand its main meaning. It is usually less central during the driving test, but you should still be familiar with it.

What is the payment by banknotes at machine sign?

The payment by banknotes at machine sign indicates that you must use banknotes in a machine to pay tolls, parking fees, or ferry tickets. The symbol helps you prepare the correct payment method and avoid queues.

Where do you encounter the payment by banknotes at machine sign?

You will often encounter this sign at:

Toll stations without a card machine – only banknotes are accepted.
Parking lots in city centers – some have only banknote machines.
Ferry terminals – ticket machines that only issue receipts for banknotes.
Car wash facilities – self-service wash machines with a banknote slot.

Why is the payment by banknotes at machine sign important?

The sign helps you avoid delays and extra costs at toll stations and parking machines. As a driver, you need to know which payment methods are required so that you can pass through safely.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about the payment by banknotes at machine sign

Does the sign apply to coins as well? – No, the symbol only indicates banknotes. If coins are accepted, there will be a separate symbol or text on the machine.
Can I use a card? – Not at the banknote signs. Card payment requires its own card symbol.