Road signs
Road signs overview
All road signs in the Czech Republic, clearly sorted by category: warning, prohibitory, mandatory, informative and supplementary plates. For each of the 329 signs you'll find its name and what it means. Browse them, or learn them as flashcards. Ideal preparation for driving school.
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Warning signs44
They warn of danger on the road. Triangle with a red border.
Bend to the right
Warns of a bend to the right, the safe negotiation of which requires a significant reduction in driving speed.
Bend to the left
Warns of a bend to the left, the safe negotiation of which requires a significant reduction in driving speed.
Double bend, first to the right
Warns of two or more consecutive bends, the first of which is to the right, and requires a significant reduction in speed.
Double bend, first to the left
Warns of two or more consecutive bends, the first of which is to the left, and requires a significant reduction in speed.
Junction
Warns of a junction at which the right of way is not regulated by vertical traffic signs.
Junction with a roundabout
Warns, in justified cases, of an approaching junction with a roundabout.
Dangerous descent
Warns of a section of road where local conditions make the descent dangerous; states the actual maximum longitudinal gradient.
Dangerous ascent
Warns of a section of road with a steep ascent; states the actual maximum longitudinal gradient.
Carriageway narrows on both sides
Warns of a place where the carriageway narrows considerably compared with the preceding section, from both sides.
Carriageway narrows on one side
Warns of a place where the carriageway narrows considerably compared with the preceding section, from one side.
Uneven road surface
Warns of bumps, potholes, holes or other unevenness in the carriageway, requiring increased caution and a reduction in speed.
Speed bump
Warns of an artificial bump on the carriageway, whose purpose is to reduce the speed of passing vehicles.
Risk of skidding
Warns of a place or section where a vehicle may skid even in normal weather conditions.
Two-way traffic
Warns of a section where, unlike the preceding section, traffic runs in both directions, or of the end of a directionally divided road.
Traffic lights
Warns of a place where traffic is controlled by light signals, which the driver would not otherwise expect.
Pedestrian crossing
Warns of a pedestrian crossing which the driver would not otherwise expect and which is not visible from a sufficient distance.
Pedestrians
Warns of a place with increased occurrence of pedestrians, or of frequent crossing of the road by pedestrians outside a marked crossing.
Children
Warns of a place or section of road near which children often move or gather, cross the carriageway, or where there is an increased danger of their sudden running onto the carriageway.
Persons on personal transporters
Warns of a place where persons on personal transporters often move and there is a danger of their sudden entry onto the carriageway.
Animals
Warns of a place where domestic animals may frequently appear on the carriageway.
Wild animals
Warns of a place where wild game may frequently appear on the carriageway.
Road works
Warns of road works on the road or in its immediate vicinity that could endanger traffic safety.
Crosswind
Warns of a place with a danger of a sudden gust of crosswind that may endanger traffic safety.
Flying gravel
Warns of a section where loose gravel occurs on the carriageway and may endanger the safety of road users.
Stones on the road
Warns of a place where, as a result of landslides or falling stones, stones or earth may appear on the carriageway.
Cyclists
Warns of a place where cyclists enter the carriageway or cross it, or of a section where they often occur.
Aircraft
Warns of a place where aircraft fly over the road at low height.
Tunnel
Warns of a tunnel in which special traffic rules apply in addition to the general rules.
Other danger
Warns of another danger that cannot be marked by any specific warning sign.
Column of vehicles
Warns of the danger of a column of stationary or slowly moving vehicles.
Icy road
Warns of a section with an increased danger of ice on the carriageway.
Tram
Warns of a place where a tram crosses the direction of travel of other vehicles.
Fog
Warns of the danger of fog or smoke.
Accident
Warns of the place of a traffic accident.
Dangerous road edge
Warns of a section where it is dangerous to drive onto the hard shoulder.
Level crossing with barriers
Warns of a railway level crossing equipped with barriers.
Level crossing without barriers
Warns of a railway level crossing not equipped with barriers.
Advance warning board (240 m)
Placed 240 m before the railway level crossing, counting down the distance to it; the diagonal stripes point towards the centre of the carriageway.
Advance warning board (160 m)
Placed 160 m before the railway level crossing, counting down the distance to it; the diagonal stripes point towards the centre of the carriageway.
Advance warning board (80 m)
Placed 80 m before the railway level crossing, counting down the distance to it; the diagonal stripe points towards the centre of the carriageway.
Level crossing warning cross, single track
Warns of a single-track railway level crossing.
Level crossing warning cross, multiple tracks
Warns of a multi-track railway level crossing, where increased caution is needed in case trains pass in both directions at the same time.
Movable bridge
Warns of a lifting or other movable bridge.
Embankment
Warns of a section of road leading to an unprotected embankment or the shore of a body of water.
Right of way signs8
They decide who has right of way at a junction.
Junction with a minor road
Warns, outside a built-up area, of an approaching junction and marks the main road. The shape of the sign shows how the side road joins the main road.
Priority road
Marks a main road whose drivers have priority over vehicles from all side roads, until the end of the main road sign.
End of priority road
Ends the validity of the main road; from this place priority no longer applies, and the rule of giving way to the right comes into force.
Give way!
Requires the driver to give way to all vehicles travelling on the crossing road, without having to stop if traffic allows.
Give way to trams!
Requires the driver to give way to a tram travelling on the tracks at the place where it crosses or runs alongside the road.
Stop, give way!
Requires the driver to stop at the boundary of the junction and give way to vehicles travelling on the main or crossing road.
Oncoming vehicles have priority
On a narrowed section of the carriageway (for example a narrow bridge), requires the driver to give way to vehicles approaching from the opposite direction.
Priority over oncoming vehicles
On a narrowed section of the carriageway, gives the driver priority over oncoming vehicles, which must wait until the driver has passed the section.
Prohibitory signs40
They prohibit or restrict something. Circle with a red border.
No entry for all vehicles in both directions
Prohibits entry for all vehicles from both directions; the road or area is completely closed to vehicles.
No entry for all vehicles
Prohibits entry for all vehicles from the given direction; typically used as a ban on entry into a one-way road from the opposite direction.
No entry for all motor vehicles except motorcycles without sidecars
Prohibits entry for all motor vehicles except motorcycles without sidecars.
No entry for lorries
Prohibits entry for lorries and special-purpose vehicles, and also for tractors over 3500 kg travelling at 80 km/h or more. It does not apply to motor homes. If a mass is shown on the sign, the prohibition applies only above it.
No entry for buses
Prohibits entry for buses.
No entry for tractors
Prohibits entry for tractors and similar agricultural or forestry vehicles.
No entry for motorcycles
Prohibits entry for motorcycles.
No entry for bicycles
Prohibits entry for cyclists riding bicycles.
No entry for animal-drawn vehicles
Prohibits entry for animal-drawn (horse-drawn) vehicles.
No entry for hand carts
Prohibits entry for hand carts.
No entry for all motor vehicles
Prohibits entry for all motor vehicles; non-motor vehicles such as bicycles may pass.
No entry for the vehicles shown
Prohibits entry for the particular types of vehicle shown by a symbol on the sign or on a supplementary plate.
No entry for vehicles whose actual weight exceeds the marked limit
Prohibits entry for vehicles whose actual weight exceeds the value shown on the sign.
No entry for vehicles whose actual weight on an axle exceeds the marked limit
Prohibits entry for vehicles whose load on one axle exceeds the value shown on the sign.
No entry for vehicles whose width exceeds the marked limit
Prohibits entry for vehicles wider than the dimension shown on the sign.
No entry for vehicles whose height exceeds the marked limit
Prohibits entry for vehicles taller than the dimension shown on the sign, typically because of low underpasses or tunnels.
No entry for vehicles or vehicle combinations whose length exceeds the marked limit
Prohibits entry for vehicles or vehicle combinations longer than the dimension shown on the sign.
No entry for vehicles carrying dangerous goods
Prohibits entry for vehicles carrying dangerous goods, for example explosives or flammable substances.
No entry for vehicles carrying cargo that may endanger the environment
Prohibits entry for vehicles with cargo that could endanger the environment in the event of an accident, for example water sources.
Maximum permitted speed
Sets the maximum permitted speed in kilometres per hour shown on the sign.
End of maximum permitted speed
Ends the validity of the speed limit set by sign B20a.
No overtaking
Prohibits overtaking a motor vehicle on the left; a motorcycle without a sidecar may be overtaken. If the sign is above the carriageway, it applies to its whole width in that direction.
End of no overtaking
Ends the validity of the no-overtaking prohibition set by sign B21a.
No overtaking for lorries
Prohibits drivers of lorries or tractors over 3500 kg from overtaking a motor vehicle on the left. On roads with more lanes in one direction, they must also keep to the right-hand lane, except when going round.
End of no overtaking for lorries
Ends the validity of the no-overtaking prohibition for lorries set by sign B22a.
No audible warning signals
Prohibits the use of an audible warning signal (horn), except in cases of immediate danger of an accident.
End of no audible warning signals
Ends the validity of the prohibition on audible warning signals set by sign B23a.
No turning right
Prohibits drivers from turning right at a junction.
No turning left
Prohibits drivers from turning left at a junction.
No U-turn
Prohibits turning the vehicle round at the given place or section of road.
End of all prohibitions
Ends the validity of all prohibition signs that were in force in the given section.
Vehicles must stop
Requires the driver to stop the vehicle, for example at a state border or at a customs or police check.
No stopping
Prohibits stopping and parking the vehicle, except for the time strictly necessary for the immediate boarding or alighting of persons.
No parking
Prohibits parking; a brief stop to let persons board or alight, or to load cargo, is permitted.
No entry for pedestrians
Prohibits pedestrians from entering the given area or section of road.
No entry for personal transporters
Prohibits entry for personal transporters, for example Segways or similar self-balancing vehicles.
No entry for riders on animals
Prohibits entry for riders on horses or other animals.
Other prohibition
Expresses a prohibition of entry to the road without a stated reason, whose specific purpose is explained by an inscription or symbol on the sign itself.
No entry for motor vehicles with a trailer
Prohibits entry for motor vehicles towing a trailer or semi-trailer.
Minimum distance between vehicles
Requires the driver to keep the minimum distance from the vehicle travelling in front shown on the sign.
Mandatory signs34
They order something, such as the direction of travel. Solid blue circle.
Roundabout
Requires travel through a junction with a roundabout around the central island in the direction of the arrows.
Compulsory direction: straight ahead
Requires travel straight ahead only; no other direction is permitted.
Compulsory direction: right
Requires travel to the right only; no other direction is permitted.
Compulsory direction: left
Requires travel to the left only; no other direction is permitted.
Compulsory direction: straight ahead or right
Requires travel straight ahead or turning right; no other direction is permitted.
Compulsory direction: straight ahead or left
Requires travel straight ahead or turning left; no other direction is permitted.
Compulsory direction: right or left
Requires turning left or right; travelling straight ahead is not permitted.
Compulsory direction right here
Requires turning right immediately before the sign, usually because of an obstruction in the traffic lane.
Compulsory direction left here
Requires turning left immediately before the sign, usually because of an obstruction in the traffic lane.
Compulsory direction: go around the obstacle on the right
Requires going round the obstacle or traffic island on the right.
Compulsory direction: go around the obstacle on the left
Requires going round the obstacle or traffic island on the left.
Compulsory direction: go around the obstacle on the right or left
Allows going round the obstacle or traffic island on either side, to the right or to the left.
Snow chains
Requires that only a vehicle with snow chains fitted to its driving wheels may continue.
End of snow chains
Ends the section where the use of snow chains was required.
Minimum permitted speed
Requires driving at a speed of at least the speed shown on the sign.
End of minimum permitted speed
Ends the section with the required minimum permitted speed.
Pedestrian path
Marks a footpath for pedestrians.
End of pedestrian path
Ends the section of path reserved for pedestrians.
Cycle path
Marks a cycle path.
End of cycle path
Ends the section of path reserved for cyclists.
Shared path for pedestrians and cyclists
Marks a shared path which pedestrians and cyclists use together without a separate lane, and on which they must not endanger each other.
End of shared path for pedestrians and cyclists
Ends the section of the shared path for pedestrians and cyclists.
Separated path for pedestrians and cyclists
Marks a path divided into a separate lane for pedestrians and a lane for cyclists; each may use only its own lane.
End of separated path for pedestrians and cyclists
Ends the section of the divided path for pedestrians and cyclists.
Bridleway
Reserves the path for riders on horses or other animals.
End of bridleway
Ends the section of path reserved for riders on animals.
Compulsory traffic lane
Requires drivers of the indicated type of vehicle to use the marked traffic lane in the given direction.
End of compulsory traffic lane
Ends the validity of the compulsory traffic lane.
Switch on headlights
Requires the driver to switch on the lights prescribed for the vehicle, usually because of reduced visibility.
End of headlight requirement
Ends the section where lights must be switched on.
Other instruction
Imposes another instruction which cannot be expressed by another sign, shown by an inscription or symbol on the sign itself.
End of other instruction
Ends the validity of the instruction shown on the sign 'Other instruction'.
Winter equipment required
Requires that only vehicles fitted with winter tyres may continue, under the conditions shown on the sign.
End of winter equipment requirement
Ends the section where winter equipment is required.
Informative signs170
They inform and guide. Blue or green rectangle.
Motorway
Marks the start of a motorway, on which special traffic rules apply and the maximum permitted speed is 130 km/h.
End of motorway
Ends the validity of the motorway sign and the special rules connected with it.
Road for motor vehicles
Marks the start of a road reserved for motor vehicles.
End of road for motor vehicles
Ends the validity of the road for motor vehicles sign.
Tunnel
Marks the entrance to a tunnel, where special rules for traffic in a tunnel apply in addition to the general rules of road traffic.
End of tunnel
Marks the place where the validity of the special rules for traffic in a tunnel ends.
Built-up area
Marks the start of an area where the rules for traffic in a built-up area apply, and gives the name of the place.
End of built-up area
Marks the end of a built-up area.
Built-up area, name in a national minority language
Has the same meaning as the 'Built-up area' sign, is placed together with it, and gives the name of the place in a national minority language.
End of built-up area, name in a national minority language
Marks the end of a built-up area, with the name in a national minority language.
Residential zone
Marks an area where, in addition to the general rules of road traffic, special rules for traffic in a residential zone apply.
End of residential zone
Marks the end of a residential zone.
Pedestrian zone
Marks an area, especially part of a built-up area, where, in addition to the general rules of road traffic, special rules for traffic in a pedestrian zone apply.
End of pedestrian zone
Marks the end of a pedestrian zone.
Low-emission zone
Marks an area where vehicle traffic is restricted to reduce air pollution from traffic.
End of low-emission zone
Marks the end of a low-emission zone.
Traffic restriction zone
Marks an area, especially part of a built-up area, where the warning, prohibition, restriction or instruction shown on the accompanying signs applies, unless the local traffic regulation within the area provides otherwise. The traffic restrictions may concern only certain vehicles, times and so on.
End of traffic restriction zone
Marks the end of an area where the warning, prohibition, restriction or instruction of the traffic restriction zone sign applies.
Cycle zone
Marks an area intended primarily for cyclists.
End of cycle zone
Marks the end of a cycle zone.
Shared zone
Marks an area where, in addition to the general rules of road traffic, special rules for traffic in a shared zone apply.
End of shared zone
Marks the end of a shared zone.
Ring road
Marks a traffic circuit set up for bypassing a village or part of it.
Speed bump
Informs of an artificial bump (speed hump) on the carriageway.
Pedestrian underpass or overpass
Marks the place of a pedestrian underpass or overpass across the road.
One-way traffic
Marks a one-way road and the direction in which travel is permitted on it.
One-way traffic
A variant shape of the one-way traffic sign with the same meaning as IP4a.
One-way traffic, cyclists allowed in the opposite direction
Marks the direction of travel of vehicles on a one-way road and indicates that cyclists may enter in the opposite direction.
Recommended speed
Shows, as a number in km/h, the speed recommended for local conditions on the road.
Pedestrian crossing
Warns of a pedestrian crossing where the driver would not otherwise expect one, for example outside a junction.
Cyclist crossing
Warns of a cycle crossing where the driver would not otherwise expect one.
Emergency stopping place
Marks an area reserved for emergency stopping of a vehicle, for example in a tunnel.
Dead end
Marks a road that ends further on and along which travel cannot be continued.
Sign before a dead end
Gives advance warning that the road the driver is approaching ends further on.
Car park
Marks a place where stopping and parking of vehicles is permitted.
Parking: perpendicular or angled
Marks a car park with the prescribed perpendicular or angled way of parking.
Parking: parallel
Marks a car park with the prescribed parallel way of parking.
Parking on the pavement: perpendicular or angled
Marks a car park where vehicles stand perpendicular or angled on the pavement.
Parking on the pavement: parallel
Marks a car park where vehicles stand parallel on the pavement.
Partial parking on the pavement: perpendicular or angled
Marks a car park where a vehicle stands partly on the pavement, perpendicular or angled.
Partial parking on the pavement: parallel
Marks a car park where a vehicle stands partly on the pavement, parallel.
Reserved parking
Marks a place where only vehicles for which the car park is reserved may stop and park. Who and when is shown by a supplementary plate or by the sign itself. Outside the reserved time anyone may park here.
Covered car park
Gives information about a covered car park or parking garage.
Car park with parking disc
Marks a car park where the driver must set and display a parking disc showing the time of arrival.
Car park with parking meter
Marks a paid car park where payment is made at a parking meter.
Park and ride
Marks a car park from which you can continue your journey by public transport (Park and Ride).
Kiss and ride
Marks a place for a brief stop to let persons get out or in who are transferring to public transport (Kiss and Ride).
Park and drive
Marks a car park intended for vehicles whose driver then immediately continues the journey as a passenger in another vehicle (Park and Drive).
Lane arrangement
Shows the number and arrangement of traffic lanes on the road, and possibly in the opposite direction.
Lane arrangement
Shows the number and arrangement of traffic lanes and specifies which of them is the through lane.
Increase in the number of lanes
Warns of a place where a traffic lane is added.
Decrease in the number of lanes
Warns of a place where a traffic lane ends.
Lane for slow vehicles
Marks an additional lane on a motorway or road for motor vehicles intended for slower vehicles.
Lanes for choosing direction
Shows how to line up in the traffic lanes before a junction and the set direction of travel from each lane.
Reserved lane
Marks a traffic lane reserved, for example, for buses or trolleybuses.
End of reserved lane
Ends the validity of the reserved traffic lane sign.
Lane restriction
Shows the arrangement of traffic lanes and warns of a restriction or danger valid for a particular lane.
Change in traffic organisation
With a suitable inscription and symbol, warns of a change in the local traffic regulation on the roads, a change in traffic organisation, an unusual construction layout of the road, a place with frequent accidents and so on.
Going around a tram
Marks a place where a tram standing at a stop may be passed on the left.
Going around a tram, driving alongside it on the left
Marks a section where driving alongside a tram on the left is permitted.
Public transport vehicles leaving the tram lane
Marks a place where public transport buses leave the tram lane and move into a traffic lane.
Escape lane
Gives information about an escape lane intended for emergency stopping of a vehicle, for example when the brakes fail.
Road tolls
Informs of the duty to pay a toll or a time-based fee for using the road.
Maximum permitted speed
Gives a clear overview of the maximum permitted speeds in a built-up area, outside a built-up area, on a road for motor vehicles and on a motorway.
Alternate merging
Marks a place where, when two lanes run side by side, vehicles merge alternately into one through lane (zip merge).
State border
Marks the proximity of the state border when entering the Czech Republic.
Speed measurement
Marks the start of a section in which the municipal police measure the speed of vehicles.
End of speed measurement
Marks the end of a section where the municipal police measure speed.
Safe distance
Together with the horizontal road marking 'Safe distance', informs of the safe distance between vehicles travelling.
Direction sign for approach to a motorway (straight ahead, left or right)
Direction signs informing of the direction to the marked destination or destinations using the motorway.
Direction sign for approach to a motorway (straight ahead, left or right)
Direction signs informing of the direction to the marked destination or destinations using the motorway.
Direction sign for approach to a motorway (straight ahead, left or right)
Direction signs informing of the direction to the marked destination or destinations using the motorway.
Direction sign before a motorway slip road (straight ahead, left or right)
Direction signs marking the direction of the motorway slip road, its destination or destinations, and its number.
Direction sign before a motorway slip road (straight ahead, left or right)
Direction signs marking the direction of the motorway slip road, its destination or destinations, and its number.
Direction sign before a motorway slip road (straight ahead, left or right)
Direction sign marking the direction of a motorway slip road, its destination or destinations, and its number.
Direction sign for approach to a road for motor vehicles (straight ahead, left or right)
Gives the direction to the marked destination or destinations using a road for motor vehicles.
Direction sign for approach to a road for motor vehicles (straight ahead, left or right)
Gives the direction to the marked destination or destinations using a road for motor vehicles.
Direction sign for approach to a road for motor vehicles (straight ahead, left or right)
Gives the direction to the marked destination or destinations using a road for motor vehicles.
Direction sign before a slip road to a road for motor vehicles (straight ahead, left or right)
Marks the direction of a slip road to a road for motor vehicles, its destination or destinations, and its number.
Direction sign before a slip road to a road for motor vehicles (straight ahead, left or right)
Marks the direction of a slip road to a road for motor vehicles, its destination or destinations, and its number.
Direction sign before a slip road to a road for motor vehicles (straight ahead, left or right)
Marks the direction of a slip road to a road for motor vehicles, its destination or destinations, and its number.
Direction sign to a destination (straight ahead, left or right)
Gives the direction and usually also the distance in kilometres to the marked destination or destinations.
Direction sign to a destination (straight ahead, left or right)
Gives the direction and usually also the distance in kilometres to the marked destination or destinations.
Direction sign to a destination (straight ahead, left or right)
Gives the direction and usually also the distance in kilometres to the marked destination or destinations.
Direction sign to a local destination (straight ahead, left or right)
Gives the direction and usually also the distance in kilometres to the marked local destination or destinations.
Direction sign to a local destination (straight ahead, left or right)
Gives the direction and usually also the distance in kilometres to the marked local destination or destinations.
Direction sign to a local destination (straight ahead, left or right)
Gives the direction and usually also the distance in kilometres to the marked local destination or destinations.
Direction sign to another destination
Gives the direction to another significant destination, such as an airport, railway station or exhibition grounds.
Junction marking
On a motorway and a road for motor vehicles, gives the distance to the nearest junction and its number (exit).
Advance sign before a junction
On a motorway or a road for motor vehicles, gives the direction to the marked destinations before a junction.
Advance sign before a junction
Gives the destination or destinations and the number and arrangement of traffic lanes in the straight-ahead direction and in the turning direction.
Direction guide sign: straight ahead
Gives the destination or destinations and the number of traffic lanes in the straight-ahead direction.
Direction guide sign before a turn
Gives, before the place of a turn, the destination or destinations and the number of traffic lanes in the turning direction.
Direction guide sign before a turn
Gives, usually at the start of a turning lane, the destination or destinations and the number of traffic lanes in the turning direction.
Direction guide sign for a turn
Gives the destination in the turning direction, for example when leaving a motorway.
Direction sign for an exit
Gives the number of the exit from a motorway or a road for motor vehicles.
Distant advance sign with arrow
Gives distant destinations and the direction to them by means of an arrow.
Distant advance sign with distances
Gives distant destinations and the distance to them in kilometres.
Advance sign before a junction at grade
Before the nearest junction at grade, gives the directions to the marked destinations and shows which road is the main road and which the side road.
Advance sign before a roundabout
Before a roundabout, gives the directions to the marked destinations.
Advance sign before a restricted junction
Gives information about a traffic restriction or danger beyond the nearest junction.
Advance sign before a restricted junction
Gives information about a traffic restriction or danger beyond the nearest junction, and about the direction of a diversion.
Advance sign before a restricted junction
Before a junction, informs that driving in the marked direction is prohibited at the next junction, and for that case gives the possible diversion direction.
Sign for change of direction of travel
Informs of a change of direction of travel on the road and shows the arrangement of the traffic lanes.
Sign for change of direction of travel
Informs mainly of a change of direction of travel on a road, or of the way of passing a place on the road, or of the distance to such a place, and shows the number and arrangement of traffic lanes.
Sign for change of direction of travel before an obstacle
Informs mainly of a change of direction of travel before a permanent obstacle.
Sign for change of direction of travel with restriction
Informs mainly of a change of direction of travel on a road, or of the way of passing a place on the road, or of the distance to such a place; shows the number and arrangement of traffic lanes, and at the same time shows the restriction valid for the traffic lane concerned.
Advance sign for a diversion
Gives information about a closure or restriction on the road, the diversion that follows, or its length.
Direction sign marking a diversion
Marks the direction and course of a diversion or detour route.
Direction sign marking a diversion
Marks the direction and course of a diversion or detour route.
Direction sign marking a diversion
Marks the direction and course of a diversion or detour route.
Direction sign for a motorway alternative route (straight ahead, left or right)
Gives the number of an alternative motorway route and shows the direction in which it continues (straight ahead, left or right).
Alternative route
Informs, usually on a motorway, of the start of a permanently marked alternative route of the motorway and its number.
Alternative route
Informs, usually on a motorway, of the start of a permanently marked alternative route of the motorway and its number.
Alternative route
Gives, usually on a motorway, the start of a permanently marked alternative route of the motorway and its number.
Close advance sign
Gives the nearest destination and the distance to it in kilometres.
Regional boundary
Marks the boundary of a region or district.
Other name
Gives other information, for example the name of a river, mountain range, nature reserve or part of a village.
Other name
Gives information about a structure along the road (for example a tunnel or a bridge) and its length.
Motorway number
Gives the number of a motorway.
Road number
Gives the number of a first-class or second-class road.
International road number
Gives the number of a road included in the international road network (E-road).
Kilometre marker
Marks the chainage, that is, the distance from the start of the motorway or road.
Kilometre marker
Marks the chainage (distance) from the start of the road.
Direction sign for cyclists (straight ahead, left or right)
Gives the direction, distance and number of a cycle route.
Direction sign for cyclists (straight ahead, left or right)
Gives the direction, distance and number of a cycle route.
Direction sign for cyclists (straight ahead, left or right)
Gives the direction, distance and number of a cycle route.
Sign for cyclists
Informs cyclists of the direction and course of a cycle route, for example at a junction.
Direction board for cyclists (straight ahead, left or right)
Gives the number (or other designation) of a cycle route and marks its course.
Direction board for cyclists (straight ahead, left or right)
Gives the number (or other designation) of a cycle route and marks its course.
Direction board for cyclists (straight ahead, left or right)
Gives the number (or other designation) of a cycle route and marks its course.
End of cycle route
Gives information about the end of a marked cycle route.
Street name or name of another public space
Gives the name, course and, where applicable, the direction to the marked street or other public space.
Street name or name of another public space
Gives the name, course and, where applicable, the direction to the marked street or other public space.
Street name or name of another public space
Gives the name, course and, where applicable, the direction to the marked street or other public space.
Street name or name of another public space
Gives the name, course and, where applicable, the direction to the marked street or other public space.
Street name or name of another public space
Gives the name, course and, where applicable, the direction to the marked street or other public space.
Street name or name of another public space
Gives the name, course and, where applicable, the direction to the marked street or other public space.
Sign for a cultural or tourist attraction
Warns of the proximity of an important cultural or tourist attraction or area.
Cultural or tourist attraction
Gives the direction and distance to a tourist or cultural attraction.
Direction sign for a cultural or tourist attraction
Gives the direction and distance to a marked tourist or cultural attraction.
Municipal destination
Gives the direction to a marked municipal destination.
Police
Marks the nearest police station of the Police of the Czech Republic.
Hospital
Marks the nearest hospital.
First aid
Marks the nearest place where first aid can be given.
Public transport stop marker
Marks a municipal public transport stop, usually placed directly on the stop post.
Public transport stop marker
Marks a scheduled passenger transport stop, usually placed directly on the stop post.
Bus stop
In justified cases, marks the start of a bus stop.
Tram stop
In justified cases, marks the start of a tram stop.
Trolleybus stop
In justified cases, marks the start of a trolleybus stop.
Information
Marks a place with information for drivers or tourists.
Telephone
Marks the nearest public telephone.
Petrol station
Marks the nearest filling station.
Repair shop
Marks the nearest vehicle repair shop.
Technical inspection station
Marks the nearest technical inspection station (STK).
Hotel or motel
Marks the nearest hotel or motel.
Restaurant
Marks the nearest restaurant.
Refreshments
Marks the nearest place with refreshments.
Toilets
Marks the nearest public toilets.
Rest area
Marks a place suitable for resting, for example a simple rest area without other services.
Campsite for tents
Marks the nearest campsite for tents.
Campsite for caravans
Marks the nearest campsite for caravans.
Campsite for tents and caravans
Marks the nearest campsite for both tents and caravans.
Service point for motor caravan sanitary facilities
Marks a place where the sanitary facilities of a motor caravan can be emptied and refilled.
Roadside chapel
Marks the nearest roadside chapel.
Lorry park
On a motorway and a road for motor vehicles, gives information about the nearest junction with a service facility for lorries.
Advance sign before a lorry park
Gives the distance to a comprehensive service facility for lorries.
Advance sign before a rest stop
Gives the distance to the nearest rest stop and the services it offers.
Advance sign before a turn to a rest stop
Gives the start of a turning lane to the nearest rest stop.
Sign for turning to a rest stop
Marks the place of turning to the nearest rest stop.
Supplementary plates33
They add to and clarify the sign they are placed under.
Number
States the number of hazards or elements to which the sign above the plate applies, for example the number of bends or tracks.
Shape of junction
Shows the real shape of the approaching junction.
Shape of junction
Shows the real shape of the junction and distinguishes which road is the main road and which the side road.
Shape of junction
Shows the real shape of the junction and distinguishes the main and side road, in a different graphic design from E2b.
Shape of two junctions
Shows the shape of two or more junctions in succession and distinguishes the main and side roads at both.
Distance
Gives the distance to the place from which the sign above the plate applies.
Distance
Used under the sign 'Give way' as advance notice of an approaching 'Stop, give way!' sign, giving the distance to the place where it is necessary to stop.
Length of section
Gives the length of the section for which the sign above the plate applies.
Maximum permitted weight
Limits the validity of the prohibition, restriction or instruction of the sign above which it is placed to vehicles whose maximum permitted mass exceeds the value shown on the plate.
In wet conditions (in rain)
Limits the validity of the sign above which it is placed to wet road conditions.
Arrow for straight ahead
Shows, by an arrow, the direction straight ahead to the place to which the sign above the plate applies.
Arrow for turning
Shows, by an arrow, the direction of turning to the place to which the sign above the plate applies.
Start of section
Marks the start of the section for which the sign above the plate applies.
Course of section
Shows that the driver is in the middle of the section of validity of the sign above the plate.
End of section
Marks the end of the section for which the sign above the plate applies.
Section of validity
Marks the section of validity of the sign above the plate. The arrow points in one direction and the figure gives the length of the section.
Section of validity
Marks the section of validity of the sign above the plate. The arrow points in both directions and the figure gives the length in each direction.
Type of vehicle
Limits the validity of the sign above the plate to the marked type of vehicle, for example a lorry or a motorcycle.
Shape of road and railway crossing
Shows the real shape of the crossing of a road with a railway; used especially where the crossing is at a sharp angle.
No time charge
Marks a section of motorway, or road, whose use is not charged by a motorway vignette (time-based fee).
With time charge
Marks a section of road, or motorway, whose use is charged by a time-based fee (motorway vignette).
No toll
Marks a section of motorway, or road, whose use is not charged by a toll.
With toll
Marks a section of road, or motorway, whose use is charged by a toll.
No time charge or toll
Marks a section of motorway whose use is charged neither by a time-based fee nor by a toll.
With time charge and toll
Marks a section of road whose use is charged both by a time-based fee and by a toll.
Cyclists travelling in the opposite direction
Under the sign 'One-way traffic', warns that cyclists are permitted to travel in the opposite direction.
Cyclists permitted to enter in the opposite direction
Under the sign 'No entry for all vehicles', permits cyclists to enter a one-way road in the opposite direction.
Permitted direction for cyclists
Shows, with direction arrows, the possible direction of travel for cyclists.
Text or symbol
A suitable inscription or symbol on the supplementary plate makes more precise or limits the meaning of the traffic sign above which the plate is placed.
Transit
Transit: the plate limits the validity of the sign to lorries for which use of the marked section is not necessary in order to reach the place of loading, unloading, maintenance or repair of the vehicle, or the seat, premises or usual residence of the carrier or driver.
Tunnel category
The plate supplements the sign 'No entry for vehicles carrying dangerous goods' and gives the tunnel category of the tunnel in the following section of road.
Distance to the next petrol station
The plate usually supplements the sign 'Advance sign for a rest stop' and gives the distance to the petrol station that follows the petrol station at the marked rest stop.
Insufficient clearance
The plate, in combination with the sign 'Other danger', warns of a restriction of the clearance profile of the carriageway.