Warning signs – complete overview and meaning

Warning signs alert to hazards and unusual conditions. They are triangular with red borders and white backgrounds. Reduce speed and adjust driving in time.

Overview

Groups

  • Road geometry: sharp bends, multiple bends, steep hills, narrowing
  • Crossings and control: junctions, roundabouts, traffic signals
  • Rail and trams: level crossings, tram tracks and distance boards
  • Surface and weather: slippery roads, sidewind, rockfall, avalanches
  • Users and animals: pedestrians, children, cyclists, riders, livestock and wildlife
  • Special hazards: ferry quays, tunnels without lights, queues, unspecified hazards with text plates

See also Level crossings – safe crossing.