Emergency Exit
The sign indicates that there is an emergency exit
When You See This Sign
The sign shows that an emergency exit is nearby and where people can evacuate in the event of an accident or fire. As a driver you must not block the exit and, in case of an emergency, follow the directions and, if possible, inform the rescue services of the exit's location.
Rules & Regulations
- The sign indicates the location of an emergency exit and is an information sign, not a yield or prohibition sign.
- You must not stop or park so that the emergency exit or the route to it is blocked.
- In an emergency, road users and pedestrians must follow the directions to the emergency exit and the instructions of the rescue services.
- The sign does not change right-of-way or priority rules for vehicle traffic; it only informs about an evacuation route.
Tips for Drivers
- Note where emergency exit signs are located in tunnels, parking garages or on ferries — they are good reference points to give when calling emergency services (112).
- Keep passageways clear; avoid stopping or parking near the sign so the evacuation route is always usable.
- In an accident or fire: follow the direction indicated by the signs if you need to leave your vehicle and evacuate, and guide other road users/pedestrians towards the exit if it is safe.
- Remember that the sign is primarily for evacuating people — it does not indicate a vehicle turnaround or vehicle exit unless otherwise stated.
Common Mistakes
- Believing the sign indicates a vehicle exit or a drivable off-ramp — it generally refers to evacuation for people.
- Interpreting the sign as a rule that grants right-of-way or a duty to stop for vehicle traffic.
- Parking or stopping nearby because you misjudge the meaning as 'just information' — this can block an important evacuation route.
Test Yourself
Road Sign: Emergency Exit
What does this sign indicate in a tunnel or building?
- A There is an emergency exit
- B There is a fire hydrant
- C There is a rest area
- D There is a toilet
Exam Tip
In the theory test a trick question may try to get you to choose that the sign implies a traffic order or a duty to give way. The correct answer is that E28 is an information sign that only shows where an emergency exit is and does not alter traffic rules.
Did You Know?
The emergency exit sign's symbol follows international standards (green background with a white symbol) and is especially common in longer road tunnels, parking garages and on ferries where continuous evacuation routes are required by safety regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the emergency exit sign apply to vehicles or pedestrians?
Primarily the sign is intended to show an evacuation route for people (pedestrians). It does not automatically mean that vehicles should use the location as a vehicle exit unless specific signage for vehicles is provided.
May I park in front of an emergency exit sign?
No. You must not stop or park so that the emergency exit's passage or access is blocked, as it can prevent a rapid evacuation in an emergency.
Where is the emergency exit sign commonly seen in Sweden?
The sign is common in road and railway tunnels, larger parking garages, garages and on ferries where dedicated evacuation routes or emergency doors exist.
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