Area Sign
The sign indicates that special regulations apply to an area.
When You See This Sign
When you see the Area sign (E20) you should immediately look for additional signs and adapt your driving to the specified rules. The rules apply to all streets within the area until you pass the end-of-area sign.
Rules & Regulations
- When you pass the Area sign (E20), the special regulations specified for the area apply.
- The sign applies to all streets and intersections within the marked area until the end-of-area sign is displayed.
- E20 is often supplemented by additional signs that specify which rules apply (e.g., parking rules, access restrictions, or special priority).
- You must follow the rules stated on the additional signs even if the same rules are not repeated on every individual street within the area.
Tips for Drivers
- Look immediately for additional signs under or adjacent to E20 — they tell you exactly which rules apply in the area.
- Adjust your speed and parking plans already upon entering the area, since the rules apply to all streets inside it.
- If you are unsure about which restrictions apply, choose the safest option (e.g., lower speed and avoid parking) until you see more information.
- Remember that the rules apply until you see the end-of-area sign; do not change your behavior until you have passed it.
Common Mistakes
- Believing that the sign only applies to the street where it is posted rather than to the entire area.
- Missing or misinterpreting additional signs and thereby violating parking or access rules.
- Assuming that the regulations automatically end at the next intersection — they apply until the area's end sign is shown.
Test Yourself
Road Sign: Area Sign
What should you consider when you pass this sign?
- A Special regulations apply to the area that follows
- B The area of special regulations ends
- C You are approaching a bus stop
- D Parking is allowed without restriction
Exam Tip
On the theory test they may ask where a regulation applies — always choose the option that says the regulation applies to the entire area until an end sign is shown, and that you should check additional signs for details.
Did You Know?
The area sign is often used in residential neighborhoods, pedestrian streets and town centers to gather several local rules into a single defined area instead of signing each street separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does E20 mean there is always a special speed limit in the area?
No, E20 itself does not indicate a specific speed. A speed limit is only indicated if there is an additional sign showing a new speed limit; otherwise the general speed rules apply.
Does E20 apply to all road users, including pedestrians and cyclists?
Yes, the sign marks that special regulations apply within the area for traffic as a whole. If a rule is directed only at a specific group it will be indicated on an additional sign.
Does a parking prohibition need to be repeated on every street within an area marked with E20?
No, if parking rules are specified as an addition under E20 they apply to the entire area and do not need to be repeated on every street. Always check the additional sign for details about times or exceptions.
When do the regulations marked by E20 cease?
The regulations only cease when you pass the area's end sign or a new sign that changes the rules. Until then, the specified rules apply to all streets within the area.
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