Direction Sign
The sign indicates the direction to a destination for pedestrian and bicycle traffic.
When You See This Sign
When you see an F34 signpost you should understand it points out a route intended for pedestrians and cyclists. Adjust your speed, be alert at intersections and avoid driving onto marked pedestrian and bicycle paths that the sign leads to.
Rules & Regulations
- F34 (signpost for pedestrian and bicycle traffic) is an informational sign that indicates directions to destinations intended for pedestrians and cyclists.
- The sign itself does not change right-of-way rules or grant any traffic priority; rights and prohibitions are indicated by other signs or road markings.
- If the signpost leads to a separate pedestrian and bicycle path (for example marked with D7), that path is reserved for pedestrians and cyclists and motor vehicles are not allowed to travel there.
- When you as a driver encounter a location where an F34 points toward a pedestrian or bicycle path, you should adjust your speed and yield to pedestrians and cyclists where required by applicable rules.
Tips for Drivers
- Reduce speed and watch for pedestrians and cyclists at intersections and driveways where the sign points toward a pedestrian or bicycle route.
- Do not park or stop on pedestrian and bicycle paths that the sign leads to — it can block traffic and is often prohibited.
- When you turn onto a road or driveway where an F34 points, check whether there are separate pedestrian and bicycle crossings and yield when necessary.
- If you are a cyclist or pedestrian: follow the signpost to find safe, designated routes to the city center, stations, or other destinations.
Common Mistakes
- Believing that F34 gives motor vehicles a new driving direction or is mandatory for drivers — it is only an informational sign for pedestrian and bicycle traffic.
- Assuming that the sign automatically implies a duty to yield or a stop requirement for motor traffic — right-of-way rules are determined by other signs and road markings.
- Thinking you may drive on a physical pedestrian and bicycle path just because the sign points to a destination there — separate prohibition signs or road markings may still ban motor traffic.
Test Yourself
Road Sign: Direction Sign
What does this sign show?
- A Direction for pedestrian and bicycle traffic to the specified destination
- B Direction for motor traffic to the nearest motorway
- C Indicates a parking area for motor vehicles
- D Shows the cycle route's number and starting point
Exam Tip
In the theory test a trap may be to state that the sign gives motor vehicles right of way or imposes a duty to yield — the correct answer is that F34 is an informational sign aimed at pedestrians and cyclists and does not change traffic rules for motor vehicles.
Did You Know?
Signposts for pedestrian and bicycle traffic are often used in urban areas to create continuous routes between important destinations (e.g. stations, city centers and parks) and may include destinations and distances to facilitate walking and cycling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does F34 apply to car drivers?
No, F34 is an informational sign primarily intended for pedestrians and cyclists. It indicates the direction to pedestrian and bicycle routes and does not change traffic rules for motor vehicles.
May I turn onto the road that the sign points to with my car?
It depends on whether it is a regular street or a separate pedestrian and bicycle path. If it is a marked pedestrian and bicycle path, motor vehicles are not allowed to drive there; otherwise you must follow other traffic rules and signage.
Does F34 show distances or specific destinations?
Yes, signposts for pedestrian and bicycle traffic can include names of destinations and sometimes distances or pictograms. The information is intended to help pedestrians and cyclists find their way.
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