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The sign indicates the direction to a postal facility
When You See This Sign
When you see the G1 sign you know that a postal facility is located in the indicated direction. Follow the arrow's guidance, prepare lane changes in good time if needed and check parking options before stopping; the sign does not give right-of-way or parking rights.
Rules & Regulations
- The G1 sign is an information sign that indicates the direction to a postal facility; it is not a prohibition or mandatory sign and does not change right-of-way or speed regulations.
- The arrow on the sign shows the direction you should follow to reach the postal facility, but the sign normally does not indicate the exact distance unless a supplementary plate with distance is mounted underneath.
- The sign does not grant the right to stop or park; standard parking regulations and any local instructions at the postal facility must be followed.
- The sign's placement can indicate which lane leads to the postal facility at intersections or road splits, so prepare lane changes in good time and follow the instructions.
Tips for Drivers
- If you need to stop at the postal facility, plan ahead for suitable parking and be aware of local parking rules — do not stop abruptly when you see the sign.
- At motorway exits or larger intersections, G1 may be combined with arrows showing which exit or lane leads to the postal facility; change lanes in good time and signal early.
- Use the sign as an aid to choose the correct route, but do not rely on it as a guarantee of opening hours or customer service availability — check opening hours separately.
- For heavy vehicles or delivery trucks: follow the signage carefully as the postal facility may be located in a dedicated driveway or yard with specific entrances and exits.
Common Mistakes
- Believing that the sign grants the right to park or unload at the location — the sign only indicates direction, not parking rights.
- Assuming the postal facility is always a customer service point (post office) for private individuals; sometimes the sign points to a terminal or distribution center that is not open to the public.
- Confusing G1 with warning or mandatory signs and therefore incorrectly assuming the sign alters right-of-way or speed regulations.
Test Yourself
Road Sign: Post
What does this sign show the direction to?
- A Postal facility — shows direction to a post office
- B Healthcare facility — shows the nearest emergency department
- C Police station — shows direction to the police
- D Telephone kiosk — shows location of a phone
Exam Tip
On the theory test you may encounter a question that checks whether you know that G1 is an information sign and does not grant the right to park or affect right-of-way rules — answer that it only indicates the direction to a postal facility.
Did You Know?
Information signs for public services, such as postal services, are designed in blue with a white symbol to be easily recognizable. After postal service reorganizations, the symbols have been retained to provide clear guidance to postal facilities even if the organizations' names have changed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the G1 sign indicate that I may park at the postal facility?
No. The G1 sign only shows the direction to a postal facility. Parking is regulated by separate parking signs and local rules at the site.
Does the sign show how far it is to the postal facility?
Not always. If a distance is indicated, it is often on a supplementary plate under the sign. If there is no distance plate, you should assume the facility may be nearby but not the exact number of meters.
Does the arrow mean I have right-of-way at the intersection?
No. The arrows on the information sign only indicate direction. Right-of-way is determined by right-of-way rules and other prohibition/mandatory signs at the intersection, not by G1.
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