Parking Garage
The sign indicates the direction to the parking garage
When You See This Sign
When you see F28 you should adjust your speed and lane choice in good time if you want to follow the signs to the parking garage. Read all additional plates (arrows, distance in meters, opening hours or height restriction) and follow the signs to the entrance; parking conditions apply at the entrance itself.
Rules & Regulations
- F28 (parking garage) is a direction sign indicating the way to a parking garage and is not itself a parking space or authorization to park elsewhere.
- Any additional plates under or next to the sign (arrow, distance, opening hours, fee sign) are binding information showing where and when the parking garage can be reached; follow these instructions.
- Parking rules, fees and any restrictions (maximum height, vehicle types) apply according to the signage at the entrance to the parking garage and are determined by the facility owner, not by the F28 sign itself.
- The sign does not change existing right-of-way or lane rules; if you intend to turn toward the parking garage, choose the correct lane in good time and signal according to traffic rules.
Tips for Drivers
- Reduce your speed and immediately read all additional plates under or next to the sign (arrow, distance, opening hours, any fees or height restrictions) before you turn off.
- Change lanes in good time and use your indicators if you need to turn into the parking garage to avoid sudden lane changes.
- Check height limits and vehicle restrictions at the garage entrance – many parking garages have signs indicating maximum height and whether trucks or buses are prohibited.
- Be attentive to pedestrians and cyclists at the entrance/exit to the parking garage; yield where required and drive slowly near the entrance.
Common Mistakes
- Believing that F28 means parking is free or automatically permitted throughout the area rather than that it only points the way to a parking garage.
- Confusing F28 (direction to a parking garage) with a local parking sign that marks an actual parking space right where the sign stands.
- Ignoring additional plates indicating distance, opening hours or maximum height and expecting to be able to drive in without restrictions.
Test Yourself
Road Sign: Parking Garage
What should you keep in mind when you see this sign?
- A The sign's arrow shows the direction to a parking garage
- B The sign indicates a free roadside parking area
- C The sign prohibits parking for heavy vehicles
- D The sign indicates the parking area is reserved for disabled people
Exam Tip
On the theory test you may be asked whether the sign grants the right to park directly where it is mounted – the correct answer is that F28 only indicates direction, and parking conditions are shown at the entrance or on additional plates.
Did You Know?
F28 is part of the blue directional signs used to guide road users to service facilities; in city centers, parking garage signs are placed to reduce street parking and improve traffic flow in central areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the sign mean parking in the parking garage is free?
No. The sign only shows where the parking garage is located. Fees and opening hours are normally indicated at the entrance or on additional plates and may vary between different parking garages.
Does the sign apply to all vehicle types?
Nothing in F28 specifies particular vehicle types – but the parking garage may have restrictions (e.g. maximum height or prohibition of trucks) shown at the entrance. Always check the signage at the garage entrance.
What does a number on an additional plate under F28 mean (for example '100 m')?
Such a number indicates the distance to the parking garage or entrance in meters. Use the information to prepare lane changes and turns in good time.
Do I have to follow the sign to the parking garage or can I keep driving?
Directional signs like F28 show a recommended route but are not mandatory; you can continue driving, but if you intend to park you should follow the signage and the rules that apply at the entrance.
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