Location Marker
The sign indicates that you have arrived at the specified location.
When You See This Sign
When you see the place sign (F10) you know that you have arrived at the specified location. Continue driving normally but read any supplementary signs for parking rules, speed, or other local regulations before you stop or turn off.
Rules & Regulations
- The place sign (F10) is an informational sign that only indicates that you have arrived at the specified location; it does not introduce any new traffic rules by itself.
- The sign does not change speed limits, right-of-way rules, or parking regulations — such rules are indicated by other signs or road markings.
- A place sign can be combined with supplementary plates or symbols that provide more information (e.g., parking, point of interest, or distance); read these carefully because they may contain rules or instructions.
- A place sign should not be confused with a town-entry sign or other location signs that mark administrative boundaries or special traffic rules; check any supplementary signage when you arrive.
Tips for Drivers
- Use the place sign as confirmation that you've reached your destination — at the same time check any supplementary signs (parking, loading zone, speed) before stopping.
- Be alert for increased pedestrian or bicycle traffic near the place sign, especially at schools, squares, or attractions, even though the sign itself doesn't change the speed limit.
- If you are navigating with GPS, confirm with the place sign before continuing to drive or parking — it shows you are at the specified location and reduces the risk of missing turns.
- Look for supplementary plates below or near the place sign that may inform about opening hours, restrictions, or guidance on how the place is to be used.
Common Mistakes
- Believing that the place sign automatically implies a new speed limit or the start of a built-up area — it does not.
- Assuming the place sign gives priority or changes right-of-way rules; learners may mistakenly interpret it as a regulatory sign.
- Confusing the place sign with a direction sign or a town-entry sign and thus missing supplementary signage that actually regulates traffic or parking.
Test Yourself
Road Sign: Location Marker
What does this sign mean when you arrive at a named place?
- A Indicates that you have arrived at the named place
- B Shows the remaining distance to the next locality
- C Indicates that the place is prohibited for motor vehicles
- D Indicates that parking is subject to a fee
Exam Tip
On the theory test you may get a question designed to trick you into answering that the place sign changes speed or right-of-way rules — the correct answer is that it is only an informational sign and no traffic rules are changed without specific signage.
Did You Know?
Place signs are often used at squares, parks, attractions, and larger facilities to confirm location and have existed in their modern form in Sweden since the national standardization of road signs during the 20th century.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the place sign mean I can park there?
No, the place sign itself says nothing about parking. Check for parking signs or markings in connection with the location that indicate if and where parking is allowed.
Does the place sign change the speed limit when I arrive?
No. Speed limits are changed only by speed limit signs or by legally designated area signs (e.g., a built-up area sign). A place sign only informs that you have reached a certain location.
Can a place sign be combined with other signs that affect traffic?
Yes, a place sign can be displayed together with supplementary plates or symbols that show facilities or restrictions. Read these together with the place sign because they may contain rules or practical information.
How do I distinguish a place sign from a built-up area sign?
A built-up area sign (the place name in white text on a blue or yellow background depending on the type) often marks administrative boundaries and can affect speed; a place sign only informs that you have arrived at a specific location. Check the sign's design and any supplementary signs to be sure.
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