National Sign
The sign indicates a national border or national road
When You See This Sign
When you see the national marker (F22) it informs you that you are reaching a national border or are at a national road. You normally do not need to take any special action, but always follow supplementary signs and any inspections if present.
Rules & Regulations
- The national marker (F22) is a location sign and primarily serves an informational function — it is not a regulatory or prohibitory sign.
- The sign indicates either a national border or that you are at/on a national road; the national marker itself does not automatically change speed limits or right-of-way rules.
- If the national marker indicates a national border: follow any control instructions and the directions of customs or border personnel when present.
- When national road signage is present you should observe supplementary signs (route numbers, speed limits, lane guidance) that may be posted in connection with F22.
Tips for Drivers
- Look for supplementary signs immediately after the national marker — they often provide important information about speed limits, route numbers, or possible checks.
- At a national border: have ID and necessary documents easily accessible in case an inspection occurs.
- Remember that traffic regulations and local rules may differ in another country — be especially attentive to speed limits and traffic rules after crossing the border.
- Use the sign in your navigation: if it marks a national road, the route number and the marker's position can help you confirm you are on the correct road.
Common Mistakes
- Believing that the national marker automatically means you must stop — it does not require a stop by itself.
- Assuming that the sign changes the speed limit or right-of-way rules — such changes must be indicated with separate signs.
- Confusing the national marker with a pure customs or inspection sign and assuming there are always border controls.
Test Yourself
Road Sign: National Sign
What does this sign mean?
- A It indicates a national road or the national border (national mark).
- B It shows that you are leaving a motorway.
- C It prohibits entry for unauthorized vehicles.
- D It marks the start of an area reserved only for pedestrians and cyclists.
Exam Tip
On the theory test, a common trap is selecting answers that state F22 changes speed limits or requires a stop — the correct answer is that it is an informational sign without automatic regulatory effect.
Did You Know?
The national marker is a location sign used mainly at border crossings and where national roads begin or end, and it is included in the Swedish sign standard as code F22.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to stop at the national marker?
No, the national marker itself does not require you to stop. You only stop if there is a separate instruction, inspections, or if authority personnel request it.
Does the national marker show which route number I'm driving on?
Not always; the national marker indicates that it is a national road or a border. Route numbers may appear alongside but are often shown with separate signs.
Does the sign mean that rules change automatically when I cross a national border?
No, the sign itself does not change rules. However, other countries' traffic regulations or requirements (e.g., documents, speed limits) may apply immediately after the border.
Can the national marker also appear inland?
Yes. Besides at national borders, the sign can be used to mark the beginning or end of a national road within Sweden.
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