Toilet
The sign indicates the location of a toilet
When You See This Sign
When you see the H14 sign you know there is a toilet nearby. Watch for arrow or distance signs and plan your exit in good time; at the same time, follow applicable stopping and parking rules before leaving the road.
Rules & Regulations
- H14 (Toilet) is an information sign that indicates where a toilet is located and belongs to the service information category, not a regulatory sign.
- The sign's arrow or distance indication shows the direction or distance to the toilet; follow these directions to find the facilities.
- The sign itself does not grant the right to stop or park at the roadside — applicable stopping and parking rules must always be followed.
- Supplementary signs (e.g., disability symbol, opening hours, or fee) apply together with H14 and provide important additional information about availability and conditions.
Tips for Drivers
- Plan ahead when you see the sign: signal in good time and choose the appropriate lane to safely leave the road at the next exit or rest area.
- Look for supplementary plates with an arrow or distance in meters so you know whether the toilet is directly at the road or requires an exit/parking.
- Never stop on the hard shoulder to use a toilet if it is prohibited or unsafe; use the designated parking or rest area.
- Check supplementary symbols for disability access or fees before relying on specific facilities.
Common Mistakes
- Believing that H14 automatically grants the right to stop or park right where the sign is posted.
- Assuming that a toilet is always open 24/7 or always free when H14 is shown, without reading any supplementary signs.
- Interpreting the sign to mean there are multiple facilities nearby without checking arrows or distance indications.
Test Yourself
Road Sign: Toilet
What is expected of you as a driver when you see this sign?
- A Sign indicating the location of a toilet nearby.
- B Sign indicating a parking ban for all vehicles.
- C Sign warning of poor road surface.
- D Sign indicating the tourist information opening hours.
Exam Tip
On the theory test you may be asked whether H14 grants the right to stop or park — the correct answer is that the sign only informs about the toilet's location and does not change local stopping or parking rules.
Did You Know?
H14 is one of several standardized service pictograms in Sweden and is often used at rest areas, petrol stations, and ferry terminals to help travelers find necessary facilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does H14 mean the toilet is open 24 hours?
No, H14 only shows where a toilet is located. If opening hours apply, they are often indicated on a supplementary sign below the main sign.
Can I park anywhere when I see a toilet sign?
No, the sign does not give any special right to park. You must follow existing parking and stopping regulations at the location and use the designated parking or rest area.
Does the sign indicate the distance or direction to the toilet?
H14 is often supplemented with an arrow or a distance in meters indicating direction or how far it is. If no arrow or distance is shown, the sign is usually placed at the facility itself.
Does the sign indicate that the toilet is accessible for people with disabilities?
Not always. If the toilet is accessible, there is usually a separate disability symbol as a supplementary plate below H14. Without such a symbol you cannot assume accessibility.
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