Marking Screen for Side Obstacles, Speed Humps, etc.
The device marks side obstacles or speed humps
When You See This Sign
When you see a marker panel you should reduce speed, read the diagonal stripes and pass on the side the stripes slope downward toward. Drive carefully past the obstacle and follow any supplementary signs or temporary instructions.
Rules & Regulations
- The marker panel shows where a roadside obstacle or traffic-calming device is located and is used to make the obstacle clear to road users.
- The diagonal stripes slope downward toward the side on which you should pass the obstacle; the stripes therefore indicate the safe side to pass on.
- The marker panel is a warning/marking device and does not change right-of-way rules or priority.
- Follow any supplementary road signs, road markings, or temporary instructions associated with the panel and adjust your speed accordingly.
Tips for Drivers
- Reduce your speed in good time when you see a marker panel so you have time to assess how to pass the obstacle.
- Look at the direction of the stripes before choosing which side to pass — the stripes slope downward toward the free side.
- Pay special attention to cyclists and pedestrians at traffic islands and traffic-calming devices where a marker panel may be placed.
- In poor visibility or at night, note that many marker panels are reflective; use high beam judiciously to see the markings without dazzling others.
Common Mistakes
- Believing the marker panel gives right-of-way or decides who has priority.
- Ignoring the diagonal direction and passing on the wrong side of the obstacle.
- Failing to look for supplementary instructions in work zones where marker panels are often used.
Test Yourself
Road Sign: Marking Screen for Side Obstacles, Speed Humps, etc.
How should you act when you see this sign marking a side obstacle or speed hump?
- A Adjust your driving and pass the obstacle with caution because a side obstacle or speed hump is marked.
- B Stop immediately and wait for a signal before continuing.
- C Drive at the same speed as before the sign without changing course.
- D Turn around and use another road because the road is closed.
Exam Tip
In the theory test a question may ask whether the stripes show which side to pass or whether the panel implies a duty to give way — remember: the stripes indicate the side to pass, but the panel itself does not change right-of-way rules.
Did You Know?
The marker panel is a standardized device in the Swedish road sign register (code X3) and is used both at permanent traffic islands and temporary obstacles in roadworks; many are fitted with reflective material to increase nighttime visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the marker panel mean I must give way?
No. The marker panel only marks an obstacle and shows which side you should pass on. It does not change who has priority under the ordinary traffic rules.
How do I interpret the diagonal stripes?
The stripes slope downward toward the side where passage is free, i.e., the side you should drive on to pass the obstacle. Always check the direction before changing course.
Should I always stop at a marker panel?
No, you do not necessarily have to stop. You should, however, adjust your speed and be prepared to stop if needed to pass the obstacle safely or if the traffic situation requires it.
Are marker panels only used at roadworks?
No. They are used both for temporary obstacles in work areas and at permanent constructions such as traffic islands and traffic-calming devices. The interpretation of the stripe direction applies consistently in all situations.
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