Preliminary Information about Control
The sign provides advance information about an upcoming control.
When You See This Sign
When you see the sign you should immediately adjust your speed and be prepared to stop safely. Only continue if you are not instructed to stop; if you are, follow the police's instructions without delay.
Rules & Regulations
- The sign gives advance notice that a police checkpoint is ahead, but it does not by itself impose an automatic obligation to stop.
- You must follow the police's instructions and stop when the police show a stop signal or when a temporary stop/check sign indicates it.
- You must not attempt to evade the checkpoint by dangerous or illegal maneuvers; such avoidance can lead to fines or prosecution.
- If you are asked to stop you must be able to present your driver's license and the vehicle's documents and comply with the police's instructions without delay.
Tips for Drivers
- Reduce speed well in advance and keep a safe distance so you can stop in a controlled manner if directed.
- Keep your driver's license and vehicle documents easily accessible so you can quickly show them at a checkpoint.
- Choose a safe place to stop if the police signal you to pull over — do not make sudden lane changes or dangerous maneuvers.
- Read the signage ahead; the warning sign often means the checkpoint is located after a curve, bridge, or road section where stopping is appropriate.
Common Mistakes
- Believing the sign automatically means all vehicles must stop immediately.
- Ignoring the sign just because no police are visible where you pass the sign.
- Trying to accelerate or make sudden evasive maneuvers to avoid the checkpoint.
Test Yourself
Road Sign: Preliminary Information about Control
What is expected of you as a driver here?
- A That you are prepared to be inspected and follow instructions
- B That you immediately park for loading
- C That you ignore the sign because the inspection applies only to cyclists
- D That you accelerate to pass the checkpoint quickly
Exam Tip
On the theory test they may try to get you to answer that the sign means an obligatory stop — the correct answer is that it only informs; you must stop only when the police or another stop sign requires it.
Did You Know?
The sign is designated P7 in the road sign catalog and is used to warn drivers about various types of police checkpoints, for example sobriety or vehicle inspections.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I always have to stop immediately when I see the sign?
No, the sign is a warning and is not a stop sign in itself. You should reduce speed and be prepared to stop if the police or a temporary stop sign directs you to.
What happens if I try to drive past the checkpoint without stopping?
Intentionally avoiding a checkpoint by driving past it can be considered obstruction of authority or evasion and can lead to fines or prosecution. The police may also follow and stop you further ahead.
Where is the sign normally placed in relation to the checkpoint?
The sign is placed well before the checkpoint so drivers can adjust speed and choose a suitable place to stop. It may be located before a curve, at motorway exits, or before a spot where stopping is safe.
Do I need to show my driver's license and registration documents at a checkpoint?
Yes, if the police request them you must be able to present your driver's license and the vehicle's documents. Refusing to show documents can lead to sanctions.
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