Prohibition of Vehicle Traffic
The sign indicates a prohibition against vehicle traffic.
When You See This Sign
When you see the sign you must not continue driving a vehicle into the prohibited area. Stop or turn away before the sign, read any supplementary plates for exceptions, and choose an alternative route if you do not have explicit permission to pass.
Rules & Regulations
- The sign prohibits traffic with vehicles — this means that no vehicles (including bicycles, mopeds, light motor vehicles and motor vehicles) may pass the sign.
- The prohibition applies from the sign and continues until an end sign, a repealing or other traffic sign indicates that the prohibition ends, or until a supplementary plate specifies particular exceptions.
- Exceptions can be indicated with a supplementary plate under the sign (e.g., 'Does not apply to authorized traffic' or 'Does not apply to residents'). Without such a plate, the prohibition applies to all vehicles.
- Emergency vehicles may pass during urgent operations, but otherwise all drivers must respect the prohibition and choose another means of transport or a different route.
Tips for Drivers
- Slow down and stop well before the sign so you have time to read any supplementary plates and plan a detour or a place to turn around.
- Check carefully for small supplementary plates that may permit residents, deliveries or bicycles — these determine whether you are allowed to continue.
- If you are a cyclist or using another non-motorized vehicle: walk the bicycle/vehicle as a pedestrian or find a designated cycle path, because the sign prohibits transport by vehicle even for non-motorized vehicles.
Common Mistakes
- Believing the sign only prohibits motor vehicles — many fail to realize that bicycles and mopeds are also counted as vehicles.
- Failing to see or interpret the supplementary plate correctly and therefore wrongly assuming passage is allowed for deliveries or residents.
- Assuming you can drive through to quickly stop or turn around without checking for exceptions; this may be prohibited.
Test Yourself
Road Sign: Prohibition of Vehicle Traffic
What does this road sign mean?
- A Traffic with vehicles is prohibited; no vehicles may pass beyond the sign.
- B Entry is forbidden only from your direction.
- C Only motor vehicles are prohibited.
- D Pedestrians are prohibited.
Exam Tip
On the exam they often try to confuse you with wording that distinguishes between 'vehicles' and 'motorized vehicles'. Answer that bicycles and mopeds are also covered by this prohibition unless an exception is indicated.
Did You Know?
This sign is often used to create car-free squares, pedestrian streets, or temporary closures at events and is stricter than signs that only prohibit motorized vehicles — bicycles and mopeds are also considered vehicles under traffic regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I cycle past the sign?
No, a bicycle is considered a vehicle and may not be ridden past the sign. However, you may walk the bicycle as a pedestrian if permitted, or use a designated cycle path.
Does the prohibition also apply to mopeds and electric mopeds?
Yes, mopeds and electric mopeds are considered vehicles and are covered by the prohibition. Only if a supplementary plate explicitly allows them may they pass.
I live inside the area — am I allowed to drive in?
Only if there is a supplementary plate under the sign that indicates an exception for residents or authorized traffic. Without such a plate the prohibition applies to all vehicles, including residents.
Can a temporary closure use this sign during events or work?
Yes, the sign is often used temporarily at events or road works to completely close vehicle traffic. Always check whether the closure is temporary and follow any instructions on site.
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