End of Overtaking Prohibition
The sign indicates the end of the prohibition on overtaking.
When You See This Sign
When you see C28 you should understand that the previous overtaking ban has now ended at that point. You may overtake after the sign, but only if it is safe, there are no other prohibitions or road markings that ban overtaking, and you have sufficient visibility.
Rules & Regulations
- The sign indicates that a previous ban on overtaking (C27) has ended from the point where the sign is posted and onward.
- After C28, overtaking is allowed only if it is safe and no other signs or road markings prohibit overtaking.
- You must always assess visibility, oncoming traffic, and speed before you begin an overtaking maneuver — the sign does not automatically give the right to overtake in dangerous situations.
- The sign applies from the point where it is placed; previous bans may have been temporary (e.g., during roadworks) and end exactly at the sign.
Tips for Drivers
- Check the road markings (solid or broken center line) before you start an overtaking maneuver, because a solid line still prohibits you from crossing it.
- Ensure good visibility and sufficient gap to oncoming traffic; use mirrors and check your blind spot before starting the overtaking.
- Be aware whether the sign follows a temporary roadwork area or a hill crest — even if the ban is lifted, road conditions may require extra caution.
- Consider whether there are junctions, pedestrian crossings, or bus stops just after the sign — these may make overtaking inappropriate or dangerous even if it is permitted.
Common Mistakes
- Believing that the sign automatically gives the right to overtake without checking road markings; a solid line can still prohibit overtaking.
- Beginning an overtaking maneuver immediately without assessing visibility and oncoming traffic, just because the sign shows the ban has ended.
- Confusing the sign with the end of all restrictions — C28 only lifts the overtaking ban, not other local prohibitions or rules.
Test Yourself
Road Sign: End of Overtaking Prohibition
What does this sign mean?
- A Here the prohibition on overtaking ends — after this point overtaking is allowed again.
- B Overtaking prohibited begins here.
- C Overtaking prohibited for heavy vehicles begins here.
- D A no-parking zone begins here.
Exam Tip
In the theory test they may ask whether you may overtake immediately after the sign; the correct answer is that you may only overtake if it is safe and no other signs or road markings (e.g., a solid line) prohibit it.
Did You Know?
C28 is often used at the end of short banned zones at hill crests, curves, or roadworks to indicate that the specific overtaking restriction has now ended.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does C28 apply to all vehicle classes?
Yes, the sign removes the general overtaking ban that previously applied on the section for the vehicles the ban covered. However, any signs specifically directed at certain vehicle classes remain in effect.
Can I overtake if there is a solid line even though I see C28?
No, a solid center line means you must not cross the line to overtake. You must obey both road markings and traffic signs.
Does the end of the ban apply immediately at the sign?
Yes, from the location where C28 is posted the previous overtaking ban ends. However, continue to be vigilant after the sign because new conditions or signs may change the rules again.
Can C28 be temporary, for example during roadworks?
Yes, the sign is often used to end temporary overtaking bans at roadworks or other temporary traffic arrangements. Therefore it is common to see C28 in connection with work zones.
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