Reduced Vision
The sign indicates that it applies to individuals with reduced vision.
When You See This Sign
When you see T9 together with a main sign you should understand that the main sign is particularly directed at people with visual impairments. Exercise extra caution: reduce speed, be prepared to stop, and allow people using a white cane or guide dog to cross calmly.
Rules & Regulations
- T9 is a supplementary plate that is always placed under a main sign and indicates that the main sign particularly applies to people with visual impairments.
- The plate's meaning is directed at people with visual impairments; it does not mean that other road users automatically gain different rights or obligations than what the main sign indicates.
- Signage with T9 can be used to mark special parking spaces, pedestrian crossings, or other facilities adapted for people with visual impairments, and is decided by the responsible road authority (municipality or county administrative board).
- T9 should be interpreted in combination with the main sign — the placement, symbol, and text on the main sign determine exactly what applies.
Tips for Drivers
- Reduce your speed and be extra attentive when you see T9 under a main sign, especially at pedestrian crossings; people using a white cane or guide dog may move more slowly and have difficulty perceiving traffic.
- Respect parking and stopping prohibitions that are supplemented with T9; leave these spaces free for those they are intended for.
- Look for complementary adaptations in the environment, such as tactile guidance paths, audible signals, or raised crossings, and adjust your driving accordingly.
- If you are unsure who the sign applies to, follow the main sign but always show extra consideration and be prepared to stop if a person with a visual impairment needs help crossing the road.
Common Mistakes
- Confuse T9 with the disability/wheelchair symbol and believe it applies to people with reduced mobility.
- Think that T9 means the main sign does not apply to other road users; it modifies whom the main sign is specifically directed at but does not abolish the other rules.
- Misunderstand that T9 is a standalone sign instead of a supplementary plate that must always be interpreted together with the main sign.
Test Yourself
Road Sign: Reduced Vision
What does this symbol sign with a stylized eye or cane mean?
- A The sign applies to people with impaired vision.
- B The sign warns of poor visibility on the road ahead.
- C The sign indicates special lanes for taxis.
- D The sign shows that parking is free of charge.
Exam Tip
On the exam, the question may be about recognizing that T9 is a supplementary plate under a main sign and that it indicates the sign is directed at people with visual impairments — choose answers that show you understand it is always interpreted together with the main sign.
Did You Know?
T9 is used relatively rarely and is often found at locations such as public transport stops, healthcare facilities, or pedestrian crossings where there are special measures for people with visual impairments, often supplemented by audible signals and guiding paths.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does the 'Visual impairment' sign cover?
T9 refers to people with visual impairments, for example those who use a white cane or guide dog. The sign indicates that the main sign applies particularly to this group.
May I park in a space marked with T9?
Spaces marked with T9 are intended for people with visual impairments when the main sign specifies special rights or exemptions. In general you should not park there unless you belong to the target group or have a special permit.
Is T9 a warning sign or a regulatory sign?
T9 is a supplementary plate and does not itself warn or regulate — it is the main sign above that determines whether it is a warning or regulatory sign. T9 only specifies for whom the main sign applies.
How do I recognize T9 visually in the traffic environment?
T9 is a rectangular supplementary plate that usually sits directly under the main sign and contains the text "Visual impairment" or equivalent symbolism. It is placed to be clearly associated with the main sign it modifies.
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