Time Indication
The sign indicates the time when the sign is applicable
When You See This Sign
When you see a T6 plate, first read which main sign it belongs to and then check the indicated times. During the stated hours and days the main sign applies; outside these times the prohibition or instruction usually does not apply. Always interpret times in 24-hour format and pay attention to any date ranges.
Rules & Regulations
- The T6 plate is a supplementary sign to a main sign and indicates the hours, days, or date ranges during which the main sign applies.
- Times are given in 24-hour format and the specified periods apply for the entire interval shown on the plate.
- If the main sign restricts a particular vehicle type or action, the time indication applies only to that restriction.
- Outside the specified times the main sign normally does not apply (unless other supplementary signs state otherwise).
Tips for Drivers
- Always read the main sign first and interpret the time indication as a condition for that sign specifically, not as a standalone rule.
- Check whether the plate includes weekdays or date ranges (e.g. 'Mon-Fri' or '1/4-30/9') — this changes when the sign applies.
- Be careful with the 24-hour format; '7-17' means 07:00–17:00, not evening hours.
- If multiple time intervals are shown on the plate, the main sign applies during each listed interval, so plan parking or deliveries accordingly.
Common Mistakes
- Believing the time indication applies to the entire street instead of only to the main sign the plate supplements.
- Missing that times are in 24-hour format and incorrectly interpreting '7-17' as evening hours.
- Ignoring additional information such as weekdays or date ranges and assuming the sign applies every day.
Test Yourself
Road Sign: Time Indication
What does this supplementary sign, which often sits under a prohibition or instruction sign, show?
- A It indicates the time or time period when the sign applies.
- B It indicates the distance to the sign it refers to.
- C It shows which type of vehicle is affected.
- D It states which speed is recommended.
Exam Tip
On the theory exam you may see an image where a parking or prohibition sign has a time indication; check both the hours and any weekdays or date ranges — the question often tests whether you know that the time indication only modifies the main sign.
Did You Know?
The time-indication plate is often used in urban areas together with parking signs, loading zones, and charging stations to provide flexibility at different times of day or year. The supplementary plates are standardized in the national transport authority's sign program and follow international principles for supplementary information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the time indication apply to all vehicles?
The time indication applies only to the restriction or instruction shown on the main sign. If the main sign exempts certain vehicles, those exemptions remain in effect during the specified times.
How do I interpret multiple time intervals on the same plate?
Each line or interval shown is a separate valid time interval during which the main sign applies. You must follow the main sign during all listed intervals.
What happens if there is no time indication?
If no time indication is attached to the main sign, the main sign applies without time restriction — that is, it is in force at all times unless another supplementary sign states otherwise. Some locations may, however, have separate information that affects validity.
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