Bus
The symbol indicates a bus
When You See This Sign
When you see the bus sign, do not stop or park in the marked area without permission. Drive carefully, keep your distance, and make it easier for the bus to pull out from the stop and for passengers boarding or alighting.
Rules & Regulations
- The sign indicates a place reserved for buses (a stop or a bus lane) where buses are allowed to stop for boarding and alighting.
- It is prohibited for other vehicles to park or stop in the area designated for the bus stop or in the bus lane, unless other signage permits it.
- When a bus signals that it is about to pull out from the stop, you should make it easier for the bus to re-enter traffic and give way if it needs to move into your lane.
- Supplementary plates may indicate times when the bus sign's restriction applies; always follow any accompanying time plate or local information.
Tips for Drivers
- Reduce your speed when approaching the sign and watch for passengers stepping into the roadway or crossing the road.
- Give the bus room to pull out from the stop — wait behind it rather than trying to pass close to the stop.
- Do not use the bus layover or transfer zone for boarding or alighting unless you are driving a bus; choose the nearest legal place to stop.
Common Mistakes
- Believing that a brief stop to drop off a passenger is allowed at a marked bus stop — it is usually prohibited.
- Assuming the sign only applies to city buses or only at certain times when no time plates are visible — it applies to buses as defined by the sign unless otherwise stated.
- Overtaking a bus that is dropping off or picking up passengers and thereby risking hitting pedestrians — both dangerous and potentially illegal.
Test Yourself
Road Sign: Bus
What is expected of the traffic that the symbol applies to?
- A Bus
- B Passenger car
- C Motorcycle
- D Tractor
Exam Tip
On the theory test you may be asked whether you may stop briefly to drop off a passenger at a bus stop — the correct answer is usually no, unless specific signage permits it.
Did You Know?
The bus pictogram is a standardized symbol used in Sweden and many other countries to clearly mark stops and bus lanes, and it has existed in its current form since the standardization of road signs for public transport.
Frequently Asked Questions
May I stop briefly at a bus stop to drop off a passenger?
No, you are normally not allowed to stop or park where it is marked for buses. Only buses or vehicles explicitly permitted by supplementary signage may use the area.
Does the sign apply at night or when no buses are visible?
Yes, the sign generally applies at all times unless a time plate indicates specific hours. Always check for a supplementary plate that limits when the rule applies.
Must I give way when a bus wants to pull out from the stop?
You should make it easier for the bus to pull out and effectively give it room to merge, especially if it signals its intention. If the bus has to wait for you to change lanes, you should let it go ahead.
Does the sign also apply to private buses or tour coaches?
Yes, the sign primarily applies to vehicles of the bus type used for passenger transport. If a vehicle meets the definition of a bus and uses the stop, the rule must be followed, unless local signage specifies exceptions.
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