Warning for Children
The sign indicates a stretch of road where children often cross or linger on or near the road.
When You See This Sign
When you see A15 you should immediately adjust your speed and increase your attention to the roadway and sidewalks. Be prepared to stop and yield for children who may run out or move unpredictably.
Rules & Regulations
- A15 is a warning sign indicating that there is a section of road ahead where children often cross or are present.
- You must adjust your speed and drive slowly enough to be able to stop if children suddenly step into the road.
- The sign does not automatically give children priority; you must yield and stop when required by the traffic situation.
- The sign may be supplemented by an additional plate indicating a distance or time, and you should take such information into account.
Tips for Drivers
- Reduce speed in good time and scan both sides of the road — children can appear between parked cars or from footpaths.
- Be especially alert at the beginning and end of the school day and during leisure activities when more children may be on the move.
- Keep extra distance to the vehicle in front of you; a car may stop suddenly for a child who runs out.
- Use gentle braking rather than sudden steering maneuvers and be prepared to stop completely if the situation requires it.
Common Mistakes
- Believing that the sign automatically gives children priority over vehicles — it only warns and requires caution.
- Not reducing speed because no children are visible at the moment; children can appear unexpectedly.
- Assuming the sign is only found at schools — it can also be placed near playgrounds, bus stops, or residential areas.
Test Yourself
Road Sign: Warning for Children
What should you be aware of here?
- A Children often cross or are present by the road — show extra caution.
- B Schools or school crossings that are always regulated by traffic wardens.
- C Road sign indicating a cycle crossing where cyclists have priority.
- D Area frequented by riders — be alert for horses.
Exam Tip
In theory test questions they often try to make you believe that the sign gives formal priority or sets a new speed limit — the correct answer is that it warns and requires adjusted speed and readiness to stop, but not automatically a different yielding rule.
Did You Know?
The symbol shows two children to signal special attention for unprotected road users; the sign is often used at schools, playgrounds, and bus stops where many children are present, and it can also be put up temporarily in connection with events.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to stop when I see the 'Warning for children' sign?
No, the sign does not imply an obligatory duty to stop. However, you must adjust your speed and be prepared to stop if children are on or at risk of entering the roadway.
Does the sign give children priority over vehicles?
The sign itself does not give priority. Children who are already on a crosswalk or in the carriageway, however, have the same protection as other pedestrians and you must yield according to applicable rules.
Can the sign be combined with an additional plate showing distance or time?
Yes, A15 is often supplemented with additional plates showing the length of the stretch the warning covers or the times of day during which it should be observed. Always take such supplementary information into account.
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