Road sign in Brest.

Road signs in France refer to all conventional signals installed on French roads and intended to ensure the safety of road users, either by informing them of the dangers and regulations relating to traffic as well as elements useful for decision-making, or by indicating to them the landmarks and equipment useful for their travel on the national territory. They generally largely follow the general European conventions concerning the use of shape and color to indicate their function. France is a signatory to the Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals.^[1]

These road signs can also be found in some overseas territories of France.^[2]

Warning signs

• Warning signs
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  Bend to right
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  Bend to left
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  Double bend first to right
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  Double bend first to left
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  Uneven road
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  Bumps in road
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  Road narrows
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  Road narrows on right
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  Road narrows on left
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  Slippery road
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  Opening bridge ahead
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  Level crossing with gates
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  Level crossing without gates
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  Trams crossing ahead
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  Children crossing
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  Pedestrian crossing
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  Other danger
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  Cattle
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  Sheep
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  Wild animals
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  Equestrians
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  Steep hill downwards
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  Traffic light
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  Two-way traffic ahead
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  Quayside or river bank
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  Cyclists
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  Low-flying aircraft
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  Side winds

Priority signs

• Priority signs
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  Crossroads with right of way from the right
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  Crossroads with priority
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  Give way
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  Give Way sign 150 metres ahead
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  Stop
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  Stop sign 150 metres ahead
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  Roundabout (formely used)
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  Priority road
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  End of priority road

Regulatory signs

• Regulatory signs
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  No vehicles
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  No entry
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  No left turn
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  No right turn
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  No U-turns
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  No overtaking
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  No overtaking by lorries
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  Stop - customs
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  Stop - gendarmerie
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  Stop - police
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  Stop - toll
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  No parking
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  Parking restrictions
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  Parking restrictions
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  No stopping
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  No motor vehicles except mopeds
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  No motor vehicles including mopeds
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  No lorries
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  No pedestrians
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  No cycling
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  No horse-drawn vehicles
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  No tractors
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  No handcarts
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  No buses
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  No mopeds
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  No motorcycles
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  No vehicles towing caravans
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  Length limit (10 metres)
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  Width limit (2.5 metres)
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  Height limit (3.5 metres)
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  Weight limit (5.5 tonnes)
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  Axle weight limit (5 tonnes)
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  Speed limit (50 km/h)
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  Give priority to oncoming vehicles
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  No sounding of horns
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  No traffic allowed without indicated minimum distance between vehicles
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  No vehicles carrying explosives
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  No vehicles carrying water pollutants
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  No vehicles carrying dangerous goods
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  No motorcyclists
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  Turn right
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  Turn left
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  Keep right
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  Keep left
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  Ahead only
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  Turn right ahead
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  Turn left ahead
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  Go ahead or turn right
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  Go ahead or turn left
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  Turn left or right
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  Bicycle lane
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  Pedestrian lane
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  Bridleway
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  Minimum speed
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  Snow chains compulsory
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  Bus lane
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  Tram lane
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  Switch on headlights
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  30 km/h zone
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  End of restriction
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  End of 50 km/h zone
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  End of no overtaking
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  End of no overtaking by lorries
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  End of no sounding of horns
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  End of restrictions to motorists
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  End of bicycle lane
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  End of pedestrian lane
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  End of bridleway
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  End of minimum speed
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  End of snow chains zone
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  End of bus lane
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  End of compulsory headlight use zone
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  Home Zone (20 km/h speed limit)
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  End of Home Zone
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  Pedestrian precinct
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  End of pedestrian precinct

Information signs

• Information signs
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  Parking zone
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  Disc parking zone
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  Meter parking zone
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  Risk of fire
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  Advisory minimum speed
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  End of advisory minimum speed
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  Taxi rank
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  Bus stop
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  Breakdown bay
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  One-way traffic
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  No through road
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  No through road
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  Road use restrictions
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  Road use restrictions
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  Priority over oncoming vehicles
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  Pedestrian crossing
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  Tram crossing
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  Caravan parking restricted
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  Contra-flow bus lane
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  Lane forbidden for use by lorries
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  Slip road to left
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  Slip road to right
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  Level crossing with gates on side road
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  Contra-flow cycle lane
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  Speed limits in France (at entrance to country)
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  Speed limits on motorways
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  Escape lane on right
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  Escape lane on left
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  Speed humps
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  Lanes merge
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  Lanes merge
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  Overtaking lanes
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  Overtaking lanes
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  End of overtaking lanes
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  Parking allowed on pavement
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  Toll ticket marking point
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  Manned tollbooth
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  Toll payment by debit or credit card
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  Toll payment by cash
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  Toll payment by subscription
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  Fast traffic highway
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  End of fast traffic highway
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  Tunnel
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  End of tunnel
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  Cycle route
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  End of cycle route
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  Pedestrian and cycle route
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  End of pedestrian and cycle route
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  Motorway
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  End of motorway
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  Entrance to town or village
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  End of town or village
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  Curve marker
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  Temporary curve marker
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  Curve marker to left
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  Curve marker to right

Service signs

• Service signs
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  First aid
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  Emergency telephone
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  Telephone
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  Information
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  Campsite
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  Caravan site
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  Camping and caravan site
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  Youth hostel
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  Self-catering accommodation
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  Picnic site
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  Motorail services
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  Toilets
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  Services for the disabled
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  Petrol
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  Petrol and liquid petroleum gas
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  Restaurant
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  Hotel
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  Café
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  Viewpoint
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  Local radio station
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  Playground
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  Bank
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  Repairs

Railway signs

• Railway signs
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  Level crossing without gates (single track)
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  Level crossing without gates and with a flashing red warning light (single track)
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  Level crossing without gates (single track)
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  Level crossing without gates and with a flashing red warning light (single track)

Temporary signs

• Temporary signs
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  Uneven road
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  Road narrows
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  Slippery road
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  Road works
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  Other danger
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  Temporary traffic signals
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  Loose chippings
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  Queues likely
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  Accident
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  Reduced visibility

Retired signs

Obsolete signs since 1998

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  Pedestrian crossing
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  Cyclists
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  Pedestrian crossing

Obsolete signs since 1977

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  Children crossing
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  Pedestrian crossing
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  Other danger
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  Cattle
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  Wild animals
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  Steep hill downwards
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  Traffic light
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  Roadworks
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  No through road
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  Campsite
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  Caravan site
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  Camping and caravan site
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  Youth hostel

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