Priority Hierarchy & Priority Roads (B1–B7)
The 5-Level Priority Hierarchy
When different rules and signs meet at an intersection, apply this strict statutory order:
- Priority Vehicles (Voorrangsvoertuigen): Emergency vehicles (police, ambulance, fire service) using BOTH blue flashing lights and two-tone sirens have priority over all traffic.
- Authorized Persons (Aanwijzingen): Police officers, military police, and certified traffic marshals. Their arm/hand signals override traffic lights, signs, and general rules.
- Traffic Lights (Verkeerslichten): Operating colored traffic lights override priority signs and road markings.
- Traffic Signs & Markings (Verkeerstekens): Priority signs (B1 yellow diamond, B6 give-way triangle, B7 STOP sign) and shark teeth markings on the road.
- General Priority Rules (Verkeersregels): Traffic from the right, straight on same road, and short turn before long turn.
Key Priority Signs (Series B)
- Sign B1 (Yellow Diamond): Priority road (Voorrangsweg). You have priority at intersections until canceled by Sign B2.
- Sign B6 (Inverted Triangle): Give way to drivers on the cross road.
- Sign B7 (Octagon STOP): Mandatory physical stop at the stop line, even if no other vehicle is in sight.
Essential Statutory Rules (RVV 1990)
- 1. Priority vehicles with flashing blue lights and sirens (Article 29).
- 2. Police and Authorized Traffic Marshals giving signals (Article 63 overrides all below).
- 3. Traffic Lights in operation (Article 64 overrides signs and road markings).
- 4. Priority Signs (B1–B7) and shark teeth markings (Article 62).
- 5. General Priority Rules (traffic from the right, straight on same road).
If a traffic light is green but an officer signals you to stop, you MUST obey the officer. Hand signals trump all.
Check Your Understanding (4Questions)
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Two cars are facing each other on the same road at an intersection. The blue car wants to turn left. The green car wants to turn right into the same side road. Who has priority?
You are driving on a paved asphalt road. An agricultural tractor approaches from an unpaved dirt road on your right and wants to turn onto your road. Who must give way?
You are driving over a continuous lowered footway curb (uitritconstructie) to leave a parking area onto a public carriageway. To whom must you give way?
You arrive at an equal intersection from the right. The first three vehicles of an official military convoy have already entered the junction. Are you allowed to drive between the vehicles of the convoy?