Speed & Priority Signs (Series A & B)
Series A: Speed Limits (Snelheid)
- Sign A1 (Red circle with number): Maximum statutory speed limit in km/h. Applies from the sign up to the next intersection or an end sign (A2).
- Zone Sign A1 (Zone 30 / Zone 60): Applies to an entire residential area until sign A2-zone.
- Sign A4 (Blue square with number): Advisory speed (Adviessnelheid). Exceeding it is not an automatic speeding fine, but if an accident occurs, you may be held liable under Article 5 WVW.
Series B: Priority Signs (Voorrang)
- Sign B1 (Yellow diamond with white rim): Priority road (Voorrangsweg). You have priority over traffic approaching from all side streets until Sign B2. Outside built-up areas, parking on the carriageway of a B1 road is forbidden.
- Sign B3 / B4 / B5: Priority intersection ahead (Voorrangskruispunt). You have priority at that single upcoming junction only.
- Sign B6 (Inverted triangle): Give way to drivers on the crossing road.
- Sign B7 (Red Octagon STOP): Mandatory stop at stop line.
Essential Statutory Rules (RVV 1990)
- Sign A1 (Red circle): Maximum speed limit. Valid until next intersection or cancel sign A2.
- Sign A4 (Blue square): Advisory speed. Recommended speed for vehicle safety.
- Sign B1 (Yellow diamond): Priority road across successive junctions.
- Sign B6 (Inverted triangle): Give way to drivers on intersecting road.
Sign A1 with a 'zone' header applies to every street in the neighborhood until the zone end sign (A2-zone).
Check Your Understanding (4Questions)
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You see two blue traffic signs: Sign A is round with a vertical white arrow pointing forward (Sign D4). Sign B is square with a vertical white arrow pointing forward (Sign C3). On which road can you encounter oncoming traffic?
On a priority road (indicated by sign B1), where is parking directly on the carriageway permitted?
You see two road markings: Marking A is a continuous solid transverse stop line. Marking B is a row of triangular shark teeth. At which road marking are you legally required to bring your vehicle to a complete standstill?
Sign E1 is a round blue sign with a red border and one diagonal red stripe. Sign E2 is a round blue sign with a red border and a red cross (two intersecting diagonal stripes). Which sign prohibits stopping to immediately drop off or pick up a passenger?