Road signs in the Netherlands
Introduction  Dutch warning ducks crossing signsThe '''road signs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands''' (the Netherlands and six Dutch Caribbean islands), as well as Suriname, are regulated in the ''Reglement verkeersregels en verkeerstekens 1990'', commonly abbreviated as ''RVV 1990''.While most previous signage, from the RVV 1966 (Dutch) remained legal and official, they have been updated / replaced. Some aren't official anymore and have lost legal validity, but most surviving old signs remained valid.
Speed restrictions Image:Nederlands verkeersbord A1.svg |A1: Speed limit (50 km/h)Image:Nederlands verkeersbord A2.svg |A2: End of speed limit (50 km/h)Image:Nederlands verkeersbord A3.svg|A3: Speed limit displayed on an electronic display panelImage:Nederlands verkeersbord A4.svg|A4: Recommended speedImage:Nederlands verkeersbord A5.svg|A5: End of recommended speed
Priority File:Nederlands verkeersbord B1.svg|B1: Priority road (formally usedFile:Nederlands verkeersbord B2.svg|B2: End of priority roadFile:Nederlands verkeersbord B3.svg|B3: Crossroads with priorityFile:Nederlands verkeersbord B4.svg|B4: Road junction with priority over minor road from the leftFile:Nederlands verkeersbord B5.svg|B5: Road junction with priority over minor road from the rightFile:Nederlands verkeersbord B6.svg|B6: Give Way sign, must give priority to other traffic on the main road aheadFile:Nederlands verkeersbord B7.svg|B7: Stop: Give priority to traffic on the main road ahead (formerly used 30x30px)
Road closed prohibition and mandatory File:Nederlands verkeersbord C1.svg|C1: Road closed in both directions to vehicles, riders and persons in charge of animals or livestockFile:Nederlands verkeersbord C2.svg|C2: No entry in this direction for vehicular traffic, horse riders and persons in charge of animals or livestockFile:Nederlands verkeersbord C3.svg|C3: One-way streetFile:Nederlands verkeersbord C4 (rechts).svg|C4: One-way streetFile:Nederlands verkeersbord C5.svg|C5: Access permitted for both sidesFile:Nederlands verkeersbord C6.svg|C6: No access for vehicles with more than two wheels (formerly used 30x30px)File:Nederlands verkeersbord C7.svg|C7: No access for goods vehicles (formerly used 30x30px)File:Nederlands verkeersbord C7a.svg|C7a: Closed to busesFile:Nederlands verkeersbord C7b.svg|C7b: Closed to buses and goods vehiclesFile:Nederlands verkeersbord C8.svg|C8: No access for agricultural vehicles. (formerly used 30x30px)File:Nederlands verkeersbord C9.svg|C9: No access for riders, cattle, wagons, agricultural vehicles, microcars, bicycles, mopeds or invalid carriagesFile:Nederlands verkeersbord C10.svg|C10: No access for motor vehicle towing trailers (formerly used 30x30px)File:Nederlands verkeersbord C11.svg|C11: No access for motor cycles (formerly used 30x30px)File:Nederlands verkeersbord C12.svg|C12: No access for motor vehicles (formerly used 30x30px)File:Nederlands verkeersbord C13.svg|C13: No access for mopeds, motor-assisted bicycles or motor-powered invalid carriages (formerly used 30x30px)File:Nederlands verkeersbord C14.svg|C14: No access for bicycles or for non-motor-powered invalid carriages (formerly used 30x30px)File:Nederlands verkeersbord C15.svg|C15: No access for bicycles, mopeds and invalid carriages (formerly used 30x30px)File:Nederlands verkeersbord C16.svg|C16: No access for pedestrians (formerly used 30x30px)File:Nederlands verkeersbord C17.svg|C17: No access for vehicles or combinations of vehicles with a length, including the load, greater than indicated (formerly used 30x30px)File:Nederlands verkeersbord C18.svg|C18: No access for vehicles with a width, including the load, greater than indicatedFile:Nederlands verkeersbord C19.svg|C19: No access for vehicles with a height, including the load, greater than indicatedFile:Nederlands verkeersbord C20.svg|C20: No access for vehicles with an axle load greater than indicatedFile:Nederlands verkeersbord C21.svg|C21: No access for vehicles or combinations of vehicles with a total weight greater than indicatedFile:Nederlands verkeersbord C22.svg|C22: No access for vehicles carrying hazardous substancesFile:Nederlands verkeersbord C22a.svg|C22a: Environmental zone: no access for vehicles not compliant with article 86d of RVV 1990File:Nederlands verkeersbord C22b.svg|C22b: End of environmental zoneFile:Nederlands verkeersbord C23-01.svg|C23-01: Rush-hour lane openFile:Nederlands verkeersbord C23-02.svg|C23-02: Clear rush-hour laneFile:Nederlands verkeersbord C23-03.svg|C23-03: Rush-hour lane closed
Signs giving positive instructions File:Nederlands verkeersbord D1.svg|D1: Roundabout – give way to vehicles on the immediate leftFile:Nederlands verkeersbord D2.svg|D2: Instruction to all drivers to keep to the right of the sign (or left if arrow is reversed)File:Nederlands verkeersbord D3.svg|D3: The sign may be passed on either sideFile:Nederlands verkeersbord D4.svg|D4: Instruction to drive ahead only (formerly used 30x30px)File:Nederlands verkeersbord D5.svg|D5: Instruction to follow the direction ahead shown by the arrow (formerly used 30x30px or 30x30px ) File:Nederlands verkeersbord D6.svg|alt=Instruction to follow one of the directions ahead shown by the arrows|D6: Instruction to follow one of the directions ahead shown by the arrows (formerly used 30x30px)File:Nederlands verkeersbord D7.svg|D7: Instruction to follow one of the directions ahead shown by the arrows
Parking and stopping File:Nederlands verkeersbord E1.svg|E1: No parkingFile:Nederlands verkeersbord E2.svg|E2: No parking and stoppingFile:Nederlands verkeersbord E3.svg|E3: No parking for bicycles or mopedsFile:Nederlands verkeersbord E4.svg|E4: Parking areaFile:Nederlands verkeersbord E5.svg|E5: Taxi rankFile:Nederlands verkeersbord E6.svg|E6: Parking for disabled driversFile:Nederlands verkeersbord E7.svg|E7: Parking permitted for the immediate loading and unloading of goods onlyFile:Nederlands verkeersbord E8.svg|E8: Parking facilities only for the category or group of vehicle shownFile:Nederlands verkeersbord E9.svg|E9: Parking for permit-holders onlyFile:Nederlands verkeersbord E10.svg|E10: Entrance to controlled parking zoneFile:Nederlands verkeersbord E11.svg|E11: End of controlled parking zoneFile:Nederlands verkeersbord E12.svg|E12: Park and ride facilitiesFile:Nederlands verkeersbord E13.svg|E13: Parking facilities for car sharers
Other signs giving orders File:Nederlands verkeersbord F1.svg|F1: No overtakingFile:Nederlands verkeersbord F2.svg|F2: End of no overtaking zoneFile:Nederlands verkeersbord F3.svg|F3: No overtaking of cars by lorriesFile:Nederlands verkeersbord F4.svg|F4: End of zone with no overtaking of cars by lorriesFile:Nederlands verkeersbord F5.svg|F5: Give way to oncoming vehiclesFile:Nederlands verkeersbord F6.svg|F6: Priority over oncoming vehiclesFile:Nederlands verkeersbord F7.svg|F7: No U-turns (formerly used 30x30px)File:Nederlands verkeersbord F8.svg|F8: End of all restrictions imposed by traffic signsFile:Nederlands verkeersbord F9.svg|F9: End of all restrictions imposed by electronic signalling panelsFile:Nederlands verkeersbord F10.svg|F10: Stop. The sign can also contain further information as to whom it is directed and whyFile:Nederlands verkeersbord F11.svg|F11: Compulsory use of passing lane for slow motor vehicles (under 25 km/h)File:Nederlands verkeersbord F12.svg|F12: End of passing lane for slow motor vehiclesFile:Nederlands verkeersbord F13.svg|F13: Bus laneFile:Nederlands verkeersbord F14.svg|F14: End of bus laneFile:Nederlands verkeersbord F15.svg|F15: Tram laneFile:Nederlands verkeersbord F16.svg|F16: End of tram laneFile:Nederlands verkeersbord F17.svg|F17: Bus and tram laneFile:Nederlands verkeersbord F18.svg|F18: End of bus and tram laneFile:Nederlands verkeersbord F19.svg|F19: Compulsory use of lane only for trucks and busesFile:Nederlands verkeersbord F20.svg|F20: End of lane only for trucks and busesFile:Nederlands verkeersbord F21.svg|F21: Compulsory use of lane only for trucksFile:Nederlands verkeersbord F22.svg|F22: End of lane only for trucks
Traffic regulations File:Nederlands verkeersbord G1.svg|G1: MotorwayFile:Nederlands verkeersbord G2.svg|G2: End of motorwayFile:Nederlands verkeersbord G3.svg|alt=Expressway|G3: Expressway (formerly used 30x30px)File:Nederlands verkeersbord G4.svg|alt=End of Expressway|G4: End of Expressway (formerly used 30x30px)File:Nederlands verkeersbord G5.svg|alt=Living street|G5: Living street (formerly used 29x29px)File:Nederlands verkeersbord G6.svg|alt=End of Living street|G6: End of Living street (formerly used 29x29px)File:Nederlands verkeersbord G7.svg|alt=Footpath|G7: Footpath (formerly used 30x30px)File:Nederlands verkeersbord G8.svg|G8: End of footpathFile:Nederlands verkeersbord G9.svg|G9: BridlewayFile:Nederlands verkeersbord G10.svg|G10: End of bridlewayFile:Nederlands verkeersbord G11.svg|alt=Route for pedal cycles only|G11: Route for pedal cycles only (formerly used 30x30px)File:Nederlands verkeersbord G12.svg|G12: End of pedal cycles routeFile:Nederlands verkeersbord G12a.svg|G12a: Route for pedal cycle and mopeds onlyFile:Nederlands verkeersbord G12b.svg|G12b: End of route for pedal cycles and mopedsFile:Nederlands verkeersbord G13.svg|G13: Optional cycle path (formerly used 30x30px)File:Nederlands verkeersbord G14.svg|G14: End of optional cycle path
Built-up area Image:Nederlands verkeersbord H1.svg|H1: Built-up areaImage:Nederlands verkeersbord H2.svg|H2: End of built-up area
Warning signs File:Nederlands verkeersbord J1.svg|J1: Uneven roadFile:Nederlands verkeersbord J2.svg|J2: Bend to rightFile:Nederlands verkeersbord J3.svg|J3: Bend to leftFile:Nederlands verkeersbord J4.svg|J4: Double bend, first to rightFile:Nederlands verkeersbord J5.svg|J5: Double bend, first to leftFile:Nederlands verkeersbord J6.svg|J6: Steep hill upwardFile:Nederlands verkeersbord J7.svg|J7: Steep hill downwardFile:Nederlands verkeersbord J8.svg|J8: Dangerous crossingFile:Nederlands verkeersbord J9.svg|J9: RoundaboutFile:Nederlands verkeersbord J10.svg|J10: Level crossing with barrier or gates aheadFile:Nederlands verkeersbord J11.svg|J11: Level crossing without barrier or gates ahead (formerly used 30x30px)File:Nederlands verkeersbord J12.svg|J12: Level crossing with single trackFile:Nederlands verkeersbord J13.svg|J13: Level crossing with two or more tracksFile:Nederlands verkeersbord J14.svg|J14: Tram (crossing) ahead (formerly used 45x45px)File:Nederlands verkeersbord J15.svg|J15: Opening or swing bridge ahead (formerly used 30x30px)File:Nederlands verkeersbord J16.svg|J16: Road works ahead (formerly used 30x30px)File:Nederlands verkeersbord J17.svg|J17: Road narrows on both sidesFile:Nederlands verkeersbord J18.svg|J18: Road narrows on the right sideFile:Nederlands verkeersbord J19.svg|J19: Road narrows on the left sideFile:Nederlands verkeersbord J20.svg|J20: Slippery road (formerly used 30x30px)File:Nederlands verkeersbord J21.svg|J21: School crossing (formerly used 30x30px)File:Nederlands verkeersbord J22.svg|J22: Pedestrian crossing (formerly used 30x30px)File:Nederlands verkeersbord J23.svg|J23: PedestriansFile:Nederlands verkeersbord J24.svg|alt=Cyclists and moped riders|J24: Cyclists and moped riders (formerly used 30x30px)File:Nederlands verkeersbord J25.svg|J25: Loose chippings (formerly used 30x30px)File:Nederlands verkeersbord J26.svg|J26: Quayside or river bank (formerly used 30x30px)File:Nederlands verkeersbord J27.svg|J27: Wild animalsFile:Nederlands verkeersbord J28.svg|J28: LivestockFile:Nederlands verkeersbord J29.svg|J29: Two-way trafficFile:Nederlands verkeersbord J30.svg|J30: Low-flying aircraftFile:Nederlands verkeersbord J31.svg|J31: Side winds (formerly used 30x30px)File:Nederlands verkeersbord J32.svg|J32: Traffic lightsFile:Nederlands verkeersbord J33.svg|J33: Queues likely (formerly used 30x30px)File:Nederlands verkeersbord J34.svg|J34: Danger of accidentsFile:Nederlands verkeersbord J35.svg|J35: Reduced visibility because of snow, rain or fog (formerly used 30x30px)File:Nederlands verkeersbord J36.svg|J36: Risk of ice or snowFile:Nederlands verkeersbord J37.svg|J37: Danger. Details of the danger are shown on the plate beneath (formerly used 30x30px)File:Nederlands verkeersbord J38.svg|J38: Warning bumpFile:Nederlands verkeersbord J39.svg|J39: Warning for retractable bollard (poller) in the traffic lane that can be used to regulate access to streets and areas.File:Netherlands traffic sign BB23-1R.svg|level crossing distance board(close)File:Netherlands traffic sign BB23-2R.svg|level crossing distance board(between)File:Netherlands traffic sign BB23-3R.svg|level crossing distance board(far)
Direction Image:Nederlands verkeersbord K1.svg|K1: Low level motorway information sign showing both main and intermediary destinations and the motorway number (old)Image:Nederlands verkeersbord K2.svg|K2: Advance warning sign of a motorway showing the distance to the next exit and destinations after the exit (the top destination is the name of the exit), direction to aerodrome/airport and the road number (non-motorway)(old)Image:Nederlands verkeersbord K3.svg|K3: Information sign for exit to motorway service area, showing the name of the rest area and symbols for the services offered (old)Image:Nederlands verkeersbord K4.svg|K4: High level motorway information sign showing lane instructions for through traffic and exit panel showing intermediary destinations, with the motorway number and European route numbers (old)Image:Nederlands verkeersbord K5.svg|K5: Non-motorway advance information panel showing intermediary destinations, road numbers, a viaduct symbol and a sign for an industrial zoneImage:Nederlands verkeersbord K6.svg|K6: Non-motorway information panels showing intermediary destinations and non-motorway road numbersImage:Nederlands verkeersbord K7.svg|K7: Signposts for cyclists and moped riders (finger posts) showing local and intermediary destinations, municipal cycle route numbers (above) and showing intermediary destinations and intermediary cycle route numbers (below)Image:Nederlands verkeersbord K8.svg|K8: Signposts (multiple) for cyclists and moped riders showing intermediary destinations and indicating an alternative route (in italics) to one of the destinationsImage:Nederlands verkeersbord K9.svg|K9: Diversion with alternative route shown on an advance warning panel for a non-motorway highwayImage:Nederlands verkeersbord K10.svg|K10: Advance warning panel within a built-up area showing an intermediary destination, local destinations, local tourist sights, local facilities and road numbers through the townImage:Nederlands verkeersbord K11.svg|K11: Lane instructions on a non-motorway highway. Panel showing intermediary destinations, road numbers and directions to a motorwayImage:Nederlands verkeersbord K12.svg|K12: Local signpost within a built-up area showing names of individual districts (in traffic areas)Image:Nederlands verkeersbord K13.svg|K13: Signpost within a built-up area showing district numbers (in traffic areas)Image:Nederlands verkeersbord K14.svg|K14: Route for the conveyance of hazardous materials
Information File:Nederlands verkeersbord L1.svg|L1: No vehicles over height shown, underpassFile:Nederlands verkeersbord L2.svg|alt=Pedestrian crossing|L2: Pedestrian crossing (formerly used 30x30px)File:Nederlands verkeersbord L3a.svg|L3a: Tram stop/bus stopFile:Nederlands verkeersbord L3b.svg|L3b: Bus stopFile:Nederlands verkeersbord L3c.svg|L3c: Tram stopFile:Nederlands verkeersbord L4.svg|L4: Get in laneFile:Nederlands verkeersbord L5.svg|L5: End of laneFile:Nederlands verkeersbord L6.svg|L6: Lane forkFile:Nederlands verkeersbord L7.svg|L7: Number of through lanesFile:Nederlands verkeersbord L8.svg|alt=No through road for vehicles|L8: No through road for vehicles (formerly used 45x45px)File:Nederlands verkeersbord L9.svg|L9: Advance warning of a no through road for vehiclesFile:Nederlands verkeersbord L10.svg|L10: Advance warning of traffic information for the direction shownFile:Nederlands verkeersbord L11.svg|L11: Information on panel applies only to the lane(s) indicatedFile:Nederlands verkeersbord L12.svg|L12: Information on panel applies only to the lane indicatedFile:Nederlands verkeersbord L13.svg|L13: Model sign traffic tunnelFile:Nederlands verkeersbord L14.svg|L14: Hard shoulderFile:Nederlands verkeersbord L15.svg|L15: Hard shoulder equipped with emergency telephone and fire extinguisherFile:Nederlands verkeersbord L16.svg|L16: Emergency telephoneFile:Nederlands verkeersbord L17.svg|L17: Fire extinguisherFile:Nederlands verkeersbord L18.svg|L18: Emergency telephone and fire extinguisherFile:Nederlands verkeersbord L19 (rechts).svg|L19: Nearest exit or second nearest exits in the directions and at the distances indicated on the signFile:Nederlands verkeersbord L20.svg|L20: Passing area on right-hand side of the roadFile:Nederlands verkeersbord L21.svg|L21: Passing area on left-hand side of the roadFile:Nederlandse Wegenverkeersregeling 1966 figuur 81d.svg|Road Barriers
Retired signs (no longer used) Below, signs are withdrawn or replaced with new diagrams of the same meaning.=== Attention signs ====== Priority ===File:Nederlands verkeersbord B1 (old).svg|B1: Priority road (1941-1990)File:Nederlandse Wegenverkeersregeling 1941 figuur 89.svg|B1: Priority road (1941-1950)File:Nederlands verkeersbord B2 (old).svg|B2: End of priority road (1950-1990)File:Nederlands Wegenverkeersreglement 1950 model 11.svg|B7: Stop: Give priority to traffic on the main road ahead (1950-1966)File:Nederlands verkeersbord B7 (1966-1979).svg|B7: Stop: Give priority to traffic on the main road ahead (1966-1979)=== Road closed prohibition and mandatory ===File:Nederlandse Wegenverkeersregeling 1966 figuur 17.svg|C6: No access for vehicles with more than two wheels (1966-1990)File:Nederlandse Wegenverkeersregeling 1966 figuur 17a.svg|C7: No access for goods vehicles (1966-1990)File:Nederlandse Wegenverkeersregeling 1966 figuur 17b.svg|C8: No access for motor vehicles that cannot exceed 25 km/h (1966-1990)File:Gesloten voor voetgangers bord (oud) Rotterdam (2020).jpg|no pedestriansFile:Nederlandse Wegenverkeersregeling 1966 figuur 61.svg|Pedestrians only=== Traffic regulations ===File:Nederlandse Wegenverkeersregeling 1941 figuur 74.svg|G3: Expressway (1941-1966)File:Nederlandse Wegenverkeersregeling 1941 figuur 91.svg|G4: End of Expressway (1941-1966)File:Nederlandse Wegenverkeersregeling 1966 figuur 57b.svg|G3: Expressway (1966-1990)File:Nederlandse Wegenverkeersregeling 1966 figuur 58b.svg|G4: End of Expressway (1966-1990)File:Nederlandse Wegenverkeersregeling 1966 figuur 57c.svg|G5: Living street (1966-1988)File:Nederlandse Wegenverkeersregeling 1966 figuur 58c.svg|G6: End of Living street (1966-1988)File:Nederlands verkeersbord G5 (1988-1990).svg|G5: Living street (1988-1990)File:Nederlands verkeersbord G6 (1988-1990).svg|G6: End of Living street (1988-1990)=== Warning Signs ===File:Nederlands verkeersbord J37 (old).svg|J37: DangerFile:Nederlandse Wegenverkeersregeling 1966 figuur 87.svg|J24: Cyclist crossingFile:Bord1.JPG|OB618: Uneven road, larger trucks or other big vehicles may get stuck. This sign is placed before a railroad crossing.=== Information ===File:Nederlandse Wegenverkeersregeling 1966 figuur 96a.svg|L2: Pedestrian crossing (1966-1990)File:Nederlandse Wegenverkeersregeling 1966 figuur 96b.svg|Underpass
References
External links *  Road Traffic Signs and Regulations in the Netherlands*  Official text of the Reglement verkeersregels en verkeerstekens 1990 *  Comprehensive overview of Dutch road signs