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Instruction signs

Swedish instruction signs with concise explanations.

Instruction signs provide direct information about a road, area or rule that applies at the location.

E1 Start of motorway

Start of motorway

The sign marks the start of a motorway, where the maximum speed can be up to 120 km/h.

E2 End of the highway

End of the highway

The sign indicates that the highway has ended and you must adhere to the speed limit signs

E3 Start of expressway

Start of expressway

The sign marks the start of an expressway, where the maximum speed can be up to 100 km/h.

E4 End of expressway

End of expressway

The sign indicates that the highway has ended and you must adhere to the speed limit signs

E5 Start of built-up area

Start of built-up area

A populated area and the speed limit is 50 km per hour unless otherwise indicated

E6 End of built-up area

End of built-up area

Exiting a populated area, the speed limit is 70 km per hour unless proven otherwise

E7 Pedestrian area

Pedestrian area

A pedestrian area. You can only drive here to drop off a passenger or load and unload goods

E8 End of the pedestrian area

End of the pedestrian area

The end of the area designated for pedestrians, and you can drive at a speed determined by traffic signs

E11 Recommended speed

Recommended speed

The sign indicates the recommended speed due to road conditions or obstacles

E12 End of recommended speed

End of recommended speed

The end of the recommended speed and you can drive at the speed specified by traffic signs

E9 Living street

Living street

This is a living street. Drive at walking speed and give pedestrians priority.

E10 End of living street

End of living street

The end of the crowded area and you can drive at the speed set by traffic signs

E13 Maximum recommended speed

Maximum recommended speed

The maximum recommended speed on the road

E14 End of recommended maximum speed

End of recommended maximum speed

The end of the maximum recommended speed on the road

E25 Toll road

Toll road

The road is subject to a toll or user charge.

E16 One-way road to the right

One-way road to the right

The road towards the right is one-way, meaning there is no oncoming traffic, and you are not obligated to go right. You can go left or forward

E16 One-way road ahead

One-way road ahead

The road towards the front is one-way, meaning there is no oncoming traffic, and you are not obligated to go forward, and you can go right or left

E16 One-way road to the left

One-way road to the left

The road towards the left is one-way, meaning there is no oncoming traffic, and you are not obligated to go left. You can go right or forward

E17 Dead-end road

Dead-end road

The road is a dead end for both motor vehicles and bicycles.

E17 Dead end except for bicycles

Dead end except for bicycles

The road is a dead end for motor vehicles, but bicycles may continue.

E27 Emergency stopping place

Emergency stopping place

The area is reserved for emergency stopping and must be used only in urgent situations.

E18 Meeting point

Meeting point

The sign identifies a meeting place on a narrow road where vehicles can pass each other safely.

E19 Parking

Parking

The sign means that this is a parking lot and the car can be parked here

E23 Taxi

Taxi

When this sign is present, there is a taxi for passengers, and the parking is for the taxi only

E26 Tunnel ahead

Tunnel ahead

The sign means that there is a tunnel ahead and can indicate the length of the tunnel

E24 Speed cameras

Speed cameras

They are placed on roads to oblige the driver to adhere to the speed limit in force on the road

D10 Dedicated bus lane

Dedicated bus lane

A lane designated for public transportation buses, which prohibits personal vehicles from traveling on this lane

E28 Emergency exit

Emergency exit

The sign identifies an emergency exit in an enclosed place.

E29 Direction to emergency exit

Direction to emergency exit

In tunnels and buildings, the sign shows the direction and distance to an emergency exit.

E20 Parking prohibition zone

Parking prohibition zone

The sign means that parking is prohibited on all streets, and parking is allowed in the designated places

E21 End of parking prohibition zone

End of parking prohibition zone

The end of the parking ban on all streets

E30 Free parking

Free parking

Free parking for 30 minutes

E31 Low-emission zone

Low-emission zone

The sign marks a low-emission zone where certain older or high-emission vehicles are restricted.