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Mandatory signs

Swedish mandatory signs with a concise explanation for every sign.

Mandatory signs tell road users which direction, lane or behaviour must be followed.

D1 Mandatory direction: right

Mandatory direction: right

You must pass or travel in the direction shown to the right. This sign is often used at the end of a dead-end approach.

D3 Mandatory roundabout

Mandatory roundabout

The sign is placed at roundabouts and means that you are obligated to enter the roundabout

D1 Mandatory direction: left

Mandatory direction: left

You must pass or travel in the direction shown to the left. This sign is often used at the end of a dead-end approach.

D2 Keep right

Keep right

You must pass on the right-hand side indicated by the arrow.

D1 Proceed straight ahead

Proceed straight ahead

The sign means that you are obligated to move forward and you are not allowed to turn right or left

D2 Keep left

Keep left

You must pass on the left-hand side indicated by the arrow.

D1 Turn right

Turn right

The sign means that you are obligated to turn right and cannot continue forward

D1 Turn right or left

Turn right or left

The sign means that you are obligated to turn right or left and cannot continue forward

D1 Turn left

Turn left

The sign means that you are obligated to turn left and cannot continue forward

D1 Proceed straight or turn right

Proceed straight or turn right

The sign means that you are obligated to turn right or drive forward only

D2 Pass on either side

Pass on either side

You may pass the obstruction on either of the sides indicated by the arrows.

D1 Proceed straight or turn left

Proceed straight or turn left

The sign means that you are obligated to turn left or drive forward only

D5 Pedestrian path

Pedestrian path

The sign means that the road is designated for pedestrians only and you are not permitted to drive here

D7 Separated pedestrian and cycle paths

Separated pedestrian and cycle paths

There are two separate paths: one for pedestrians and one for cyclists. Motor vehicles must not use them.

D6 Shared pedestrian and cycle path

Shared pedestrian and cycle path

The sign means that the road is designated for pedestrians and bicycles and you are not permitted to drive here

E7 Pedestrian zone

Pedestrian zone

The sign means that there are pedestrians in the area. You can drive to deliver a passenger or goods only

E9 Living street

Living street

Pedestrians and vehicles share the street. Drive at walking speed and give pedestrians priority.

E8 End of pedestrian zone

End of pedestrian zone

The sign means that the pedestrian zone has ended and you can drive according to the signs

D10 Route for public transport

Route for public transport

The sign means that the road is designated for public transportation vehicles only and you are not permitted to drive here

D4 Cycle path

Cycle path

The sign means that the road is designated for bicycles and you are not permitted to drive here

D12 Mandatory route for vehicles carrying dangerous goods

Mandatory route for vehicles carrying dangerous goods

The sign means that turning left is mandatory for vehicles loaded with hazardous materials