P10
Alternating lights
When the red and blue lights are on and the police car is behind the vehicle in question, this means stop
Police signals
Swedish police signals with a concise explanation.
Directions given by a police officer take precedence over traffic signals, road signs and general traffic rules.
P3
Stop paddle
When a police officer extends a stop paddle towards your vehicle, you must stop.
P5
Slow down
When a policeman gestures with his hand up and down, this means slowing down
P8
Slow down
When a policeman gestures with his hand up and down, this means slowing down
P9
Slow down
When a policeman gestures with his hand up and down, this means slowing down
P4
Continue driving
The officer’s gesture means that you may continue driving slowly and carefully.
P2
Stop light
When a police officer directs the illuminated signal towards your vehicle, you must stop.
P1
Stop signal with palm of hand
A raised palm directed towards your vehicle means that you must stop.
P11
Pull over
The officer’s gesture instructs you to pull over in the indicated direction.
P6
Police checkpoint
The sign directs some types of vehicles to enter the checkpoint for inspection
P7
Police checkpoint ahead
The sign means that there is a checkpoint after 1000 meters and you must prepare to stop if they ask to do so