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Traffic controller signals

Swedish traffic controller signals with concise explanations.

Traffic controllers use these signals to stop, release or slow traffic at road works and other controlled locations.

V1 Stop

Stop

When the traffic controller extends the flag towards traffic, drivers must stop.

V3 Traffic controller

Traffic controller

“Vakt” refers to an authorised traffic controller.

V2 Continue driving

Continue driving

The traffic controller’s hand signal means that drivers may continue.

V3 Traffic-controller uniform: first type

Traffic-controller uniform: first type

This is one type of standard clothing worn by authorised traffic controllers.

V1 Red flag

Red flag

A red flag held horizontally means stop; when the controller lowers it, drivers may proceed slowly.

V3 Traffic-controller uniform: second type

Traffic-controller uniform: second type

This is another type of standard clothing worn by authorised traffic controllers.