Traffic signs and signals in Germany - German Highway Code (StVO) - Article 40 Warning signs - 101 Danger ahead

Sep 18, 2026

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Comprehensive reference to traffic signs and traffic control devices in Germany, organized according to the German Highway Code (StVO). Covers warning and information signs, signs giving orders, special and supplemental signs, plus practical guidance from road experts. Includes key hotline information for ADAC breakdown assistance and lists phone numbers with call-rate notes. Provides article-based listings, starting with Article 40 warning signs and continuing through related sign categories and rules updates.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages13

Reading Time33 min

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Warning and information signs

Signs giving orders

Special and supplement signs

German Highway Code (StVO)

Article 40 Warning signs

Article 41 Signs giving orders

Article 42 Information signs

Article 43 Traffic control devices

Important traffic rules in Germany

ADAC breakdown assistance and hotline information

Traffic signs and signals in Germany ■ Warning and information signs ■ Signs giving orders ■ Special and supplement signs Information from road experts Important information & phone numbers ADAC breakdown assistance (landline) 0 180 2 22 22 22 (6 cent /call German landline; max. 42 cent/min from mobile netwoks.) ADAC breakdown assistance (mobile phone) 22 22 22 (all mobile networks) Information from road experts Traffic signs and signals in Germany (German Highway Code – StVO) Article 40 Warning signs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4 Article 41 Signs giving orders - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6 Article 42 Information signs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10 Article 43 Traffic control devices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18 Special signs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18 Supplemental signs (selection) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20 Important traffic rules in Germany - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 24 Publisher Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club e.V. Transport Affairs Am Westpark 8, 81373 München Fax +49 89 76 76 45 67 E-mail: [verkehr.team@adac.de](verkehr.team@adac.de) For rates and discounts please call +49 89 76 76 62 71 Product no. 2831554 StVO update: August 2009 © 2010 ADAC e.V. Any form of reproduction by any media is subject to the permission of Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club e.V. 2 / Traffic signs and signals in Germany 3 / Traffic signs and signals in Germany Article 40 Warning signs 101 Danger ahead 102 Unmarked intersection ahead with priority from right 103 Bend to right 105 Double bend (first to right) 108 Steep hill downwards 110 Steep hill upwards 112 Uneven road 113* Risk of snow or ice 114 Road slippery when wet or dirty 115* Falling or fallen rocks 116* Loose chippings 117 Side winds 120 Road narrows on both sides 121 Road narrows (right) 123 Road works 124 Traffic queues likely ahead 125 Two-way traffic 128* Opening or swing bridge ahead 129* Quayside or river bank 131 Traffic signals 133 Pedestrians in road ahead 134* Zebra crossing 136 Children crossing ahead 138 Cycle route ahead 140* Cattle 142 Wild animals 144* Low-flying aircraft or sudden aircraft noise 150** Level crossing with gate/barrier or half-barrier ahead 151 Level crossing without barrier or gate ahead 153** Countdown marker (left) to level crossing with gate or barrier 156 Countdown marker (right) indicating that level crossing is 240m ahead 159 Countdown marker (right) indicating that level crossing is 160m ahead 162 Countdown marker (right) indicating that level crossing is 80m ahead * Warning sign no longer included in the German Highway Code (1 September 2009); its erection may only be authorised in special risk situations. ** For level crossings, one standard sign (151) will now be used. 4 / Traffic signs and signals in Germany 5 / Traffic signs and signals in Germany Article 41 Signs giving orders 201 St. Andrew’s cross; railway traffic has priority 205 Give way 206 Stop and give way 208 Give priority to vehicles from opposite direction 209-20 Turn right ahead 209-30 Ahead only 211-20 Turn right 214-20 Ahead or right only 215 Roundabout 220 One-way-street 222-20 Pass by on right, i.e. keep right 223.1 Shoulder lane open to traffic 223.2 End of shoulder lane 223.3 Shoulder lane ends 224 Bus/tramway stop (also school buses) 229 Taxi rank 237 Route for pedal cycles only 238 Horses only 239 Pedestrians only 240 Unsegregated route for use by pedal cycles and pedestrians only 241 Segregated pedal cycle and pedestrian route 242.1 Pedestrian zone 242.2 End of a pedestrian zone 244.1 Route for

FAQs

What areas of traffic signage does the document cover for Germany?

It covers warning and information signs, signs giving orders, as well as special signs and supplemental signs.

How is the content organized within the German Highway Code (StVO)?

It is structured by StVO articles, including Article 40 (Warning signs), Article 41 (Signs giving orders), Article 42 (Information signs), and Article 43 (Traffic control devices).

What hotline information is included for breakdown assistance?

The document lists ADAC breakdown assistance numbers for landline and mobile phone, along with call-rate notes for the landline number.

Sep 18, 2026

Uploaded by Riley