Dispositions Legales en Matiere de Circulation Routiere Flashcards
risque d’incendie
fire hazard
descent dangereuse
dangerous descent
piste ou bande cyclable conseillée et réservée aux cycles à deux ou trois roues
recommended bike track or lane for two or three-wheel cycles
Roundabouts: I let those who are already on the ring pass by. In agglomeration, it happens that only the lines of effect of cedez the passage exist. Watch out for lane changes on the ring. I must always check that the way is free.
- Emergency stop band: It is reserved exclusively for the emergency (breakdown, malaise, emergency vehicles). When driving at a speed of 130 km / h, leave between you and the vehicle in front of you a safety distance equivalent to 2 lines and 1 space of the emergency stop band.
- on an autoroute or road with separate roadways
- Reminder of the spacing that users must leave between their vehicles on the motorway and on the road at two times two lanes
signalisation temporaire - travaux
construction work
Poste de recharge de vehicules electriques ouvert 7 jours sur 7 et 24 heures sur 24
Electric vehicle charging station open 7 days a week and 24 hours a day
fin d’une section d’autoroute
End of a section of highway
The arrows:
- The flashing yellow arrow on the red light allows the passage in the direction of the arrow (right or left or straight) on the condition of giving way to other users and pedestrians.
- The arrow-shaped lights are in the directions indicated. They are placed near the tracks or on a portico just above.
Truck or transit? The public transport vehicle does not go backwards because the risk is high. So it’s up to the truck to go back.
Vehicles of the same category: The one who goes down has to go back to get away, unless the other user can be stored more easily.
- 50m
In all cases, a triple staking is implanted between the panel and the tracks. Attention, in agglomeration the milestones are closer, spaces approximately of 15 meters
intersection and directional island tags:
a beacon with a red ring positions the location of an intersection. In no case does this beacon give an indication of the order of passage. When there is an amenagement with a directional island, an arrow indicates the side by or to pass.
- Increasingly in the city center are pedestrian areas, zones 30 and meeting areas where the speed is limited to 20 km / h
- From time to time, a place may be artificially limited by means of speed bumps
lieu aménagé pour le stationnement
place arranged for parking
Balise -limites de chaussées par delineateur
roadway limits by delineateur
Balise - nez des îlots séparateurs
nose of separating island
Adapt your speed - There is the rule and its reasoned application. A speed limit is not a mandatory speed to reach, but a speed not to exceed. I must also adapt it according to the environment and the presence of users.
Limitations
General limitations: Speeds are limited in France and tend to be the same everywhere in Europe. Every driver must control his speed according to the environment, the weather conditions, the lighting, as well as the presence of the users and the density of the traffic.
Intercity Buses: When a bus leaves a stop, I must allow it to start and insert by slowing or stopping if necessary. When the passage is narrow in a street or intersection, I will always facilitate its passage or manouvre to turn for example.
- Ground markings serve to guide users. the closer the lines are, the less we can cross the lines.
- The color is white, except the temporary marking, or relative to the stop or parking, which is yellow
- A deterrent line is only on a narrow and winding road
- Broad lines delimit a reserved lane
hotel ou motel ouvert 7 jours sur 7
arret a l’intersection. Signal de position
stop at the intersection. Position signal
Turn tags delimit this one. In snow-covered areas, they have a red cap to distinguish them. The blue and white herringbone tag indicates the direction of the turn.
passage a niveau sans barriere ni demi-barriere muni en position d’un panneau stop imposant a l’usager de marquer un temps d’arret avant de franchir le passage a niveau
level crossing without barrier or half-barrier equipped with a stop sign imposing the user to stop before crossing the crossing
signalisation temporaire - reduction d’une voie
reduction of lanes
réseau communal ou rural
municipal or rural network
poste de distribution de carburant ouvert 7 jours sur 7 et 24 heures sur 24 assurant la recharge des vehicules electriques
24/7 fuel station with rechargine possible for electric vehicules
signaux bicolores de contrôle individuel
two-color signals of individual control
- the figure 10% indicates that the road goes down 10 m every 100 m. When a risk of collision of slow vehicles exists, this panel may be complete
- Be careful when the notch is just before a curve, excessive speed, there is a risk of losing control of the vehicle
- If a bus engages, I let it pass
- At the stop, I let the cyclists pass
issue de secours vers la droite
emergency exit to the right
Environment
The more the road is wide and clear, the more it will be in a straight line and the more I will have a tendency to drive quickly, without realizing it. A speed limiter then plays its role of moderator completely.
An intersection with little visibility should make me slow down. I have at least one foot in front of the brake. it is the same with the approach of a bend or a summit of side, or even downhill. A locality also claims a suitable speed.
signalisation temporaire - fin de deviation
end of detour
sortie d’agglomeration
- prescription (limit)
- Interdiction (forbidden)
- Fin de inderction
- Obligation
- Fin de obligation
informations relatives aux services ou activites touristiques
information on tourist services or activities
paiement automatique par pieces de monnaie
automatic coin payment
Lateral Safety Distance: In general, I have to make sure not to snag the user I’m passing. For all other road users (two or three-wheeled machine, pedestrian, horse, animal, animal-drawn vehicle), I must leave at least:
- 1.5 m if I travel outside the town
- 1 m if I drive in the city
- However, I can overtake a cyclist by riding a continuous line. When it’s possible, I leave more distance.
The reserved lanes or bands: As a rule, these lines are thicker than the other lines of the road. Traffic, stopping and parking are prohibited. In addition, I have to yield the way before cutting to turn. At the end of a reserved lane, their users must yield the way
- Bus lane: a white checkerboard marks the bus pass at intersections
- Bike lane: Sometimes this line is doubled with a green marking to make the difference
- Slow vehicle lane: All vehicles, even light ones, must use it when their speed is less than or equal to 60 km / h
interdiction de tourner à droite à la prochaine intersection
prohibition to turn right at the next intersection
- Yield the passage only: Outside agglomeration, the panel is precede by a presignalisation placed 150 m before the intersection
- To stop and yield the passage: Outside agglomeration, the panel is preceded by a presignalisation placed 150 m before the intersection
parc national
national park
- risk of falls of stones or fallen stones on the road. Stop and parking may be prohibited.
- At worst, the traffic can be stopped.
circulation interdite à tout véhicule dans les deux sens
traffic prohibited to any vehicle in both directions
- motorway exit with lane assignment
- motorway exit with deceleration lane
circulation dans les deux sens, a partir du panneau
traffic in both directions, from the sign
restaurant ouvert 7 jours sur 7
Restaurant open 7 days a week
accès interdit aux véhicules affectés au transport de marchandises. Une camionnette est cocnernee (camionette est permis B)
No access to vehicles used for the carriage of goods
poste de distribution de carburant ouvert 7 jours sur 7 et 24 heures sur 24 assurant le ravitaillement en gaz de petrole liquefie (GPL) et la recharge des vehicules electriques
24/7 fuel station with GPL services and able to charge electric cars
virage à droite
right turn
A warning line, along with three draw arrows, precedes a continuous line.
I must have finished overtaking before the continuous line.
When the line is mixed, if the continuous line is on my side, I can not go beyond. If the broken line is on my side, I can go beyond.
circulation à sens unique
one-way traffic
arret de tramway
tramway stop
Panels and signs
A sign of distance or full extent sometimes two associated panels
a. especially slippery road at 500m
b. especially slippery road at 150m and 500m
c. stop forbidden because of the danger of falling stones on 2400m
Two kinds of roundabouts
Definition of the roundabout: A roundabout, or a roundabout, is both a crossroads, because several roads arrive on it, and a ring road. There may be several circular lanes inside. All roundabouts serve two purposes:
- slow down traffic
- promote exchanges of directions
It goes without saying that we enter a roundabout at a reduced speed, between 30 and 50 km / h depending on the layout. never beyond this speed. And sometimes much less quickly.
- direction
- localisation
- highway
- local
- grand itenaire
- temporaire
- tourisique
signalisation temporaire - barrages. Signalisation de position de travaux
end of construction
- The crossing is done on the right
- The vehicle of width equal to or greater than 2 m, or of length equal to or greater than 7 m, slows down, squeezes to the right, and stops if necessary to facilitate the crossing.
- Sloped: The descending person must stop first and possibly back up, the slightest recoil, the isolated vehicle recoils in front of the towed vehicle, the heavy weight recedes in relation to the public transport
poste de distribution de carburant ouvert 7 jours sur 7 et 24 heures sur 24 assurant le ravitaillement en gaz de petrole liquefie (GPL)
24/7 fuel distribution station providing refueling of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
obligation de tourner à gauche avant le panneau
obligation to turn left before the sign
chaussée rétrécie par la gauche
pavement narrowed by the left
- Implantation: The end of bonds take effect at the height of the signal
- End of the lanes reserved for the traffic of the users concerned. I will remain very attentive at the end of a reserved lane, because the users return then on the lanes of circulation. They must yield the passage, but it is more prudent to monitor their behavior.
Double direction of circulation
- To turn left, I tighten the middle of the road, without biting on the other lane, and I bypass the intersection of the median axes, in the center of the intersection.
- When the signaling allows, I cross to the Indonesian. It is in front of a user who also turns to his left.
- I give way to the users who come in front because I cut their trajectory.
succession de virages dont le premier est a droite
succession of turns, the first of which is on the right
fin d’itineraire Bis
End of Bis route
voie de détresse à droite
distress lane on the right
impasse comportant une issue pour les pietons et les cyclistes
dead end with an exit for pedestrians and cyclists
feux tricolores pour bus
traffic lights for bus
- Large-size users: Drivers of vehicles whose width is 2 m or greater, or whose length is greater than or equal to 7 m, shall facilitate the crossing by squeezing to the right, or stopping to leave to pass another user. It can be me if I tow a trailer or a caravan.
- Intercity bus: Contrary to the rule on the size of the vehicles, it is for me to facilitate the passage to the buses in agglomeration if the passage is narrowed
- Emergency vehicles: I let vehicles that use their blue beacon and / or multi-tone buzzer when they go to the place of their intervention
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The arrows: The arrows are used to choose its position on the track, they are called arrows of selection or preselection. They can also encourage a change of trajectory to return to the right or left. In this case, they are called drawdown arrows. In general, there are three successive to allow time and space to place
- Directional: I place myself if possible in the lane corresponding to my direction of the first arrow
- Bi-directional: It indicates two directions (sometimes three)
- Folding: The three arrows are included in a continuous line warning line. In this sense, the drawdown arrows do not concern me
- Reduction of the number of lanes: The lane on the left is removed after the third arrow. The right lane is removed after the third arrow.
When a speed limit sign is positioned at the entrance of the lane, I must respect it. This often forces me to slow down on the main axis. I warn in advance with the flashing and sometimes with a call of the brake lights. I monitor the behavior of users behind me.
Reserved and mandatory lanes:
When a lane is reserved for a user group, it is forbidden to others. In addition, stopping and parking are prohibited.
éléments de repérage utilisés sur les routes et autoroutes du réseau national
locating elements used on the roads and highways of the national network
virage a droite dangereux
curve to the right is dangerous
indications diverses
various indications
temporary stop authorized on sidewalk
accès interdit aux cycles
forbidden access to cycles
signalisation temporaire - présignalisation de changement de chaussée ou de trajectoire
advance warning of change of roadway or trajectory
feux tricolores circulaires
circular traffic lights
succession de virages dont le premier est a gauche
succession of turns, the first of which is on the left
Direction obligatoire a la prochaine intersection:a droite ou a gauche
Mandatory direction at the next intersection: right or left
interdiction de faire demi-tour sur la route suivie jusqu’à la prochaine intersection
prohibition to u-turn on the road followed until the next intersection
fin de toutes les interdictions précédemment signalées imposées aux véhicules en mouvement
end of all previously reported bans imposed on moving vehicles
entrée d’une zone à stationnement unilatéral à alternance semi-mensuelle
entrance to a semi-monthly semi-monthly alternating parking zone
For your safety where your seat belt
Dynamic signaling: Dynamic signaling is intended to deliver messages that need to be modified frequently or that need to be activated within a very short time. It informs users of disturbances affecting or may affect their course and advises them in difficult situations.
It pursues three objectives: Safety: It is to avoid over-accidents or accidents on evolving dangers.
voie réservée aux tramways
reserved lane for trams
- Fires are used to attract attention and to manage users’ order of passage
- In all cases, the red requires the stop, the yellow incite to slow down or stop and the green opens the way to the circulation
- Temporary signage prevails over any other signage. It is mainly yellow background. The markup is then red and white.
entree d’un zone de stationnement a duree limitee, avec controle par disque
entrance to a parking area of limited duration, with control by disk
frequence d’emission d’une station de radiodiffusion dediee aux informations sur la circulation routiere et l’etat des routes
frequency of transmission of a radio station dedicated to information on road traffic and the state of roads
Access to these two types of networks is regulated.
- The speed is limited to 110 km / h unless otherwise stated
- The speed is limited to 130 km / h on the highway. Only vehicles requiring a driving license are allowed to circulate. Stopping and parking are prohibited outside the developed areas.
sens interdite à tout véhicule
direction prohibited to any vehicle
obligation de tourner à droite avant le panneau
obligation to turn right before the sign
feux d’anticipation pour bus
anticipation lights for bus
Information: It is necessary to announce the current or planned traffic and / or movement conditions.
Traffic management: It is necessary to optimize the operation of the networks (for example: harmonization of speeds, stop and / or control of traffic, diversion of all or part of the traffic).
Trees hanging down near the road, tall vehicles be extra cautious
présignalisation du début d’une section à vitesse régulée
early warning of the beginning of a regulated speed section
- Mandatory snow chains on at least two driving wheels. Attention, it is not possible to exceed 30 km / h without damaging the mechanics.
- Minimum speed required. Not to be confused with a recommended speed or a speed limit.
- The nature of the obligation is recorded in the panel.
- Line of effect of a fire: This is the place or stop at the red light. Sometimes a space before this line is reserved for bicycles and mopeds; I stay in my place
- Lane of distress: This very visible track is used for any vehicle having a braking problem. At the end on a bed of sand or gravel can stop the vehicle. The approach is dangerous: I never stop there.
- Emergency call station: The symbol indicates the direction to take to reach the nearest station.
- Zebras: They serve to delimit an area where traffic, stopping and parking are prohibited. It can separate the directions of traffic or precede a separation of ways or signal a space to turn left
- Position of danger:
- In a residence, the speed is sometimes limited to less than 30 km / h
- Sometimes the pedestrian crossing is on the retarder (speed reducer bump)
- Watch out for tram rails, especially if I’m driving on two wheels.
traversée de voies de tramways
crossing of tramways
sortie de tunnel
Exiting a tunnel
passage pour pietons
crosswalk
paiement automatique par abonnement telepeage
automatic payment by subscription telepeage
acces interdit aux vehicules tractant une caravane ou une remorque de plus de 250 kg, tel que le PTRA depasse 3,5t
access forbidden to vehicles towing a caravan or a trailer weighing more than 250 kg, such that the PTRA exceeds 3.5t
telepeage
voies soumises a prescriptions
routes subject to prescriptions
station de vidange pour caravanes, autocaravanes et cars
emptying station for caravans, motor homes and coaches (sports team bus)
narrow passage
The lines of various ways
- Storage lane: usually placed in the middle of the road, it serves to wait without generating before turning to the left
- acceleration: it is a route of insertion planned to launch without generosity the other users. the yellow car must yield the passage.
- Deceleration: I slow down when I’m in the lane. But sometimes a speed limit requires me to slow down before I get totally in between.
During overtaking: I regularly monitor the users who follow me, because they can overtake me. When I am about to be passed, I keep my pace and, if necessary, on a narrow road, I squeeze to the right.
When the vehicle is in front of me, and if only the situation requires it, I can slow down to help the drawdown. Otherwise, I do not change my pace.
fin d’interdiction de dépasser
end of prohibition to overtake (pass)
Balise - signalisation de position des intersections de routes
Beacon indicating where there is an intersection on the route
sortie d’une aire routiere
Exit of an area on the route where you can go to take a break from driving
autres dangers
other hazards
Hybrid mixed lines: Users who have the continuous line of their side can not ride or cross it
risque de chute de pierres ou de présence sur la route de pierres tombées
risk of falling rocks or presence on the road of fallen stones
Balise - manche a air
windsock - a light, flexible cylinder or cone mounted on a mast to show the direction and strength of the wind, especially at an airfield.
as for prohibition signs, the obligation signs take effect at the place where they are implanted
- sometimes with flashing yellow lights when the danger is high, this sign indicates various dangers specified by a sign:
at. inclined trees can damage a high vehicle (van, caravan or motorhome)
b. fog is frequent
c. the factory outlet can affect every day of the week
d. a fire station exit - The slippery road can have various origins:
at. ice
b. pluie
c. passage of agricultural tractors
d. beet harvesting campaigns
indication aux frontieres des limites de vitesse sur le territoire francais
Speed limits for in town, out of town, and on the autoroute
Alternate directions for work: Work may reclaim a passage alternately. The directions of movement can be managed by lights or by technicians carrying movable panels, or by panels.
Traffic: Agglomeration is the place where many fragile users (pedestrians, cyclists and moped riders) and specific users meet.
The reserved lanes: The lanes reserved for buses, sometimes also authorized for taxis and cyclists, are forbidden to the traffic of the other users and to the stop or the parking. Attention, they can be against sense.
The edge lines of the road
- Classic: It delimits the shoulder on both sides of the road
- Continue left: If it is permanent, it confirms that the roadway is one-way
- Intersection: It locates the infrastructure of the intersection, before and after
passage d’animaux domestiques
passage of domestic animals
itineraire Bis route faible trafic and touristique
low road traffic and touristic
- danger
- permanent
- temporaire
acces interdit aux vehicules, vehicules articules, trains doubles ou ensemble de vehicules dont la longueur est superieure au nombre indique
access forbidden to vehicles, articulated vehicles, double trains or combinations of vehicles whose length is greater than the number indicated
- general purpose: End of all the prohibitions previously reported, imposed on vehicles in motion
- It is intended for vehicles in motion and, therefore, does not put an end to a ban on parking or stopping
sortie d’aire pietonne
Exiting an area of pedesterians
stationnement interdit du 16 a la fin du mois
Parking forbidden from the 16th to the end of the month
black ice frequent
Visibility: Due to poor visibility due to rain or fog, I reduce my speed to the space I need to stop. There is nothing more dangerous than blindly following a user in front of you, trusting him.
If the visibility is less than 50 m, I must not exceed 50 km / h, even on the highway! In fact, I adapt my speed to visibility by associating the figures of the visible distance and the speed.
fin d’obligation de l’usage des chaînes à neige
end of obligation to use snow chains
signalisation temporaire - chaussee glissante
slippery road
Roads with access regulation:
For a speed to be allowed at 110 km / h on a road, the traffic directions must be separated by a median. Attention, a road with regulated access can be in two directions of circulation, in this case, the speed is limited to 80 or 90 km / h
créneau de dépassement à trois voies affectées deux voies dans un sens et une voie dans l’autre
three-way passing slot assigned two lanes in one direction and one lane in the other
chaines a neige obligatoires sur au moins deux roues motrices
snow chains required on at least two driving wheels
Beware of overtaking lanes
1. In a single sense, no one will come face to face. I can stay in the left lane to pass several users at once, but I have to go back to the right
- On two-lane and two-way traffic lanes, overtaking shall take place on the lane reserved for traffic in the opposite direction. I am waiting for this way to be free.
- On a three-lane roadway, the middle one is sometimes used for overtaking for both directions of traffic. I can not use the leftmost lane. Beware of users who turn left when they think they exceed.
sortie de zone a stationnement unilateral a alternance semi-mensuelle et a duree limitee, avaec controle par disques
exit of zone has parking unilateral alternation semi-monthly and has limited duration, with control by discs
moyen de lutte contre l’incendie
Fire extinguisher means of fire fighting
conditions particulieres de circulation par voie sur la route suivie
special road conditions on the route followed
point de départ d’un télésiège ou d’une télécabine
starting point of a chairlift or gondola lift
poste de secours
help station
- Between the entrance panel and the agglomeration exit sign, I must abide by the rules specific to it. Including the rules on stopping and parking,
- The speed is limited to 50 km / h and it is forbidden to honk unless there is immediate danger.
- A one-off limitation sometimes allows the 70 km / h on a troncon, month it can just as well be more restrictive for a category of vehicles throughout the agglomeration.
- A pedestrian zone is limited to 30 km / h or less.
- A road may continue to be a priority if the diamond is placed on the agglomeration entrance panel
- Pedestrians are fragile users, as are cyclists. Slow vehicles are often surrounded by men at work.
- Watch out for lanes reserved for buses or cyclists. I yield to these passengers when I want to turn in front of them I must wait for them to pass in their lane
Special information:
The information is twofold. Do not provoke a fire by throwing a cigarette butt or a match, and do not engage if a fire has occurred.
elements de reperage utilises sur les routes departementales
locating elements used on departmental roads
fin de voie verte
End of the green way or lane
bifurcation d’autoroutes
- Flashing yellow light to attract attention and slow down. The flashing yellow lights draw attention to a particularly dangerous place. I slow down to adjust my speed.
- Lane assignment lights open and close lanes to traffic. I find them at motorway junctions, at the entrance and in the tunnels, as well as on large bridges.
a. lane closed
b. lane open
c. change lanes at the side of the arrow
vitesse minimale obligatoire
minimum speed required
Direction obligatoire a la prochaine intersection: tout droit ou a gauche
Mandatory direction at the next intersection: straight or left
lieu aménagé pour la pratique du covoiturage
a place for carpooling
- Outside agglomeration: This sign is repeated after each intersection and every 5 km
- In built-up areas: This sign is repeated just before each intersection or on a block of traffic lights
- Agglomeration entry: The road keeps its status during the crossing of the agglomeration
- In the case of a fast road or motorway junction, one of the branches may retain or lose its status as a priority
signaux tricolore de contrôle de flot
tricolor flow control signals
arret d’autobus
bus stop
station d’autopartage
car pool station
- this sign covers all goods vehicles, including vans. He is independent of the PTAC
- this sign applies to all vehicles whose length exceeds the number indicated. If I tow a long trailer, I am concerned.
- this sign only designates trailers with a GVW of more than 250 kg
- this sign designates vehicles towing a caravan or a trailer over 250 kg and whose total weight, vehicle plus trailer, does not exceed 3.5 t
- this sign designates vehicles equipped with snow chains. Sometimes a mention - snow tires allowed - accompanies
signalisation temporaire - indication de chantier important ou de situations diverses
road work next 15 km
gare de téléphérique
cable car station
Poste de recharge de vehicules electriques ouvert 7 jours sur 7 et 24 heures sur 24 assurant le ravitaillement en gaz de petrole liquefie (GPL)
Service station to recharge electric cars or GPL for mopeds
Being passed - When a user passes me, I have some obligations to respect. I must consider that the one who passes me has calculated his maneuver according to my position, my trajectory, and my speed.
sortie de zone a stationnement payant
exit from paid parking area
Fog frequently
It is a very risky maneuver when there is no protection because I
must slow down, or even stop, on the lane used for overtaking in both directions of traffic.
1. I warn well in advance;
2. I make stop-lamp calls
3. I avoid this type of maneuver!
Indicaions associated with a particular space usage rule:
- The stop and the parking are reserved for the only user group designated by the sign
- Parking is free or regulated. Even on free parking, parking is limited to 7 days
- The parking of caravans and motorhomes is regulated. Placements are then planned.
accès interdit aux cyclomoteurs
No access to mopeds
accès interdit aux véhicules pesant sur un essieu plus que le nombre indiqué
access prohibited to vehicles weighing on an axle more than the indicated number
annonce de feux tricolores
announcement of traffic lights
fin de voie réservée aux véhicules des services réguliers de transport en commun
end of lane reserved for regular transit service vehicles
débit de boissons ou établissement proposant des collations sommaires ouvert 7 jours sur 7
a drinking establishment or establishment offering snacks open 7 days a week
- these animals are manifested especially at night, in forests …
locate: intersections are not always visible in the environment. A gap in the vegetation or in the alignment of trees can be a clue. the tags are used to see them from day to night.
Slow down: Depending on the visibility of the entire intersection and the roads that cross my axis, I will slow down. If necessary, I place at least the foot in front of the brake, in protection
feux bicolores pour pietons
two-color pedestrian lights
embarcadere
jetty
- the signs specify the obligation to affix the disc or to respect time slots
- In the cases below, the signs indicate the parking place
a. electric vehicle charging location
b. location reserved for users with reduced mobility
c. stopping and parking reserved for cars with carsharing label
- Indications of leisure activities: while passing nearby, I remain vigilant because of the presence of pedestrians who practice their activity of leisure. These 2 pannels are often present on the rest areas of motorways.
entree d’un zone de stationnement payant
entrance to a paid parking area
parfois dote de feux jaunes clignotants lorsque le danger est elevel, ce panneau signale divers dangers precises par un panonceau
sometimes with flashing yellow lights when the danger is high, this sign indicates various dangers specified by a sign
- Indication (info)
- avec des regles
- Information simple
paiement automatique par pieces et billets
automatic payment by coins and bills
gare auto/train
car/train station
chemin obligatoire reserve aux cavaliers
compulsory path reserved for riders
Before / during / after
The directions signals are implanted to take care of the user early enough and lead without hesitation where he wants to surrender.
- a presignalization a few hundred meters before
- advanced signage just before the change of direction
- Position signaling at the location of the change of direction
- after the change of direction a panel confirms the direction taken
voie réservée aux véhicules des services réguliers de transport en commun
reserved lane for regular community transit service vehicles
First, we must define what an intersection is. These are roads from different directions that intersect at the same level. There are then several cases of intersections. Warning. The widest street does not necessarily benefit from a priority of passage.
Cross Intersection: This is the classic case of most intersections. The danger comes from the left as from the right.
T-intersection: Only one branch connects to a road. Be careful if I open the bottom branch. The danger comes from left and right
Bifurcation: This is the separation of a road in two.
Junction: These are two roads that come together to make one
Roundabout: This facility serves to slow down and smooth traffic
serie de virages dangereux dont le premier est a gauche
series of dangerous curves with the first being to the left
- Signs are classified into two categories: simple indication and indication associated with a rule of behavior
- Each road network panel has a defined color: blue, green, white, or yellow
- As a general rule, on frequent networks, the signaling is done in four stages: well before announcement, close to presignalisation, in position, then in confirmation
- When there are arrows, they concern the tracks that are below
Lights with intersection signs:
- The lights work: I do not take into account the signs. Here, I do not have to give way.
- The light is yellow flashing: I take into account the signs. In the presence of the diamond, other users must give me the passage. It is the same if it is a bared arrow.
- Lights do not work: I take into account the signs or I apply the general rule said priority right Here, I give way to the right.
Indications of a single meaning:
There are special rules for one-way traffic:
at. Possibility to park or stop on the left
b. move to the left of the road to turn left
- Leaving a parking lot, a shopping center, a private place or a dirt road, I give way.
- I give way before cutting a reserved lane
- I do not agree if the intersection is congested
- I facilitate the start or the maneuvering of buses in urban areas
- I respect as a priority the actions of the agents who take precedence over any other signage
- I am alert to variable message signs or dynamic signage that may alert me to a specific risk situation.
Balise - présignalisation d’un passage à niveau
advance warning of a crossing
base de loisir
leisuire base
itineraire Bis
Bis route
selection channels
1. Storage lane on the left: A lane protected by a marking on the ground, and sometimes by a platform, makes it possible to slow down and wait in safety to yield the passage in front.
- a normal channel can become a storage channel.
- Storage lane on the right: Sometimes an exit lane on the right allows you to wait before cutting the axis you have just left. There may be a cedez-le-passage sign, stop sign or lights.
- I stop at the toll station except in the case of the telepeage, which I can cross at a pace.
- I walk around and observe the signs of the agents
- A portable flashing red light or a red lantern may be used to stop traffic at night.
- A motorway may periodically experience overloads. In this case a route of substitution (route S) allows to double this network by taking another route
- Number 19 is used to locate the exchanger. It is often followed by a distance indication (ex 25 km)
Establishment:
- There are two kinds of signs:
at. Useful information for users and including a rule
b. the simple indications of infrastructure or facilities made available to road users
These signs are located near the premises and are often advertised upstream with a sign of distance. They may also concern only one category of users.
reduction du nombre de voies
Reduction of lanes
vitesses limitees
limited speeds
L’axe principal vire a gauche
L’axe principal has priority and turns to the left
sortie d’une zone de rencontre
Exit the zone of meeting area
Forbidden except from 19h to 9h
cedez le passage a l’intersection. Signal avance
Yield the passage at the next intersection. Sign indicates in what distance this will occur.
debouche sur un quai ou une berge
leads to a dock or a bank
- danger
- permanent
- cyclistes
- debouche de cyclistes venant de droite ou de gauche
violent wind
be careful
passage à niveau muni de barrières ou demi barrières à fonctionnement automatique lors du passage des trains
level crossing equipped with automatic barriers or half gates when passing trains
Intersection avec une route dont les usagers doivent céder le passage
Intersection with a road whose users must yield the passage
The guide lines on the road:
- continuous line: Do not ride or cross. Except obstacle, works or cyclist
- Discontinuous lane delimitation line: It allows passing other vehicles
Be careful, they are similar but do not mean the same thing
- Deterrence line to override: Allows to pass only very slow vehicles. It is only present on narrow and winding lanes.
- Continuous Line Announcement Line: With three arrows, it is also called a warning line
- Exit deterrence line: This line only prohibits a sudden change from the left lane to the exit. It remains possible to pass vehicles
A bus carrying children is endowed with the front and the back of this logo. I have to slow down when he is stopped. Moreover, I do not go beyond it with extreme caution. On a narrow road, I prefer to stop and wait for him to restart.
understand: Quickly, I try to find out how the paths cross, how to apply the order of passage and how to place myself according to the direction I will follow
Observe: I observe the users. their speed, their investments, their directional intentions. I try to see in their behavior if they saw me and if they take into account my presence.
When I overtake a heavy vehicle, I am prepared to have to maintain my trajectory with flexibility, because I can undergo a displacement of air at the height of the vehicle and especially at the end of the overtaking
Balise - balisage de virages
Beacon - marking of where the road curves
Novice drivers:
Drivers in probationary period and those
in are subject to road speeds, ie:
110 km / h instead of 130 km / h
100 km / h instead of 110 km / h
80 km / h on other roads.
Applying the disk is mandatory during 3 years (2 years for those who have completed the Early Learning of Driving).
- Prescription panels take effect at the place where they are implanted. The effect ends at the next intersection or in the presence of an end-of-prescription panel.
- Prohibitions limit access to categories of users, maneuvering, speed, stopping and / or parking
- Obligations are there to guide or impose ways to categories of users
- Watch out for reserved lanes, as users must yield the passage before driving on the main axis. I remain cautious.
bifurcation entre deux autoroutes
bifurcation between two highways
panonceaux complementaires aux panneaux de stationnement et d’arrets
additional signs to parking and stop signs
terrain de camping pour caravanes et autocaravanes
campground for caravans and motorhomes
- This sign authorizes me to stop straddling the sidewalk, on the delimited sites. In the picture, the text is replaced by a symbol. Watch out for pedestrians and baby carriages
- Only the emergency stop remains authorized on this site (breakdown, malaise).
- This location indicated by a red and white checkerboard makes it possible to stop a vehicle with brake failure in a descent. It is not reserved for heavy vehicles only. The stop or the parking around is very dangerous.
sortie a droite et a gauche
- The colors of panels: The colors used for the directional signs serve to differentiate the networks or the itineraries.
- The red cartridge identifies a national route
- the yellow cartridge identifies a departmental road
- These signs are placed before the intersection
a. I make sure to place myself well. I turn right after the sign.
b. Signaling sometimes complementary to all these obligations.
distributeur de billets de banque
ATM machine
When a track, a cycle lane or a bus lane, for example, runs along the traffic lanes, I have to yield the way if I cut them to turn right or left.
direction recommandee mais non obligatoire
Recommended but not required direction
- a danger sign is placed before the danger that it indicates 200 m before on highway, 150 m before agglomeration and about 50 m before in urban area. One exception in position panel: two-way traffic
- It can be associated with a sign to specify the scope. A signpost sometimes indicates the location of the danger announced
- I have to adapt my speed.
interdiction de dépasser tous les véhicules à moteur autres que ceux à deux roues sans side-car
prohibition to overtake all motor vehicles other than two-wheeled vehicles without side-car
station de gonflage, hors station service, dont l’usage est gratuit
Inflation station, excluding gas station, the use of which is free
signalisation temporaire - risque de projection de gravillons
risk of projection of gravel
- Reduction of the number of lanes of a one-way
- overtaking window
- end of overtaking window
- Assignment of 2 ways in the other direction
- Channels subject to prescriptions
- Sometimes a single meaning remains open in both directions for a category of users. In this case the channels are separated by a continuous line.
(Order is from left to right starting on top row then going to bottom row)
chaussée particulièrement glissante
especially slippery roadway
- Indications of facilities and services: I will especially find these panels in the tunnels.
- This sign indicates a punctual post on a roadway or access to hospital emergencies
- I can also contact relief from this post. The call is free and does not require coins or phone cards.
- Frequency of road information radio and the state of the roads. I will especially find these signs on major roads, especially on motorways.
passage d’animaux domestiques
passage of domestic animals
signalisation temporaire - chaussee retrecie
point de vue
view point
Balise - virage sur routes frequemment enneigee
Beacon indicating curves with frequent snow fall
signalisation temporaire - affectation de voies
lane assignments
- red light: I stop
- Green or yellow flashing at the bottom: My lane is open and I do not engage if the traffic in front has finished passing. I circulate with caution.
- Yellow flashing in the middle: Both directions of traffic are open but the works exist. I pass with caution.
At times heavy rain
fin de piste ou bande obligatoire pour cycle
end of track or band required for cycle
arret et staionnement interdits
Stopping and parking is forbidden
accès interdit aux véhicules à traction animale
access prohibited to animal-drawn vehicles
Examples of implementation of the signaling according to the arrangement:
- Bifurcation of motorways with lane assignment
- Bifurcation of motorways with deceleration path
fini de limitation de vitesse
End of the speed limit
- pedestrian area: The circulation can be authorized for the residents or for deliveries at certain hours
- Bicycle lane or track: This lane being reserved for two or three-wheeled cycles, traffic, stopping and parking of vehicles are therefore prohibited.
- Meeting area: The pedestrians have priority and are not obliged to walk on sidewalks, the speed of motorized vehicles is limited to 20 km / h and cyclists are allowed to drive in both directions.
- Green lane: The reserved lane for the circulation of pedestrians and non-motorized vehicles. The movement of riders can be authorized and indicated by a sign.
Prohibitions of maneuvers
1. These signs prohibit turning at the first road or street left or right
- This sign prohibits turning back to the intersection. This sign does not prohibit turning left.
- These signs prohibit overtaking of all motor vehicles other than two-wheeled vehicles without sidecars.
- Exceeding forbidden for goods vehicles, PTAC ou PTRA greater than 3.5t
Balise - renforcement d’un marquage permanent en divergent
reinforcement of a permanent marking diverging
rocade
(ring road)
- The overtaking is done on the left.
- The overtaking is prohibited by signs, in an intersection where I must give way (except two-wheelers), by a continuous line (except cyclist), by a lack of space and visibility.
- I do not pass a tramway at the stop of the climb or descent of passengers.
- I go to the right of the users who report that they turn to the left.
- Before overtaking, I check the feasibility (space, visibility, prohibitions) and warn
- While overtaking, I respect the lateral distances of safety.
- After overtaking, I leave two seconds of security.
Onboard signaling: Men are at work near or on the road. Warning, there may be site radars that check if speed is respected in the area.
vent lateral
lateral wind
signalisation temporaire - direction de deviation avec mention de la ville
direction of deviation with mention of the city
passage de cavaliers
passage of riders
acces interdit aux vehicules a moteur a l’exception des cyclomoteurs
access forbidden to motor vehicles with the exception of mopeds
éléments de repérage utilisés sur les voies communales
locating elements used on municipal roads
Direction obligatoire a la prochaine intersection: tout droit
Mandatory direction at the next intersection: straight ahead
signalisation temporaire - signalisation de position d’une déviation ou d’un rétrécissement temporaire de chaussée
position signaling of a temporary deflection or narrowing of the roadway
stationnement réglementé pour les caravanes et les autocaravanes
regulated parking for caravans and motorhomes
Rest areas: Camping and parking can be regulated to allow a wild life without gene of the man. Rest areas allow breaks and picnics
rappel des limites de vitesse sur autoroute
reminder of speed limits on highway
slippery road ahead
interdiction aux véhicules de circuler sans maintenir entre eux un intervalle au moins égal au nombre indiqué
prohibition to vehicles to circulate without maintaining between them an interval at least equal to the number indicated
signalisation temporaire - reduction de plusieurs voies sur routes à chaussées séparées
reduction of multiple lanes on seperated roads
présignalisation d’un créneau de dépassement ou d’une section de route à chaussées séparées
advance warning of an overtaking slot or section of a divided causeways
Balise - virage
Beacon for a curve
signalisation de position des passages à niveau à plusieurs voies sans barrière ni demi-barrière et non munis de signalisation automatique
position signaling of multi-lane crossings with no barrier or half barrier and no automatic signaling
- I will arrive on a moving bridge. This is accompanied by tricolor red lights or flashing red lights.
- the road runs along or ends at a riverbank or embarcadere. I risk falling into the water.
- They are found at intersections, pedestrian crossings or fire station exits
sortie de zone a stationnement interdit
Exiting a zone where parking is forbidden
The pedestrians: I always give them the passage when I turn left or right.
The speed is sometimes limited to 70 km / h at city entrances, on protected trunks
a more restrictive limitation may concern categories of users (two-wheelers or heavy goods vehicles) throughout the agglomeration
Selection channels
1. They are usually delimited by closely spaced broken lines. When they become continuous, I can not change position. They are equipped with arrows indicating the directions served.
- Directional signs are implanted before the selection lines, in order to position themselves from the beginning. It can be dangerous to change lanes at the last moment.
entrée d’une zone de rencontre
entrance to a meeting area
- sortie
- voie designee (designated lane)
cassis ou dos-d’âne
blackcurrant or spine
signalisation temporaire - nappes de brouillard ou de fumées épaisses
layers of fog or thick fumes
Other lights
1. Fires may be used outside a traffic light block
- Two-colored lights at the freeway, parking … The red imposes the stop. Green opens the way.
- Flashing red light to stop the stop. Alone or couple, the flashing red light requires the stop. I can find them at level crossings, when approaching an aerodrome runway or at the entrance or in a tunnel
Balise - musoir signalant la divergence des voies
head signaling the divergence of the lanes
Some examples of ideograms inclusion in direction signs
Alternate passage: It can be done with site personnel holding signs, or with automated lights.
- Alternate traffic announcement: an indication or danger sign
- red face: I stop
- Green face: I pass at a reduced speed
acces interdit aux vehicules dont la hauteur, chargement compris, est superieure au nombre indique
access prohibited to vehicles whose height, including load, is greater than the number indicated
The overtaking maneuver: I have a reserve of power, which allows a fast maneuver.
Before overtaking: Three control precautions, check:
- Let no one go past me (look in the mirrors, then next to me)
- That there is no prohibition
- There is enough space in front of me and to fall back on me
I warn with the turn signal, and if need be, I make a light call.
signalisation temporaire - presignalisation courante
current advance warning
signal d’arrêt feu clignotant
stop signal flashing light
point de départ d’un itinéraire pédestre
starting point of a pedestrian route
sur 200m
over 200m
- Temporary signage
Temporary signage includes some signs and marking on the ground, with the background color being yellow. Red is also used for tags. The temporary signaling replaces the current signaling even if it is not covered. Attention to the staff at work. - Danger signs: They announce a change on the road. This may concern the condition of the roadway, the presence of work, or a punctual event such as an accident or a traffic jam.
stationnement interdit du 1er au 15 du mois
parking forbidden from the 1st to the 15th of the month
- Above all, the speed must be adapted to the environment and to the presence of other users.
- General speed limits (130 km / h, 110 km / h, 80 km / h, 50 km / h) and point speeds imposed by signs.
- Drivers on a probationary period and accompanied driving are limited (110 km / h, 100 km / h) for out-of-town traffic.
- In bad weather, I take my speed to the distance visible in front of me. If it is less than 50 m, then I am limited to 50 km / h.
- The speed in rainy weather is limited to 110 km / h on the motorway, 100 km / h on the separated roadways, … on the road.
- I also adapt my speed when cornering, at the summit of the hill and especially at the intersection.
- At night, switching from high beam to low beam greatly reduces the visible distance. I must slow down.
These 3-lane roads are now mostly equipped with overtaking slots.
cédez le passage à la circulation venant en sens inverse
give way to oncoming traffic
point de détente
point of relaxation
guichetier = tellers
abonnement = subscription
Difficult crossing: a bridge, a tunnel, a narrow passage in urban areas sometimes require the organization of an order of passage. I can only commit if the way is free. Indeed, a user can be engaged before my arrival.
poste de distribution de carburant ouvert 7 jours sur 7 et 24 heures sur 24
24/7 fuel dispensing station
signaux annonçant une zone où la vitesse est contrôlée par un ou plusieurs dispositifs de contrôle automatisé
signals announcing an area where speed is controlled by one or more automated control devices
passage pour pietons
crosswalk
Only can pass with extreme caution when it stops. On a narrow road, I should stop and wait for the bus to start again after it stops to drop off kids or pick up kids
sortie de zone de stationnement a duree limitee, avec controle par disque
exit of parking zone with limited duration, with control by disk
lieu aménagé pour le stationnement payant
place arranged for paid parking
entrée d’un zone de stationnement unilatéral à alternance semi-mensuelle et à durée limitée avec contrôle par disque
entrance to a semi-monthly and time-limited alternating parking area with disk control
accès interdit aux voitures à bras
no access to carriages
route à accès réglementé
restricted access road
This line is an exit deterrent line. It prevents you from going suddenly from the left lane to the exit. This line does not prevent me from falling back to finish an overtaking.
In the presence of selection channels, I stay on the path I have selected, even if the left lane is slower than mine. I must place myself if possible from the beginning, and stay in this way.
entree sur une aire routiere
area to take a break from driving
End of various obligations:
a. This is not a reason to drive at an abnormally low speed
b. Beware of snow or ice patches.
sortie d’une aire autoroutiere
Exit of a rest area on the auto route
- passage for pedestrians. I must give way to the pedestrian crossing which shows the intention to engage. Sometimes a signpost marks the place of the passage
- forcing a reduction of speed with a donkey sign. It is also indicated by a marking on the ground and an indication panel. The speed is often limited to 30 km / h
voie de detresse a gauche
distress lane on the left
point de depart d’un circuit de ski de fond
starting point of a cross-country ski circuit
cabine telephonique publique
public telephone booth
Direction obligatoire a la prochaine intersection: tout droit ou a droite
Mandatory direction at the next intersection: straight or right
- Mainly composed of lines, the horizontal signaling serves to guide the user in his way. And just like for signs, these markings on the ground are related to precise rules; they concern the overlap and the crossing of a line or the stop and the parking
- White is the main color
Yellow is for temporary signal, stop and parking
The blue delimit the parking in blue zone has limited duration
The red appears in checkers and green is often used for the circulation of cyclists
The lines are sometimes sound (vibrators) to draw attention to a deviation of trajectory.
Indications: These signs provide information on the accessibility of a road and on the paths or directions to take.
fin d’interdiction de depasser pour les vehicules affectes au transport de marchandises de plus de 3.5 tonnes
end of prohibition to overtake for vehicles used for the carriage of goods of more than 3.5 tonnes
- voie fermee (closed)
- voie ouverte (open)
- changer de voie du cote de la fleche
(change lanes on the side of the arrow)
the symbols are mainly of two kinds: management recommendations and management bans. Here, to go to Riom, I can take a highway that will be reported further. But the green of the panel tells me that I can still continue by the road to go there. The direction of Gannat is prohibited to vehicles carrying explosive or easily flammable materials.
panonceaux d’autorisation conditionelle de franchissement pour cycles
conditional clearance signs of crossing for cycles
1.
2.
- implanting:
Danger signs are placed:
at. about 200 m before the danger on motorways and roads with separate roads
b. about 150 m before the danger on roads outside agglomeration
c. about 50 m before the danger in agglomeration - One exception! This sign indicates the beginning of a double direction of circulation. It is placed in position, from the beginning of the two-way street.
animal herds forbidden
- ligne haute-tension de voie ferree (high voltage railroad line)
- plusieurs voies (a train can hide another several ways)
- passage interdit: foire ou marche, ou encore tourisme… (fair, walk, or tourist)
signalisation dynamique d’une queue de bouchon
traffic jam
The classic roundabouts: These are the oldest ones. Those who circulate on the ring yield the passage to those who enter it, that is to say on the right. These roundabouts tend to disappear, replaced by roundabouts.
indication du caractère prioritaire d’une route
indication of the priority of a road
End of forbidden area for skiers
- implantation: The prohibition takes effect at the height of the panel. It stops at the next intersection or end of prohibition sign.
- Driving Prohibitions: These signs apply to all vehicles, including bicycles, unless otherwise indicated.
Change direction: There are rules of passage to respect, as much by leaving the road on which I travel than to approach the one where I head. They also apply to pedestrians and users of reserved lanes.
1. I check that there is no prohibition
2. I make sure behind me that I will not generate
3. I warn in advance of my intention using turn signals
4. I slow down and place myself to not generate.
At any time, I control both directions of traffic.
- I squeeze to the right (except hitch trailer)
- I squeeze to the left of my path
- Beware of two-wheelers that sometimes sneak up or over the side where you turn.
Special cases
Columns and processions: It is forbidden to cut a column or a cortege in march (military or police convoy, marriage, burial, etc.), or to insert myself into it. I give them the passage if they are engaged in an intersection.
Agents: The police are made up of gendarmes out of town, policemen in urban areas, CRS on motorways and roads, or customs officers. All are entitled to control and regulate traffic. Their signs prevail over any other marking by ground, panel or fire marking. They serve to ensure the order of passage, or to manage the fluidity of the traffic in the intersections.
level crossing, aerodrome, swing bridge or swivel
sometimes, the traffic must be completely interrupted in order to pass other users who do not use the road but rails, air or water. To do this, a sign is put in place
ralentisseur de type dos d’ane
Making a reducting of speed with a dos d’ane
signaux sonores interdits
prohibited beeps
signalisation temporaire - accident
fin d’un créneau de dépassement à trois voies affectées
End of two lanes going in one direction where being able to pass another vehicle is affected
bifurcation autoroutière
motorway junction
limitation de vitesse. Ce panneau notifie l’interdiction de depasser la vitesse indiquee
speed limit. This sign notifies the prohibition to exceed the indicated speed
signal vert fixe. Autorisation d’emprunter la voie situee au-dessous du signal
fixed green signal. Authorization to use the lane below the signal
issue de secours vers la gauche
emergency exit to the left
voie verte
Green lane/way
mud, soft earth
Agglomeration: The limits of the agglomeration are fixed by the Mayor, all the rules applicable to the agglomeration are contained between the entry and exit panels.
The agglomeration entrance sign means a speed of 50 km / h and a no-horn honk. A locality is not subject to the rules of agglomeration but I slow down and remain vigilant.
annonce d’un danger proche de degradation des conditions de circulation liee a des chutes de neige ou a de la plueie verglacante
announces a danger close to a deterioration of traffic conditions related to snowfall or freezing rain
- White-colored warning signs provide only useful information for road users.
- These are signs related to relief, tourism, services or recreation.
- Some location signs are related to specific requirements, speed restrictions or parking rules.
gare de trains
train station
feu de régulation d’accès ou de feux tricolores réglant une circulation alternée
access control light or traffic lights regulating an alternating circulation
- it is sometimes accompanied by a stop sign or one or two flashing red lights at the level crossing
- level crossing equipped with manually operated barriers or automatic half-gates. They have flashing red lights and an audible signal
- not to be confused with the signals lane reserved and tramway stop
Cedez le passage a l’intersection. Signal de position
Yield the crossing to the intersection. Position signal
station de taxis
taxi stand
emplacement d’arret d’urgence
emergency stop location
fin de vitesse minimale obligatoire
mandatory minimum end of speed
musse de France
museum of France
acces interdit aux vehicules agricoles a moteur
access forbidden to agricultural vehicles with motor
chambre d’hotes ou gite
bed and breakfast or gite
acces interdit aux vehicules dont le PTAC ou le PTRA excede le nombre indique
No access to vehicles whose PTAC or PTRA exceeds the specified number
direction interdite à une catégorie d’usagers
direction prohibited to a category of users
reseau forestier
forest network
Attention to the template: The driver of a vehicle, whose gauge reaches or exceeds 2 m of width or 7 m of length, must facilitate the overtaking (to tighten to the right, to slow down and possibly to stop). This can affect me with a van, a motorhome, or if I tow a trailer.
- a 50m (in)
- sur 50m (the next)
- apres
- avant
- avant et apres
a. a gauche
b. a droite
c. de chaque cote (left or right)
- vertical sign is used to help us in driving by providing us with timely information to adapt behaviors to places
2.the sign reads like a text:
I start by perceiving the form for the general indication
I continue with the colors to specify the information
I end with the symbol and sometimes the text to know the meaning
- the whole panel determines the behavior I’m going to adopt
General case
Without intersection panel: I give way to users who arrive to my right. Users arriving on the left give way to those arriving on their right. It is commonly called the priority on the right but if I come from the right, I control first to my left that let me pass
With intersection panel: This cross recalls the application of the general case. Intersection boards are mostly traingular, which means first and foremost a danger. They impose the adaptation of the pace
contournement obligatoire par la gauche
mandatory bypass on the left
interdiction de tourner à gauche à la prochaine intersection
prohibition to turn left at the next intersection
route a caractere prioritaire avec panonceau-schema
priority route with sign-schema
signal rouge fixe, interdiction d’emprunter la voie au-dessous du signal
fixed red signal, prohibition to use the track below the signal
acces interdit aux vehicules dont la largeur, chargement compris, est superieure au nombre indique
access prohibited for vehicles whose width, including load, is greater than the number indicated
acces interdit aux vehicules de transport en commun de personnes
access prohibited for public transport vehicles
- I stop.
- Opposite, traffic stopped.
- From behind, traffic stopped.
- In profile, I can pass.
- I slow down
- I clear quickly
itineraire de substitution
alternative route
Priority is not a right. In intersection, there will always be an order of passage of users. Here are the two rules that I must observe in all circumstances:
- It must be considered that a user must give way to another user
- I never impose my right of way, but I always check that I am being yielded too when I have priority/right of way
741/5000
- I drive to the right as far as the road allows, or in full lane when the lanes are delimited.
- I do not use the lanes reserved for buses or cyclists.
- I do not drive on lanes reserved for slow vehicles if my speed is over 60 km / h.
- A selection path is taken from the beginning if possible.
- I do not change lanes when the traffic is established in queues, except directional overshoot.
- A deceleration lane starts from the beginning. The slowdown begins when I am in between, unless a limitation is placed on entry.
- On a roundabout, go right. But it is possible to tighten to the left if one goes to the left of the axis of entry.
turn on your headlights
contournement obligatoire par la droite
mandatory bypass by the right
accès interdit aux piétons
pedestrian access prohibited
During overtaking: I accelerate without exceeding the speed limit. I avoid coming too close behind the user, and I déboite quietly.
End of overtaking: When the front of the car overruns begins to appear in the mirror inside, I am sure that by bending me I will not hang it
To warn of my crimping, I can also put the blinker on the right.
endroite frequent par les enfants
frequent place for children
terrain de camping pour tentes, caravanes et autocaravanes
Area where tents, caravanes, and motorhomes can be for camping
- bifurcation - autoroute
- sortie - not on a autoroute
- Blue-bottomed warning signs all have a rule that is associated with them: position, speed or parking rule.
- Signs also determine regulated roads or lanes
- the indications also pose a danger: pedestrian crossing, retarder (speed bump) or tramways
céder le passage aux véhicules débouchant de la ou des routes situées à droite
give way to the vehicles leading to the road or roads to the right
priorité par rapport à la circulation venant en sens inverse
priority over oncoming traffic
entree d’aire pietonne
Entering area of pedestrians
To move in its place: in normal operation, I circulate on the right of the road, as far as its state and its profile allow it. The right lane is therefore the normal traffic lane, the other lanes being all reserved for overtaking and in the opposite direction of traffic.
The right lane may be reserved for other categories of users. This may be a bus lane or a bicycle lane.
Balise - renforcement d’un marquage continu permanent
reinforcement of continuous permanent marking
présence de piétons à un passage pour piétons ou rappel d’un passage pour piétons
presence of pedestrians at a pedestrian crossing or reminder of a pedestrian crossing
traversée de voies de tramways
crossing of tramways
presignalisation d’une impasse
warning of a dead end
retrecissement de chaussee par la droite
Narrowing of the roadway on the right
Indications of services: All these services are accessible 7/7 days and 24/24 hours
parfois un sens unique reste ouvert en double sens pour une categorie d’usagers. Dans ce cas les voies sont separees par une ligne continue
sometimes a single meaning remains open in both directions for a category of users. In this case the tracks are separated by a continuous line
Service vehicles: Vehicles for domestic refuse or road maintenance vehicles run slowly, stop often and men work around them. They must receive my full attention. I slow down in their presence and go over them with caution.
signal jaune clignotant en forme de fleche. Obligation de se rabattre sur la voie indiquee par la fleche
flashing yellow signal in the form of an arrow. Obligation to fall back on the path indicated by the arrow
Important details
Yielding the passage means:
1. Do not slow down the other user
2. do not change the trajectory of the other user
When there is a stop to perform, it must last at least the time to look twice around. It must be complete, the wheels well immobilized
Effect line of cedez the passage: If I have to stop, I do it in line with the line
Line of effect of the stop: I must mark a stop time in line with the line
Be careful of the various developments of the intersections. Sometimes I have to give way:
- on the left and in front
- on the right and in front
- These panels are located near farms or pastures.
- attention. When they are implanted in a natural park, pets are often free.
- approach to a frequently windy area. According to the inclination of the windsock, I am informed about the force and the direction of the wind, or if it blows in bursts.
Crossings: On a roadway, a crossroads occurs when two users drive in the opposite direction and arrive at the same place. The general rule is to squeeze to the right.
To the right: I have to go to the right and slow down if necessary.
Obstacle on the roadway: If work or a vehicle hinders my progress, I must give way to the oncoming users.
- There are two types of landscaping:
Whatever the network) highway or 2x2 lanes). the information principles of the directions are the same. Only the colors of the panels change. A fork is applied to a highway that separates into two highways. An exit is the same thing, except that a branch is not autoroutere
a. One of the roads on the road becomes a path of selection. It is therefore necessary to place oneself in its way of the presignalisation, a few hundred meters before.
b. This sign announces the proximity of a highway bifurcation
c. A deceleration lane makes it possible to reach an exit ramp. A slowdown is needed on this path …
because roads intersect, the intersection is a dangerous place where I must:
- find the intersection sufficiently early
- slow down according to the visibility around
- understand the order of passage
- observe the behavior of others
fin d’interdiction de l’usage de l’avertisseur sonore
end of prohibition of the use of the horn
signalisation temporaire - bouchon
traffic jam
Or a way for slow vehicles. It is not reserved only for goods vehicles. I have to use it if my speed is less than or equal to 60 km / h
virage à gauche
left turn
annonce de la fermeture d’un passage a niveau muni de barrieres avec indication sur panonceau
announcing the closure of a level crossing equipped with barriers with a sign on a sign
entrée d’une zone à stationnement interdit
entrance to a zone where parking is prohibited
The flashing yellow lights: If there is no associated sign, I give way to the right.
- The yellow flashing light in lieu of the green light allows passage with extreme caution. It is a permanent light that goes from yellow flashing down to yellow fixed in the middle, then red.
- When the middle yellow light flashes, it means that the normal running of the lights is temporarily stopped.
- If the lights do not work, I respect the order of passage, in the same way as if the light was flashing in the middle.
In all cases where the yellow light is flashing, if priority signs are placed on the lights, then I apply the order of priority corresponding to the panel. In default, I respect the priority on the right.
stop for border control
signalisation temporaire - danger dont la nature peut être précisée par un panonceau
danger whose nature can be specified by a sign
The panels are classified by type of road from top to bottom:
- blue for the motorway network
- green for the network of important cities
- white for the local network
- yellow for temporary, bis or substitution sign
signalisation de position des passages à niveau à plusieurs voies munis d’une signalisation automatique lumineuse et sonore sans barrière ni demi barrière
position signaling of multi-lane crossings with automatic light and sound signaling without barrier or half barrier
passage à niveau muni de barrières à fonctionnement manuel lors du passage des trains
level crossing with manually operated gates when passing trains
Obligations of direction: When a direction is obligatory, the other directions are then prohibited
at. These signals are at an intersection. I turn before the sign
b. I have to go straight to the intersection
c. I’m going around the obstacle. These signals are at the head of development or on the ground to circumvent work
End of having to have your headlights on
End of speed being regulated
- the parking mode is rappelled in the area using the signs
- the signs may specify the location of the time stamp, the tariffs and the time slots
- I must give way, or the others must give me the passage. That does not mean that I can impose any priority
- At intersections, the general rule is to give way to users who come to my right. Otherwise I refer to the implant panels.
- When operating, lights prevail on intersection panels.
- well before
- a little before it’s the
- it’s now. It’s the right road.
The roundabout or roundabout: The general rule requires to circulate on the right. However, it is allowed to squeeze left if I go to the left of the input axis.
As a rule, I give way to the left when arriving in a roundabout
Or place me ?: I squeeze in the right lane if I turn left, I win the left lane without generating another user. In default, or if I hesitates on the direction to follow, I remain in the way of right.
departement
itineraire S de substitution double un troncon autoroutier particulierement charge
double substitution a particularly busy highway section
entree sur une aire autoroutiere
Rest area on the auto route
carrefour a sens giratoire
roundabouts
- motor vehicles with the exception of mopeds
- all motor vehicles
- vehicles towing a caravan or trailer weighing more than 250 kg, such as the total permissible gross weight, vehicle and caravan or trailer, not exceeding 3,5 tonnes
- vehicles used for the carriage of goods; be careful, a van is concerned.
rocade
ring road
traversee d’une aire de danger aerien
crossing an air danger zone
poste d’appel d’urgence
emergency call station
passage à niveau sans barrière ni demi-barrière
level crossing without barrier or half barrier
impasse comportant une issue pour les pietons
dead end with an exit for pedestrians
arretee la circulation (stopped traffic)
risque d’avalanche
priority character: The priority character of a road can be preserved (or not) in the crossing of the agglomeration. The diamond is then placed before the intersections.
risque de heurt de vehicules lents
risk of collision with slow vehicles
Useful indications associated with a rule on ways:
a. Speed is limited when the prescription panel is inserted in the indication panel
b. speed is only recommended in the square panel
c. Approaching the intersection, the sign indicates the pattern of directions: a storage lane on the left or an exit lane on the right
passage à niveau sans barrière ni demi-barrière muni d’une signalisation atuomatique sonore et lumineuse
Level crossing without barrier or half-barrier equipped with sound and light atuomatic signaling
What is an area?
In urban areas, an area is delimited by entrance panels and exit signs. The prohibition reported in the sign may therefore relate to a street, a neighborhood and sometimes the entire agglomeration.
village etape - touristic place
Various situations
The dirt roads: I remain very attentive and careful when my road crosses a dirt road because its status is very vague, according to whether it is for public or private use. As a rule, when I get off a dirt road, a car park, a private road or a shopping center exit, I always give way to the road crossing.
There is one exception, however, when I have to go around an obstacle or a fixed or mobile yard. I take every precaution to pass it.
A line of deterrence is only on a narrow and winding road, or in the mountains! It replaces a continuous line and, in fact, prohibits overruns, except for vehicles traveling very slowly. Any other overtaking is then considered dangerous!
signalisation temporaire - délimitation de chantier ou signal de fermeture d’un passage à niveau
site delimitation or closing signal of a level crossing
Sortie de zone à stationnement unilatéral à alternance semi-mensuelle
Exit of semi-monthly alternating parking zone
réseau départemental
departmental network
point d’accueil jeunes
youth welcome point
Ground Marking: The marking on the ground cancels and replaces the white marking that is in place. In many cases, the white marking is erased. The yellow lines mean the same thing as the white lines.
- I must always adjust my pace because of the work and the presence of staff at work. Be careful with projections of gravel.
fin d’une piste ou d’une bande cyclable conseillee et reservee aux cycles a deux ou trois roues
End of recommended bike lane or track for bicycles with two or three wheels
speed limits:
- It is the speed that must not be exceeded and not the speed required to reach …
- These limitations always have a reason to be, even if I do not see the justification for them
signaux d’autorisation conditionnelle de franchissement pour cycles
conditional clearance crossing signals for cycles
This signal indicates the distance to leave with the user in front of me, as well as when driving in case of stop of the circulation
a. blue lights help keep distances in a tunnel.
cours d’eau
stream
- Particular cases: sometimes special conditions invite me to follow the indications of an agent or the signaling
- Exceptional Convoys: I have to squeeze to the right and possibly stop when an escort biker makes a sign. Sometimes a specialized vehicle invites storage on the side.
- An exceptional convoy is difficult to handle. These convoys are equipped with yellow beacons and an exceptional convoy plate.
Direction obligatoire a la prochaine intersection: a gauche
Mandatory direction at the next intersection: left
routes et autoroutes du réseau national
roads and highways of the national network
- selection channels: They are preceded by a direction sign. I place myself at the beginning and I avoid changing my mind when I’m engaged.
- Channels of selection with lights: Very often, the way on which I am placed is regulated by lights
Symbols: The lights containing a symbol are intended only for the users represented.
only buses on the reserved lane are concerned
only cyles and mopeds are concerned
Authorization to cross fire for cycists wishing to turn right, subject to passing with caution.
entree d’un tunnel
Entering a tunnel
signalisation temporaire - presignalisation de deviation
indication of a detour
fin d’itineraire de substitution
End of alternative route
pont mobile
movable bridge
espace natural sensitive
natural sensitive area
Passing other vehicules: as a general rule, the movements are made on the left.
Three exceptions to this rule:
- A user who wishes to turn left and who has signaled it must be passed to the right. I’m waiting to go over.
- When the traffic is stable in uninterrupted lines, the overtaking is carried out without changing lanes
- A tram is passed by the right or left. Except at the stop, on the side of the ascent and descent of the passengers.
lieu aménagé pour le stationnement gratuit à durée limitée avec contrôle par disque
a place for free time-limited parking with disk control
- Attention, an end of speed limit does not allow to exceed the limit speed of 80 km / h on road outside the agglomerations (for example)
Truck or light vehicle? It is the lightest vehicle that goes backwards.
Single vehicle or towed unit? The single vehicle performs the reverse, because the assembly attele is less manageable.
The blinker:
Maintaining the left turn signal on the ring is not mandatory, but the absence of it is likely to generate those who enter and those behind me, because they do not know then what I’m going to do. I have to put it to the right to signal that I’m going out.
Exit the roundabout:
If I go out immediately, I put the flashing light directly to the right, even before entering the ring. If I go in front, I stay right.
entree d’une zone a vitesse limitee a 30 km/h
Entering a zone with a speed limit of 30 km/h
Passage for pedestrians Watch out for the vehicle that stops in front of me at a pedestrian crossing! The driver may be letting someone cross the crosswalk … If so, I give up passing the stationary vehicle!
signalisation temporaire - signalisation complementaire d’un itineraire de deviation
additional signal of a detour route
Normal operation: The lights are used to draw attention to a place or to set an order of passage. They are found particularly at intersections, but they can also manage the passage of pedestrians or even a fire station exit
- They are advertised outside urban areas, and in urban areas when the situation requires it, by a danger sign
- I am allowed to pass but I slow down. I have the foot in front of the brake and control on each side and behind me. However, if the intersection is congested, I do not engage.
- If the yellow lights up, I make sure that I can stop safely. It’s a stop signal. It lasts 3 seconds in urban areas. I take into account the proximity of users who follow me
- At the red, I stop at the signal, always before a passage for pedestrians or the line of effect on the ground.
- Sometimes the light block is placed horizontally
- A repeater (cross) may be placed on the back of the fire opposite when the phases are in a stalemate. This allows us to turn left without giving way across.
entree d’agglomeration
emplacement pour pique-nique
Designated area for a picnic
utilise pour differencier le jalonnement de plusieurs itineraires de deviation ui se croisent
uses to differentiate the staking of several deviation itineraries that intersect
chaussée rétrécie par la droite
pavement narrowed by the right
vehicles carrying certain products; be careful, I can be concerned with a license B
fin de vitesse conseillee
End of advised speed
impasse
dead end
- these signboards designate the vehicles marked with a rhombus, and carrying hazardous materials.
- a van may be concerned
arret a l’intersection. Signal avance
stop at the intersection. Advance signal
Two fundamental principles: the line is continuous, it can not be overlapped or crossed. The line is discontinuous, it is possible under certain safety conditions to ride or cross it
- a continuous line is impassable, except to bypass an obstacle on the road (vehicle breakdown, flood, object falls) or to overtake a cycle, if the visibility is sufficient
- The deterrent line is on a narrow, winding road, replacing a continuous line. On this type of road, it can be dangerous to try to overtake a vehicle traveling at 70 or 80 km / h, whereas the overtaking of a farm tractor or a very slow truck, requiring only a few seconds, is without no danger
- Crossing a broken line is like changing lanes. Before this change you must make sure that this maneuver is safe. When the line is wide, it delimits a lane reserved for certain users (buses, cyclists, slow vehicles)
acces interdit a tous les vehicules a moteur
access forbidden to all motor vehicles
- These can lead to left and right. Do not confuse with the lane or the reserved band, the advised way, or the prohibition to cyclists
- sometimes traffic can be stopped by fires and barriers
sortie d’une zone a vitesse limitee a 30 km/h
Exititng a zone with a speed limit of 30 km/h
parc ou jardin, jardin remarquable
park or garden, remarkable garden
- these signs specify the categories covered by a prohibition, an obligation or a simple indication
- Warning. I can be concerned by one of the following signs, driving a vehicle of category B
1, To turn is to leave one road to borrow another.
- I observe the following procedure: control the possibility, observe behind me, warn in advance, place me gradually, finally respect the order of passage,
- I have to give way to buses or cyclists traveling on their lane when I cut it.
- I let the pedestrians go by.
- To turn left, I maneuvre behind the center of the intersection, unless the crossing is made to the Indonesian. In which case I turn before.
- When the road has 3 lanes in both directions, I enter the center lane, but this position may be dangerous.
- Storage lanes on the right or left allow you to wait safely before turning left.
- The selection channels are to use from the beginning. traffic lights often regulate each lane.
- I squeeze to the left of the road
- Beware of overtaking on the road to the right
Reserved lane: A reserved lane has the status of the road on which it is located. I must therefore yield the way to the uses that circulate there when I cut it at the level of its trace.
vitesse conseillee
advised speed
regional products
stop for toll booth
Warning: since 1 July 2018, the general speed limit is 80 km / h on all roads outside of town with two-way traffic
Peri-urban highways: On a peri-urban highway, also known as a freeway, the speed can be limited to 110 km / h. On the connecting motorways, the speed is limited to 130 km / h
Prohibitions related to the environment: The space and visible in front of oneself must be important, it takes 250 m approximately to exceed and a visibility of approximately 500 m
It is forbidden to overtake near a bend and a hilltop, unless the left side of traffic is left free
It is forbidden to go beyond bad visibility (fog). Finally, it is dangerous to follow a vehicle that hides the tracks in front of you: a truck for example.
- this sign is located near schools, air centers, summer camps or sports facilities.
- they are considered as users in their own right. I do not honk in their presence.
- According to complementary signage, I will find various services. Blue is about the highway and the white the roads.
- This panel precedes an exit or a fork, one branch of which becomes a peage. I have 1500m here to decide which direction to take.
passage pour piétons surélevé
raised pedestrian crossing
voies affectées à l’approche d’une intersection
lanes assigned to approach an intersection
accès interdit aux véhicules transportant des marchandises susceptibles de polluer les eaux
No access to vehicles carrying goods that could pollute the waters
- Warning, a dead end is a road like any other, with a rule of passage specified by a signal or the general rule of priority on the right.
- Priority over oncoming traffic. But if a vehicle is already engaged on the bridge, I let it pass.
appartenance d’une commune à un parc national
belonging to a municipality in a national park
signalisation de position des passages à niveau à une voie sans barrière ni demi-barrière et non munis de signalisation automatique
position signaling of single-track crossings without barrier or half-barrier and without automatic signaling
auberge de jeunesse
youth hostel
parking sous video-surveillance
parking under video surveillance
terrain de camping pour tentes
area where tents can be for camping
Factory exit
déchèterie
garbage/recycling
emplacement de mise à l’eau d’embarcations légères
launching area for light craft
chemin obligatoire et reserve aux pietons
obligatory path and reserve for pedestrians
fin de chemin obligatoire pour piétons
end of path mandatory for pedestrians
signalisation temporaire - signal à double face servant à régler manuellement la circulation
double-sided signal to manually adjust traffic
reseau europeen
European network
presignalisation de la practicabilite d’une section de route. Ce panneau signale qu’une section de route est ouverte ou fermee a la circulation publique. En cas d’ouverture, il precise, le cas echeant, les conditions particulieres d’equipement auxquelles sont soumis les vehicules en circulation
presignalisation of the feasibility of a section of road. This sign indicates that a section of road is open or closed to public traffic. In case of opening, it specifies, where appropriate, the special conditions of equipment to which the vehicles in circulation are subject.
signalisation de position des passages à niveau à une voie munis d’une signalisation automatique lumineuse et sonore sans barrière ni demi barrière
position signaling of single-track level crossings with automatic light and sound signaling without barrier or half barrier
fin du caractere prioritaire d’une route
End of having priority on a route
Stationnement interdit
Parking is forbidden
accès interdit aux motocyclettes et motocyclettes légères
restricted access to motorcycles and light motorcycles
- Stopping and parking: The rules concerning stopping and parking are explained in the chapter devoted to it.
- Parking is often regulated for caravans and motorhomes
Illumination
1. When driving from high beam to low beam, visibility over 100m is reduced to just over 30m.
- Before going into low beam, look towards the right side of the road to reduce the risk of glare.
- a sign reads beginning with its shape and color, then discovering the symbol inside
- a sign always completes the panel placed above it, to specify its scope or the category of users concerned, or to give additional information
- a beacon is used to position a hazard or a work
- There are two types of signs designating the intersection (s) protected by cedez-le-passage signs or stops
- The barricade arrow or punctual priority: The intersection that I will meet is protected. I check, however, that I am given the passage
- Start and end of route priority: The first sign means that all the intersections that I will meet are protected. The second sign means that the priority status of the route ends. The latter does not indicate the regime of the passages in the following intersections. I remain very vigilant.
- The level crossing is close to the intersection and the danger sign is located on the main axis. If I go straight, I’m not concerned
- A pass may remain open during the winter, provided that the vehicle is equipped with chains. It can also be closed, while leaving free access to a station or a village.
interdiction aux vehicules affectes au transport de marchandises de plus de 3,5 tonnes, de depasser tous les vehicules a moteur autres que ceux a deux roues sans side car
prohibition on vehicles used for the carriage of goods of more than 3,5 tonnes, to overtake all motor vehicles other than two-wheeled vehicles without sidecar
Circulate in uninterrupted files
1. It is considered that a traffic is carried out in uninterrupted lines on several lanes assigned to the same direction of traffic, when in a loaded traffic, the users leave more between them only the distance of safety.
I stay in my queue and change only to change my direction. A line flowing faster than another is not considered to be overtaking.
- Deceleration lane: A deceleration lane is used from the beginning to take advantage of its length to slow down speed. I only start to slow down when the vehicle is fully engaged.
accès interdit aux véhicules transportant des marchandises dangereuses
No access to vehicles carrying dangerous goods
poste de dépannage
breakdown station
Forbidden except G.I.G and G.I.C. handicapped
débouché de cyclistes venant de droite ou de gauche
outlet of cyclists coming from right or left
conditions particulières de circulation sur la route ou la voie embranchée
special conditions of traffic on the road or branch road
encart de presignalisation de l’origine d’un itineraire de deviation
insert of warning of the origin of a detour route
Three-colored lights: They manage the flow of circulation. On some boulevards, to smooth traffic, the lights are set to light up so that the speed of the vehicles does not exceed 50 km / h (green wave)
fin de route a acces reglemente
End of restricted access road
état membre de la communauté européenne
member state of the European community
Adhesion: During rain, snow or ice, soil adherence decreases. I reduce my speed accordingly.
region administrative
signaux d’anticipation directionnels
directional anticipation signals
signalisation temporaire - cassis ou dos d’ane
accès interdit aux véhicules transportant des marchandises explosives ou facilement inflammables
No access to vehicles carrying explosive or easily flammable goods
installations accessibles aux personnes handicapees a mobilite reduite
accessible facilities for disabled people with reduced mobility
début d’une section d’autoroute
beginning of a section of highway
- the beacons, for the most part, complete a sign in order to locate the dangerous place or to guide users. They are implanted in position.
a. sometimes the road is lined with delineateurs very visible at night
b. and when an obstacle is close to the roadway, a blue and white mark is placed there
c. finally other beacons can strengthen the delimitation of the tracks
présignalisation d’une borne de retrait de ticket de péage
pre-notification of a toll ticket terminal
stop for police
signalisation temporaire - feux à éclats utilisés en complément de la signalisation temporaire
flashing lights used in addition to temporary signal
fin de chemin obligatoire pour cavaliers
obligatory end of route for riders
Direction obligatoire a la prochaine intersection: a droite
Mandatory direction at the next intersection: right
conditions particulieres de circulation par voie sur la route suivie
special traffic conditions by way on the road followed
Stop for gendarmerie
Other ground markings: These are pedestrian crossings, the position of a retarder, effect lines, zebras, distress ways, various symbols
- Passages for pedestrians: These are broad white stripes across the road. They are sometimes positioned on a retarder
- Retarder: This marking in position must be crossed at reduced speed, generally at 30 km / h maximum, sometimes less
- Line of effect of a stop: The line positions the place or mark the stop. The equilibrium of the car must not exceed
- Line of effect of a cedez-le-passage: The line positions the place or wait to yield the passage
Fire station exit
Implantation: These panels serve to identify themselves on the meeting places.
Administrative division: Entering a State obliged to comply with the regulations in force in it:
- Speed limit at 50 km / h in built-up areas
- Limited speed at 80 km / h on non-urban roads
- 130 km / h on the highway
All European states do not have the same regulations
Lieu-dit: I adapt my speed.
Cours d’eau: Beware of winter and the formation of ice sheets
These are signs that are included in the direction signs. They give information of indication, prohibition or recommendations.
- These are panels and signs placed on supports or porticoes.
- Signs - Signs are never used alone. They accompany a panel to provide details. They specify spaces (distances, ranges, directions) or categories of users. Finally, they can specify the nature of an information or a rule.
- A sign, in almost all cases, only concerns the sign located just above it. Exception when two signs (danger and prescription) are connected. In this case, the sign completes the 2 panels.
These lights concern the pedestrians. They are sometimes useful for getting ready to start again. A light signal may remind you to give way to pedestrians when turning.
The night:
At night, when I drive behind a user, I use the low beam and he high beam
Passing next to him, we will exchange the lighting modes. I will go into driving lights and him in the low beam.
This change is made when I’m sure not to dazzle by the outside mirror left. I turn on the high beam and it switches to low beam. So, there is no light hole
Balise - obstacle
passage d’animaux sauvages
passage of wild animals
ralentisseur de type dos-d’âne
makes you slow down by a dos-d’ane
paiement automatique par carte bancaire ou accréditive
Automatic payment by bank account card or credit card
- Beacons: they are in support of the signaling and mark out pathways
- Position signaling of temporary obstacle boundaries
at. conical device
b. picket
c. alignment tags
d. guide beacon - Dams. Positin signage of works or any other obstacle of a temporary nature
- Position signal of a temporary deviation or narrowing of roadway
feux tricolores directionnels
directional traffic lights
signalisation temporaire - direction de deviation
direction of detour
piste ou bande obligatoire réservée aux cycles à deux ou trois roues
compulsory track or strip for two or three wheel cycles
jeux d’enfants
child games
toilettes ouvertes au public
open public toilettes
- route national
- Bordeaux is a major city
- Ussel is a local town
- parc national
Mountain roads and high-gradient roads: On a declivity road (sloping), if crossing is difficult, apply a first rule that does not take into account the size of the vehicle. Whoever goes down must stop first. If the crossing turns out to be impossible, then the second rule, which takes into account the possibilities of maneuvering vehicles, must be applied. Who should go back if necessary?
section de route à trois voies affectées une voie dans un sens et deux voies dans l’autre
three-lane road section assigned one lane in one direction and two lanes in the other lane
