2005.02.04 – HIGHWAY CODE AND TRAFFIC SIGNS

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2005. február 4.

What is the Highway Code? The Highway Code is the official rules for drivers and other users of public roads. We also call "Highway Code" the book that contains these rules.

In this unit we’ll have a closer look at the main traffic signs, and expressions in connection with traffic in general.

Traffic Light Signals

RED means ‘Stop’. Wait behind the stop line on the carriageway	RED AND AMBER also means ‘Stop’. Do not pass through or start until GREEN shows	GREEN means you may go on if the way is clear. Take special care if you intend to turn left or right and give way to pedestrians who are crossing	AMBER means ‘Stop’ at the stopline. You may go on only if the AMBER appears after you have crossed the stop line or are so close to it that to pull up might cause an accident
	A GREEN ARROW may be provided in addition to the full green signal if movement in a certain direction is allowed before or after the full green phase. If the way is clear you may go but only in the direction shown by the arrow. You may do this whatever other lights may be showing. White light signals may be provided for trams

Motorway signals

Change lane	Do not proceed further in this lane	Leave motorway at next exit	Temporary maximum speed limit andinformation message
Lane ahead closed	Reduced visibilty ahead	Temporary maximum speed limit	End of restriction

Signals by authorised persons

Traffic approaching from the front	Traffic approaching from both front and behind	Traffic approaching from behind
From the side	From the front	From behind

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