Information Signs (Square/Rectangular, Usually Blue)
These signs inform rather than command. They are generally square or rectangular with a blue background.
- Motorway begins — white motorway symbol on blue; 120 km/h limit and motorway rules apply
- Motorway ends — same symbol with diagonal bar; revert to standard rules
- Residential area — indicates a zone with traffic calming; pedestrians may use the full road
- Parking permitted — blue square with white P; shows time restrictions if any
- Recommended speed — white number on blue rectangle; advisory, not legally binding
Direction Signs
- Green background — motorway destinations
- Blue background — primary roads and local destinations
- White background — local roads, cycle routes
Priority Signs — The Most Critical Category
- Main road (Huvudled) — yellow diamond with white border; you are on the priority road; side traffic must give way
- End of main road — same diamond with diagonal bar; you are leaving the priority road
- Give Way (Väjningsplikt) — upside-down red triangle; you must give way to all traffic on the road you are joining
- Stop (Stop) — octagonal red sign; you must make a complete stop before the line, regardless of whether traffic is visible
- Priority over oncoming — blue rectangle with arrows; you have priority through a narrow section
- Give way to oncoming — reverse; oncoming traffic has priority through the narrow section
Key Takeaways
- Yellow diamond = you are on the main road with priority
- Upside-down triangle = give way
- Octagon = full stop required — even if the road looks clear
- Direction signs never override traffic rules — obey road markings and signals too