Not all road signs regulate traffic — many are informational, helping drivers find services and points of interest without needing to stop and look at a map.
Tourist Signs
Brown rectangular signs with white text and pictograms indicate tourist attractions — castles, museums, nature reserves, campsites, and viewpoints. These are directional signs placed well in advance of the turn so you can plan safely without last-minute manoeuvres.
Service Signs
Blue rectangular signs with white pictograms point to essential services: fuel stations, restaurants, hotels, hospitals, police stations, and car repair workshops. On motorways these appear at exits to help you plan a stop.
Emergency Service Locations
Signs with a red cross indicate hospital or first-aid facilities. The international SOS emergency phone symbol (telephone handset) appears at motorway emergency phones, spaced every 2 km. Blue “P+R” signs indicate park-and-ride facilities near public transport.
Exam tip: Brown signs and blue service signs carry no traffic restrictions — they are purely informational. You are never required to follow them, but they are useful for navigation without using a phone.