Essential Guide
France Traffic Signs
Your comprehensive guide to understanding France's road language. Master the signs to drive safely and confidently.
1.0 Regulatory Signs
Regulatory signs inform drivers of traffic laws and regulations. They are typically circular with a red border for prohibitions, or blue for mandatory instructions.
| Image | Sign | Meaning & Action |
|---|---|---|
![]() | Stop | Mark a complete stop at the line. Yield to all traffic. |
![]() | Cédez le passage (Give Way) | Yield to traffic on the priority road. Stop if necessary. |
![]() | Turn Left Only | Mandatory left turn ahead. |
![]() | Ahead Only | Proceed straight ahead only. |
![]() | Keep Left | Pass to the left of the obstacle. |
![]() | Sens Interdit (No Entry) | Do not enter. Traffic prohibited in this direction. |
![]() | No Stopping or Parking | Stopping and parking are strictly prohibited. |
![]() | No Right Turn | Right turn prohibited. |
![]() | Speed Limit | Maximum speed limit in km/h. |
![]() | No Overtaking | Overtaking other vehicles is prohibited. |
![]() | Height Limit | No entry for vehicles exceeding the height shown. |
2.0 Warning Signs
Warning signs alert drivers to potential hazards. They are typically triangular with a red border.
| Image | Sign | Meaning & Action |
|---|---|---|
![]() | Right Bend | Dangerous bend to the right. Slow down. |
![]() | Priority to Right | Intersection ahead. Yield to traffic coming from the right. |
![]() | Roundabout | Roundabout ahead. Yield to traffic already in the roundabout. |
![]() | Road Narrows | Carriageway narrows on both sides. |
![]() | Traffic Signals | Traffic lights ahead. |
![]() | Pedestrian Crossing | Pedestrian crossing ahead. Slow down. |
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