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.

ImageSignMeaning & Action
France Traffic Sign - Stop (AB4)StopMark a complete stop at the line. Yield to all traffic.
France Traffic Sign - Give Way (AB3a)Cédez le passage (Give Way)Yield to traffic on the priority road. Stop if necessary.
Turn Left Only SignTurn Left OnlyMandatory left turn ahead.
Ahead Only SignAhead OnlyProceed straight ahead only.
Keep Left SignKeep LeftPass to the left of the obstacle.
France Traffic Sign - No Entry (B1)Sens Interdit (No Entry)Do not enter. Traffic prohibited in this direction.
No Stopping SignNo Stopping or ParkingStopping and parking are strictly prohibited.
No Right Turn SignNo Right TurnRight turn prohibited.
France Traffic Sign - Speed Limit 50 (B14)Speed LimitMaximum speed limit in km/h.
No Overtaking SignNo OvertakingOvertaking other vehicles is prohibited.
Height Limit SignHeight LimitNo 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.

ImageSignMeaning & Action
France Warning Sign - Right Bend (A1a)Right BendDangerous bend to the right. Slow down.
Cross Junction SignPriority to RightIntersection ahead. Yield to traffic coming from the right.
France Traffic Sign - Roundabout Priority (AB25)RoundaboutRoundabout ahead. Yield to traffic already in the roundabout.
Road Narrows SignRoad NarrowsCarriageway narrows on both sides.
France Warning Sign - Traffic Signals (A17)Traffic SignalsTraffic lights ahead.
Pedestrian Crossing SignPedestrian CrossingPedestrian crossing ahead. Slow down.