Hi Travelling to Europe soon. Does anyone know of a chart or booklet one can buy showing road signs and what they mean? Mainly Germany, Belguim and France. A booklet or A4 size chart perhaps. even one for each country? Thanks.
I just googled ‘European road signs’.Hi Travelling to Europe soon. Does anyone know of a chart or booklet one can buy showing road signs and what they mean? Mainly Germany, Belguim and France. A booklet or A4 size chart perhaps. even one for each country? Thanks.
Already saw that but none actually sell a booklet or chart of sorts that you can order and carry with you as far as I can see.I just googled ‘European road signs’.
Loads of info. Here is one.
I also think that the AA, RAC, and the clubs have loads of info even for non members.
John
Cannot you look at the Wikipedia link for the respective countries that you will visit and print off the relevant pages for your own "booklet"?Already saw that but none actually sell a booklet or chart of sorts that you can order and carry with you as far as I can see.
Hi Traveled, driven in Europe many times. However got a fine in Italy for going down a restricted road between hours that were banned, printed on the sign, but did not have a clue what that sign was or how to red the message! Preparation is vital! There is a problem! Anyway I think I am well prepared now! CheersYou are perceiving a problem that doesn't exist, European Road signs are, for the vast majority, the same as the UK (or rather the other way around) . Those that are not are pretty easy to interpret.
If it’s Grey’s first European road trip then I can understand his need to inform himself on things such as road signs, and probably caravan speed- weight limits, variations of lighting laws, effect of weather on speed limits etc. I found the CMHC touring guides excellent as in addition to the multitude of sites listed, the guide included information on technical aspects, toll roads, legal requirements, gas supplies, electrical standards etc in each country. All good for the pre trip preparations.
The original request concerned road signs, nothing else!
At first, I thought it was a place. and it seemed to be signposted everywhere.Am I the only person here who remembers travelling the German autobahns as a kid and being doubled up with laughter each time we saw a sign reading "Ausfahrt" ahead of every exit?
That commonality is important for road safety - drivers don't have time to look up a sign in a booklet!You are perceiving a problem that doesn't exist, European Road signs are, for the vast majority, the same as the UK (or rather the other way around) . Those that are not are pretty easy to interpret.
It means you are not allowed to carry explosive materials. fireworks or gas cannisters, normally you see them around the tunnels near to mountain passes.
Thanks, we did suss it out whilst over there.It means you are not allowed to carry explosive materials. fireworks or gas cannisters, normally you see them around the tunnels near to mountain passes.
At one time I thought it meant the road was so strenuous for the car the engine might explode, quite true on some of the Swiss tracks I have been on.Thanks, we did suss it out whilst over there.
Exactly our thoughts as we headed south in summer over some long inclines. Watch the gauges. 😂At one time I thought it meant the road was so strenuous for the car the engine might explode, quite true on some of the Swiss tracks I have been on.
In the UK, and I suspect the rest of Europe any weight restriction applies to the combined weight of any vehicle and trailer it is towing. If it wasn't you could in theory have a towing vehicle just under the restriction towing a trailer just under the restriction, so you would then have nearly twice the weight permitted being applied to the structure! Not a good thing eh?