Illustration of the road signals in Switzerland and Liechtenstein from 1980 to 2016
The picture table of the road signals in Switzerland and Liechtenstein from 1980 to 2021 shows the signals as they are in Switzerland in the Ordinance on Road Signalization of September 5, 1979 (SSV) and in Liechtenstein in the Road Signalization Ordinance of December 27, 1979 (SSV ) have been set.
This signaling catalog replaced the old catalog of May 31, 1963 in Switzerland on January 1, 1980 .
The 1980 catalog is - with changes - still valid today. The currently valid catalog, in which all changes up to 2016 (but not future ones as of 2021) have been taken into account, can be viewed under the picture table of road signals in Switzerland and Liechtenstein since 2016 .
structure
The structure below is based on the structure in the signaling catalog in Appendix 2 of the SSV, as it was valid on January 1, 1980.
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| 1. Hazard signals | triangular | 1.01-1.18 | a) Dangerous road system | red | White | black |
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| 1.22-1.30 | b) Other dangers |
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| 2. Regulatory signals | round | 2.01-2.20 | a) Driving bans, size and weight restrictions | red | White | black |
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| differently | 2.30-2.58 | b) Driving orders, parking restrictions | differently |
 
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| 2.60-2.65 | c) Special paths, bus lanes, light signal system for the temporary regulation of lanes |
 
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| 3. Right of way signals | differently | 3.01-3.25 | - | differently |
  
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| 4. Warning signals | rectangular | 4.01-4.23 | a) Behavioral advice | white (thin) | green or blue | white or black |
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| differently | 4.27-4.57 | b) Signposting on main and secondary roads | white (thin) | differently | white or black |
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| differently | 4.60-4.71 | c) Signposting on motorways and motorways | white or black (thin) | differently | white or black |
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| rectangular | 4.75-4.91 | d) Information notes | differently |
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| 5. Additional information on signals | rectangular | 5.01-5.16 | - | black (thin) | White | black |
  
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| 6. Markings and guidance systems | - | 6.01-6.31 | - | - | white yellow blue red |
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design
The size of the signals and markings is defined in Appendix 1 of the SSV. Additional details (color, font, permissible variations, layout, etc.) are regulated by the corresponding technical standards.
The SNV font was used as the standard font until 2003, and ASTRA-Frutiger has been used since then .
Signalization catalog, status 1980
With a few exceptions, Switzerland and Liechtenstein have the same road signaling. Exceptions are marked as such.
1.xx danger signals
- Danger signals
1.01 right turn
1.02 left turn
1.03 Double curve beginning to the right
1.04 Double curve beginning to the left
1.05 Risk of skidding
1.06 Uneven road surface
1.07 bottleneck
1.08 narrowing on the right
1.09 narrowing on the left
1.10 Dangerous slope
1.11 steep incline
1.12 gravel
1.13 Rockfall
1.14 construction site
1.15 limits
1.16 Level crossing without barriers
1.17 distance beacons
1.18 Tram (Switzerland only)
1.22 pedestrian crossing
1.23 children
1.24 deer crossing
1.25 animals
1.26 Two-way traffic
1.27 light signals
1.28 aircraft
1.29 Crosswind
1.30 Other hazards
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2.xx regulation signals
- Regulation signals
2.01 General driving ban in both directions
2.02 No entry
2.03 Ban on motor vehicles
2.04 Prohibition on motorcycles
2.05 Ban on bicycles and motorbikes
2.06 Ban on motorcycles
2.07 Prohibition on trucks
2.08 Ban on party cars
2.09 Prohibition for trailers
2.10 Prohibition for vehicles with dangerous cargo
2.11 Prohibition for vehicles with cargo that is hazardous to water
2.12 Ban on animals
2.13 Prohibition on motor vehicles and motorcycles
2.14 Prohibition on motor vehicles, motorcycles and motorcycles
2.15 No pedestrians
2.16 maximum weight
2.17 axle pressure
2.18 maximum width
2.19 maximum height
2.20 maximum length
2.30 top speed
2.31 minimum speed
2.32 direction of travel right
2.33 Left direction of travel
2.34 Drive around the obstacle on the right
2.35 Drive around the obstacle on the left
2.36 Drive straight ahead
2.37 Turn right
2.38 turn left
2.39 Turning right or left
2.40 Straight on or turn right
2.41 Straight on or turn left
2.42 Turning to the right is prohibited
2.43 Turning to the left is prohibited
2.44 Overtaking prohibited
2.45 Overtaking is prohibited for trucks
2.46 U-turns prohibited
2.47 minimum distance
2.48 snow chains compulsory
2.49 Stopping prohibited
2.50 Parking prohibited
2.51 Customs stop
2.52 police
2.53 End of the maximum speed
2.54 End of the minimum speed
2.55 End of the overtaking ban (example)
2.56 End of the overtaking ban for trucks
2.57 End of mandatory snow chains
2.58 Free travel
2.60 bike path
2.61 footpath
2.62 bridle path
2.63 Cycle and footpath (example)
2.64 bus lane
2.65 Light signal system for the temporary closure of lanes
3.xx right of way signals
- Right of way signals
3.01 stop
3.011 Stop signal according to previous law
3.02 No right of way
3.03 main street
3.04 End of the main street
3.05 Junction with street without right of way
3.06 Branch with right of way
3.07 Entrance from the right, Switzerland only
3.08 Entrance from the left, Switzerland only
3.09 Give way to oncoming traffic
3.10 Right of way over oncoming traffic
3.11 residential street
3.12 End of the residential street
3.20 alternating flashing light, Switzerland only
3.21 Single flashing light, Switzerland only
3.22 Simple St. Andrew's Cross
3.23 Double St. Andrew's Cross
3.24 Simple St. Andrew's Cross
3.25 Double St. Andrew's Cross
3.26 Traffic lights at level crossing, Liechtenstein only
( Austrian traffic lights )
4.xx warning signals
Liechtenstein does not contain the tables for 4.58 to 4.73 (motorways and motorways), as Liechtenstein does not have its own motorways and motorways. The location information given in these warning signals for illustration purposes comes from the Swiss Signaling Ordinance. The Liechtenstein Road Signaling Ordinance uses Liechtenstein localities for local destinations and Austrian and Swiss localities near the border for long-distance destinations.
- Warning signals
4.01 motorway
4.02 End of the autobahn, Switzerland only
4.03 road
4.04 End of the road, Switzerland only
4.05 Bergpoststrasse
4.06 End of Bergpoststrasse
4.07 tunnel
4.08 one-way street
4.09 dead end
4.10 Water protection area
4.11 Location of a pedestrian crossing
4.12 Pedestrian underpass
4.13 Pedestrian overpass
4.14 hospital
4.15 exhibition space
4.16 Parking space for breakdown vehicles, Switzerland only
4.17 Parking permitted
4.18 Parking with a parking disc
4.19 End of parking with parking disc
4.20 Parking for a fee
4.21 Parking garage
4.22 Distance and direction to a parking space
4.23 Advance notice for diversion of heavy traffic
4.27 Start of town on main roads, Switzerland
4.27 Start of town on main roads, Liechtenstein
4.28 End of town on main roads, Switzerland
4.28 End of town on main roads, Liechtenstein
4.29 Start of town on side streets, Switzerland
4.29 Start of town on side streets, Liechtenstein
4.30 the end of town on side streets, Switzerland
4.30 the end of town on side streets, Liechtenstein
4.31 Signposts to motorways or motorways
4.32 Signposts for main roads
4.33 Signposts for side streets
4.34 Signposts for diversions
4.35 Signposts in tabular form
4.36 Signposts on main roads
4.37 Signposts on side streets
4.38 Signpost with lane division on main roads
4.39 Signposts with lane division on side streets
4.40 Signpost showing restrictions
4.41 lane sign over lanes on main roads
4.42 Single lane board over lanes on side streets
4.43 single lane table
4.45 Signpost «Heavy traffic»
4.46 «Parking lot» sign
4:47 sign « camping site »
4.48 "Caravan site" sign
4.49 Company guide
4.50 Signposts for cycling circuits
4.51 Confirmation Board
4.52 Traffic management
4.53 Guide for diversions
4.54 diversion board
4.55 Road branching off with danger zone or traffic restriction
4.56 Number plates for European roads
4.57 Number plate for main roads
4.60 Announcement of the next connection, Switzerland only
4.61 Indicator for connections
4.62 Signposts for connections
4.63 exit board
4.64 separation table
4.65 Distance table
4.66 branch table
4.67 First signpost for branches
4.68 Second guide for branches
4.69 Single lane sign over lanes on motorways and motorways
4.70 Notice to emergency pillars
4.71 Reference to police bases
4.75 road conditions
4.76 Pre-orientation about road conditions
4.77 Display of the lanes
4.77.1 Display of lanes with restrictions
4.78 Recommended route for cyclists and motorcyclists
4.79 campsite
4.80 caravan space
4.81 phone
4.82 First aid
4.83 Breakdown
4.84 gas station
4.85 Hotel-Motel
4.86 restaurant
4.87 refreshments
4.88 Observatory
4.89 youth hostel
4.90 Radio traffic information
4.91 Church service
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5.xx Additional information on signals
- Additional information on signals
5.01 Distance table
5.02 Display of distance and direction
5.03 track length
5.04 Review Board
5.05 opening table
5.06 end table
5.07 direction board
5.08 Heavy motor vehicles
5.09 towards the main road
5.10 Exceptions to the no-stopping ban
5.11 Exceptions to the parking ban
5.12 Flashing light (Switzerland only)
5.13 Icy road
5.14 disabled people
5.15 lane width
5.16 Shooting noise (Switzerland only)
5.16 Light signal at level crossing (Liechtenstein only)
6.xx markings
- Markings
6.01 Security Line
6.02 Double Security Line & 6.03 Guideline
6.04 double line
6.05 warning line
6.06 single lane arrows
6.07 Warning arrows
6:08 bus stripes
6.09 cycle lanes
6.10 Stop line & 6.12 Uninterrupted longitudinal line & 6.11 Stop
6.13 Waiting line & 6.12 Uninterrupted longitudinal line & 6.14 Advance notice of the waiting line
6.15 margin line & 6.16 leader line
6.16.1 Leadership line following the waiting line
6.16.2 Guide line when changing the direction of the main road
6.16.3 Guideline when changing the direction of the main road
6.17 pedestrian crossing & 6.18 no-stopping line
6.19 Longitudinal stripes for pedestrians
6.20 restricted areas
6.21 zigzag line
6.22 No parking line
6.23 No parking area
6.24 No parking crosses
6.25 No stopping line
6.30 delineator post right
6.31 delineator post on the left
Signals that were added or dropped in 1980
With the introduction of the new Signaling Ordinance 1979, which came into effect in 1980, the following changes were made compared to the old Ordinance of 1963 (last revision 1975):
Newly introduced signals
The numbering is based on the SSV from 1979.
- Signals introduced on January 1st, 1980
1.12 Rollsplit
1.13 Rockfall
1.24 deer crossing
2.10 Prohibition for vehicles with dangerous cargo
2.11 Prohibition for vehicles with cargo that is hazardous to water
2.14 Prohibition on motor vehicles, motorcycles and motorcycles
2.15 No pedestrians
2.20 maximum length
2.31 minimum speed
2.36 Drive straight ahead
2.39 Turning right or left
2.40 Straight on or turn right
2.41 Straight on or turn left
2.47 minimum distance
2.54 End of the minimum speed
2.57 End of mandatory snow chains
2.63 Cycle and footpath (example)
3.01 stop
3.11 residential street
3.12 End of the residential street
4.07 tunnel
4.10 Water protection area
4.16 Parking space for breakdown vehicles
4.31 Signposts to motorways or motorways
4.34 Signposts for diversions
4.37 Signposts on side streets
4.38 Signpost with lane division on main roads
4.39 Signposts with lane division on side streets
4.48 "Caravan site" sign
4.49 Company guide
4.50 Signposts for cycling circuits
4.51 Confirmation Board
4.52 Traffic management
4.77 Display of the lanes
4.77.1 Display of lanes with restrictions
4.78 Recommended route for cyclists and motorcyclists
4.80 caravan space
4.87 refreshments
4.88 Observatory
4.89 youth hostel
4.90 Radio traffic information
4.91 Church service
6.13 Waiting line & 6.12 Uninterrupted longitudinal line & 6.14 Advance notice of the waiting line
6.16.1 Leadership line following the waiting line
6.16.2 Guide line when changing the direction of the main road
6.16.3 Guideline when changing the direction of the main road
6.20 restricted areas
6.25 No stopping line
Signals canceled
The numbering is based on the 1963 ordinance on road signaling.
- Signals canceled on January 1, 1980
112 tunnels
236b bus lane (1)
236b bus lane (2)
309 Junction without right of way
317 creeping lane
322 No stopping with exceptions
419 colored marks on the curb (no parking)
419 color tags on the curb (no parking)
419 color tags on the curb (parking allowed)
420 stripes (no parking)
420 Streifringe (no parking)
420 stripes (parking allowed)
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Adapted signals
Numbering in the old representation: SSV from 1963, numbering in the new representation: SSV from 1979.
122 pedestrians
1.22 pedestrian crossing
129 Other dangers
1.30 Other hazards
131 Single flashing light (previously)
3.21 Single flashing light (new)
Presumably adaptation to real situations
315 dead end
4.09 dead end
312 pedestrian crossings
4.11 Location of a pedestrian crossing
311 hospital
4.14 hospital
316 exhibition space
4.15 exhibition space
337 signposts in tabular form (old)
4.35 Signpost in tabular form (new)
336 signposts for side streets (old)
4.33 Signposts for side streets (new)
Adaptation of the destination “Zurich” by “Flims”
338 signpost (old)
4.36 Signposts on main roads (new)
409 border line, 410 boundary line
6.15 margin line & 6.16 leader line
Renamed signals
Numbering in the old representation: SSV from 1963, numbering in the new representation: SSV from 1979.
- Signals renamed January 1, 1980
209 ban on bicycles (old)
2.05 Ban on bicycles and motorbikes (new)
338 signpost (old)
4.36 Signposts on main roads (new)
418 No parking on the sidewalk
6.24 No parking crosses
421 reflector at the edge of the road, right (old)
6.30 delineator post right (new)
421 reflector at the edge of the road, left (old)
6.31 Delineator post left (new)
Subsequent changes and additions to the road signals
January 1, 1984 (AS 1983 1651)
The following signals were newly introduced on January 1, 1984 in the Swiss Signaling Ordinance as part of the ordinance on the amendment of road traffic regulations (Tempo 50 in urban areas) :
Newly introduced signals
- Signals introduced on January 1, 1984
2.30.1 Maximum speed 50 in general
2.53.1 End of the maximum speed 50 in general
This signal was introduced as part of the speed reduction in urban areas from 60 km / h to 50 km / h. Any existing 60 km / h signals had to be removed by June 30, 1984 - unless traffic safety is not endangered.
May 1, 1989 (AS 1989 438)
The following signals were repealed, newly introduced, renamed or adapted in the Swiss Signaling Ordinance on May 1, 1989:
Signals canceled
- Signals canceled on May 1, 1989
4.50 Signposts for cycling circuits
4.54 diversion board
4.78 Recommended route for cyclists and motorcyclists
6.24 No parking crosses
Newly introduced signals
- Signals introduced on May 1st, 1989
1.31 traffic jam
2.15.1 Skiing prohibited
2.15.2 Sledging is prohibited
2.41.1 Roundabout
2.56.1 End of a partial driving ban (example)
2.59.1 Start of the speed limit zone (example)
2.59.2 End of the speed limit zone (example)
2.60.1 End of the cycle path
2.63.1 Shared bike and footpath (example)
4.08.1 One-way street with two-way traffic from cyclists (example)
4.24 emergency lane (example)
4.34.1 Signposts for diversions without a destination
4.50.1 “Route for bicycles” sign (example)
4.50.2 Signpost for the «Bicycle Circuit»
5.17 Gas station after next
The signals “Start of the speed limit zone” illustrated a 40 km / h zone at this point in time. In 2002 this was adjusted to 30 km / h.
Renamed signal
The following signals have been renamed:
- Signal renamed May 1, 1989
2.63 Cycle and footpath (example)
2.63 Cycle and footpaths with separate traffic areas (example)
Adapted signal
The following signal has been adjusted:
- Signal adjusted for May 1st, 1989
4.70 Note on emergency telephones (old, white)
4.70 Note on emergency telephones (new, orange)
4.90 Radio traffic information (old)
4.90 Radio traffic information (new)
March 15, 1992 (AS 1992 514)
The following signals were newly introduced on March 15, 1992 in the ordinance on road signaling (Signalisationsverordnung [SSV]) :
- Signals introduced on March 15, 1992
4.50.3 “Route for mountain bikes” signpost
4.51.1 Signposts without a destination
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April 1, 1994 (AS 1994 816)
The following signal was renamed as part of the amendment to the Traffic Rules Ordinance (VRV) of March 7, 1994 in the Swiss Signalization Ordinance:
- Signal renamed April 1, 1994
Roundabout (old)
Roundabout (new)
April 1, 1994 (AS 1994 1103)
The following signals were newly introduced in the Swiss Signaling Ordinance on April 1, 1994 (it can be assumed that Liechtenstein also adjusted its SSV on this date):
- Signals introduced on April 1, 1994
2.59.3 Pedestrian Zone
2.59.4 End of the pedestrian zone
4.25 Parking lot with connection to public transport
4.46.1 Sign «Parking with connection to public transport»
4.54 Signpost at the roundabout (example)
4.58 Number plates for motorways and motorways
6.26 Expanded cycle lane
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October 1, 1995 (AS 1995 4420)
The following signals were repealed, newly introduced or renamed in the Swiss Signaling Ordinance as part of the new ordinance on the technical requirements for road vehicles from June 19, 1995 (VTS) to October 1, 1995 (it can be assumed that Liechtenstein will also have its SSV also adjusted):
Signals canceled
- Signals canceled on October 1, 1995
2.10 Prohibition for vehicles with dangerous cargo
3.011 Stop signal according to previous law
Existing signals must be replaced by December 31, 1998.
According to Art. 117, Paragraph 1 SSV in the 1979 version, the “stop signal under previous law” was only temporarily valid until January 1, 1985. Until then, all existing signals had to be replaced by 3.01 «Stop». However, it remained in the SSV until 1995, with the indication that existing signals would have to be replaced by December 31, 1998.
Newly introduced signals
- Signals introduced on October 1st, 1995
2.09.1 Prohibition for trailers with the exception of semi-trailers and single-axle trailers
2.10.1 Prohibition for vehicles with dangerous cargo
June 1, 1998 (AS 1998 1440)
The following signals were repealed, introduced or renamed in the Swiss Signaling Ordinance on June 1, 1998 (it can be assumed that Liechtenstein also adjusted its SSV on this date):
Signals canceled
- Signals canceled on June 1, 1998
5.08 Heavy motor vehicles
Newly introduced signals
- Signals introduced on June 1, 1998
5.20 Light motor vehicles
5.21 Heavy motor vehicles
5.22 trucks
5.23 trucks with trailers
5.24 Articulated vehicle
5.25 social car
5.26 trailer
5.27 caravans
5.28 Motorhomes
5.29 motorcycle
5.30 motorbike
5.31 bicycle
5.32 mountain bike
5.33 Pushing the bike
5.34 pedestrians
5.35 tram
5.36 tractor
5.37 tanks
5.38 Snow groomer
5.39 cross-country skiing
5.40 skiing
5.41 tobogganing
5.50 airplane / airfield
5.51 Car loading on the railroad, Switzerland only
5.52 Car loading onto a ferry, Switzerland only
5.53 Industry and commercial area
5.54 Customs clearance with visual declaration
Renamed signals
- Signals renamed June 1, 1998
4.23 Advance notice for diversion of heavy traffic (old)
4.23 Signposts for certain types of vehicles (example trucks) (new)
4.45 Sign «Heavy traffic» (old)
4.45 Signposts for certain types of vehicles (example trucks) (new)
January 1, 2002 (AS 2001 2719)
The following signals were repealed, introduced or adjusted in the Swiss Signaling Ordinance on January 1, 2002 (it can be assumed that Liechtenstein also adjusted its SSV on this date):
Signals canceled
- Signals canceled on January 1, 2002
3.11 residential street
3.12 End of the residential street
The signals 2.59.5 “encounter zone” and 2.59.6 “end of the encounter zone” took over their function. For the history of this adaptation see encounter zone # history .
Newly introduced signals
- Signals introduced on January 1st, 2002
2.59.5 Encounter zone
2.59.6 End of the encounter zone
4.59 Number plate for connections, Switzerland only
4.59.1 Number plate for branches, Switzerland only
Adapted signals
Signal 2.59.1 was only valid for zones with speed restrictions until the amendment. A 40 km / h zone was illustrated. Since then, 2.59.1 has been considered a general zone signal, so it can also be used for other zones as speed zones. In addition, when illustrating the speed zone , the speed was adjusted to 30 km / h, based on the 30 km / h zones , which were becoming more and more common.
- Signals adjusted for January 1, 2002
2.59.1 Start of the speed limit zone (example) (old)
2.59.1 Zone signal (variation) (new)
2.59.1 Zone signal (variation) (new)
2.59.1 Zone signal (variation) (new)
2.59.2 End of the speed limit zone (example) (old)
2.59.2 End zone signal (variation) (new)
2.59.2 End zone signal (variation) (new)
2.59.2 End zone signal (variation) (new)
August 1, 2002 (AS 2002 1935)
The following signal was newly introduced on August 1, 2002 in the Swiss Signaling Ordinance:
- Signal introduced on August 1st, 2002
2.15.3 Ban on vehicle-like devices
September 23, 2002 (AS 2002 3174)
The following signal was introduced in the Swiss Signaling Ordinance on September 23, 2002:
- Signal introduced on September 23, 2002
5.55 S-traffic (Switzerland only)
The corresponding paragraph ( Art. 65 Para. 10 SSV) reads: “An additional sign attached to the signal“ Ban on trucks ”(2.07) with the word“ excepted ”and the symbol“ S-traffic ”(5.55) indicates that vehicles and vehicle combinations which are marked with the corresponding symbol in accordance with Appendix 4 VTS2 at the front and rear are excluded from the signaled restriction. »
December 14, 2003 (AS 2003 4289)
The following signals were renamed in the Swiss Signaling Ordinance on December 14, 2003:
- Signals renamed December 14, 2003
3.20 alternating flashing light (previously)
3.21 Single flashing light (previously)
3.20 alternating flashing light signal (new)
3.21 single flashing light signal (new)
March 1, 2006 (AS 2005 4495)
The following signals were repealed, introduced or adjusted in the Swiss Signaling Ordinance on March 1, 2006 (it can be assumed that Liechtenstein also adjusted its SSV on this date):
Signals canceled
- Signals canceled on March 1, 2006
4.43 single lane table
4.50.2 Signpost for the «Bicycle Circuit»
4.51 Confirmation Board
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As of 2017, the single lane board can still be found in isolated cases.
Newly introduced signals
- Signals introduced on March 1, 2006
1.32 cyclists
4.50.4 Signpost «Route for vehicle-like devices»
4.50.5 Guide in tabular form for a single target group
4.50.6 Guide in tabular form for several target groups
4.51.2 Signposts without a destination
4.51.3 Confirmation Board
4.51.4 End table
4.72 kilometer table
4.73 hectometer board
4.94 Direction and distance to the nearest emergency exit
4.95 emergency exit
5.56 Hospital with emergency department
5.57 Emergency telephone
5.58 fire extinguishers
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Adapted signals
- Signal adjusted for March 1, 2006
5.36 tractor (old)
5.36 Tractor (new)
4.51.1 Signposts without destination information (old)
4.51.1 Signposts without destination information (new)
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The old tractor symbol symbolized a tractor without a driver's roof (silhouette of a Buehrer tractor ), which was replaced.
January 1, 2010 (AS 2009 4241)
The following signal was newly introduced in the Swiss Signaling Ordinance on March 1, 2006 (it can be assumed that Liechtenstein also adjusted its SSV on this date):
- Signal introduced on January 1st, 2010
2.41.2 Prescribed direction of travel for vehicles with dangerous cargo
January 1, 2016 (AS 2015 2459)
The following signals were repealed, introduced or adapted on January 1, 2016 in both the Swiss Signaling Ordinance and the Liechtenstein Road Signaling Ordinance:
Signals canceled
- Signals canceled on January 1, 2016
1.17 distance beacons
1.28 aircraft
1.29 Crosswind
3.07 Entrance from the right, Switzerland only
3.08 Entrance from the left, Switzerland only
3.23 Double St. Andrew's Cross
3.25 Double St. Andrew's Cross
4.19 End of parking with parking disc
The federal government wanted to remove signals that offered no added value. The Federal Roads Office justified the repeal as follows:
- “Distance bars” in front of level crossings are unnecessary, the other danger signals that serve to warn of level crossings are sufficient.
- The “aircraft” signal is unnecessary where low-flying aircraft are to be expected and insufficient where aircraft taxiing must be expected.
- Compared to the “cross wind” signal, a wind sock makes more sense to alert drivers to precarious wind conditions.
- There is no need for the signals “Entry from the right” and “Entry from the left”. In the rare cases where a corresponding marking appears necessary, the signal 4.77 «Display of the lanes» is already used today.
- It is hardly relevant whether a level crossing is equipped with one track or several tracks. Therefore the distinction between “double St. Andrew's cross” (3.23, 3.25) and “single St. Andrew's cross” (3.22, 3.24) is unnecessary. The only new feature is the "St. Andrew's Cross" (3.22, 3.24).
- Ending parking with a parking disc is unnecessary; in practice, such areas are defined as parking zones (2.59.1 «Zone signal», 2.59.2 «End zone signal»).
Existing signals must be removed or replaced by December 31, 2020.
Newly introduced signals
- New signals introduced on January 1, 2016
4.09.1 Dead end with exceptions
4.77.2 Clearance of the breakdown lane (Switzerland only)
Renamed signals
- Signals renamed January 1, 2016
2.65 Light signal system for the temporary closure of lanes (old)
2.65 Light signal system for the temporary regulation of lanes (new)
3.22 Simple St. Andrew's Cross (old)
3.22 St. Andrew's Cross (new)
3.24 Simple St. Andrew's Cross (old)
3.24 St. Andrew's Cross (new)
January 1, 2021 (AS: still open)
" ASTRA Frutiger " is included in the ordinance as a standard font (Art. 102, Paragraph 5), until then it was only defined at the standard level.
Canceled signal
- Signals canceled on January 1, 2021
4.22 Distance and direction to a parking space
Due to the fact that the signal 4.17, which has been reformulated in the SSV, can be used in combination with the additional table 5.02 "Display of distance and direction", the signal 4.22 is superfluous and is removed.
Newly introduced signals
- New signals introduced on January 1, 2021
5.18 Right turns are permitted for cyclists
5.42 charging station
Cyclists and moped riders are permitted to turn right at red lights, provided that this is indicated by signal 5.18. The new “charging station” symbol identifies parking spaces that have a charging station for electric vehicles.
Renamed or adapted signals
- Signals renamed or adapted for January 1, 2021
4.25 Parking lot with connection to public transport (old)
4.25 Parking lot with connection to public transport (example) (new)
6.26 Extended cycle lane (previously)
6.26 Installation area for cyclists (example 1) (new)
6.26 Installation area for cyclists (example 2) (new)
- 4.25 is supplemented by “(example)”.
- A corresponding area for cyclists should be marked in front of light signals even if there is no cycle lane (6.26, example 2).
Discarded plans
2011
In 2011 a “total revision of the traffic regulations ordinance (VRV) and the signaling ordinance (SSV)” was submitted for consultation. The regulation on official road signaling should have replaced the existing SSV. The media response was quite high, especially due to the intention to abolish the signal “2.30.1 maximum speed 50 in general”. Village signs should have taken on this function. The aim was to align this rule with that of neighboring countries. The consultation was completed, but implementation did not follow.
2017
As of 2017, the opening of a consultation on the "adaptation of the traffic rules and road signaling as well as the technical requirements and approval tests for road vehicles" was planned for October 2017, but this was not followed up. Among other things, certain signals and markings should have been adapted and the signal catalog redesigned.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Ordinance on road signaling of September 5, 1979 (AS 1979 1961, i.e. on page 1961ff, in the PDF page 11ff.)
- ↑ Liechtenstein: Road Signalization Ordinance of December 27, 1979 (SSV)
- ↑ Ordinance on road signaling of May 31, 1963 (AS 1963 541, i.e. on page 541ff, in PDF page 9ff.)
- ↑ rel: «Frutiger» for the street . In: NZZ , January 20, 2003. Retrieved June 28, 2017.
- ↑ Frutiger honored with SOTA award . Microsoft Typography. Retrieved September 1, 2012.
- ↑ Road Signalization Ordinance (SSV) (PDF; 2.7 MB), page 98 ff.
- ↑ Ordinance on the amendment of the decree of road traffic (Tempo 50 in urban areas) (AS 1983 1651)
- ^ AS 1989 438
- ^ AS 1992 514
- ↑ Amendment of the Traffic Rules Ordinance (VRV) of March 7, 1994 (AS 1994 816)
- ^ AS 1994 1103
- ^ Ordinance on the technical requirements for road vehicles of June 19, 1995 (AS 1995 4420)
- ^ AS 1998 1440 (amendment of the SSV of April 1, 1998)
- ^ AS 2001 2719 (amendment of the SSV of September 28, 2001)
- ^ AS 2002 1935 (amendment of the SSV of May 15, 2002)
- ^ AS 2002 3174 (amendment of the SSV of September 20, 2002)
- ^ AS 2003 4289 (amendment of the SSV of November 12, 2003)
- ^ AS 2005 4495 (amendment of the SSV of August 17, 2005)
- ↑ AS 2009 4241 (amendment of the SSV of August 19, 2009)
- ^ AS 2015 2459 (amendment of the SSV of June 24, 2015)
- ↑ Liechtenstein SSV of December 27, 1979, version January 1, 2016
- ↑ Federal Roads Office FEDRO: Amendment of road traffic regulations (VRV, SSV, VTS and OBV). Detailed explanations.
- ↑ Federal Roads Office FEDRO (Ed.): Basic explanations on the E-StBV and E-BSSV . January 5, 2011 ( admin.ch [PDF]).
- ↑ Federal Roads Office FEDRO (ed.): Explanations on the E-BSSV . January 5, 2011 ( admin.ch [PDF]).
- ↑ place-name sign as speed signal | NZZ . In: Neue Zürcher Zeitung . January 6, 2011, ISSN 0376-6829 ( nzz.ch [accessed November 21, 2018]).
- ↑ A traffic sign gets people excited . In: Tages-Anzeiger, Tages-Anzeiger . May 15, 2011, ISSN 1422-9994 ( tagesanzeiger.ch [accessed on November 21, 2018]).
- ↑ Admin.ch: Completed consultations 2011 , accessed on October 19, 2017
- ↑ Admin.ch: Planned consultations , accessed on October 19, 2017