Light signals
Users of the freeways and highways have the right of way over vehicles on the access roads.
Black arrows on white additional signs under traffic signals indicate that they are valid only for the indicated direction.
White light numbers indicate the speed in kilometers per hour, at the observance of which green light is encountered at the following traffic light
The “traffic signal system for temporary lane closure” is used to control traffic on roads with multiple lanes and for temporary closure of individual lanes
In the “traffic signal system for temporary lane closure”, green arrows pointing vertically downwards indicate that traffic is permitted in the lane in question.
In the “traffic signal system for temporary lane closure”, yellow flashing arrows pointing downwards at an angle indicate that the driver must leave the lane in question as soon as possible in the indicated direction.
In the “traffic signal system for temporary lane closure”, red crossed diagonal bars (red cross) mean that the lane in question is closed; the driver must leave the lane and continue in a lane where green arrows allow traffic.
The signals “Stop” and “No right of way” are to be observed at junctions with traffic lights only if the traffic is not controlled by traffic lights.
The vehicles of the fire department, ambulance and police, which announce themselves by blue light and alternating horn, must be given the right of way by all road users, even if the traffic is regulated by light signals.
lights with bicycle symbol are intended for drivers of bicycles and motorcycles
Lights with the pedestrian symbol are intended for pedestrians. Pedestrians may only enter the roadway when the symbol is green. If it starts flashing or a yellow intermediate light or immediately the red light appears, pedestrians who are already on the roadway must leave it without delay.
Red light means “stop”. If a black contour arrow appears in the red light, the stopping order applies only to the indicated direction
Red flashing light is used only at level crossings
Green light releases traffic. Turning vehicles must give way to oncoming traffic and pedestrians on the cross street
Green arrows allow traffic in the indicated direction. If a yellow light is flashing at the same time, turning vehicles must give way to oncoming traffic and pedestrians on the cross street.
Yellow light means when it follows the green light: Stop for vehicles that can still stop before the junction.
Yellow light means when it appears together with red light: be ready to proceed and wait for the green light to clear the traffic.
If a black contour arrow appears in the yellow light, it is only valid for the indicated direction.
Yellow flashing light warns the driver to take special care
The “light signals” signal announces a light signal system at which the driver may have to stop
