Sign 4.09

Dead End

Sign 4.09 · SSV/SVG Switzerland · Information Signs

Indicates a dead-end street. U-turn necessary.

⚡ Remember: With supplementary plate, cyclists or pedestrians may pass.

dead end information sign

What does the Dead End sign mean?

Sign Dead End (No. 4.09) means: Indicates a dead-end street. U-turn necessary.

Dead End – Key Rule

With supplementary plate, cyclists or pedestrians may pass.

Dead End – Category Information Signs

Information signs provide details about road types, facilities and rules of behaviour.

Why know Dead End?

Signs like Dead End are the foundation for understanding traffic situations. The Swiss driving licence test assesses your ability to interpret these situations correctly – knowing your signs means understanding the road.

Where does the Dead End sign apply?

Sign Dead End (No. 4.09) applies on public roads in Switzerland under the SSV (Road Signage Ordinance). It belongs to the category Information Signs.

Dead End – Foundation for Road Comprehension

Understanding signs like Dead End (No. 4.09) is the foundation for reading traffic situations – which is exactly what the Swiss driving licence test assesses.