Give-Way Line (Shark's Teeth) – Road Markings and Guides Switzerland Sign 6.12
Sign 6.12
Road Markings and Guides

Give-Way Line (Shark's Teeth)

Sign 6.12 · SSV/SVG Switzerland · Road Markings and Guides

Shark's teeth mark the give-way line. Vehicles required to yield must stop here.

⚡ Remember: Stop at give-way line – yield priority!
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What does the Give-Way Line (Shark's Teeth) sign mean?

Sign Give-Way Line (Shark's Teeth) (No. 6.12) means: Shark's teeth mark the give-way line. Vehicles required to yield must stop here.

Give-Way Line (Shark's Teeth) – Key Rule

Stop at give-way line – yield priority!

Give-Way Line (Shark's Teeth) – Category Road Markings and Guides

Road markings and guides are applied on the road surface to direct traffic.

Why know Give-Way Line (Shark's Teeth)?

Signs like Give-Way Line (Shark's Teeth) 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 Give-Way Line (Shark's Teeth) sign apply?

Sign Give-Way Line (Shark's Teeth) (No. 6.12) applies on public roads in Switzerland under the SSV (Road Signage Ordinance). It belongs to the category Road Markings and Guides.

Give-Way Line (Shark's Teeth) – Foundation for Road Comprehension

Understanding signs like Give-Way Line (Shark's Teeth) (No. 6.12) is the foundation for reading traffic situations – which is exactly what the Swiss driving licence test assesses.

Key facts:

  • Sign number: 6.12
  • Category: Road Markings and Guides
  • Meaning: Shark's teeth mark the give-way line. Vehicles required to yield must stop here.
  • Key rule: Stop at give-way line – yield priority!

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