What does the Lay-by / Emergency Lane sign mean?
Sign Lay-by / Emergency Lane (No. 4.15) means: Indicates a lay-by or emergency lane where broken-down vehicles can stop.
Lay-by / Emergency Lane – Key Rule
Vehicles can pull over or stop here in case of breakdown!
Lay-by / Emergency Lane – Category Information Signs
Information signs provide details about road types, facilities and rules of behaviour.
Why know Lay-by / Emergency Lane?
Signs like Lay-by / Emergency Lane 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 Lay-by / Emergency Lane sign apply?
Sign Lay-by / Emergency Lane (No. 4.15) applies on public roads in Switzerland under the SSV (Road Signage Ordinance). It belongs to the category Information Signs.
