Left Guide Post (6.31) – Road Markings and Guides Switzerland Sign 6.31
Sign 6.31
Road Markings and Guides

Left Guide Post (6.31)

Sign 6.31 · SSV/SVG Switzerland · Road Markings and Guides

Guide posts mark the left road edge. Yellow top = left side.

⚡ Remember: Yellow top = left edge (oncoming traffic side).
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What does the Left Guide Post (6.31) sign mean?

Sign Left Guide Post (6.31) (No. 6.31) means: Guide posts mark the left road edge. Yellow top = left side.

Left Guide Post (6.31) – Key Rule

Yellow top = left edge (oncoming traffic side).

Left Guide Post (6.31) – Category Road Markings and Guides

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

Why know Left Guide Post (6.31)?

Signs like Left Guide Post (6.31) 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 Left Guide Post (6.31) sign apply?

Sign Left Guide Post (6.31) (No. 6.31) applies on public roads in Switzerland under the SSV (Road Signage Ordinance). It belongs to the category Road Markings and Guides.

Left Guide Post (6.31) – Foundation for Road Comprehension

Understanding signs like Left Guide Post (6.31) (No. 6.31) is the foundation for reading traffic situations – which is exactly what the Swiss driving licence test assesses.

Key facts:

  • Sign number: 6.31
  • Category: Road Markings and Guides
  • Meaning: Guide posts mark the left road edge. Yellow top = left side.
  • Key rule: Yellow top = left edge (oncoming traffic side).

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