Motorway – Information Signs Switzerland Sign 4.01
Sign 4.01

Motorway

Sign 4.01 · SSV/SVG Switzerland · Information Signs

Marks the start of a motorway. Min. 80, max. 120 km/h.

⚡ Remember: Prohibited: pedestrians, bikes, mopeds, vehicles under 80 km/h!
motorway 120 km/h information sign

What does the Motorway sign mean?

Sign Motorway (No. 4.01) means: Marks the start of a motorway. Min. 80, max. 120 km/h.

Motorway – Key Rule

Prohibited: pedestrians, bikes, mopeds, vehicles under 80 km/h!

Motorway – Category Information Signs

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

Why know Motorway?

Signs like Motorway 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 Motorway sign apply?

Sign Motorway (No. 4.01) applies on public roads in Switzerland under the SSV (Road Signage Ordinance). It belongs to the category Information Signs.

Motorway – Foundation for Road Comprehension

Understanding signs like Motorway (No. 4.01) is the foundation for reading traffic situations – which is exactly what the Swiss driving licence test assesses.

Key facts:

  • Sign number: 4.01
  • Category: Information Signs
  • Meaning: Marks the start of a motorway. Min. 80, max. 120 km/h.
  • Key rule: Prohibited: pedestrians, bikes, mopeds, vehicles under 80 km/h!

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