No Overtaking – Regulatory Signs Switzerland Sign 2.44
Sign 2.44
Regulatory Signs

No Overtaking

Sign 2.44 · SSV/SVG Switzerland · Regulatory Signs

Prohibits overtaking motor vehicles. Bicycles and slow vehicles (max. 30 km/h) may be overtaken.

⚡ Remember: Bicycles and slow vehicles may still be overtaken!
no overtaking regulatory sign

What does the No Overtaking sign mean?

Sign No Overtaking (No. 2.44) means: Prohibits overtaking motor vehicles. Bicycles and slow vehicles (max. 30 km/h) may be overtaken.

No Overtaking – Key Rule

Bicycles and slow vehicles may still be overtaken!

No Overtaking – Category Regulatory Signs

Regulatory signs prescribe or prohibit certain behaviour. They are usually round.

Why know No Overtaking?

Signs like No Overtaking 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 No Overtaking sign apply?

Sign No Overtaking (No. 2.44) applies on public roads in Switzerland under the SSV (Road Signage Ordinance). It belongs to the category Regulatory Signs.

No Overtaking – Foundation for Road Comprehension

Understanding signs like No Overtaking (No. 2.44) is the foundation for reading traffic situations – which is exactly what the Swiss driving licence test assesses.

Key facts:

  • Sign number: 2.44
  • Category: Regulatory Signs
  • Meaning: Prohibits overtaking motor vehicles. Bicycles and slow vehicles (max. 30 km/h) may be overtaken.
  • Key rule: Bicycles and slow vehicles may still be overtaken!

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