Pedestrian Crossing (6.17) – Road Markings and Guides Switzerland Sign 6.17
Sign 6.17
Road Markings and Guides

Pedestrian Crossing (6.17)

Sign 6.17 · SSV/SVG Switzerland · Road Markings and Guides

The zebra crossing. Pedestrians have absolute priority.

⚡ Remember: Absolute priority for pedestrians – stop immediately!
zebra crossing pedestrians road marking

What does the Pedestrian Crossing (6.17) sign mean?

Sign Pedestrian Crossing (6.17) (No. 6.17) means: The zebra crossing. Pedestrians have absolute priority.

Pedestrian Crossing (6.17) – Key Rule

Absolute priority for pedestrians – stop immediately!

Pedestrian Crossing (6.17) – Category Road Markings and Guides

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

Why know Pedestrian Crossing (6.17)?

Signs like Pedestrian Crossing (6.17) 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 Pedestrian Crossing (6.17) sign apply?

Sign Pedestrian Crossing (6.17) (No. 6.17) applies on public roads in Switzerland under the SSV (Road Signage Ordinance). It belongs to the category Road Markings and Guides.

Pedestrian Crossing (6.17) – Foundation for Road Comprehension

Understanding signs like Pedestrian Crossing (6.17) (No. 6.17) is the foundation for reading traffic situations – which is exactly what the Swiss driving licence test assesses.

Key facts:

  • Sign number: 6.17
  • Category: Road Markings and Guides
  • Meaning: The zebra crossing. Pedestrians have absolute priority.
  • Key rule: Absolute priority for pedestrians – stop immediately!

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