Underpass (Stairs Down) – Information Signs Switzerland Sign 4.12
Sign 4.12

Underpass (Stairs Down)

Sign 4.12 · SSV/SVG Switzerland · Information Signs

Indicates a pedestrian underpass with stairs going down.

⚡ Remember: Pedestrians: cross the road via the underpass!
underpass stairs indication sign

What does the Underpass (Stairs Down) sign mean?

Sign Underpass (Stairs Down) (No. 4.12) means: Indicates a pedestrian underpass with stairs going down.

Underpass (Stairs Down) – Key Rule

Pedestrians: cross the road via the underpass!

Underpass (Stairs Down) – Category Information Signs

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

Why know Underpass (Stairs Down)?

Signs like Underpass (Stairs Down) 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 Underpass (Stairs Down) sign apply?

Sign Underpass (Stairs Down) (No. 4.12) applies on public roads in Switzerland under the SSV (Road Signage Ordinance). It belongs to the category Information Signs.

Underpass (Stairs Down) – Foundation for Road Comprehension

Understanding signs like Underpass (Stairs Down) (No. 4.12) is the foundation for reading traffic situations – which is exactly what the Swiss driving licence test assesses.

Key facts:

  • Sign number: 4.12
  • Category: Information Signs
  • Meaning: Indicates a pedestrian underpass with stairs going down.
  • Key rule: Pedestrians: cross the road via the underpass!

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