Sometimes there are strange signs on the road that few road users are aware of.
The traffic sign with the red dot is one of them.
Disregard may result in fines and penalties.
On the road, many drivers often have the problem of encountering unfamiliar street signs.
The ADAC also has to clear up road myths that appear on a regular basis.
However, these road signs can prove extremely useful in some situations.
The red dot, for example, helps drivers find an easy way through difficult traffic situations, reports echo24.de.
Signs that are rather unknown, for example, are the traffic sign with the black cross.
Recently, a new traffic sign caused confusion, which could result in a fine and even a point if ignored.
Traffic sign with a red dot: what it's all about
The sign with the red dot above the black arrow is a mystery to many motorists, but it can help in many situations.
According to the “Federal Highway Research Institute”, the unknown sign is roughly a kind of diversion.
This guides all affected truck and car drivers well through or around particularly heavily frequented regions.
The signs with the red dot are usually arranged by the local authorities to relieve particularly busy routes of traffic jams and accidents.
If the "red route" is used, the regional radio stations usually also provide information about the diversions and explain how they work.
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Many drivers are not familiar with the traffic sign that shows a red dot with a direction arrow.
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Traffic sign with a red dot causes misunderstanding among drivers
Although the "red route" was actually planned as a good idea to avoid traffic jams and potential danger spots, many road users are unsettled.
Irritated drivers often ask the local transport company about the purpose of the new type of classic detour.
List of rubrics: © Daniel Karmann/dpa