There are traffic signs and signs on many corners in Germany.
But what does the red X on the Autobahn mean?
Failure to do so will cost you dearly.
Kassel – Hundreds of signs and signs regulate traffic in Germany.
For example, they indicate danger spots or determine the right of way.
But with the jungle of signs and regular updates of the road traffic regulations (StVO), it is not always that easy to keep track.
Not all motorists immediately understand the meaning of the applicable traffic signs - especially since some are only in certain places.
This applies, for example, to the plate with the identification number 277.1.
Failure to do so could result in a fine and a point in Flensburg.
On the other hand, many drivers come across the “Shark Teeth” traffic sign every day.
But what does the red X on the freeway actually mean?
Road Signs: Red X is mostly seen on highways
The gantries – the so-called traffic control systems (VBA) – on German autobahns should have already struck many people.
They are mainly used on busy motorways and occasionally on federal highways.
Traffic-relevant information can be quickly transmitted to road users via display boards or dynamic traffic signs, according to the Baden-Württemberg road traffic control center.
Unknown traffic signs?
Do you know the meaning of all the signs?
Unknown traffic signs?
Do you know the meaning of all the signs?
The use of VBA could reduce accidents by up to 30 percent, it said.
The signs indicate, for example, a speed limit or no overtaking.
The red X is also displayed over the gantries.
Traffic signs on the Autobahn: That's what the red X is all about
According to the police in Central Franconia, many drivers are not aware of the traffic sign.
Officially, the electronic sign is called "crossed slanting bars".
This should be viewed “just like a red traffic light”, the police pointed out on Facebook last year.
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The red X on the multi-lane motorway signals: the lane is closed.
© Bernd von Jutrczenka/dpa
The red light signals road users that a lane is closed.
It is then no longer permitted to continue driving in this lane.
Yellow arrows that appear beforehand draw attention to the blocking.
Accordingly, drivers should change lanes immediately – the zip-lock procedure does not apply here.
Disregard of red X: threaten fine and point in Flensburg
According to the police, anyone who disregards the red X on the motorway not only violates traffic rules, but also endangers other road users.
There is a risk of a fine of 90 euros and a point in Flensburg.
According to bussgeldkatalog.org
, it gets really expensive
when others are endangered or even an accident happens:
Violating red crossed slash bars | |
|---|---|
disregard | 90 euros fine and 1 point in Flensburg |
danger to other road users | 200 euros fine, 2 points and 1 month driving ban |
cause accident | 240 euros fine, 2 points and 1 month driving ban |
The traffic sign with the “car cut in half” regularly causes confusion on the road.
This traffic sign, on the other hand, is relatively new: the sign is intended to signal a green wave.
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List of rubrics: © Bernd von Jutrczenka/dpa
