Road signs in the European microstates

Road signs in the European microstates Andorra, Liechtenstein, Malta, Monaco, San Marino and Vatican City (the Holy See) generally conform to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals. They largely follow the general European conventions concerning the use of shape and color to indicate their function as well as in most European countries. Out of all the European microstates, only San Marino and the Holy See have signed the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals, both of which are entirely surrounded by Italy.[1]

Summary

Andorra

Road signs in Andorra maintain the same design as road signs used in Spain.

Liechtenstein

Main article: Road signs in Switzerland and Liechtenstein

Road signs in Liechtenstein are regulated by the Road Signs Act of 27 December 1979 (German: Strassensignalisationsverordnung (SSV) vom 27. Dezember 1979, LGBl. 1978 Nr. 18).[2] They maintain the same design as road signs used in Switzerland. Liechtenstein acceded to the Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals on March 2, 2020.[1]

Malta

Main article: Road signs in Malta

Road signs in Malta are similar in design to those used in the United Kingdom, as the island nation was a British colony until 1964. However, Italian road signs may appear in Malta. Malta drives on the left.

Monaco

Road signs in Monaco maintain the same design as road signs used in France.

San Marino and Vatican City

Road signs in San Marino and Vatican City maintain the same design as road signs used in Italy. Both San Marino and the Holy See signed the Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals on November 8, 1968, and San Marino ratified it on July 20, 1970.[1]

Table of traffic signs

Priority

See also: Priority signs

	Andorra	Liechtenstein	Monaco	San Marino and Vatican City
Stop
Give way			or
Priority road
End of priority road
Give way to oncoming traffic
Priority over oncoming traffic
Stop ahead
Give way ahead
	Andorra	Liechtenstein	Monaco	San Marino and Vatican City

Warning

	Andorra	Liechtenstein	Monaco	San Marino and Vatican City
Curve
Series of curves
Crossroads (with priority to the right)
Crossroads (with a minor road)
Roundabout
Traffic signals				or
Two-way traffic
Traffic queues
Steep ascent
Steep descent
	Andorra	Liechtenstein	Monaco	San Marino and Vatican City
Pedestrian crossing
Pedestrians
Children
Cyclists
Domesticated animals		or	or
Wild animals
Road narrows
Uneven surface
Bump
Dip
	Andorra	Liechtenstein	Monaco	San Marino and Vatican City
Slippery surface
Loose surface material
Soft or low verges
Ice or snow
Fog		[note 1]
Falling rocks
Crosswinds
Unprotected body of water
Opening bridge
Tunnel
	Andorra	Liechtenstein	Monaco	San Marino and Vatican City
Low-flying aircraft
Trams
Level crossing with barriers ahead
Level crossing without barriers ahead
Level crossing (single track)
Level crossing (multiple tracks)
Roadworks
Other danger
	Andorra	Liechtenstein	Monaco	San Marino and Vatican City

Prohibitory

	Andorra	Liechtenstein	Monaco	San Marino and Vatican City
No entry
No vehicles
No motor vehicles
No motor vehicles except motorcycles without sidecar
No motorcycles
No mopeds
No pedal cycles		[note 2]
No heavy goods vehicles
No buses
No vehicles pulling a trailer		or	(caravans)
	Andorra	Liechtenstein	Monaco	San Marino and Vatican City
No agricultual vehicles
No animal-drawn vehicles
No vehicles carrying dangerous goods
No vehicles carrying explosives or inflammables
No vehicles carrying water pollutants
Height limit
Width limit
Length limit
Weight limit
Weight limit per axle		[note 3]
	Andorra	Liechtenstein	Monaco	San Marino and Vatican City
No stopping
No parking
Restricted parking zone
No overtaking
No overtaking by heavy goods vehicles
No right turn
No left turn
No U-turn
Minimum following distance between vehicles
No honking
	Andorra	Liechtenstein	Monaco	San Marino and Vatican City
No pedestrians
Speed limit
Speed limit zone		or
	Andorra	Liechtenstein	Monaco	San Marino and Vatican City

Mandatory

	Andorra	Liechtenstein	Monaco	San Marino and Vatican City
Go straight
Turn right
Go straight or turn right
Turn left or right
Roundabout
Keep left / Keep right
May pass on either side
Route for vehicles carrying dangerous goods
Minimum speed limit
	Andorra	Liechtenstein	Monaco	San Marino and Vatican City
Footpath
Cycle path		[note 2]
Shared pedestrian and cycle path		[note 2]
Segregated pedestrian and cycle path		[note 2]
Bridle path
	Andorra	Liechtenstein	Monaco	San Marino and Vatican City

Special regulations

	Andorra	Liechtenstein	Monaco	San Marino and Vatican City
One-way traffic
Pedestrian crossing		[note 4]
Cycle crossing
Bump
Living street		or
Pedestrian zone		or
Cycle street
Bus lane
Tunnel				or
Start of expressway
Start of motorway
	Andorra	Liechtenstein	Monaco	San Marino and Vatican City

Indication

	Andorra	Liechtenstein	Monaco	San Marino and Vatican City
No through road
Hospital		[note 5] or [note 6]	or
First aid
Bus stop
Taxi stand
Parking
Parking garage
Lane configuration
Escape lane
Emergency lay-by	or			or
	Andorra	Liechtenstein	Monaco	San Marino and Vatican City
Advisory speed
National border
National speed limits
	Andorra	Liechtenstein	Monaco	San Marino and Vatican City

De-restriction

	Andorra	Liechtenstein	Monaco	San Marino and Vatican City
End of speed limit
End of speed limit zone
End of no overtaking
End of no overtaking by heavy goods vehicles
End of no honking
End of all previously signed restrictions
End of minimum speed limit
End of living street		or
	Andorra	Liechtenstein	Monaco	San Marino and Vatican City

Built-up area limits

Under the Vienna Convention the begin and end built-up area signs imply a change between built-up area and rural traffic rules including speed limit. In many European countries the dark background with light coloured text version of the sign is intended for information only.[3]

	Andorra	Liechtenstein	Monaco	San Marino and Vatican City
Entrance to built-up area		Liechtenstein: (main roads) (minor roads)		or
Leaving built-up area		Liechtenstein: (main roads) (minor roads)
Entrance to locality	or	NOT USED	NOT USED'
Leaving locality	NOT USED	NOT USED	NOT USED	NOT USED
	Andorra	Liechtenstein	Monaco	San Marino and Vatican City

Notes

1. Plate below danger sign reads one of either: German: Nebel, French: brouillard, Italian: nebbia
2. Also applies to mopeds with a maximum design speed of 25 km/h.
3. Also applies to sets of axles not more than 1 metre apart.
4. Always produced on non-urban roads, in urban settings only, if badly visible; mandatory priority given to pedestrians – always applicable on any pedestrian crossings even without sign.
5. Indicates hospital with emergency station open 7/24.
6. Means only presence of hospital, rest home, or the like. Is an educated indication to be quiet and to drive carefully.

References

1. "United Nations Treaty Collection". treaties.un.org. Retrieved 2023-12-07.
2. "Strassensignalisationsverordnung (SSV)". gesetze.li. Rechtsdienst der Regierung des Fürstentums Liechtenstein. 1979-12-27. Retrieved 2022-08-28.
3. "Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals - unece" (PDF). United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). UNITED NATIONS. Retrieved 12 July 2018.