All drivers must pass the sign on the side the arrow indicates

What it means

You must pass the obstacle carrying this sign on the side the arrow indicates. There is therefore only one permitted side.

What it requires of you

It is a command, not advice. Choosing the other side is an offence, even if there happens to be room there.

Where it stands

On a traffic island, a central reservation or another obstacle in the carriageway.

How far it applies

Applies at the spot where it stands.

Who it applies to

bestuurder

Do not confuse it with

• D03

  D2 permits one side, D3 permits both.

Related signs

• D03
• D01

Terms

• verkeersteken
• bestuurder

How it sounds in the exam

Bij een verkeersgeleider staat bord D2. Mag je aan de andere kant passeren als daar meer ruimte is?

Sign D2 stands on a traffic island. May you pass on the other side if there is more room there?

The law itself

• RVV1990 art. 62

  «Weggebruikers zijn verplicht gevolg te geven aan de verkeerstekens die een gebod of verbod inhouden.»