Hazard; the nature is stated on the panel

What it means

There is a hazard, but which one is not on the sign itself — you read that on the panel beneath.

What it requires of you

A warning sign prohibits nothing and lowers no speed limit. It only says: adapt your speed to what you may expect here — and art. 19 remains the measure.

Where it stands

Outside built-up areas about 150 metres before the hazard, inside them closer.

How far it applies

Applies to the hazard it warns of; a panel may state the length.

Who it applies to

bestuurder

Do not confuse it with

• J16

  Warning signs resemble one another; the pictogram decides exactly what is warned of.

Related signs

• J16

Terms

• stopafstand
• verkeersteken

How it sounds in the exam

Bord J37 staat zonder onderbord. Weet je dan waarvoor je moet oppassen?

Sign J37 is posted without a panel. Do you then know what to watch out for?

The law itself

• RVV1990 art. 19

  «De bestuurder moet in staat zijn zijn voertuig tot stilstand te brengen binnen de afstand waarover hij de weg kan overzien en waarover deze vrij is.»