Emergency lay-by

What it means

A place to stop safely in case of breakdown.

What it requires of you

An information sign neither prohibits nor commands. It tells you what is coming so you can adapt before you have to.

Where it stands

Before the place to which it relates.

How far it applies

Applies to the announced place or situation.

Who it applies to

bestuurder

Do not confuse it with

• L15

  Information signs resemble one another; the pictogram decides exactly what is announced.

Related signs

• L15
• L20

Terms

• vluchtstrook

How it sounds in the exam

Waarvoor is een vluchthaven bedoeld?

What is an emergency lay-by for?

The law itself

• RVV1990 art. 63

  «Verkeerstekens gaan boven verkeersregels, voor zover deze regels onverenigbaar zijn met deze tekens.»