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Information board
The sign may provide information about road and traffic conditions that cannot be conveyed by other traffic signs. When providing information about planned or ongoing roadworks, the relevant road authority may be specified by name. When providing information of particular interest to tourist traffic, the sign may have a brown background. For temporary information, the sign may have a yellow background, black border and black symbol or text. When providing information about a diversion, the sign may have an orange background, black border and black symbol or text.
When you see the sign
Read the text or symbol on the sign and use the information to plan the rest of your journey. Adjust your speed, road position or route if the information concerns, for example, roadworks, changed traffic conditions or a diversion.
Rules
- The sign is used for information about road and traffic conditions that cannot be conveyed by other traffic signs.
- During planned or ongoing roadworks, the name of the relevant road authority may be displayed on the sign.
- A brown background may be used when the information is of particular interest to tourist traffic.
- A yellow background may indicate temporary information, while an orange background may be used for diversion information.
Tips
- Read the entire text early, as the information may require you to choose a lane or change your route.
- Look at the background colour: yellow is associated with temporary information, orange with diversions and brown with tourist information.
- Reduce your speed if necessary if the sign contains a lot of text or warns of changed conditions ahead.
- Continue to follow any diversion information and look for new signs confirming the route.
Common misconceptions
- Assuming that the sign always introduces a specific prohibition or requirement. It primarily provides information, and its meaning depends on the text or symbol.
- Confusing a yellow background with an orange one: yellow may be used for temporary information, while orange may be used for diversions.
- Assuming that the sign marks the beginning of a motorway or motor traffic road.
Test yourself
Easy
What does this sign mean?
- AIt indicates that motortrafikkveg begins and that the special rules apply from the sign.
- BIt indicates that motorveg begins and that the motorveg rules apply from the sign.
- CIt provides information about road and traffic conditions that cannot be conveyed by other traffic signs.
- DIt indicates that a lane for heavy traffic begins at the sign.
Medium
The board provides information about a toll station 1.5 km farther ahead. What does this mean for your driving?
- AI continue and prepare to pass it; the board provides information, not an order or prohibition.
- BI must stop at the board and wait for instructions from the toll station.
- CI must choose another route because the board prohibits continuing.
- DI must reduce my speed to 50 km/h until the toll station.
Hard
You pass the sign at the entrance to a wide, grade-separated road. The board shows traffic information, but sign 502 or 503 has not been installed. What do you take as the basis?
- AI assume that a heavy-traffic lane begins and avoid the relevant lane.
- BI assume that motorveg begins and follow the motorveg rules from the board.
- CI assume that motortrafikkveg begins and follow the special rules from the board.
- DI assume that the board only provides information and follow the text and other signage.
Theory test tip
In the theory test, the trap may be choosing a fixed meaning such as “motorway begins”. The correct meaning is determined by the text or symbol on the sign, and the background colour may indicate what type of information it provides.
Did you know
The same type of sign can have different background colours depending on its purpose. This means it can be used for ordinary traffic information, temporary messages, tourist information and diversion information.
Frequently asked questions
Does the sign always introduce a new traffic rule?
No, it is primarily used to provide information about road and traffic conditions. You must nevertheless take the information into account and follow any other signs or traffic rules referred to by the information.
What does it mean when the sign has a yellow background?
A yellow background may be used when the information is temporary. In that case, the sign has a black border and a black symbol or text.
What does an orange background mean?
An orange background may be used when the sign provides information about a diversion. Read the text or symbol carefully to find the correct route.
Why might the sign have a brown background?
A brown background may be used when the information is of particular interest to tourist traffic. The colour does not in itself mean that you have priority or that a specific speed limit applies.
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