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Viewpoint
The sign indicates that there is a viewpoint at or near the road.
When you see the sign
The sign indicates that there is a viewpoint at or near the road. Continue normally if you are not going there, or follow any arrow and distance indication if you wish to visit the viewpoint.
Rules
- The sign is a service sign that provides information; it does not require you to stop or drive to the viewpoint.
- You must follow any arrow, distance indication or other supplementary sign information to find the correct exit.
- You may only stop or park where this is permitted; the sign itself does not give you permission to stop along the carriageway.
- When turning off to the viewpoint, position yourself correctly, signal well in advance and take account of traffic behind and approaching from the opposite direction.
Tips
- Reduce your speed in a controlled manner before the exit, but avoid harsh braking when you notice the viewpoint.
- Look for an arrow or distance indication showing whether the viewpoint is directly by the road or some distance away.
- Use a proper exit or parking area rather than stopping on the roadside to admire the view.
- Watch out for pedestrians and vehicles entering and leaving the viewpoint.
Common misconceptions
- Some people think the sign means that all road users must stop, but it only provides information about a facility at or near the road.
- Some people mistake the sign for a warning sign and think it warns of a cliff or a dangerous road edge.
- Some people assume that the sign automatically permits parking, even though parking must still comply with signs and other rules.
Test yourself
Easy
What does this sign mean?
- AIt shows that there is a vehicle repair shop at or near the road.
- BIt shows that there is a fuel station at or near the road.
- CIt shows that there is a viewpoint at or near the road.
- DIt shows that there is an emergency telephone at or near the road.
Medium
You want to visit the place, and a supplementary sign shows an arrow pointing right and “300 m”. What should you do?
- AI reduce my speed sharply because the sign warns of a dangerous road edge.
- BI stop immediately in the carriageway and wait for a gap in the traffic.
- CI follow the indication, position myself correctly, and signal before the exit.
- DI turn right immediately because the sign requires me to drive there.
Hard
You reach the indicated place, but the “Stans forbudt” sign (No stopping) applies on the section of road. May you stop in the carriageway to look at the view?
- AYes, the service sign permits a brief stop when you remain seated in the car.
- BYes, the service sign requires all road users to stop at the place.
- CYes, the service sign permits stopping when you use the vehicle’s hazard warning lights.
- DNo, the service sign does not cancel the prohibition on stopping on the section of road.
Theory test tip
In the theory test, the trap may be to interpret the sign as an instruction to stop or as a warning of a cliff. Its correct meaning is simply that there is a viewpoint at or near the road.
Did you know
Sign 640.20 is a service sign used to direct road users to places that have been provided for views over the landscape or attractions at or near the road.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to stop when I see the sign?
No. The sign provides information about a viewpoint but does not require you to stop.
Can I park right next to the sign?
Not necessarily. You must use a legal parking space or another place where stopping and parking are permitted.
Does the sign mean that the viewpoint is exactly where the sign is located?
No, the viewpoint may be at or near the road. An arrow, distance indication or other supplementary information may show where you need to drive.
Does the sign warn of a cliff or another hazard?
No. It is a service sign directing you to a viewpoint, not a warning sign.
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