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Toll signal
A red light means that drivers must not pass the signal or stop line. A green light means that the signal may be passed. A toll signal may be made in the form of a vehicle symbol. Violation of a toll signal cannot be penalized.
When you see the sign
At a red light, you must stop before the stop line, or before the signal if there is no stop line. At a green light, you may proceed, but you must still check that the road is clear and that you can pass safely.
Rules
- A red light means that drivers must not pass the signal or the stop line.
- A green light means that the signal may be passed.
- The tolyssignal has red and green lights, but not the usual yellow phase of the main signal.
- The signal may feature a vehicle symbol, in which case it applies to the traffic shown by the symbol.
- Skiltforskriften expressly states that violating a tolyssignal cannot be punished.
Tips
- Reduce your speed early, since the signal has no yellow light to warn that it is changing to red.
- Stop before the stop line when there is one; otherwise, stop before the signal itself.
- When the light turns green, look for oncoming traffic or other obstacles before entering a narrow or controlled section.
- Check whether the light aperture displays a vehicle symbol, so you know which road-user group the signal applies to.
Common misconceptions
- Many people confuse the tolyssignal with the main signal and expect a yellow phase between green and red.
- Some people think that a green light gives them an unconditional right to proceed, even when the section is not clear.
- Some misunderstand the fact that the violation cannot be punished as meaning that a red light can be ignored; the signal still means that you must not pass.
Test yourself
Easy
What do the lights in the signal shown mean?
- AThe red light applies to pedestrians, while the green light applies to drivers.
- BThe red light closes the lane, while the green light opens the lane.
- CThe red light prohibits passing, while the green light permits passing.
- DThe red light warns of danger, while the green light cancels the speed limit.
Medium
The signal shows green, but the queue ahead means that you would stop and block the area beyond the signal. What do you do?
- AYou pass because a green light gives an unconditional forkjørsrett.
- BYou pass and stop immediately after the signal.
- CYou pass if the car behind keeps a good distance.
- DYou wait until there is room to continue driving.
Hard
Which statement about passing this signal on red is correct?
- APassing is permitted because the violation cannot be punished.
- BPassing is prohibited, but the violation cannot be punished.
- CPassing is prohibited and is punished as at a main signal.
- DPassing is permitted if the signal does not have a yellow light.
Theory test tip
Look for the fact that the signal has only red and green lights. A typical trap is to apply the rule for the main signal and claim that a yellow light warns you to stop; the tolyssignal has no yellow phase.
Did you know
Tolyssignal is used, among other situations, where traffic must be regulated individually or alternately through a restricted section. It differs legally from the ordinary main signal because Skiltforskriften expressly states that violating the tolyssignal itself cannot be punished.
Frequently asked questions
What should I do when the tolyssignal shows red?
Stop before the stop line. If there is no stop line, you must stop before the signal and not pass it.
Can I proceed as soon as the signal turns green?
Green means that the signal may be passed. Nevertheless, you must make sure that the road is clear, particularly if the signal regulates traffic through a narrow section.
Does the tolyssignal have a yellow light?
No, the signal consists of red and green lights. You must therefore be prepared for a change without the yellow warning used in a main signal.
Can I be punished for passing a tolyssignal on red?
Skiltforskriften states that violating a tolyssignal cannot be punished. This does not change the meaning of the signal: At a red light, you must not pass the signal or the stop line, and other dangerous or irresponsible driving may be covered by other rules.
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