One-Way Street Sign: Traffic may only travel in the direction of the arrow. — One-way street (Information and special regulation sign (categories E–G))

One-Way Street Sign: meaning and what to do

Quick answer:Traffic may only travel in the direction of the arrow. Don’t drive against the arrow.

A blue rectangle with a white arrow means the street is one-way: traffic may travel only in the direction of the arrow. Don’t drive against it.

What to do when you see this sign

Don’t drive against the arrow.

What kind of sign is it?

Information and special regulation sign (categories E–G). Rectangular signs, usually blue in Europe, give information or set special rules for an area or road, such as motorways, home zones or parking.

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Questions about this sign

What does the one-way sign mean?

Traffic may travel only in the direction of the arrow. A blue rectangle is information that the street is one-way; a blue circle with an arrow is an order to go that way.