Road Signs in Norway - Hazard Warning Signs

Hazard Warning Signs

Warning signs are mostly triangular, with black symbols on a white background with a red border. Warning signs that are used only temporarily have a yellow background. On Svalbard, a unique warning sign with a black background and white symbol is used for polar bears.

  • Dangerous bend

  • Dangerous bend

  • Dangerous bends

  • Dangerous bends

  • Steep hill

  • Steep hill

  • Road narrows

  • Road narrows

  • Road narrows

  • Uneven road

  • Road hump

  • Road works

  • Loose chippings

  • Landslides

  • Landslides

  • Slippery road

  • Dangerous shoulder

  • Opening or swing bridge

  • Quayside or river bank

  • Tunnel

  • Crossroads

  • Roundabout

  • Traffic signals

  • Level crossing with a gate or barrier

  • Level crossing without a gate or barrier

  • Countdown marker

  • Countdown marker

  • Countdown marker

  • Level crossing

  • Level crossing

  • Tramway

  • Distance to pedestrian crossing

  • Children

  • Cyclist

  • Moose

  • Reindeer

  • Deer

  • Cattle

  • Sheep

  • Two-way traffic. Advanced warning for two-way traffic on road ahead

  • Traffic queues likely

  • Low-flying aircraft

  • Crosswinds

  • Traffic accident

  • Skiers

  • Riders

  • Other danger

  • (1) Polar bear
    (2) Snowmobiles

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