In a context aimed at limiting pollution, it is more and more established in cities.
Being mistaken on a traffic sign does not only happen to young drivers. Even the most experienced sometimes hesitate before certain symbols. And among the most confusing, there is one that comes up regularly in the testimonies of motorists trapped. Its ignorance is expensive: a fine of 135 euros.
The problem is not new. Entire generations have learned to conduct before the establishment of the compulsory theoretical examination, which still leaves flaws in understanding the rules. However, circulation evolves quickly: multiplication of pedestrian areas, environmental restrictions, new instructions for sharing space with bikes or scooters. In this context, some infrequent panels arise as real traps. “It is one of the most ill -understood panels. Many think that it is incomplete or simply decorative”recall the experts of Revmonkeyuk. Enough to emphasize that the visual aspect is not enough, it is necessary to control its meaning.
However, the highway code specifies logic: a red circle always means a prohibition, when blue indicates an obligation, the green a direction, the triangle, a danger and the rectangle information. On paper, nothing complicated. In practice, some motorists drive straight ahead by believing that the panel in question is only used to attract attention. “We have heard of motorcyclists and drivers who have crossed the prohibited areas without knowing it, simply because they had not understood the meaning of the panel. It is rare, but this can cause fines or penalty points in the event of control”, insist the experts.
The sign in question is well known to candidates for the code, but remains an enigma for many permit holders: a white round circled in red, which simply means: “Access prohibited to all vehicles”.
Especially since more and more municipalities set up restrictions to reserve certain streets for pedestrians or reduce emissions, which increases the frequency of appearance of this famous signal. In other words, only pedestrians can enter this area. In short, one more reason to revise the basics, especially when obtaining the license dates from several years.
