Supplementary plates
They change what the sign above them means. Without them the sign reads wrong.
33 signs
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E 1 Number The plate supplements the relevant sign, usually one indicating a hazard or other information, with a figure stating how many there are. -
E 2a Junction layout The plate shows the actual layout of the junction. -
E 2b Junction layout The plate shows the actual layout of the junction and specifies which road is the major one and which the minor one. -
E 2c Junction layout The plate shows the actual layout of the junction and specifies which road is the major one and which the minor one. -
E 2d Layout of two junctions The plate shows the actual layout of two or more successive junctions and specifies which road is the major one and which the minor one. -
E 3a Distance The plate shows the distance to the point from which the sign above it applies. -
E 3b Distance The plate is used together with the sign "Give way" as an advance sign for "Stop and give way" and shows the distance to the point where the duty to stop applies. -
E 4 Length of section The plate shows the length of the section over which the sign above it applies. -
E 5 Maximum permissible weight The plate limits the prohibition, restriction or order of the sign above it to vehicles whose maximum permissible weight exceeds the figure shown on the plate. For a combination of vehicles, the sum of the maximum permissible weights of all vehicles in the combination is decisive. -
E 6 When wet (in rain) The plate limits the sign above it to conditions of a wet carriageway. -
E 7a Directional arrow, straight ahead The plate shows the direction to the place to which the sign above it relates. -
E 7b Directional arrow, turning The plate shows the direction to the place to which the sign above it relates. -
E 8a Start of section The plate marks the start of the section over which the sign above it applies. -
E 8b Continuation of section The plate marks the continuation of the section over which the sign above it applies. -
E 8c End of section The plate marks the end of the section over which the sign above it applies. -
E 8d Section of validity The plate marks the section for which the sign above it applies. -
E 8e Section of validity The plate marks the section for which the sign above it applies. -
E9 Type of vehicle The plate limits the sign above it to the type of vehicle shown. The relevant prescribed symbols are used to indicate the types of vehicle. -
E 10 Layout of a road and railway crossing The plate shows the layout of the crossing between the road and the railway and is used chiefly where that crossing is at an acute angle. -
E 11a No time-based charge The plate marks a section of motorway whose use is not subject to a time-based charge. It may also be used to mark a section of road whose use, unlike the preceding section, is not subject to a time-based charge. -
E 11b Time-based charge applies The plate marks a section of road whose use is subject to a time-based charge. It may also be used to mark a section of motorway whose use, unlike the preceding section, is subject to a time-based charge. -
E 11c No toll The plate marks a section of motorway whose use is not subject to a toll. It may also be used to mark a section of road whose use, unlike the preceding section, is not subject to a toll. -
E 11d Toll applies The plate marks a section of road whose use is subject to a toll. It may also be used to mark a section of motorway whose use, unlike the preceding section, is subject to a toll. -
E 11e No time-based charge or toll The plate marks a section of motorway whose use is subject to neither a time-based charge nor a toll. It may also be used to mark a section of road whose use, unlike the preceding section, is subject to neither. -
E 11f Time-based charge and toll apply The plate marks a section of road whose use is subject to both a time-based charge and a toll. It may also be used to mark a section of motorway whose use, unlike the preceding section, is subject to both. -
E 12a Contraflow cycling Where placed beneath the sign "One-way traffic", the plate informs the driver that cyclists are permitted to ride in the opposite direction. The driver must adjust their conduct accordingly, in particular the duty imposed on them not to endanger other road users, namely cyclists. -
E 12b Contraflow cycling permitted Where placed beneath the sign "No entry", the plate permits cyclists to enter a one-way road against the direction of travel. -
E 12c Permitted direction for cyclists Using the corresponding directional arrows, the plate shows the directions in which cyclists may travel. -
E 13 Text or symbol Suitable wording or a symbol on the supplementary plate specifies or limits the meaning of the traffic sign above it.
Where the plate uses the term "local access traffic", this means vehicles providing supplies or medical, repair, maintenance, municipal and similar services, vehicles carrying a person with a severe disability, taxis, and vehicles whose drivers, operators or passengers have their residence, accommodation, registered office or property in the places beyond the sign.
Where the plate uses the term "deliveries", this means vehicles providing supplies or medical, repair, maintenance, municipal and similar services, and vehicles carrying a person with a severe disability.
Where placed beneath the sign "Advance sign for a rest area", "Advance sign for the turn-off to a rest area" or "Sign for the turn-off to a rest area", the plate may also give the name of the operator of the filling station and catering facility at the rest area. -
E 14 Transit The plate limits the sign to goods vehicles for which use of the marked section is not necessary in order to reach a place of loading, unloading, maintenance or repair of the vehicle, or the registered office, place of business or usual residence of the carrier or driver. -
E 15 Tunnel category The plate supplements the sign "No vehicles carrying dangerous goods" and gives the tunnel category for the following section of road. The category is stated as a letter from "B" to "E" under other legislation. These signs are not used for category "A" tunnels. -
E 16 Distance to the next filling station The plate usually supplements the sign "Advance sign for a rest area" and gives the distance to the filling station following the one at the rest area indicated. -
E 17 Restricted headroom or width In combination with the sign "Other danger", the plate warns of a restriction of the clearance profile of the carriageway.