When drivers take a road trip through different regions of the world, they come across a number of traffic signs, some of which are far removed from those common on Argentine routes.
Everything from regulations on vehicle use to warnings about exotic wildlife or climate phenomena is included The information reflects the specifics of each area. The page “Discover cars“, has created a compilation of some of the most unusual signals.
For example in FranceSince March of this year a Shared lane sign, in places like the Paris ring road. This brand Exclusive lane for vehicles with two or more passengerswith fines of 135 euros for those who violate this during peak hours, in contrast to the preferential lane regulations (for buses or taxis) that we know locally.
Greecewith its mountainous landscape, shows signs of rockfalla warning widespread in Europe warning of landslides in its many mountains more than a thousand meters high. Although this signal occurs again and again in our country, it is also true Another sign stands out prohibiting the passage of vehicles carrying explosive or flammable materials.a reminder of the dangers that can arise on the road.
In the case of IcelandOffers unique signs for touristslike that of Landmarks that indicate cultural or historical points of interest. This symbol originated in Finland and spread to the Nordic countries.
In SpainThe routes have a very stylized sign “Don’t honk”with fines of up to 200 euros for non-compliance, which also occur again and again in Argentina, especially in hospital areas.
In the Canary Islandsa strange warning about that Camel crossing What should be emphasized is the adaptation to the dry climate. They recently joined Wild boar signsince these animals, of which there are more than a million specimens in the country, cause 40% of road accidents involving wild animals.
Swedentogether with Estonia, Finland and Norway, warns drivers about mooseAnimals that can cause serious accidents due to their size, especially in autumn during the mating season. Another Swedish swimmer’s sign indicates the proximity of a public bathing areataking advantage of the country’s numerous freshwater lakes.
He The United Kingdom surprises with one of the most special signs on the list: that of the wandering toadcrucial in spring, when thousands of these amphibians cross roads and even close roads to reproduce. Also warns about harbor basins or river banksdepicting a car at a steep angle to emphasize danger, a more powerful design than other European variants.
Cross the Atlantic, In the USA there are signs like “Do not hitchhike” or “Do not hitchhike”as the term is popularly called in our country.
The Bear warnings are common in several statesindicating the presence of black, brown or even polar bears in Alaska. There is also an unusual sign that appears to invite “out of control vehicles” to drive past.; In reality, however, it marks the entrance to a rescue ramp for trucks with brake defects.
Finally, Signs of strong windspresent in states such as New Mexico and Nevada, warn drivers about gusts of wind that could dislodge vehiclesadvises caution and maintaining lateral distance.
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