The sign on Greek streets that few know – what it means and where you will meet it

There are many traffic signs on the roads, many of which are largely unknown to drivers.

the Road signsalso known as vertical marking signs, signals or markings are placed at key points of the road network and play a crucial role in Smooth flow of traffic.

Their main categories are: emergency notice, the Organizational And the Very informativeEach group serves a different purpose. For example, regulations are put in place to inform drivers of obligations, restrictions or prohibitions and their compliance with them. On the contrary, informatics, as its name suggests, has an informational purpose.

One regulatory sign that many drivers do not know about is in the picture. happened Diamond shape and yellow colour They are placed before intersections to inform drivers that they are moving to them priority road. So, as long as we meet him before the intersection we can We continue on our way Although it is good to reduce the speed of our car.

But how are drivers on other roads informed before the intersection that we have priority and that they should stop?

That's why you take care of it Plate P-1 (See below) which informs them that this is necessary Immobilize their vehicles And give priority to those moving on our street. In fact, it should be noted that failure to comply with the P-1 mark entails an administrative fine of 700 euros.

Priority ends when we encounter the P-4 sign shown below.

We remind you that at intersections where traffic is not regulated by traffic lights or signs, priority is given to the driver moving from the right.

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