The Zone Regulation Sign 2.59.5, presented here in its German and French variant (code 2.59.5-D-F), is a crucial traffic sign that conveys a mandatory instruction. This can relate to driving, lane usage, parking, stopping, or define a specific zone. Always interpret this sign in conjunction with arrows, road markings, supplementary panels, and end signs to understand its precise effect on your route.
This mandatory instruction sign requires careful interpretation within Swiss traffic law to ensure correct action regarding driving, parking, or zone boundaries. Master its meaning for your theory test revision and safe driving practice on Swiss roads.
This catalogue entry is used for a mandatory instruction, speed rule, stopping or parking control, lane or path assignment, or zone boundary. It tells drivers what action is required, restricted, started, or ended at that point in the road layout. A professional interpretation should connect the sign to the correct lane, path, bay, zone, or end sign, then check panels, arrows, vehicle symbols, and markings before deciding what is allowed. Official catalogue code: 2.59.5-D-F.
The "Zone regulation sign 2.59.5 (German and French variant)" sign gives a mandatory driving, lane, path, parking, stopping, or zone instruction. Read it with arrows, bay markings, panels, and end signs. Catalogue code 2.59.5-D-F.
Get clear, practical answers to the most common questions about the 2.59.5-D-F - Zone regulation sign 2.59.5 (German and French variant) road sign. Learn how the sign works, what rules it represents, and how it affects real driving situations. This FAQ strengthens your understanding and supports accurate decision making for the Swiss driving theory exam in Switzerland.
This sign provides a mandatory instruction that applies to a specific area, lane, or situation. It could dictate a speed limit, specify which lane to use, restrict parking or stopping, or define the start or end of a zone with particular rules. You must follow the instruction indicated by the sign and any accompanying elements.
Your reaction depends on the specific instruction given by the sign and any supplementary panels or road markings. You must adhere to the rule it imposes, whether it's about speed, lane choice, or parking. Never assume the instruction has ended until you see a clear end sign or a subsequent, differing instruction.
No, you must never ignore this sign, even if the road seems familiar or the instruction appears unnecessary. The sign indicates a specific requirement that must be followed by all drivers in that location. Ignoring it can lead to fines or dangerous situations, and is a common trap in the theory exam.
Supplementary panels and arrows are vital for a complete understanding of the sign's instruction. They can specify the exact lane the rule applies to, the type of vehicles affected, the distance over which the rule is in effect, or indicate the direction of the zone. Always check these carefully.
The instruction indicated by a Zone Regulation Sign 2.59.5 typically ends when you encounter a specific 'end of zone' sign. Alternatively, it might end when you reach a junction where a new instruction takes over, or when a subsequent sign explicitly cancels the previous rule. Do not assume it ends just because the road layout changes.
A clear reference image of the 2.59.5-D-F - Zone regulation sign 2.59.5 (German and French variant) road sign used in Switzerland.

The 2.59.5-D-F - Zone regulation sign 2.59.5 (German and French variant) road sign may also be known by these alternative names or terms.
The 2.59.5-D-F - Zone regulation sign 2.59.5 (German and French variant) road sign is part of the Swiss Mandatory and Parking Signs category, which groups together signs with similar rules and functions.
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