What it means
The S-34 sign informs of a lay-by. It indicates a space beside the road prepared for moving out of the main traffic stream when necessary or convenient, without turning it into free parking or a service area. It usually appears on narrow roads, mountain stretches, tunnels, gradients, or places where stopping on the carriageway would be especially inconvenient or dangerous. When you see it, you may use it only safely, signalling the manoeuvre and slowing progressively. In the test they often distinguish it from a car park or a mandatory stop: the lay-by is for moving out of the traffic stream.
- Category
- Information signs
- Shape
- Rectangular or square, blue
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Variants of family S-34
Other related signs
S-800
Distancia al comienzo del peligro o prescripcion
S-810
Longitud del tramo peligroso o sujeto a prescripcion
S-820
Extension of the prohibicion a un lado
S-821
Extension of the prohibicion a un lado
S-830
Extension of the prohibicion a ambos lados
S-840
Presenalizacion of compulsory stop
S-850
Itinerario with priority