Everyone knows this sign but no one really knows what it means.

We often see this road sign and yet we don't know what to do once in front of it.

Our roads are full of complex traffic signs, sometimes making you wonder if road safety is putting itself in the place of motorists. Driving a vehicle already requires enough attention, if we could spare ourselves from having to guess the meaning of a diagram as we pass by, sometimes at more than 100 kilometers per hour. Fortunately, many signs have simple and precise indications. Not to mention those whose drivers know the direction by heart because they see them almost all the time.

This is the case of the no entry sign, one of the most common on the roads of France. It is round, red, and has a flattened white rectangle in its center. It indicates that the road is one-way and that entry is prohibited in the direction where the sign is placed. It is quite often the case that it is placed above a sign, in particular one where it is written “Except residents”. It is impossible for anyone who drives regularly not to have already seen it. The problem is that the vast majority of those who come across him don't know how they should behave around him.

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This panel is most of the time located at &agrav; the entrance to a residential area. As indicated, it indicates that access is prohibited at any time. all vehicles except those of local residents, therefore residents. However, when we see it, & approaching the pavilion of aunt Monique and uncle Jean-Louis with whom we were staying. guests – When spending the afternoon, the reflex is not to turn around and park several hundred meters further away. No, for most motorists, continue on the street to get to à the destination address seems logical. However, this is contrary to what we believe. the law, and this can result in a fine.

Traffic signs "Forbidden except local residents" are most of the time the result of municipal decisions. They aim à reduce traffic in certain residential areas, & protect the environment and improve the quality of of life of the inhabitants. In addition to local residents, other people may receive special authorization to use these streets. This is the case for priority vehicles (firefighters, police, emergency services), those of public services or even delivery vehicles.

But it's definitely forbidden for the average citizen, even if he comes to visit family or friends. Arguing in front of the police once caught in the act has very little chance of success, & #39; less likely to fall well. Otherwise it will cost you 35 euros, a rather difficult fine to pay. digest.