Mandatory road signs (C)

Mandatory signs impose specific actions such as the direction you must follow or the side of the obstacle you need to pass. Study the full collection with English descriptions to avoid common mistakes on the test.

Symbol	Meaning	Explanation
C-1	Turn right before the sign	The sign obligates the driver to move in the direction indicated by the arrows. This sign may be placed on the extension of the road axis (roadway) or on the roadway itself. The given sign applies at the nearest intersection or at a location where there is a possibility of changing the direction of travel. A plate placed under the sign with the text "Does not apply" together with a vehicle symbol or an expression defining the vehicle indicates that the obligation does not apply to the vehicle specified on the plate.
C-2	Turn right after the sign	The sign obligates the driver to move in the direction indicated by the arrows. This sign may be placed on the extension of the road axis (roadway) or on the roadway itself. The given sign applies at the nearest intersection or in a place where there is a possibility to change the direction of travel.
C-3	Mandatory left turn ahead of the sign	The sign obliges the driver to move in the direction indicated by the arrows. This sign may be placed on the extension of the road axis (roadway) or on the roadway itself. The given sign applies at the nearest intersection or in a place where there is a possibility to change the direction of travel.
C-4	Mandatory left turn beyond the sign	The sign obliges the driver to proceed in the direction indicated by the arrows. This sign may be placed on the extension of the road (carriageway) axis or on the carriageway itself. The given sign applies at the nearest intersection or at the location where a change of direction is possible.
C-5	Mandatory straight ahead	The sign obliges the driver to proceed in the direction indicated by the arrows. This sign may be placed along the extension of the road (carriageway) axis or on the carriageway itself. The given sign applies at the nearest intersection or at the location where a change of direction is possible.
C-6	Mandatory to proceed straight or turn right	The sign requires the driver to move in the direction indicated by the arrows. This sign may be placed on the extension of the road axis (roadway) or on the roadway itself. The given sign applies at the nearest intersection or at a location where there is an opportunity to change direction of travel.
C-7	Mandatory: drive straight or turn left.	The sign obliges the driver to proceed in the direction indicated by the arrows. This sign may be placed along the extension of the road (carriageway) axis or on the carriageway itself. The given sign applies at the nearest intersection or at the location where a change of direction is possible.
C-8	Instruction to turn right or left	The sign obliges the driver to proceed in the direction indicated by the arrows. This sign may be placed along the extension of the road (carriageway) axis or on the carriageway itself. The given sign applies at the nearest intersection or at the location where there is a possibility of changing the direction of travel.
C-9	Mandatory right-hand driving past the sign	The sign obliges the driver to proceed in the direction indicated by the arrows. This sign may be placed along the extension of the road (carriageway) axis or on the carriageway itself. The given sign applies at the nearest intersection or at the location where a change of direction is possible.
C-10	Drive on the left side of the sign.	The sign obliges the driver to proceed in the direction indicated by the arrows. This sign may be placed on the extension of the road (carriageway) axis or on the carriageway itself. The given sign applies at the nearest intersection or at a location where a change of direction is possible. A plate placed below the sign with the inscription “Does not apply” along with a vehicle symbol or an expression specifying the vehicle indicates that the obligation does not apply to the vehicle specified by the plate.
C-11	Order to drive on the right or left side of the sign	The sign obliges the driver to proceed in the direction indicated by the arrows. This sign may be placed along the extension of the road (carriageway) axis or on the carriageway itself. The given sign applies at the nearest intersection or at the location where a change of direction is possible.
C-12	Circular motion	It means that at the intersection, traffic flows around the island or square in the direction indicated on the sign. The sign appearing together with sign A-7 indicates priority for the driver already on the intersection over the driver entering (approaching) that intersection.
C-13	Bicycle path	It indicates a road designated for cyclists, who are obligated to use this road if it is designated for the direction in which they are traveling or intend to turn. The mandatory instruction expressed by the sign is binding until revoked or until: - the location of sign B-1, B-9, C-16, D-40; - the nearest intersection. Symbols of signs C-13 and C-16 placed on a single board and separated by a horizontal line indicate that the road is designated for pedestrians and cyclists. Cyclists are obligated to use such a marked road if it is designated for the direction in which they are traveling or intend to turn. Pedestrian and bicycle traffic takes place on the entire surface of such a marked road. Symbols of signs C-13 and C-16 placed on a single board and separated by a vertical line indicate a bicycle path and a pedestrian path located next to each other, respectively on the sides indicated on the sign. Cyclists are obligated to use such a marked road if it is designated for the direction in which they are traveling or intend to turn.
C-13a	End of the road for bicycles[1][2]	It means the end of the road designated for bicycle drivers.
C-14	Minimum speed	It means that the driver, while complying with speed limit restrictions resulting from detailed regulations, is required to drive at a speed not less than the number of kilometers per hour specified on the sign, unless traffic conditions or safety require a reduction in speed.
C-15	End of minimum speed	Indicates the place where the minimum speed specified by the sign C-14 ceases to apply.
C-16	Pedestrian path	It designates a road or part of a road intended for pedestrians, who are obliged to use it. The mandatory instruction expressed by the sign applies until revoked or until the location of sign B-41, C-13 or D-40. Symbols of signs C-13 and C-16 placed on one plate, separated by a horizontal line, indicate that the road is intended for pedestrians and bicycle riders. Bicycle riders are obliged to use such a marked road if it is designated for the direction in which they are traveling or intend to turn. Pedestrian and bicycle traffic takes place on the entire surface of such a marked road. Symbols of signs C-13 and C-16 placed on one plate, separated by a vertical line, indicate a bicycle path and a pedestrian path located next to each other, respectively on the sides indicated on the sign. Bicycle riders are obliged to use such a marked road if it is designated for the direction in which they are traveling or intend to turn.
C-16a	End of the road for pedestrians	It marks the end of a pedestrian zone.
C-17	Mandatory direction of travel for vehicles carrying dangerous goods	It indicates the mandatory direction of travel at an intersection for vehicles carrying dangerous goods, as marked by the signs C-2, C-4, C-5, C-6, C-7 or C-8. A plate T-31 placed below the sign or a plate with an appropriate inscription indicates that the mandatory direction of travel applies only to vehicles carrying specific classes or groups of dangerous goods or a specific method of transporting those goods.
C-18	Order to use anti-skid chains	It means that on the road where the sign has been placed, the driver of a motor vehicle is obliged to use anti-skid chains on at least two drive wheels. A plate placed under the sign indicates that the sign applies to vehicles specified on the plate.
C-19	End of the snow chain mandate	Designates the place where the order specified in code C-18 ceases to apply.