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Chapter 4
INTERNATIONAL ROAD SIGNS
4.1. Road Sign Information. Most road signs in Europe are entirely different than those in the
United
States. However, you will find it reasonably easy to learn these signs since they contain
few printed words and are, for the most part, self-explanatory. The following information may
help you identify road signs in Italy (please note, any of these signs in black and white with a
slash (/) through it indicates that the condition or prohibition is ended):
4.1.1. Triangular shaped signs (red trim) mean WARNING/DANGER.
4.1.2. Circular shaped signs (red trim) mean PROHIBITED.
4.1.3. Circular shaped signs with blue background mean MANDATORY ACTION.
4.1.4. Rectangular shaped signs with blue background are INFORMATIVE.
4.2. Driving outside of Italy. Before driving outside of Italy, obtain a travel booklet of road
signs for the
country/countries you are going to be driving in or through because there may be
differences in some
signs from country to country.
4.3. International Road Signs Diagrams (Please go to next five pages for diagrams).
