Road signs in Finland

Whereas European signs usually have white background on warning and prohibition signs, Finnish signs have a yellow/orange colour. This is for the purpose of enhancing the visibility of the sign during the winter, as white signs would be hard to see in the snow. Prohibition signs displaying a symbol other than a numeric value have a diagonal red line across them. Prohibition signs in Iceland and Sweden are similar in this respect. In most European countries, however, such signs do not usually include a red line.

Warning signs are triangular, but in contrast to those of most other states using triangular warning signs, Finnish signs have yellow backgrounds, rather than white.

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  Dangerous curve to right
  (formerly used )
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  Dangerous curve to left
  (formerly used )
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  Dangerous curves, first bend to right
  (formerly used )
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  Dangerous curves, first bend to left
  (formerly used )
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  Steep hill upwards
  (formerly used )
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  Steep hill downwards
  (formerly used )
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  Road narrows on both sides
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  Two-way traffic
  (formerly used )
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  Opening or swing bridge
  (formerly used )
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  Quayside or ferry berth
  (formerly used )
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  Queuing traffic
  (formerly used )
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  Uneven road ahead
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  Speed bumps
  (formerly used )
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  Road works
  (formerly used )
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  Loose chippings
  (formerly used )
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  Slippery road
  (formerly used )
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  Dangerous shoulders
  (formerly used )
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  Pedestrian crossing
  (formerly used )
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  Pedestrians
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  Children
  (formerly used )
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  Cyclists and moped riders on carriageway
  (formerly used )
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  Skiers crossing
  (formerly used )
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  Animals (Elk)
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  Animals (Reindeer)
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  Animals (Deer)
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  Intersection, equal (rightside has the priority)
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  Junction with a minor road
  (formerly used )
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  Junction with a minor road
  (formerly used )
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  Junction with a minor road
  (formerly used )
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  Junction with a minor road
  (formerly used )
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  Traffic signals
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  Roundabout warning
  (formerly used )
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  Tramway
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  Level crossing without gates
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  Level crossing with gates
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  Distance to level crossing
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  Distance to level crossing
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  Distance to level crossing
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  Single track level crossing
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  Multitrack level crossing
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  Falling rocks
  (formerly used )
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  Low-flying aircraft
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  Crosswind
  (formerly used )
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  Other dangers

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  Priority road
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  End of priority road
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  Priority over oncoming vehicles
  (formerly used )
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  Priority for oncoming vehicles
  (formerly used )
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  Give way
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  Stop
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  Cycle crossing

Prohibitory signs are round with yellow backgrounds and red borders, except the no parking and no standing signs that have a blue background instead of yellow.

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  Closed to all vehicles in both directions
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  No power-driven vehicles
  (formerly used )
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  No lorries
  (formerly used )
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  No combinations of a vehicle and a trailer
  (formerly used )
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  No tractors, construction vehicles etc.
  (formerly used )
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  No motorcycles
  (formerly used )
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  No off-road vehicles
  (formerly used )
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  No vehicles carrying dangerous goods
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  No buses
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  No mopeds
  (formerly used )
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  No cycles
  (formerly used )
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  No cycles or mopeds
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  No pedestrians
  (formerly used )
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  No pedestrians or cycles
  (formerly used )
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  No equestrians
  (formerly used )
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  No entry
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  No left turn
  (formerly used )
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  No right turn
  (formerly used )
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  No U-turn
  (formerly used )
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  No vehicles having an overall width exceeding [...] meters
  (formerly used )
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  No vehicles having an overall height exceeding [...] meters
  (formerly used )
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  No vehicles or combination of vehicles exceeding [...] meters
  (formerly used )
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  No vehicles exceeding [...] tonnes laden weight
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  No vehicles or combination of vehicles exceeding [...] tonnes laden weight or bearing capacity class
  (formerly used )
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  No vehicles having a weight exceeding [...] tonnes on one axle
  (formerly used )
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  No vehicles having a weight exceeding [...] tonnes on a tandem axle
  (formerly used )
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  No overtaking
  (formerly used )
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  End of overtaking restriction
  (formerly used )
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  No overtaking by lorries
  (formerly used )
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  End of overtaking by lorries restriction
  (formerly used )
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  Speed limit
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  End of speed limit
  (formerly used )
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  Speed limit zone
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  End of speed limit zone
  (formerly used )
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  Prohibition or restriction applying to one or more traffic lanes
  (formerly used )
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  No standing or parking
  (formerly used )
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  No parking
  (formerly used )
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  No parking zone
  (formerly used )
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  End of no parking zone
  (formerly used )
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  Taxi waiting zone
  (formerly used )
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  Taxi stopping zone
  (formerly used )
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  Loading zone
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  Loading zone
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  Alternative parking (prohibited on the odd days of month from 08:00 on that day until 08:00 on the next)
  (formerly used )
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  Alternative parking (prohibited on the even days of month from 08:00 on that day until 08:00 on the next)
  (formerly used )
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  Passing without stopping prohibited (customs control on Russian border)
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  Passing without stopping prohibited (customs control on Swedish border)
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  Passing without stopping prohibited (customs control on Norwegian border)
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  Passing without stopping prohibited (police control)
  (formerly used )
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  Minimum distance between power driven vehicles
  (formerly used )
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  Vehicles equipped with studded tyres prohibited

Mandatory signs are always round blue signs with white border.

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  Direction to be followed (turn right only)
  (formerly used )
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  Direction to be followed (turn left only)
  (formerly used )
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  Direction to be followed (straight ahead only)
  (formerly used )
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  Direction to be followed (turn right ahead)
  (formerly used )
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  Direction to be followed (turn left ahead)
  (formerly used )
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  Direction to be followed (turn right or continue straight ahead)
  (formerly used )
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  Direction to be followed (turn left or continue straight ahead)
  (formerly used )
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  Direction to be followed (turn left or right)
  (formerly used )
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  Direction to be followed (proceed in any direction)
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  Compulsory roundabout
  (formerly used )
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  Pass this side (right side)
  (formerly used )
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  Pass this side (left side)
  (formerly used )
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  Pass either side
  (formerly used )
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  Footpath
  (formerly used )
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  Cycleway
  (formerly used )
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  Compulsory track for pedestrians and cyclists
  (formerly used )
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  Compulsory track for pedestrians and cyclists (dual track)
  (formerly used )
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  Compulsory track for pedestrians and cyclists (dual track)
  (formerly used )
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  Track for off-road vehicles
  (formerly used )
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  Track for rider on horseback
  (formerly used )
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  Minimum speed limit
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  End of minimum speed limit

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  Pedestrian crossing
  (formerly used )
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  Park and ride
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  Park and ride
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  Park and ride
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  Park and ride
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  Park and ride
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  Parking
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  Placing vehicles on a parking place
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  Placing vehicles on a parking place
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  Placing vehicles on a parking place
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  Passing place (on narrow roads)
  (formerly used )
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  Bus stop
  (formerly used for local traffic and for long-distance traffic)
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  Tramway stop
  (formerly used )
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  Taxi station
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  Bus lane (sign above the line)
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  Bus and taxi lane (sign above the line)
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  End of bus lane (sign above the line)
  (formerly used )
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  End of bus and taxi lane (sign above the line)
  (formerly used )
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  Tramway lane (sign above the line)
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  Tramway and taxi lane (sign above the line)
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  End of tramway lane (sign above the line)
  (formerly used )
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  End of tramway and taxi lane (sign above the lane)
  (formerly used )
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  Cycle lane (sign above the line)
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  Cycle lane (sign above the line)
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  One-way traffic
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  One-way traffic
  (formerly used )
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  Motorway
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  End of motorway (formerly used )
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  Road for motor vehicles (formerly used )
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  End of road for motor vehicles (formerly used )
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  Tunnel
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  End of tunnel
  (formerly used )
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  Emergency stopping place
  (formerly used )
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  Built-up area
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  End of built-up area
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  Residential area
  (formerly used )
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  End of residential area
  (formerly used )
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  Pedestrian zone
  (formerly used )
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  End of pedestrian zone
  (formerly used )
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  Cycle street
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  End of cycle street

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  Advance direction sign (type A)
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  Advance direction sign (type B)
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  Advisory sign for detour
  (formerly used )
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  Advisory sign for detour
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  Detour
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  Route to be followed (in order to turn left)
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  Information on traffic lanes
  (formerly used )
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  Information on traffic lanes
  (formerly used )
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  Information on traffic lanes
  (formerly used )
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  Information on traffic lanes
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  Information on traffic lanes
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  Information on traffic lanes
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  End of lane
  (formerly used )
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  End of lane
  (formerly used )
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  Advance direction sign (above the lane; type A)
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  Advance direction sign (above the lane; type B)
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  Exit sign (above the lane)
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  Direction sign
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  Exit sign
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  Direction sign on private road
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  Location sign
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  Advance location sign
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  Direction sign for light traffic (pedestrian and cycle traffic)
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  Direction sign for detour
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  Direction sign for detour
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  Direction sign for local purposes
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  Direction sign showing a motorway or road for motor vehicles
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  Direction sign showing park-and-ride facilities
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  No through road
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  No through road
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  No through road
  (formerly used )
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  Advisory speed
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  Sign showing distances
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  Place name
  (formerly used )
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  Place name (waterway)
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  Road number (E-road; European route)
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  Road number (primary road; main road, Class I; 1–39)
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  Road number (secondary road; main road, Class II; 40–99)
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  Road number (regional road; 100–999)
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  Road number (ordinary road; connecting road; 1000–9999)
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  Road number (ring road)
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  Direction to the numbered road
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  Symbol of motorway
  (formerly used )
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  Symbol of road for motor vehicles
  (formerly used )
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  Airport
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  Ferry
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  Passenger terminal
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  Cargo terminal
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  Freight terminal
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  Industrial area
  (formerly used )
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  Retail park
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  Parking
  (formerly used )
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  Parking garage
  (formerly used )
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  Railway station
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  Bus station
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  City Centre symbol
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  Itinerary for indicated vehicle category
  (formerly used )
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  Itinerary for pedestrians
  (formerly used )
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  Itinerary for handicapped
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  Itinerary for transport of dangerous goods
  (formerly used )
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  Overpass or underpass with steps (formerly used )
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  Overpass or underpass without steps (formerly used )
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  Emergency exit
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  Direction to emergency exit

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  Information sign for services
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  Information sign for services
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  Advance information sign for services
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  Location sign for tourist service
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  Advance location sign for tourist service
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  Radio station (frequency in MHz)
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  Information point
  (formerly used )
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  Information centre
  (formerly used )
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  First-aid
  (formerly used )
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  Breakdown service
  (formerly used )
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  Gasoline station
  (formerly used )
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  Gasoline station (with compressed natural gas)
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  Electric vehicle charging station
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  Petrol station (with hydrogen)
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  Hotel or motel
  (formerly used )
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  Restaurant
  (formerly used )
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  Cafeteria or refreshments
  (formerly used )
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  Public lavatory
  (formerly used )
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  Youth hostel
  (formerly used )
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  Camping site
  (formerly used )
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  Caravan site
  (formerly used )
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  Picnic site
  (formerly used )
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  Recreational area
  (formerly used )
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  Emergency telephone
  (formerly used )
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  Extinguisher
  (formerly used )
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  Museum or historic building
  (formerly used )
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  World Heritage Site
  (formerly used )
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  Nature site
  (formerly used )
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  Viewpoint
  (formerly used )
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  Zoo
  (formerly used )
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  Other tourist attraction
  (formerly used )
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  Swimming place
  (formerly used )
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  Fishing place
  (formerly used )
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  Ski lift
  (formerly used )
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  Cross-country skiing centre
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  Golf course
  (formerly used )
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  Pleasure or theme park
  (formerly used )
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  Cottage accommodation
  (formerly used )
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  Bed and breakfast
  (formerly used )
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  Direct sale
  (formerly used )
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  Handicrafts
  (formerly used )
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  Farm park
  (formerly used )
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  Horseback riding
  (formerly used )
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  Tourist route
  (formerly used )
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  Tourist route
  (formerly used )

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  Sign applies to crossing road
  (formerly used )
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  Sign applies in the direction of the arrow
  (formerly used )
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  Sign applies [...] km in the direction of the arrow
  (formerly used )
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  Sign applies [...] km in the direction of the arrow
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  Distance to which the sign applies
  (formerly used )
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  Distance from the sign to the point to which the sign applies
  (formerly used )
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  Distance to the compulsory stop
  (formerly used )
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  Free width
  (formerly used )
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  Free height
  (formerly used )
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  Height of electric line
  (formerly used )
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  Sign applies to both directions
  (formerly used )
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  Sign applies to both directions
  (formerly used )
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  Sign applies in the direction of the arrow
  (formerly used )
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  Regulation begins from the sign
  (formerly used )
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  Regulation ends to the sign
  (formerly used )
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  Private vehicle
  (formerly used )
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  Bus
  (formerly used )
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  Truck
  (formerly used )
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  Delivery van
  (formerly used )
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  Caravan
  (formerly used )
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  Camper van
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  Vehicle for handicapped
  (formerly used )
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  Motorcycle
  (formerly used )
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  Moped
  (formerly used )
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  Pedal cycle
  (formerly used )
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  Snowmobiles
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  Tractors
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  Low-emission vehicles
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  Method of parking (formerly used )
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  Method of parking (formerly used )
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  No entry for vehicles carrying dangerous goods of group A
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  No entry for vehicles carrying dangerous goods of group B
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  Tunnel class B
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  Tunnel class C
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  Tunnel class D
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  Tunnel class E
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  Sign applies between 08.00 and 17.00 hours, Mo-Fr
  (formerly used )
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  Sign applies between 08.00 and 13.00 hours, on Saturdays
  (formerly used )
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  Sign applies between 08.00 and 14.00 hours, on Sundays and holidays
  (formerly used )
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  Time limit
  (formerly used )
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  Obligatory use of parking disc
  (formerly used )
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  Parking against fee
  (formerly used )
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  Charging space for electric vehicles
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  Direction of priority road
  (formerly used )
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  Direction of priority road
  (formerly used )
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  Two-way cycle track
  (formerly used )
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  Two-way path
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  Additional panel with text "Occasionally foggy"
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  Additional panel with text "Driving in service purposes allowed"
  (formerly used )
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  Additional panel with text "Zone"
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  Additional panel with text "General limit"
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  Emergency telephone and extinguisher
  (formerly used )
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  Sharp Curve

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  General speed limits
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  National border (Schengen area)

Signs listed below have been withdrawn or replaced with new diagrams of the same meaning.

Road signs in Åland are mostly based on the Swedish road signs, even though Åland is a part of Finland.