Is there a website or resource that lists specific traffic rules or specific signs for each country?
Based on this question: What does this road sign mean? (Germany; red circle and X on a blue background, with a right-pointing arrow.)
I started wondering about differences from country to country relating traffic rules.
In Portugal, I know for example, it's forbidden to talk on the cell phone while you drive, but it's possible that that is not forbidden in other countries. I see it often happening in many countries. Therefore it's easy for a foreigner to get a ticket.
Signs in general are sort of standardized, BUT, there can be different flavours and even signs that you don't see often in your home country. Just because some dangers don't exist.
This sign probably does not exist in Mozambique.
Is there a website or resource that lists specific traffic rules or specific signs for each country? This would be mighty useful for travellers planning road-trips in foreign countries.
Best Answer
I am not sure if there is a global option. But for the United Kingdom, the go-to document on rules of the road (including signage) is the Highway Code, handily (if a little clunkily) available online.
It is perhaps important to be aware that the Highway Code is a guidance document, not the law itself, although for most purposes it comes close enough. It's a little longer in its entirity than I can imagine most visits would care to read, although a skim of the signage section (for example) may prove useful.
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