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Lichtzeichenanlage — Traffic signals ahead

Zeichen 131, StVO Anlage 1. Signals ahead, placed where they are hard to see in time — after a crest, round a bend, behind trees. Verified 2026-08-03.

Lichtzeichenanlage — Traffic signals ahead
Gefahrzeichen · Warning

In plain English

Ease off; the light may already be counting down. Amber means stop unless you are so close that stopping would be unsafe (§37 StVO).

What you are looking at

Upright red-bordered triangle containing a small traffic light: black housing with red, amber and green discs.

Easy to confuse with — the exam exploits these

Gefahrzeichen (Warning) — get ready — it never orders you. usually a red triangle. Checked against StVO Anlage 1–3 on 2026-08-03.

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Last updated: 2026-08-03