Seitenwind — Crosswind
Zeichen 117, StVO Anlage 1. Strong side wind, typically on bridges, at cuttings and beside woodland breaks. Verified 2026-08-03.
In plain English
A windsock. The dangerous moment is not the gust itself — it is the sudden calm when you pass behind a lorry, and again when you come out the other side.
What you are looking at
Upright red-bordered triangle with a black windsock on a pole, blowing sideways.
Remember it like this
Both hands on the wheel, and ease off before the bridge, not on it.
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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Fines and Punkte are indicative. The amounts shown come from published Bußgeldkatalog tables, not from statute, and are last verified 2026-08-03. The binding figure is the one on your own Bußgeldbescheid.
Last updated: 2026-08-03