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Wildwechsel — Wild animals crossing

Zeichen 142, StVO Anlage 1. Deer and other wild animals cross here, most often at dawn and dusk where woodland meets open fields. Verified 2026-08-03.

Wildwechsel — Wild animals crossing
Gefahrzeichen · Warning

In plain English

Where one animal crosses, more usually follow. Dip the headlights — full beam freezes them — sound the horn, and scan the verges, not the tarmac.

What you are looking at

Upright red-bordered triangle with a black leaping deer in silhouette.

Remember it like this

If you cannot avoid it: brake hard and hold your line. Swerving into a tree or into oncoming traffic is far worse than hitting a deer.

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