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When you see the Zeichen
Use the E-number shown for orientation and follow it if your planned route leads along this European route. The sign itself requires neither a change in speed nor a specific driving manoeuvre; follow the other traffic signs and take the type of road into account.
Rules
- Zeichen 410 identifies a road as part of the international European route network.
- The sign consists of a green panel with a white E-number, for example E 40.
- The sign does not set its own maximum permitted speed.
- A European route is not a separate type of road; in Germany, it may run along Autobahnen or other main roads.
- The applicable traffic rules and speed limits are determined by the actual type of road being used and by any additional traffic signs.
Tips
- Before longer journeys, compare the E-number shown in your navigation system or on the map with the road signs.
- At Autobahn interchanges and exits, check whether the European route changes to another Autobahn or road.
- Do not rely only on the E-number; also use destinations and German road numbers for orientation.
- Remember the colour coding: European route green, Autobahn number blue and federal road number yellow.
Common misunderstandings
- The sign is incorrectly understood as the start of an Autobahn. It only identifies an international route.
- Learner drivers assume that the advisory speed of 130 km/h automatically applies on every European route. This depends on the specific type of road and the signs.
- The E-number is confused with an exit or interchange number, even though Zeichen 410 indicates the route of a European road.
Exam tip
A typical exam trap is whether Zeichen 410 designates an Autobahn or imposes a special maximum speed. The correct answer is: it only identifies the European route; the type of road and speed rules are indicated by other signs and determined by the local conditions.
Did you know
European routes are part of an international route network coordinated by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe. In Germany, many European routes run along Autobahnen and therefore carry both an E-number and a German Autobahn number.
Frequently asked questions
What does the E before the number mean?
The E stands for European route. The number identifies a designated international route that may pass through several countries.
Does an Autobahn begin at Zeichen 410?
No. An Autobahn is identified by Zeichen 330.1; Zeichen 410 merely indicates that the road belongs to a European route.
Does the advisory speed of 130 km/h automatically apply on a European route?
No. The advisory speed of 130 km/h applies to Autobahnen and certain motorway-like roads, not to the designation as a European route itself.
Why are an E-number and an Autobahn number sometimes shown together?
A German Autobahn can also form part of an international European route. In that case, both numbers describe the same stretch of road within different route networks.
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