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Stop for customs
The sign indicates an obligation to stop for customs clearance in accordance with applicable customs regulations.
When you see the sign
You must stop for customs clearance in accordance with the applicable customs regulations. Enter the correct lane, stop at the designated location, and follow signs, traffic signals and instructions from the customs authorities.
Rules
- The sign requires you to stop for customs clearance; it is not a general prohibition on driving.
- You must stop at the location designated at the customs point, such as a stop line, checkpoint or booth.
- You must follow the customs authorities’ instructions regarding proceeding and any inspection.
- This requirement applies even if you intend to continue straight through the border crossing without stopping.
Tips
- Slow down well in advance and look for lane markings or signs showing which customs lane you should use.
- Keep your identification and any relevant travel, vehicle and customs documents readily available.
- Do not change lanes at the last moment in the customs area; follow the instructions for goods that must or do not need to be declared.
- Do not proceed until you have received clearance or it is clearly indicated that the inspection has been completed.
Common misconceptions
- Some people think the sign means that entering is prohibited, but it means that you must stop for customs clearance.
- Some assume that the sign applies only to lorries or vehicles carrying goods, but the requirement is not limited to one particular type of vehicle.
- Some think that slowing down briefly is enough; you must actually stop at the designated location.
Test yourself
Easy
What does this sign mean?
- AYou are prohibited from continuing to drive with a vehicle.
- BYou are prohibited from entering.
- CYou must stop only if you are driving a lorry.
- DYou must stop for customs clearance.
Medium
You are approaching a border crossing and see this sign in front of a clearly marked stop line. What should you do?
- AYou should reduce your speed at the stop line and continue if the road is clear.
- BYou should turn around at the stop line because entering farther is prohibited.
- CYou should stop at the stop line and follow the customs authorities' instructions.
- DYou should drive past the stop line and stop only if you are waved in.
Hard
You are driving a passenger car, have no goods to declare, and want to cross the border without delay. What applies when you encounter this sign?
- AYou may continue without stopping because the obligation applies only to lorries.
- BYou must turn around because the sign prohibits all vehicles from continuing.
- CYou may continue without stopping when you have no goods.
- DYou must stop for customs clearance even if you only intend to continue across the border.
Theory test tip
In the theory test, the sign may be confused with No entry or No vehicles. Look for the answer that describes an obligation to stop for customs clearance, not a prohibition on continuing after clearance has been completed.
Did you know
The sign is used at customs checkpoints, including border crossings, to ensure that road users can be cleared through customs in accordance with the customs regulations before continuing.
Frequently asked questions
Does the sign mean that I cannot continue driving?
No. You must first stop for customs clearance, and may then continue when the customs procedure and the instructions at the location allow it.
Do I have to stop even if I have no goods to declare?
You must follow the signs and the customs procedures at the checkpoint. The sign indicates an obligation to stop for customs clearance, even if you believe that you have no goods subject to declaration.
Where should I stop?
Stop at the stop line, customs booth or another clearly designated location. If a customs officer gives you a signal or instructions, you must follow them.
Does the sign apply only to lorries?
No. The sign does not indicate a vehicle-specific prohibition, but an obligation to stop for customs clearance in accordance with the customs regulations.
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