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Camping site
The sign indicates that a camping site is available at or near the road.
When you see the sign
When you see the sign, you know that there is a campsite at or near the road. If you are going there, follow any arrow or distance indication and turn off without obstructing other traffic.
Rules
- Skilt 618 is a service sign indicating a campsite at or near the road.
- The sign does not require you to stop, turn off or reduce your speed.
- Any arrow or distance indication shows the direction to or distance from the campsite.
- The sign itself does not give you permission to park, camp or spend the night along the road; local signs and regulations must be followed.
Tips
- Look for supplementary signs or other road guidance indicating where the turn-off to the campsite is located.
- Signal well in advance if you are going to turn off, but wait to brake until you can do so in a controlled and safe manner.
- Do not stop on the carriageway to read the sign or make up your mind; continue to a suitable place if you are unsure.
- Be aware that the campsite may be some distance from the main road even though it is described as being at or near the road.
Common misconceptions
- Some people think the sign means a rest area or unrestricted permission to pitch a tent, but it indicates a campsite.
- Some assume that the campsite is right next to the sign, even though an arrow or distance indication may show that it is farther away.
- Some interpret the sign as an instruction to turn off, but it is only information about a service facility.
Test yourself
Easy
What does this sign provide information about?
- AThere is a vehicle workshop at or near the road.
- BThere is a fuel station at or near the road.
- CThere is an emergency telephone at or near the road.
- DThere is a campsite at or near the road.
Medium
You see this sign with an arrow pointing right, but you are not going to use the service facility. What can you do?
- AReduce your speed and wait for further directions.
- BContinue along your planned route without turning off.
- CStop at the sign before continuing.
- DTurn off in the direction of the arrow before continuing.
Hard
You follow the direction indicated by this sign and arrive at the area. What applies to parking and staying overnight?
- AYou must follow local signs and rules for the area.
- BYou may park and stay overnight freely along the road.
- CYou may park without taking the regulations into account.
- DYou may pitch a tent anywhere in the area.
Theory test tip
In the theory test, the sign may be confused with other service signs. Look for the tent symbol: It means a campsite, not a workshop, fuel or an emergency telephone.
Did you know
The sign uses a stylised tent as its symbol, allowing the camping facility to be recognised quickly by foreign road users as well, without the need for text.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to turn off when I see the sign?
No. The sign is a service sign that simply indicates that there is a campsite at or near the road.
Does the sign mean that I can park or spend the night by the sign?
No. The sign does not itself grant any right to park or spend the night, and you must follow other signs and the regulations that apply at the location.
Is the campsite always right next to the sign?
No. It may be at or near the road, and the direction or distance may be indicated by a supplementary sign or other road guidance.
Does the sign apply only to motorhomes and caravans?
No. It generally indicates a campsite, which may offer facilities for tents, caravans and motorhomes, among others.
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