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Light refreshments
The sign indicates that light refreshments are available at or near the road.
When you see the sign
The sign indicates that light refreshments are available at or near the road. You can continue as normal if you do not intend to stop there; if you do, reduce your speed smoothly, position yourself correctly and use your turn signal.
Rules
- Sign 614 is a service sign indicating that light refreshments are available at or near the road.
- The sign provides information but does not require you to stop or turn off.
- The sign does not change the speed limit, right-of-way rules or any other traffic regulations at the location.
- A supplementary sign or directional sign may indicate the distance or which exit to use.
Tips
- Decide early if you want to use the refreshment facility, so that you avoid braking sharply.
- Look for supplementary signs or further directions showing the distance and the correct exit.
- Use your turn signal well in advance if reaching the refreshment facility requires you to turn off the road.
- Do not assume that the facility offers full restaurant service; the sign only indicates light refreshments.
Common misconceptions
- Some people think the sign means there is a petrol station, but fuel is shown by a separate service sign.
- Some interpret the sign as requiring them to stop or take a break, but it is merely informational.
- Some assume that the sign guarantees a full-service restaurant, even though it only indicates light refreshments.
Test yourself
Easy
What does this sign provide information about?
- AThere is an emergency telephone at or near the road.
- BThere is fuel at or near the road.
- CThere is a vehicle workshop at or near the road.
- DThere is basic food service at or near the road.
Medium
You pass this sign, but do not want to use the facility. What do you do?
- AYou continue and follow the trafikkreglene that apply at the location.
- BYou reduce your speed because the sign introduces a lower speed limit.
- CYou turn off because the sign indicates a mandatory direction of travel.
- DYou stop because the sign requires everyone to take a break.
Hard
A supplementary sign with the text «2 km» is placed below this sign. Which interpretation is correct?
- ABasic food service is available in 2 km, with no guarantee of a full-service restaurant.
- BFuel is available in 2 km, with no guarantee of rapid charging for a motor vehicle.
- CA vehicle workshop is available in 2 km, with no guarantee that fuel is sold.
- DA full-service restaurant is available in 2 km, with no guarantee of accommodation.
Theory test tip
In the theory test, the trap may be confusing the refreshment symbol with fuel or a vehicle repair shop. Remember that the sign indicates a service facility; it does not introduce a requirement or a new traffic rule.
Did you know
Service signs are used to provide information about facilities that may be useful to road users, including when the facility is near the road but not visible from the carriageway.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to stop when I see the sign?
No. The sign is purely informational, and you only stop if you wish to use the facility.
Does the sign mean that the refreshment facility is right next to the sign?
Not necessarily. The facility is at or near the road, and a supplementary sign or other directions may indicate the distance and direction.
Does the sign guarantee that there is a restaurant with a full menu?
No. It indicates light refreshments, and the selection and opening hours may vary.
Does the sign change the speed limit or right-of-way rules?
No. The applicable speed limit, right-of-way rules and other traffic regulations still apply.
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