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Farm food/rural tourism
The sign indicates that farm food/rural tourism is available at or near the road.
When you see the sign
Continue driving as normal if you do not intend to use the service. If you want to visit the place, follow any arrow or distance indication and reduce your speed in good time without braking sharply or turning unexpectedly.
Rules
- Sign 650.40 indicates that gardsmat or bygdeturisme is available at or near the road.
- The sign is a service sign and does not require you to stop or turn off.
- An arrow, distance indication or other supplementary plate information indicates where the service is located.
- The sign itself does not give you permission to park; normal parking rules and other signs apply.
Tips
- Look for a supplementary plate with an arrow or distance before deciding to turn off.
- Signal early and position your vehicle correctly if the service is along a side road.
- Be prepared for a narrow farm road, oncoming traffic or vulnerable road users near the destination.
- Do not assume that the sign gives opening hours; check this separately if the visit is planned.
Common misconceptions
- Some people think the sign indicates an ordinary restaurant or grocery shop, but it specifically refers to gardsmat or bygdeturisme.
- Some interpret the sign as requiring them to turn off, even though it only provides service information.
- Some people think the sign automatically permits stopping or parking by the road.
Test yourself
Easy
What information does this sign provide?
- AThere is a vehicle workshop at or near the road.
- BThere are farm products or rural tourism at or near the road.
- CThere is a fuel station at or near the road.
- DThere is an emergency telephone at or near the road.
Medium
You see this sign with an arrow pointing towards a side road. What should you do?
- ATurn off because all vehicles must refuel.
- BStop immediately because all vehicles must have their engines checked.
- CFollow the arrow because all vehicles must turn off.
- DFollow the arrow only if you want to visit the facility.
Hard
You want to park by the road to visit the facility. What applies?
- AYou may park only when the usual parking rules and other signs permit it.
- BYou may park freely because the serviceskilt automatically cancels a parking prohibition.
- CYou may park freely because the serviceskilt always marks a parking area.
- DYou may park only when you are going to buy fuel or obtain roadside assistance.
Theory test tip
In the theory test, the sign may be confused with other service signs. Look for the symbol showing a farm-related service, and choose gardsmat or bygdeturisme rather than fuel, a workshop or emergency equipment.
Did you know
The sign is used particularly in rural areas to direct road users to local services such as farm shops, food experiences and other forms of bygdeturisme.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to stop when I see the sign?
No, the sign simply provides information about a service at or near the road. Continue as normal if you do not want to visit the place.
Does the sign mean that the service is located right next to the sign?
Not necessarily. The service may be located near the road, and an arrow or distance indication may show where you should drive.
Can I park by the sign?
The sign does not provide any special parking permission. You must follow parking signs, road markings and the normal rules for stopping and parking.
Does the sign show that the place is open?
No, the sign indicates that the service is available, but does not guarantee that it is open when you arrive. Opening hours must be provided in other information.
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