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Emergency telephone
The sign indicates that an emergency telephone is available at or near the road.
When you see the sign
The sign indicates that there is an emergency telephone at or near the road. You must not stop just because you see the sign, but in an emergency you may find a safe and lawful place to stop and use the telephone.
Rules
- Skilt 605 indicates that there is an emergency telephone at or near the road.
- The sign is a service sign and does not require you to stop or use the telephone.
- The sign does not give you permission to stop or park in violation of other signs or traffic rules.
- The emergency telephone must be used in emergencies or when urgent assistance is needed, not for ordinary telephone calls.
Tips
- Look for the telephone handset in the symbol; this distinguishes the sign from signs for, among other things, radio, fire extinguishers and vehicle repair shops.
- If you stop in a tunnel, use the emergency telephone in the nearest emergency station if possible, as this can make it easier to determine where the incident occurred.
- Do not reverse or make a dangerous turn if you have already passed the emergency telephone.
- Follow any directional arrows or distance indications showing where the emergency telephone is located.
Common misconceptions
- Some people think the sign means that the driver must call or stop. It only indicates that an emergency telephone is nearby.
- The sign is confused with «Lytt til radio», but the emergency telephone sign shows a telephone handset.
- Some assume that the sign also marks a lawful parking area. It does not.
Test yourself
Easy
What information does this sign provide?
- AThat there is an emergency telephone at or near the road
- BThat there is a fire extinguisher at or near the road
- CThat there is a radio channel for traffic information
- DThat there is a vehicle workshop at or near the road
Medium
You pass this sign, but do not need immediate assistance. What should you do?
- AYou must stop and call for traffic information
- BYou must park and wait for further instructions
- CYou may continue without stopping or using the telephone
- DYou must stop and check that the telephone works
Hard
The sign is located where parking is prohibited. You want to park there to make an ordinary telephone call. What applies?
- AYou may park by the sign because it marks a place for telephone use
- BYou may use the telephone for ordinary calls if you remain seated in the car
- CYou may neither park in breach of the prohibition nor use the telephone for an ordinary call
- DYou may park by the sign if the telephone call lasts less than five minutes
Theory test tip
In the theory test, the trap may be that the symbol is interpreted as a radio, repair shop or ordinary telephone service. Look for the telephone handset, and remember that the sign indicates an emergency telephone without requiring you to stop.
Did you know
Emergency telephones are particularly common in tunnels, where mobile coverage can vary and a fixed emergency telephone can help the emergency services or the road traffic management centre locate the incident.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to stop when I see the sign?
No, the sign only indicates that there is an emergency telephone at or near the road. You should stop only if the situation requires it, and you must stop as safely and lawfully as possible.
Can I use the emergency telephone for an ordinary call?
No, the emergency telephone is intended for emergencies and situations requiring urgent assistance. It is not a public telephone for private calls.
Does the sign mean that I can park by the telephone?
No, the sign does not give you any special right to park or stop. You must still follow signs, road markings and the rules on stopping and parking.
Where are emergency telephones like these often found?
They are found, among other places, in tunnels and along certain roads where rapid contact in the event of accidents or breakdowns is important. Their location may be shown with a directional arrow or distance indication.
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