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Olav's Rose
The sign indicates that Olav's Rose is available at or near the road.
When you see the sign
The sign indicates that a cultural heritage attraction awarded the Olavsrosa quality mark is located at or near the road. You can continue as normal, or slow down and turn off if you want to visit the site and can do so without obstructing or endangering others.
Rules
- This is a service sign indicating an Olavsrosa-marked cultural heritage attraction at or near the road.
- The sign does not require you to stop, turn off or change your speed.
- The sign does not give you any special right of way and does not change the applicable speed limit.
- Any supplementary signs or directions must be followed to find the site.
Tips
- Recognise the stylised rose as the symbol for a quality-marked cultural heritage attraction.
- Look for an arrow or supplementary sign showing the turn-off, direction or distance to the site.
- Decide early if you want to turn off, and use your indicators well in advance.
- Do not brake suddenly when you notice the sign; continue to a safe turn-off if you cannot take the first one.
Common misconceptions
- Some people think the sign indicates a church or a specific religious site, but it generally refers to an attraction with the Olavsrosa quality mark.
- Some interpret the sign as requiring them to stop, even though it only provides service information.
- The sign is sometimes confused with symbols for a garage or other services, but it relates to cultural heritage, not vehicle services.
Test yourself
Easy
What does this sign mean?
- AThere is a tourist office with travel information at or near the road.
- BThere is an Olavsrosa-marked cultural heritage facility at or near the road.
- CThere is a vehicle workshop offering repair assistance at or near the road.
- DThere is an emergency telephone for road users at or near the road.
Medium
You pass this sign but do not want to visit the place. What do you do?
- AI continue driving and follow the other signs and the trafikkreglene.
- BI reduce my speed because the sign introduces a lower speed limit at the place.
- CI turn off because the sign requires me to follow the road to the facility.
- DI stop at the first opportunity and investigate the facility before continuing.
Hard
The sign is displayed together with an underskilt with an arrow pointing to the right. What does the combination mean?
- AAn Olavsrosa-marked cultural heritage facility is located in the direction shown by the arrow, but turning off is optional.
- BA tourist office is located in the direction shown by the arrow, and the speed limit is reduced at the turn-off.
- CA church is located in the direction shown by the arrow, and all road users must turn off.
- DA vehicle workshop is located in the direction shown by the arrow, and turning off is necessary in the event of engine trouble.
Theory test tip
In the theory test, the trap may be interpreting the symbol as a church, tourist information or a garage. The correct meaning is that an attraction with the Olavsrosa quality mark is located at or near the road.
Did you know
Olavsrosa is a Norwegian quality mark administered by the Norsk Kulturarv foundation and used for experiences based on Norwegian cultural heritage.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to stop when I see this sign?
No, the sign is for information only. Stop or turn off only if you want to visit the site and can do so safely and legally.
Does the sign mean that there is a church nearby?
Not necessarily. An Olavsrosa-marked attraction may be associated with various forms of Norwegian cultural heritage, not just churches or religious sites.
Does the sign show exactly where the site is located?
The sign indicates that the attraction is located at or near the road. An arrow, distance indication or other signs may provide more precise guidance.
Does the sign change the speed limit or right-of-way rules?
No, it changes neither the speed limit, the duty to give way nor the right of way. The usual traffic rules and other signs still apply.
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