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Tourist information office
The sign indicates that a tourist information office is available at or near the road.
When you see the sign
The sign indicates that there is a tourist information office at or near the road. Continue as normal if you do not need the service, or follow any directional and distance information if you want to visit the tourist information office.
Rules
- Skilt 637 indicates that there is a tourist information office at or near the road.
- The sign is a service sign and does not require you to stop or turn off.
- Any indication of direction or distance shows where to find the tourist information office.
- You must still follow other signs and rules concerning turning, parking and stopping when driving to the tourist information office.
Tips
- Look for any arrow or distance indication before deciding to turn off.
- Reduce your speed in a controlled manner and move into the correct position well in advance if the tourist information office is located at a turn-off.
- Do not stop at the sign itself; use a legal parking space at the tourist information office.
- Plan your turn-off without braking sharply if you notice the sign late.
Common misconceptions
- Some people think the sign indicates an emergency telephone or an emergency assistance location, but it indicates a tourist information office.
- Some people interpret the sign as requiring them to turn off or stop, but it only provides information about a service.
- Some people think the sign itself gives permission to park, but parking must comply with separate signs and rules.
Test yourself
Easy
What does this sign mean?
- AThere is a fuel station at or near the road.
- BThere is a vehicle repair shop at or near the road.
- CThere is an emergency telephone at or near the road.
- DThere is a tourist information office at or near the road.
Medium
You pass this sign but do not need tourist information. What can you do?
- AStop at the sign to investigate the situation further.
- BPark by the sign to let other traffic pass.
- CTurn off at the first opportunity to follow the sign.
- DContinue driving without stopping or turning off.
Hard
An arrow together with this sign points to the left, but another sign prohibits turning left at the junction. What should you do if you want to go there?
- AStop in the carriageway and wait for an opportunity to turn.
- BFollow the prohibition on turning and find another lawful route.
- CPark by the sign and walk the rest of the way.
- DFollow the arrow and turn left despite the prohibition.
Theory test tip
In the theory test, the sign may be confused with other service signs. Look for the symbol and remember that it means tourist information, not an emergency telephone, workshop or fuel station.
Did you know
Tourist information offices are often signposted in places where travellers need local information, such as near town centres, transport hubs and popular destinations.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to stop when I see the sign?
No. The sign is a service sign indicating a tourist information office, and it does not require you to stop.
Does the sign mean that the tourist information office is exactly where the sign is located?
Not necessarily. The tourist information office is at or near the road, and any arrow or distance indication may show where it is located.
Can I park by the sign to walk to the tourist information office?
The sign does not grant permission to park. You must find a legal parking space and follow any parking regulations at the location.
Is this the same as general tourist information about an attraction?
No. The sign specifically indicates a tourist information office, meaning a place where travellers can obtain tourist information and guidance.
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