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Combined regulation
The supplementary plate indicates parking regulation by combining text, numbers, symbols, etc. used on other supplementary plates.
When you see the sign
Read the main sign and all the information on the supplementary sign as one complete parking regulation. Pay particular attention to times, vehicle symbols, text and any conditions before parking. Follow the combination of restrictions that applies to your vehicle and the time you park.
Rules
- The sign combines text, numbers, symbols or other information to indicate which parking rules apply.
- The supplementary sign must be interpreted together with the main sign and has no independent meaning without it.
- Times follow the standard time format used on supplementary signs: black numbers apply on weekdays except Saturday, black numbers in parentheses apply on Saturdays, and red numbers apply on Sundays, public holidays and official holidays.
- Vehicle symbols or text may limit the regulation to specific vehicle groups, such as passenger cars, buses or vans.
Tips
- Read the entire supplementary sign before leaving the car; do not stop after seeing only the parking symbol.
- First identify the correct day type and time, then check whether a vehicle symbol or text applies to your car.
- Take a picture of the sign combination if the regulation is extensive, so you can check the conditions while the car is parked.
- Look for additional supplementary signs or information on the same post, as these may complete the combined regulation.
Common misconceptions
- Assuming that the supplementary sign only shows when parking is permitted, even though it may also specify a vehicle group, time restriction or other conditions.
- Reading black times in parentheses as Sunday times; they apply on Saturdays.
- Confusing the sign with «Avstand» or «Utstrekning» and therefore interpreting the numbers as metres instead of parking conditions.
Test yourself
Easy
What is the main function of the supplementary plate shown?
- AIt only indicates the times when the main sign applies.
- BIt indicates the distance to the place where the main sign begins to apply.
- CIt indicates the length of the road stretch where the main sign applies.
- DIt combines several items of information to indicate which parking rules apply.
Medium
Below a parking sign, the supplementary plate shows a passenger-car symbol and black times «08–17 (08–15)». You are driving a passenger car and want to park on Tuesday at 10:00. What applies?
- AThe regulation on the main sign applies to your passenger car at this time.
- BThe regulation does not apply because black times apply only on Saturday.
- CThe regulation does not apply because the supplementary plate covers only vans and lorries.
- DThe regulation applies all day because the times are only advisory.
Hard
Below a parking sign, the times «08–17» and «(08–15)», both in black, are shown together with a passenger-car symbol. You are driving a passenger car and park on Saturday at 14:00. How should the supplementary plate be interpreted?
- AThe regulation applies because the times in parentheses apply on Saturday and 14:00 falls within them.
- BThe regulation does not apply because black times apply only from Monday to Friday.
- CThe regulation does not apply because the times in parentheses apply on Sunday.
- DThe regulation applies all Saturday because two time periods are stated.
Theory test tip
In the theory test, the trap may be to read one element in isolation. Choose the answer that takes the entire combination of the main sign, times, text and symbols into account, and remember the colour and parentheses rules for time indications.
Did you know
Sign 834 makes it possible to combine several parking conditions on one supplementary sign. It is particularly used where the regulation varies according to time, day or vehicle type, avoiding the need for a long series of separate supplementary signs.
Frequently asked questions
Does the supplementary sign apply on its own?
No. It must be read together with the main sign beneath which it is placed, and clarifies the parking regulation indicated by the main sign.
What does a vehicle symbol on the supplementary sign mean?
The symbol shows which vehicle group the information or regulation applies to. A passenger-car symbol therefore does not automatically mean that all other vehicles may park there; the entire sign combination must be considered.
How are the times read?
Black numbers without parentheses apply on weekdays except Saturday, while black numbers in parentheses apply on Saturdays. Red numbers apply on Sundays, public holidays and official holidays.
Do the numbers always indicate a distance?
No. On this supplementary sign, numbers may indicate times or other parking conditions, among other things. Their meaning is determined by the context and the other elements.
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