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Heliport
When you see the sign
The sign shows the location of, or the route to, a heliport. If you are going there, follow the arrow or other directional information and move into the correct lane well in advance; otherwise, continue according to the other signs.
Rules
- Sign 772 is a location sign indicating a heliport.
- The sign does not in itself warn of low-flying helicopters and does not require you to reduce speed by any specific amount.
- The sign does not give you permission to park, stop or drive onto the heliport itself; local signs, road markings and access rules apply.
- An arrow or the placement of the sign on a direction sign indicates which direction you should follow to reach the heliport.
- The sign gives neither helicopters nor vehicles any special right of way on a public road.
Tips
- Look for an arrow or direction sign if you are actually going to the heliport.
- Choose your lane early if the direction is shown together with lane or exit information.
- Do not brake sharply when you notice the sign; adjust your speed and turn only when it is safe to do so.
- On arrival, follow barriers, road markings and instructions from staff, as operational areas are normally not open to regular vehicle traffic.
Common misconceptions
- Believing that the sign is a warning sign indicating that helicopters may land on or cross the road.
- Interpreting the sign as permission to drive or park inside the heliport.
- Confusing it with an ordinary direction sign showing a place name; the symbol indicates a specific type of facility.
Test yourself
Easy
What information does this sign provide?
- AThat there is an ordinary airport
- BThat there is a heliport
- CThat helicopters may cross the road
- DThat a lane ends ahead
Medium
You want to park at the facility indicated. What do you do?
- AYou park inside the area because the sign grants access.
- BYou follow local signs and use an authorised parking space.
- CYou stop in the landing area because the sign permits it.
- DYou drive into the area without checking the access rules.
Hard
The symbol is shown on a direction sign together with an arrow pointing right. What does the arrow indicate?
- AThe arrow indicates the lane that only emergency vehicles may use.
- BThe arrow gives helicopters forkjørsrett from the area on the right.
- CThe arrow warns that helicopters may cross the road from the right.
- DThe arrow indicates the direction you follow to reach the facility.
Theory test tip
A typical trap is to treat sign 772 as a warning or mandatory sign. The correct answer is that it is a location sign indicating a heliport, and that it neither sets a speed limit nor gives access to the landing area by itself.
Did you know
The sign can be used, among other things, to show the way to heliports at hospitals, airports and other facilities where helicopter transport takes place.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to slow down when I see the sign?
The sign does not require you to reduce speed by any specific amount. However, you must adjust your speed if you are going to change lanes or turn towards the heliport.
Does the sign mean that helicopters can land on the road?
No. It indicates a heliport or the direction to one, not that a public road is used as a landing site.
Can I drive right up to the helicopter?
Not unless the area is open to vehicles or you have permission. Follow access signs, barriers, road markings and instructions from staff.
Is this the same as a sign for an ordinary airport?
No. Sign 772 specifically applies to a heliport, although the heliport may be located at an airport or a hospital.
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