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Route marker sign
Symbols on route marker signs may be shown on other directional signs. Route marker signs indicating road numbers may show the letters N
When you see the sign
Skilt 723.16 indicates that the road forms part of a Nasjonal turistveg. Follow the symbol on subsequent direction signs if you wish to continue along the tourist route, but assess the driving conditions and follow the regular signs as usual.
Rules
- The sign marks a specific route and does not in itself require you to follow it.
- The sign does not change the speed limit, right of way, give-way obligations or any other traffic rules.
- The symbol for Nasjonal turistveg may also be shown as part of other direction signs.
- If you leave the route, do not assume that the tourist-route symbol will continue on the new road.
Tips
- Look for the same symbol well in advance of intersections if you want to continue along the tourist route.
- Do not rely solely on your navigation app; follow the relevant direction signs if the app and the signs show different routes.
- Be prepared for the tourist route to be narrow, winding and less efficient than the main road.
- Plan stops at signed lay-bys and viewpoints instead of stopping in the carriageway.
Common misconceptions
- Believing that the sign requires all road users to follow the tourist route.
- Interpreting the sign as a warning sign for a winding road.
- Assuming that tourist-route status means a specific speed limit or right of way.
Test yourself
Easy
What does the symbol on the sign mean?
- AIt marks a route designated as Nasjonal turistveg (National Tourist Route).
- BIt shows the lanes to be used for different destinations.
- CIt indicates an exit leading away from the main road.
- DIt warns of a road section with many dangerous bends.
Medium
At an intersection, your destination continues straight ahead, while the marked route turns right. What do you do?
- AI drive straight towards my destination and follow the signs on the new road.
- BI turn right because all road users must follow the marked route.
- CI choose the right lane because the sign determines the lane through the intersection.
- DI stop before the intersection because the sign entails vikeplikt (giving way) when choosing the route.
Hard
The symbol is placed next to one destination on an ordinary direction sign. What does the symbol specifically indicate?
- AThat the direction to the destination enters or continues along a Nasjonal turistveg.
- BThat the road to the destination has many dangerous bends and requires a low speed.
- CThat traffic towards the destination has priority at all intersections along the route.
- DThat the destination can only be reached from the lane furthest to the right.
Theory test tip
In the theory test, the trap may be to attribute a traffic rule to the sign that it does not have. The correct understanding is that it identifies a tourist route; the speed limit, give-way obligations and lane choice are determined by other signs and the usual traffic rules.
Did you know
Norway has 18 Nasjonale turistveger, selected for their combination of landscape, architecture and purpose-built stopping places. Skilt 723.16 is used to make these routes recognisable on direction signs.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to follow the road indicated by Skilt 723.16?
No, the sign provides directions and is not a mandatory instruction. Follow the route only if it suits your destination or planned journey.
Does the sign mean that the road has a lower speed limit?
No, the sign does not set a speed limit. Follow the posted speed limit or the general speed limit that applies at the location.
Can the symbol appear on another direction sign?
Yes, symbols from route signs may be shown on other direction signs. In that case, the symbol indicates which direction or destination continues along the tourist route.
Is a Nasjonal turistveg always the fastest route?
No, the route is selected for the travel experience and its attractions, not necessarily for the shortest journey time. It may be narrower, more winding or subject to seasonal restrictions.
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