Road signs in Iceland

Icelandic road signs most closely resemble their Swedish counterparts, with rounded corners and yellow backgrounds. However, there are many differences in detail, especially in the silhouettes used.

Shape and colour are used to indicate the function of signs:

A version of the Transport typeface employed on road signs in the UK – modified to include accented characters and the Icelandic letters ð (eth) and þ (thorn) – is used on Icelandic road signs.

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  Dangerous bend to right
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  Dangerous bend to left
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  Dangerous bends, first to right
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  Dangerous bends, first to left
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  Dangerous intersection
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  Give way
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  Dangerous intersection where traffic from side road must give way
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  Dangerous intersection where traffic from side road must give way
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  Dangerous intersection where traffic from side road must give way
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  Dangerous intersection where traffic from side road must give way
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  Dangerous intersection where traffic from side road must give way
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  Dangerous intersection where traffic from side road must give way
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  Dangerous intersection where traffic from side road must give way
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  Traffic circle
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  Children
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  Pedestrians
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  Pedestrian crossing ahead
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  Horse crossing
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  Horses
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  Cattle
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  Sheep
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  Reindeer
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  Cyclists
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  Road narrows on both sides
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  Road narrows on right hand side
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  Road narrows on left hand side
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  Roadworks
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  Steep hill downwards
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  Steep hill upwards
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  Uneven road
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  Speed reduction bump
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  Risk of falling rocks or avalanche from right
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  Risk of falling rocks or avalanche from left
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  Loose stones
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  Traffic lights
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  Low-flying aircraft
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  Two-way traffic
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  Tunnel
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  Slippery road
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  High road surface edge
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  Soft road shoulder
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  Gust of wind
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  Quayside
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  Other danger
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  Road grading
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  Risk of ice on road

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  No vehicles
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  No entry
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  No motor vehicles
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  No motor vehicles except solo motorcycles, scooters or mopeds
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  No lorries
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  No buses or coaches
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  No tractors, off-road vehicles on wheels or motor propelled machinery
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  No motorcycles
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  No mopeds
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  No track-driven cross-country vehicles (snowmobiles / snowscooters)
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  No bicycles or mopeds
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  No horse riding
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  No pedestrians
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  Width limit
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  Length limit
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  Height limit
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  Total weight limit
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  Total weight limit of combination
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  Axle weight limit
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  Stop and give way
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  Stop checkpoint
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  Parking forbidden
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  Beginning of zone with parking restrictions
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  End of zone with parking restrictions
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  Stopping forbidden
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  Give way to oncoming traffic
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  Maximum speed limit in kilometres/hour
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  End of maximum speed limit
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  Beginning of zone with special speed limit
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  End of zone with special speed limit
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  No right turn
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  No left turn
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  No U-turn
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  No overtaking
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  No overtaking by lorries
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  End of prohibition on overtaking
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  End of prohibition on overtaking by lorries
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  End of restrictions
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  Minimum space between motor vehicles
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  Vehicles carrying dangerous goods prohibited
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  Transport of water-polluting substances prohibited

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  Direction of traffic / proceed in direction indicated by the arrow
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  Direction of traffic / proceed in direction indicated by the arrow
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  Direction of traffic / proceed in direction indicated by the arrow
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  Direction of traffic / proceed in direction indicated by the arrow
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  Direction of traffic / proceed in direction indicated by the arrow
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  Direction of traffic / proceed in direction indicated by the arrow
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  Direction of traffic / proceed in direction indicated by the arrow
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  Direction of traffic / proceed in direction indicated by the arrow
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  Sign indicating traffic lane
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  Sign indicating traffic lane
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  Sign indicating traffic lane
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  Roundabout traffic
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  Cycles only
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  Pedestrian path
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  Cyclists and pedestrians only
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  Separate lanes for pedestrians and cyclists
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  Path for riders

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  Parking
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  Covered parking
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  Reserved parking place for disabled person's vehicle
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  Reserved parking place for specific vehicle used by disabled person
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  Parking place for buses
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  Pedestrian crossing
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  Priority road
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  End of priority road
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  Priority over approaching traffic
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  Place for allowing oncoming traffic to pass
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  One-way traffic
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  One-way traffic
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  No through road
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  Taxi rank
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  Bus stop
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  Bus terminal
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  Access for disabled people
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  Urban area
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  End of urban area
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  Traffic integration zone
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  End of traffic integration zone
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  Pedestrian underpass to the right
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  Pedestrian underpass to the left
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  Pedestrian overpass to the right
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  Pedestrian overpass to the left
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  Place for putting snow-chains on tyres
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  Toll road
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  Place for turning on right - Signs indicating large vehicles may be turned around, e.g. in tunnel. Further information is provided on an additional sign below.[1]
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  Place for turning on left - Signs indicating large vehicles may be turned around, e.g. in tunnel. Further information is provided on an additional sign below.[2]
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  Entrance to area
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  Exit from area
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  Maximum speeds
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  Traffic enforcement cameras
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  Parking place with charging station for electric cars
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  Parking place for ambulances
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  Parking place for passenger cars
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  Parking place for goods vehicles
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  Parking place for bicycles
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  Parking place for motorcycles

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  First aid
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  Hospital
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  Police
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  Pharmacy
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  Emergency shelter
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  Emergency phone
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  Fire extinguisher
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  Information
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  Information booth
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  Phone
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  Restroom (water closet)
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  Outhouse
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  Water tank discharge
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  Town centre
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  Industrial area
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  Vacation houses[3]
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  Place of interest (indoors)[3]
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  Point of interest
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  Hiking trail
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  Picnic area
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  Viewpoint
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  Viewpoint with information
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  Rubbish bin
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  Rubbish container
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  Radio station/FM Frequency
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  Gasoline
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  Car mechanic
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  Tyre repair
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  Car rental
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  Coffee shop
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  Restaurant
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  Refreshments in private home
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  Hotel
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  Hostel (sleeping bags only)
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  Youth hostel
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  Rental cabin
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  Refuge hut
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  Campsite
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  Caravan park
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  Cooking facilities
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  Shower
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  Hot tub
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  Washing machine
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  Meeting facilities
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  Internet access
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  Swimming pool
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  Recreation centre
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  Sports field
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  Horse hire[3]
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  Horse track[3]
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  Horse stables[3]
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  Horsecart rental[3]
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  Fishing
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  Ocean fishing
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  Whale watching
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  Ski lift
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  Ski lift with chair
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  Cross-country ski area
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  Snowcat trips
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  Golf course
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  Shooting range[3]
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  Snowmobile rental
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  Water scooter rental
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  Bicycle rental
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  Boat rental
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  Water skiing
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  River rafting
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  Church
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  Cemetery
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  ATM
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  Bank
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  Post office
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  Tourist shop
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  Supermarket
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  Bakery
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  Food kiosk
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  Handicrafts
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  Greenhouse
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  Art gallery
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  Library
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  Aquarium
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  Domestic animal park
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  Dog hotel
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  Veterinarian
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  Music performance[3]
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  Ferry
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  Boat trips
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  Commercial harbour[3]
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  Airport
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  Airstrip

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  Place direction[3]
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  Place name (e.g. a river)[3]
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  unnumbered road[3]
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  Abandoned farm[3]
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  County or municipal boundary sign[3]
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  Destination and distance (urban area)[3]
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  Destination and distance (rural area)[3]
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  Information on cycling path[3]

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  Lane ends
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  When the "road condition" begins
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  On left
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  On right
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  On both sides
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  Extent of prohibition area[3]
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  Duration (timing) of prohibition[3]
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  Parking time limit[4]
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  Parking places, parallel to road[3]
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  Parking places, perpendicular to road[3]
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  Parking places, angled[3]
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  Handicapped parking[4]
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  Course of priority road at intersection[3]
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  Caution, Blind people[4]
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  Caution, Deaf people[4]
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  Weight limit[4]
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  Tow zone[4]
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  New road surface[4]
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  Unbridged river crossing[4]
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  Slow road: Driving is difficult but not impossible for non-4×4 cars[4]
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  Difficult road: 4×4 car required (these and "TORLEIÐI" are typically preceded with an F, e.g. F35)[4]
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  Mountain road: Extremely difficult terrain, even in 4×4s[4]
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  Blind hill[4]
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  Blind hills[4]
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  Area with higher accident risk[4]
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  One-lane road[4]
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  Start of gravel road, slow to 80 km/h (for the best conditions, vary by weather)
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  One-lane bridge[4]
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  One-lane tunnel
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  Stop ahead[4]
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  One-lane bridge (with length)[4]
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  Street running[4]