Series C – Road closed to

Traffic sign C23-03: End of the peak-hour lane

Meaning, memory aid, common mistake and practice questions for sign C23-03.

Verkeersbord C23-03

Meaning C23-03

End of the peak-hour lane. This sign closes the road. After this sign the previous rule no longer applies.

Code: C23-03 Series C Road closed to
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Memory aid

C = closed. A bar means the end: the rule stops here.

Common mistake

Common mistake: thinking the rule still applies after this sign.

On the road

You want to enter a road and see sign C23-03 (End of the peak-hour lane). This sign shows who the road is closed to.

What should you do?

  • Check whether the ban applies to your vehicle.
  • Choose another route if you need to.
  • Watch for supplementary plates with exceptions.
  • After this sign the previous rule no longer applies.

Practice questions with model answers

What does sign C23-03 mean?

End of the peak-hour lane. This sign closes the road. After this sign the previous rule no longer applies. In theory questions the point is the immediate effect: what should you do now?

What should you change as soon as you see this sign?

Check whether the ban applies to your vehicle. Choose another route if you need to. Watch for supplementary plates with exceptions. This is exactly what the CBR tests.

Which rule ends here because of sign C23-03?

The rule that applied before stops here. In the exam that means you return to the normal rules, unless a new sign says otherwise.

Frequently asked questions

What does sign C23-03 mean?

End of the peak-hour lane. This sign closes the road. After this sign the previous rule no longer applies.

What should you do immediately at sign C23-03?

Check whether the ban applies to your vehicle. Choose another route if you need to. Watch for supplementary plates with exceptions.

What is a common mistake with sign C23-03?

Common mistake: thinking the rule still applies after this sign.

What else should you watch for with this sign?

Watch for supplementary plates, zone markings and any end signs.

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