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Minimum distance between vehicles

What does the “Minimum distance between vehicles” sign mean?

The “Minimum distance between vehicles” sign belongs to the “Prohibition” family of the French highway code. Prohibitory signs are round with a red border. They forbid a manoeuvre or behaviour — excess speed, overtaking, parking, access — until the restriction is lifted.

Updated 2 July 2026

Sign name

Français
Intervalle minimal à respecter entre véhicules
العربية
احترام مسافة دنيا بين المركبات
English
Minimum distance between vehicles

Other signs in the same family

Sources: Sécurité routière (securite-routiere.gouv.fr) and service-public.fr.