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Emergency stopping place
What does the “Emergency stopping place” sign mean?
The “Emergency stopping place” sign belongs to the “Information” family of the French highway code. Information signs are square or rectangular, usually with a blue background. They give useful information or point to a service (parking, hospital, rest area).
Updated 2 July 2026
Sign name
- Français
- Emplacement d'arrêt d'urgence
- العربية
- موقع توقّف للطوارئ
- English
- Emergency stopping place
Other signs in the same family
Sources: Sécurité routière (securite-routiere.gouv.fr) and service-public.fr.