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New road sign in the EU with a white rhombus on a blue background: here's what it means (and the expected fines)

Increasingly present on European roads, it is not excluded that one day it may also arrive in Italia

by Letizia Giostra

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A white rumble on a blue background. This is what the new road sign that is scaring motorists looks like. First appearing a few months ago, it is only now spreading like wildfire.

With a view to your next trip to Europe, it would be good to know the meaning of this new signal that is sending everyone into a tizzy and is becoming more and more numerous.

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What lies behind the sign

Secret revealed: this much-discussed road sign is for High Occupancy Vehicles. When the sign is on your route, it means you are driving on a HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle).

Already present for some time in the United States and Canada, this road sign has just embarked on its journey in countries such as France and Spain. Now that this lane has also arrived in the Old Continent, we need to know to whom it is reserved.

This is who the 'rumble' lane is reserved for

Public transport, taxis, ultra-low emission cars and carpools can travel this route. Even those with a disability can take this route.

A solution not only to eliminate the traffic problem, but also to incentivise users to buy cars that do not impact on the environment. A green alternative to convince those who take the car every day to take a much smoother route.

Beware of fines

Case closed. Or rather, no. This sign is not yet in the Italian Highway Code and it will be some time before it is visible in the manuals that are studied in driving schools. However, in the event that you want to pack your bags to travel the world, it is best to know the risks you run if you come across this sign.

The penalties are very heavy, with a very heavy impact on motorists' pockets. In France, for example, driving in this lane without having the right to do so would mean paying more than 100 euros in fines. The situation is worse in Spain, where if you are caught you would have to pay 200 euros.

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