Lesson 19 of 59 · Dutch traffic rules

One-way streets Eenrichtingsverkeer

De regel · The rule

A one-way street (the blue C3 at the start, the red C2 "no entry" at the other end): drive in the direction of the arrow only.

RVV 1990 · signs C2 and C3
C2: No entry
C2No entry
One-way road (C3)
One-way road (C3)

Why this rule exists

Old Amsterdam streets are too narrow for two-way car traffic; one-way loops keep them moving.

Test yourself

Kees' three questions on this rule, the “Wist je dat?” facts and his tip come with the drive, in Voorrah! Pro.