Lesson 29 of 59 · Dutch traffic rules

Opening bridge Beweegbare brug

De regel · The rule

When the bridge lights flash red, stop before the stop line: the barriers come down and the bridge opens.

RVV 1990 art. 71 · sign J15
J15: Moveable bridge
J15Moveable bridge
Bridge lights
Bridge lights

Why this rule exists

An opening bridge is a level crossing for boats: never be on it when it moves.

Test yourself

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