VIII.10. Water traffic signs

Turning point

If you see this sign, be very attentive. This is an area where big ships turn round. Small boats can be obstacles.  

No turn

Restricted pass, or width of waterway (in metres)

One way route

This rule has to be kept by water tourists as well.

Special caution

It signals danger.

Stop at  1000 m

Damming plant

It can be approached at a distance marked on the board. (e.g. 300 m)

No passing

It is a very important board. It can be found above pontoon bridges, for example above the one in Csongrád.

No passing through the designated area.

This board can be found near bridges. The waterways should be followed, the board  might signal danger.

Sport boats are allowed.

It signals pontoon bridges where boats are allowed to pass one after the other considering the currents. The distance between the boats is 10-15 m. An example: the pontoon bridge at Csongrád.

No sport boats are allowed.

End of prohibition or of one-way traffic.

Free ferry boat at 1.500 m

Non-free ferry boat

When the ferry is stranded by the bank it is possible to pass on the opposite side. If the ferry boat is in motion it is absolutely forbidden to cross in front of it.! At a distance of 200-300 m from the ferry rowing should be stopped until the ferry goes into the port on the other side.  (Examples include the ferries at Mindszent and Tápé).