Three out of four drivers don't know what this traffic sign means: do you recognize it?
Do you recognise the traffic sign above these lines? Don't worry, because three out of four drivers can't either. It's the P33 sign , which originated in France and is increasingly seen in Spain.
This channel was launched in the neighbouring country in 2011 and is gradually being introduced in the rest of the countries of the European Union, including Spain.
According to the DGT, it warns of the "danger due to the proximity of a stretch where traffic is frequently hampered by a significant loss of visibility due to fog, rain, snow or smoke."
The fact is that a study published in France by the association Prévention Routière concludes that 75% of drivers do not know the meaning of the P33 sign.
The description of the sign is a triangular shape with a red border and inside it shows the icon of a vehicle with parallel lines covering the front part.
The P33 is replacing the old fog warning sign. This sign can be confused with the sign indicating the proximity of a Low Emission Zone (LEZ) , even though one is a prohibition sign (it is round) and the other a danger sign (triangular). In both cases, you can see a car surrounded by black dots.
According to the General Traffic Regulations, this decision has been taken with the aim of "adapting aspects of the signage to changes in the area of mobility, ensuring proper understanding by all users."
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