Road Signs in Iceland

Road signs may seem obvious when driving in your own country, but they can be confusing when traveling. We compiled a list of the most important and bizarre road signs you will see in Iceland and what they mean.

a yellow and red triangle with a snowflake on it

Icy Roads

This sign means there is a risk of ice on the road, so during a winter trip drive with caution.

a yellow and red triangle sign with a bridge on it

Tunnel

Make sure your lights are on if you see the sign. It means you are about to enter a dark road tunnel.

Workers Ahead

Slow down when you see this sign to ensure the safety of the workers on the road.

Red and yellow triangle road sign with a wind in the middle. This road sign means Crosswinds

Crosswinds

Both hands on the wheel! Crosswinds can move your car unexpectedly.

a yellow and red triangle with a black bump in the middle

Bump

Don’t mess up your rental car, slow down for the bump ahead.

Red and yellow triangle road sign with an Roundabout in the middle. This road sign means Roundabout ahead

Roundabouts

This sign means there is a roundabout or circle ahead, be prepared to slow down.

a yellow and red sign with a car on it

Riverbank Ahead

If you see this sign it means to slow down immediately since there is a riverbank ahead. You don’t want to end up like the car in the picture.

a red triangle with a yellow and black triangle with rocks on it

Falling Rocks

Driving in the mountains can be unpredictable. Falling rocks are dangerous, especially after heavy rainfall.

Red and yellow triangle road sign with Animals in the middle. This road sign means Animals on the road ahead

Animals

All of these signs are a warning to watch for animals. Sheep are known to roam around, especially in the countryside. Slow down and be aware of your surroundings.

a yellow and red sign shows a man crossing a crosswalk

Zebra Crossing

This is not what you think, zebras are not crossing the street. It simply means there is a marked crosswalk ahead.

Red and yellow circle road sign with a rental car and a motorcycle in the middle. This road sign means No Motor Vehicles can enter.

No Motor Vehicles

Whether you rent a car in Iceland or a motorcycle, you are not allowed where you see this sign.

a yellow sign that says 2.2 m einbreid bru

One-Lane Bridge

This sign means there is a one-lane bridge ahead. If a vehicle is on the bridge, let them over before attempting to cross.

a blue and white sign with a black symbol on it

Point of interest

Get excited when you see this sign. It means something cool is coming up and you will probably want to stop to check it out!

a blue sign with the letter b on it

Bank

Need to exchange currency or take out cash? Then stop when you see this sign that means bank.

a yellow and red sign with the number 60 on it

Maximum Speed

This is the maximum speed you should be going and it is not in MPH, it is in KPH. 60 KPH equals 37 MPH.

a red and blue circle with a red line through it

No Parking

Do not park here if you see this sign, it means parking is prohibited but you are free to stop the car without parking it.