E53: Traffic-calmed area

E53 · Special regulation signs

Traffic-calmed area

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What it means
The road layout in the area is unsuitable for a speed above the figure shown.
Your action
Choose a speed suited to the calming measures and conditions, and also obey any applicable mandatory speed limits.
Common mistake
Do not confuse E53 with an E68.4 maximum-speed zone or an E51 living and play area.

Source check: 2026-10-18 · Order 425 §27 E53; Traffic Act §41. Road markings order 425, 13 April 2023 · Danish Road Traffic Act 118, 12 January 2026

E Mostly rectangular: they announce a regime, such as motorway, one-way street, zone or parking.

Learn it in lesson 18 → All signs

In the course

Do not confuse

E53E53Traffic-calmed areaE68.4E68.4Zone with local speed limitE51E51Living and play area

E53 describes a traffic-calmed layout unsuitable above the displayed speed. E68.4 imposes a zone speed limit. E51 additionally has rules for play, pedestrian priority, marked car parking and giving way on exit.

Neighbours of this sign in the E group.
E49Pedestrian streetE50End of pedestrian streetE51Living and play areaE52End of living and play areaE55Urban areaE56End of urban areaE68Zone with no parkingE68.2Zone with no stoppingname only

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