Sign J32: Warning for traffic lights ahead

Legal meaning

Traffic lights.

Source: RVV 1990 annex 1 · checked 2026-10-23

Shape and colour

Triangle with a red rim and a black three-colour traffic light: warning of traffic lights.

Where the sign stands

On the longest approach of a signalised junction (CROW: where the lights come unexpectedly).

What the exam asks about this sign

The question is why this sign stands here: the traffic lights come unexpectedly, for example after a bend or on a fast road, so you can slow down and be ready for red. The sign itself settles nothing. Trap: candidates think the sign means the lights are out of order.

Often confused with

• Warning for a dangerous crossroads J8 — Dangerous junction without lights.
• Warning: a danger not indicated by another sign. J37 — Other danger.
• Warning that queues are likely J33 — Queue: also a reason for an unexpected stop.