Do variable message signs have the status of legally valid and mandatory traffic signals?

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Yes, absolutely. Variable message signs are considered official traffic signals. Their purpose is to regulate traffic flow and adapt driving to changing road conditions (such as heavy traffic, roadworks, or adverse weather). When they display prohibitions or mandatory instructions (e.g., speed limits), these are mandatory to obey. In fact, they take priority over standard fixed vertical signs while the panel is active. They are not merely informative; they actively modify the normal rules for using the road.

Do variable message signs have the status of legally valid and mandatory traffic signals?

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