Do variable message panels have the validity to give mandatory instructions to drivers?

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Yes. The function of variable message panels is not solely informational. Their main objective is to regulate traffic and adapt it to changing traffic circumstances (such as fog, accidents, or congestion). Therefore, any prohibition or obligation sign displayed on them (e.g., temporary speed limit) is mandatory and takes priority over standard fixed vertical signs.

Do variable message panels have the validity to give mandatory instructions to drivers?

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