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CHAPTER XI
TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS
B. Road Traffic
25. Protocol on Road Markings, additional to the European Agreement supplementing the Convention on Road Signs and Signals
Geneva, 1 March 1973
Entry into force
:
25 April 1985, in accordance with article 4(2).
Registration :
25 April 1985, No. 23345
Status :
Signatories : 6. Parties : 32
Text : Certified true copy
United Nations,  Treaty Series , vol. 1394, p. 263; and depositary notifications C.N.63.1994.TREATIES-1 of 27 May 1994 and doc. ECE/TRANS/99 (amendments proposed by Belgium) and C.N.177.1995.TREATIES-1 of 20 July 1995 (acceptance of the amendments); C.N.1027.2004.TREATIES-1 of 28 September 2004 (proposal of amendments) and C.N.1002.2005.TREATIES-3 of 29 September 2005 (acceptance of amendments); C.N.174.2025.TREATIES-XI.B.25  of 12 May 2025 (Proposal of amendments); C.N.651.2025.TREATIES-XI.B.25  of 1 December 2025 (Kingdom of the Netherlands Notification of non-acceptance)[^e].
Note :
Drawn up by the Inland Transport Committee of the Economic Commission for Europe at its thirty-second session held at Geneva from 2 Janaury to 2 February 1973 on the basis of a text prepared by the Working Party on Road Transport on its forty-sixth and fiftieth extraordinary sessions (doc. W/TRANS/SCI/450 and Add.1).
Participant
 Signature
 Accession(a), Succession(d), Ratification
Albania
    6 Jun 2005 a
Austria
 27 Feb 1974
11 Aug 1981
Azerbaijan
   11 Jul 2011 a
Belarus
   25 Apr 1984 a
Belgium
 13 Aug 1973
16 Nov 1988
Bosnia and Herzegovina 1
  12 Jan 1994 d
Bulgaria
   28 Dec 1978 a
Cyprus
   16 Aug 2016 a
Czech Republic 2
   2 Jun 1993 d
Denmark
    3 Nov 1986 a
Finland 3
   1 Apr 1985 a
Georgia
   15 May 2001 a
Germany 4, 5
15 Nov 1973
 3 Aug 1978
Greece
   18 Dec 1986 a
Hungary
 18 Dec 1973
16 Mar 1976
Italy
    7 Feb 1997 a
Kazakhstan
    7 Jun 2011 a
Liechtenstein
    2 Mar 2020 a
Luxembourg
  4 Jul 1973
25 Nov 1975
Montenegro 6
  23 Oct 2006 d
Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 7
   8 Nov 2007 a
North Macedonia 1
  20 Dec 1999 d
Poland
   23 Aug 1984 a
Republic of Moldova
   27 Oct 2015 a
Russian Federation
    6 Apr 1984 a
Serbia 1
  12 Mar 2001 d
Slovakia 2
  28 May 1993 d
Sweden
   25 Jul 1985 a
Switzerland
 20 Mar 1973
11 Dec 1991
Türkiye
   17 May 2023 a
Turkmenistan
   31 Aug 2020 a
Ukraine
    9 May 1984 a
Declarations and Reservations
(Unless otherwise indicated, the declarations and reservations were made upon ratification,
accession or succession.)
Austria

Reservation:

       "Paragraph 6 of the Annex to the Protocol on Road Markings Additional to the European Agreement Supplementing the Convention on Road Signs and Signals (referring to article 29 of the Convention) is applied with the exception of the provision under paragraph 2 according to which road markings have to be white."
Azerbaijan

Declaration:

       “The Republic of Azerbaijan declares that it is unable to guarantee implementation of the provisions of the Protocol in its territories occupied by the Republic of Armenia, until the liberation of those territories from the occupation and complete elimination of consequences of that occupation...”

Reservation:

       "In relation to Article 11, the Republic of Azerbaijan declares that it does not consider itself bound by Article 9 of this Protocol."
Belarus

       The Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, does not consider itself bound by the provisions of article 9 of the Protocol on Road Markings of 1 March 1983, additional to the European Agreement of 1971 supplementing the Convention on Road Signs and Signals of 1968 [.]

       The Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, considers that the provisions of article 3 of the Protocol on Road Markings of 1 March 1983, additional to the European Agreement of 1971 supplementing the Convention on Road Signs and Signals of 1968, concerning the extension by States of the applicability of the Protocol to territories for the international relations of which they are responsible, are outdated and contrary to the Declaration of the United Nations General Assembly on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples (United Nations General Assembly resolution 1514 (XV) of 14 December 1960), which proclaimed the necessity of bringing to a speedy and unconditional end colonialism in all its forms and manifestations.
Cyprus

Declarations and reservations:

       “… the Government of the Republic of Cyprus makes the following declarations and reservations in relation to article 9 and the technical provisions of the Protocol on Road Markings, additional to the European Agreement supplementing the 1968 Convention on Road Signs and Signals done on 1st March 1973:

       1. The Republic of Cyprus does not consider itself bound by the provisions of article 9 of the Protocol on Road Markings of 1973, additional to the European Agreement of 1971 supplementing the Convention on Road Signs and Signals of 1968.

       2. The Republic of Cyprus declares that the diagrams can be inverted as appropriate.

       3. Annex (of the Protocol on Road Markings), paragraph 5. Ad. Article 28 of the Convention.

       The Republic of Cyprus reserves the right to interpret the use of continuous or broken line on the kerb or on the edge of the carriageway for parking purposes.

       4. Annex (of the Protocol on Road Markings), paragraph 5. Ad. Article 29 of the Convention.

       The Republic of Cyprus does not consider itself bound by the provision that the road markings shall be white.

       The Republic of Cyprus does not consider itself bound by the provision that the zigzag lines showing places where parking is prohibited shall be yellow.

       5. Annex (of the Protocol on Road Markings), paragraph 7. Ad. Annex 8 to the Convention (Road Markings) – Chapter II (Longitudinal markings) Paragraph 6.

       The Republic of Cyprus does not consider itself bound by the provision that the distinction between (i) “Outside built-up areas” and (ii) “In built-up areas” shall not apply.”
Czech Republic 2

Denmark

       [ Same reservations as those under chapter XI.B-20. ]
Finland 3

Reservation:

       "With respect to Annex, paragraph 6 (amendment to Article 29 paragraph 2 of the Convention), Finland reserves the right to use yellow colour for the continuous line between the opposite directions of traffic."

5 September 1995


Reservation:

       "Whereas Finland has taken into use a danger warning line before the barrier line, which also is yellow; [The Government of Finland declares] that the reservation made by Finland also applies to the barrier line.".
Germany 4

Reservation:

Ad paragraph 6 of the annex

       (Article 29, paragraph 2, of the Convention):  The Federal Republic of Germany does not consider itself bound by the provision that the zigzag lines showing places where parking is prohibited shall be yellow.
Hungary

       [Same reservation and declaration,  mutatis mutandis , as those made in respect of the European Agreement supplementing the Convention on Road Traffic done at Geneva on 1 May 1971 (chapter XI.B-23).]
Liechtenstein

Reservation with regard to the annex, item 4 ad Article 27 of the convention, paragraph 5

       "The Principality of Liechtenstein implements article 27, paragraph 5, of the Convention, but not in the manner provided for in item 4 of the annex."

Reservation with regard to the annex, item 6 ad Article 29 of the Convention, paragraph 2

       "The Principality of Liechtenstein does not consider itself bound by article 29, paragraph 2, 1st and 2nd sentences, of the Convention, in the version given in item 6 of the annex."

Declaration with regard to the reservations made under the Convention on Road Signs and signals and the European Agreement supplementing the Convention on Road Signs and Signals.

       "The relevant reservations of the Principality of Liechtenstein on the [Convention of 1968 on Road Signs and Signals and the European Agreement of 1971 supplementing the Convention on Road Signs and Signals] also apply to this Agreement."
Poland 8

Declaration:

       All the road markings provided for in item 6, paragraph 2, of the Annex to the said Protocol shall be white.
Russian Federation

       [ Same declaration as the one reproduced under Belarus. ]
Slovakia 2

Sweden

       "The reservations of Sweden to the Convention on Road Signs and Signals and the European Agreement supplementing that Convention also apply to this Protocol."
Switzerland

Reservations:

Ad number 4 of the annex (article 27, paragraph 5, of the Convention)

       Switzerland implements article 27, paragraph 5, of the Convention, but not in the manner provided for in number 4 of the annex.

Ad number 6 of the annex (article 29, paragraph 2 of the Convention)

       Switzerland does not consider itself bound by article 29, paragraph 2, 1st and 2nd sentences, of the Convention, in the version given in number 6 of the annex.
Türkiye

Reservation

       1. In relation to paragraph 1 of Article 11 of the Protocol on Road Markings, the Republic of Türkiye declares that it does not consider itself bound by Article 9 of the Protocol.

       2. With respect to point 6 of the Annex of the Protocol on Road Markings (amendment to Article 29, paragraph 2 of the Convention), the Republic of Türkiye does not consider itself bound by the provisions that “The road markings shall be white” and “zigzag lines showing places where parking is prohibited shall be yellow”. The Republic of Türkiye reserves the right to use yellow colour for the road markings and white colour for the zigzag lines showing places where parking is prohibited.

Declaration

       Türkiye’s decision to become a party to the Convention on Road Signs and Signals, and its supplements, should in no way be construed as implying any form of recognition of the Greek Cypriot Administration’s pretention to represent the “Republic of Cyprus”, nor as implying any obligation on the part of Türkiye to enter into any dealing with authorities or institutions of the so-called “Republic of Cyprus” within the framework of the activities specified in the said Convention and its supplements.
Ukraine

       [ Same declaration as the one reproduced under Belarus. ]
Objections
(Unless otherwise indicated, the objections were made
upon ratification, accession or succession.)
Cyprus

26 April 2024

With regard to the declaration made by Türkiye upon accession:

       “The Republic of Cyprus has examined the Declaration deposited by the Republic of Türkiye on 17 May 2023, upon accession to the Protocol on Road Markings, additional to the European Agreement supplementing the Convention on Road Signs and Signals (1973), and notes that such a declaration is not in conformity with the Protocol. By means of the submitted Declaration, Türkiye purports to release itself of the obligation to cooperate with other States Parties within the framework of the Protocol on Road Markings, additional to the European Agreement supplementing the Convention on Road Signs and Signals. Moreover, in its Declaration Türkiye puts forward, once again, the untenable position concerning the non-recognition of the Republic of Cyprus, a member of, among others, the United Nations and the European Union. In the view of the Republic of Cyprus, the Declaration of Türkiye is compatible neither with Article 11 of the Protocol on Road Markings, additional to the European Agreement supplementing the Convention on Road Signs and Signals nor the object and purpose thereof given that the allegations contained therein are irrelevant to the content of the Protocol. In light of the above, it is the position of the Republic of Cyprus that the content and purported effect of this Declaration submitted by the Republic of Türkiye is in contravention of the Protocol on Road Markings, additional to the European Agreement supplementing the Convention on Road Signs and Signals.

       The Republic of Cyprus, therefore, rejects the aforementioned Declaration made by the Republic of Türkiye, which cannot in any way affect the obligations of the Republic of Türkiye towards the Republic of Cyprus both under general international law and the said Protocol and considers it null and void. The objection of the Republic of Cyprus shall not preclude the entry into force of the Protocol on Road Markings, additional to the European Agreement supplementing the Convention on Road Signs and Signals, in its entirety, between the Republic of Cyprus and the Republic of Türkiye.”
Greece

With regard to the declaration made by Türkiye upon accession:

       “The Hellenic Republic has examined the declaration made by the Republic of Türkiye upon accession, on 17 May 2023, to the Protocol on Road Markings, Additional to the European Agreement supplementing the Convention on Road Signs and Signals (1973) (“the Protocol”).

       The Republic of Türkiye inter alia declares that its accession to the Protocol does not imply any obligation on the part of Türkiye to enter into any dealing with authorities or institutions of the Republic of Cyprus within the framework of the activities specified in the said Protocol.

       The Government of the Hellenic Republic reiterates its view that the above declaration amounts to a reservation, as it purports to exclude the application of the Protocol in its entirety between Türkiye and another State Party, i.e., the Republic of Cyprus. In addition, the untenable position put forward by Türkiye concerning the non­recognition of the Republic of Cyprus, a member of, among others, the United Nations and the European Un ion, is neither relevant to nor compatible with the content of the Protocol, its object and purpose.

       Therefore, the Hellenic Republic objects to the declaration in question.

       This objection does not preclude the entry into force of the Protocol between the Hellenic Republic and the Republic of Türkiye.”
Notifications
(Unless otherwise indicated, the declarations and reservations were made upon ratification, accession or succession.)
Azerbaijan

Notification under Article 6 (8):

       “In accordance with Article 6 (8), the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan (address: AZ1005, Baku city, Azerbaijan avenue 7) is the administration competent in the matter of agreement as contemplated in Article 6 (7) of the above-mentioned Protocol.”
Liechtenstein

Notification with regard to Art. 6, paragraph 8

       "The administration competent in the matter of agreement as contemplated in paragraph 7 of Article 6 shall be:

       National Road Office

       Gewerbeweg 2

       9490 Vaduz

       info.asv@llv.li"
End Note
1The former Yugoslavia had acceeded to the Protocol on 6 June 1977. See also note 1 under “Bosnia and Herzegovina”, “Croatia”, “former Yugoslavia”, “Slovenia”, “The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia” and “Yugoslavia” in the “Historical Information” section in the front matter of this volume.
2Czechoslovakia had acceded to the Protocol on 7 June 1978, with the same reservation and declaration, mutatis mutandis , as those made in respect of the European Agreement supplementing the Convention on Road Traffic of 1 May 1971 (chapter XI.B-23). For the text of the reservation and the declaration, see United Nations, Treaty Series , vol. 1137, p. 416. See also note 1 under “Czech Republic” and note 1 under “Slovakia” in the “Historical Information” section in the front matter of this volume.
3On 5 September 1995, the Government of Finland informed the Secretary-General that the reservation made upon accession to the Protocol should be modified as indicated. In keeping with the practice followed in similar cases, the Secretary-proposed to receive the modification in question for deposit in the absence of any objection on the part of any of the Contracting States, either to the deposit itself or to the procedure envisaged. Non of the Contracting Parties to the Protocol having notified the Secretary-General of an objection within a period of 90 days from the date of its circulation (on 20 December 1995), the said modification was accepted for deposit upon the expiration of the above-stipulated 90 period, that is on 19 March 1996.
4The German Democratic Republic had acceded to the Protocol on 18 August 1975 with the same reservation and declarations as those made in respect of the European Agreement supplementing the Convention on Road Traffic of 1 May 1971 (chapter XI.B-23). For the text of the reservation and declarations, see United Nations, Treaty Series , vol. 1137, p. 416. See also note 2 under “Germany” in the “Historical Information” section in the front matter of this volume.
5See note 1 under “Germany” regarding Berlin (West) in the “Historical Information” section in the front matter of this volume.
6See note 1 under "Montenegro" in the "Historical Information" section in the front matter of this volume.
7For the Kingdom in Europe.
8On 16 October 1997, the Government of Poland notified the Secretary-General that it had decided to withdraw its reservation with regard to article 9 of the Protocol made upon accession. For the text of the reservation see United Nations, Treaty Series , vol. 1394, p. 263.
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