What does sign S-1b shown in the image indicate?

A)The end of a conventional road with a single lane per direction.
B)The start of a motorway or dual carriageway.
C)The start of a multi-lane road, where special traffic rules apply.Correct
The sign in the image indicates the beginning of a multi-lane road and, therefore, the point from which the special traffic rules on this type of road apply. This sign may indicate the branch of a junction leading to a multi-lane road.