Ahead Only Sign: meaning and what to do
Quick answer:You must go straight on. Don’t turn at this junction.
A blue circle with a white upward arrow is an order: you must go straight ahead and not turn at this junction.
What to do when you see this sign
Don’t turn at this junction.
Good to know: Blue circles give orders: you must do what they show.
What kind of sign is it?
Mandatory sign (category D). Blue circles give positive orders: you must do what the sign shows. Ignoring them is an offence.
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