Crossroads Sign: A junction where roads cross is coming up. — Crossroads ahead (Warning sign (Vienna Convention category A))

Crossroads Sign: meaning and what to do

Quick answer:A junction where roads cross is coming up. Slow down and look for traffic joining from either side.

A red-bordered triangle with a black cross warns of a crossroads ahead, where traffic may join or cross from either side. If the vertical line is thicker, you are on the road with priority; otherwise approach ready to give way.

What to do when you see this sign

Slow down and look for traffic joining from either side.

Good to know: Red-bordered triangle in Vienna countries; yellow diamond in the US.

What kind of sign is it?

Warning sign (Vienna Convention category A). Warning signs are triangles with a red border in the UK and most of Europe. They tell you about a hazard ahead so you can slow down and get ready. They don’t give an order on their own, but ignoring the hazard can still lead to careless driving.

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Questions about this sign

What does the crossroads sign mean?

A red triangle with a cross means crossroads ahead: traffic may join from either side. If the vertical line is thicker, you're on the road with priority.