Dual Carriageway Ends Sign: meaning and what to do
Quick answer:The dual carriageway ends and traffic in both directions shares one road. Stop overtaking and keep to your side.
This warning sign shows two lanes narrowing into a single road. The central reservation is ending and from here traffic in both directions shares one carriageway, so overtaking becomes much more dangerous.
What to do when you see this sign
Stop overtaking and keep to your side.
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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