Hump Bridge Sign: A humpback bridge ahead; the road rises steeply and your view over it is limited.
Hump bridge (Warning sign (Vienna Convention category A))

Hump Bridge Sign: meaning and what to do

Quick answer:A humpback bridge ahead; the road rises steeply and your view over it is limited. Slow down; low vehicles may ground.

A warning triangle with a hump shape means a humpback bridge ahead. The road rises sharply, your view of oncoming traffic is limited, and low vehicles may ground. Slow down and keep left.

What to do when you see this sign

Slow down; low vehicles may ground.

Good to know: UK warning sign.

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 hump bridge sign mean?
A humpback bridge is ahead. Your view over it is limited and low vehicles can ground, so slow down.
What does a road humps sign mean?
Speed humps (traffic calming) are ahead. Slow down to cross them smoothly.

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