Motorway Sign: meaning and what to do
Quick answer:Motorway rules start here. No learners (except in the UK with an approved instructor), pedestrians, cyclists or slow vehicles. Faster speeds and lane discipline apply.
The motorway sign marks the start of a motorway, where special rules apply: no pedestrians, cyclists or slow vehicles, higher speed limits and strict lane discipline. In the UK, learner drivers may use motorways only with an approved instructor in a dual-control car.
What to do when you see this sign
No learners (except in the UK with an approved instructor), pedestrians, cyclists or slow vehicles. Faster speeds and lane discipline apply.
Good to know: Blue in the UK and most of Europe; green in some countries, such as Switzerland and Italy.
What kind of sign is it?
Information and special regulation sign (categories E–G). Rectangular signs, usually blue in Europe, give information or set special rules for an area or road, such as motorways, home zones or parking.
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