Priority Road Sign: meaning and what to do
Quick answer:You’re on a priority road: traffic at the junctions ahead must give way to you. Carry on, but stay alert.
The yellow diamond with a white border means you are on a priority road: traffic joining from side roads must give way to you. It is common in continental Europe but not used in the UK or US. A version crossed with black lines marks the end of the priority road.
What to do when you see this sign
Carry on, but stay alert.
Good to know: Common in continental Europe; not used in the UK or US.
What kind of sign is it?
Priority sign (category B). Priority signs tell you who goes first at a junction or narrow section. Stop and give way have unique shapes so you can recognise them even from behind.
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