Road Narrows Sign: meaning and what to do
Quick answer:The carriageway gets narrower ahead. Slow down and let oncoming traffic through if needed.
This warning triangle shows the road getting narrower. Depending on the drawing, it narrows on one side or both. Slow down and be ready to give way to oncoming vehicles where there isn’t room to pass.
What to do when you see this sign
Slow down and let oncoming traffic through if needed.
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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