Warning signs and hazard markers

Crossroad ahead W101

Red-bordered triangles warn of danger ahead. The cross shape shows a crossroad, so watch for traffic from both sides.

Source: Sign W101 (Crossroad ahead) · Regulation 285(1)(b)

Crossroad ahead with priority W102

A red triangle warns of a crossroad ahead. The thicker line is the road with priority: here, the road you are on. Still watch for vehicles coming out of the side roads.

Source: Sign W102 (Crossroad ahead with priority)

Crossroad ahead without priority W103

The thicker line is the road with priority. Here it is the road crossing yours, so be ready to give way at the crossroad ahead.

Source: Sign W103 (Crossroad ahead without priority)

Skewed T-junction ahead W105

Your road ends at a crossing road that runs at an angle. Slow down and look carefully both ways: one direction is harder to see at a slanted junction.

Source: Sign W105 (Skewed T-junction ahead)

T-junction ahead W104

The T shape shows your road ending at a junction ahead. Be ready to turn left or right.

Source: Sign W104 (T-junction ahead)

Side road junction to the left ahead W107

The straight line is your road; the short branch shows a side road joining from the left. Watch for vehicles coming out of it.

Source: Sign W107 (Side road junction to the left ahead)

Side road junction to the right ahead W108

The straight line is your road; the short branch shows a side road joining from the right. Watch for vehicles coming out of it.

Source: Sign W108 (Side road junction to the right ahead)

Staggered side road junctions ahead W109

The side roads are staggered: the nearer one joins from the right and the further one from the left. Watch for traffic turning in and out of both.

Source: Sign W109 (Staggered side road junctions ahead)

Dual-carriageway ends ahead W116

Two roadways become one: the dual carriageway ends. From there, traffic coming the other way is on the same roadway as you.

Source: Sign W116 (Dual-carriageway ends ahead)

Dual-carriageway begins ahead W118

Fork ahead W115

The Y shape shows the road splitting into two ahead. Choose your branch in good time.

Source: Sign W115 (Fork ahead)

Roundabout ahead W201

When you enter a traffic circle, yield to all traffic approaching from your right within it, unless a sign or a traffic officer tells you otherwise.

Source: Sign W201 (Roundabout ahead) · Regulation 301

Gentle curve ahead W202

The smoothly curving arrow warns of a gentle curve. A sharp curve has an arrow that turns at a right angle (sign W204).

Source: Sign W202 (Gentle curve ahead)

Gentle curve to the left ahead W203

The smoothly curving arrow warns of a gentle curve, here to the left. Its mirror image (W202) is a gentle curve to the right.

Source: Sign W203 (Gentle curve to the left ahead)

Sharp curve ahead W204

It is a warning, not a command: the road ahead bends sharply to the right, so slow down before the curve.

Source: Sign W204 (Sharp curve ahead)

Sharp curve to the left ahead W205

An arrow bending at a right angle in a warning triangle warns of a sharp curve. Slow down before it.

Source: Sign W205 (Sharp curve to the left ahead)

Hairpin curve ahead W206

It is a warning triangle, not a command: the road ahead turns back on itself in a hairpin. Slow right down.

Source: Sign W206 (Hairpin curve ahead)

Winding road ahead W208

The wavy arrow warns of a series of bends. Slow down and keep left.

Source: Sign W208 (Winding road ahead)

Series of curves ahead W210

The arrow bends one way and then the other: several curves follow one another, the first to the right. Slow down before the first one.

Source: Sign W210 (Series of curves ahead)

Right lane ends ahead W214

The right-hand arrow is shorter and bends towards the left lane: the right lane ends ahead, so traffic in it must move across in good time.

Source: Sign W214 (Right lane ends ahead)

Left lane ends ahead W215

Concealed driveway ahead W216

A red triangle warns of a hazard: a hidden driveway joins the road ahead, from the side the short arrow shows. Vehicles may come out of it without warning.

Source: Sign W216 (Concealed driveway ahead)

Two-way traffic ahead W212

Arrows pointing both ways warn that the road ahead carries traffic in both directions, for example where a one-way road ends.

Source: Sign W212 (Two-way traffic ahead)

Two-way traffic crossing ahead W213

Two arrows across the sign warn of traffic crossing your road in both directions. Arrows up and down (W212) warn of two-way traffic on your own road.

Source: Sign W213 (Two-way traffic crossing ahead)

Traffic signal ahead W301

It warns of a junction or crossing controlled by traffic lights ahead. Be ready to stop.

Source: Sign W301 (Traffic signal ahead)

Stop control ahead W302

It warns you early that a stop sign is coming, so you can slow down in time. You stop at the stop sign itself.

Source: Sign W302 (Stop control ahead)

Yield control ahead W303

It warns that a yield sign is coming, so you can slow down and be ready to give way.

Source: Sign W303 (Yield control ahead)

Pedestrian crossing ahead W306

Slow down and be ready to yield to pedestrians on the crossing on your half of the road.

Source: Sign W306 (Pedestrian crossing ahead) · Regulation 315(2)

Pedestrians ahead W307

A walking figure without a crossing under it warns of people on foot along the road ahead. With stripes under it (W306), it warns of a crossing.

Source: Sign W307 (Pedestrians ahead)

Children ahead W308

Two children walking warn that children may be on or near the road, for example near a school.

Source: Sign W308 (Children ahead)

Cyclists ahead W309

A bicycle in a red-bordered triangle warns that cyclists may be on the road ahead. Give them room.

Source: Sign W309 (Cyclists ahead)

Cattle ahead W310

Slow down and be ready to stop for cattle. If a person leading animals signals you to stop, you must stop.

Source: Sign W310 (Cattle ahead) · Regulation 307(b)

Horses ahead W311

A red triangle warns of a hazard: horses may be on the road ahead. Slow down and be ready to stop.

Source: Sign W311 (Horses ahead)

Sheep ahead W312

A red triangle warns of a hazard: sheep may be on the road ahead. The cattle sign shows a cow.

Source: Sign W312 (Sheep ahead)

Antelopes ahead W313

A red triangle warns of a hazard: antelope, such as kudu, may leap onto the road ahead. Slow down and watch the sides of the road.

Source: Sign W313 (Antelopes ahead)

Gate ahead W314

A red triangle warns of a hazard: there is a gate across the road ahead, and it may be closed. Slow down and be ready to stop.

Source: Sign W314 (Gate ahead)

Horse riders ahead W356

A red triangle warns of a hazard: horse riders may be on the road ahead. Slow down and give them plenty of room.

Source: Sign W356 (Horse riders ahead)

Elephants ahead W357

Slow down and be ready to stop. Give elephants plenty of room.

Source: Sign W357 (Elephants ahead)

Warthogs ahead W358

A red triangle warns of a hazard: warthogs may be on the road ahead. They are low and hard to see, so slow down.

Source: Sign W358 (Warthogs ahead)

Hippos ahead W359

Hippos may cross or graze near the road, especially at night. Slow down and be ready to stop.

Source: Sign W359 (Hippos ahead)

Low flying aircraft ahead W351

A red triangle warns of a hazard: aircraft may fly low over the road ahead, for example near an airfield.

Source: Sign W351 (Low flying aircraft ahead)

Agricultural vehicles ahead W352

A red triangle warns of a hazard: agricultural vehicles, such as tractors, may be on the road ahead. They are slow and often wide, so be ready to slow down.

Source: Sign W352 (Agricultural vehicles ahead)

Traffic congestion ahead W355

A red triangle warns of a hazard: the traffic ahead is congested. Slow down and be ready to stop at the back of a queue.

Source: Sign W355 (Traffic congestion ahead)

Width restriction ahead W360

A red triangle warns of a hazard. The arrows point in from the sides: the way ahead is restricted to the width shown, here 2.1 m.

Source: Sign W360 (Width restriction ahead)

Danger of electrical shock W361

A red triangle warns of a hazard: there is a danger of electric shock, for example from power lines or equipment near the road.

Source: Sign W361 (Danger of electrical shock)

Trams ahead W362

A red triangle warns of a hazard: trams run on or across the road ahead.

Source: Sign W362 (Trams ahead)

Railway crossing ahead W318

Slow down, look and listen for trains, and never stop on the crossing itself.

Source: Sign W318 (Railway crossing ahead) · Regulation 304(g)

Tunnel ahead W319

You may not stop in a tunnel or within 6 m of one, except to avoid an accident, when a sign or officer directs, or for a cause beyond your control.

Source: Sign W319 (Tunnel ahead) · Regulation 304(b)

Height restriction ahead W320

A red triangle warns. The pointers above and below the number show a height: the clearance ahead is 4.42 m, so know how high your vehicle and its load are.

Source: Sign W320 (Height restriction ahead)

Length restriction ahead W321

A red triangle warns. The lorry and the pointers either side of "15 m" show a length restriction ahead: a longer vehicle may not get through.

Source: Sign W321 (Length restriction ahead)

Steep descent ahead W322

The road drops steeply ahead. Choose a lower gear before you start down, so the engine helps to hold your speed.

Source: Sign W322 (Steep descent ahead)

Steep ascent ahead W323

The road rises steeply ahead. Heavy vehicles may slow right down on the climb.

Source: Sign W323 (Steep ascent ahead)

Slow moving heavy vehicles ahead W324

A red triangle warns of a hazard: heavy vehicles move slowly ahead, often up a steep climb. Be patient, and only overtake where it is safe and allowed.

Source: Sign W324 (Slow moving heavy vehicles ahead)

Narrow bridge ahead W326

The two parapets closing in warn of a narrow bridge. You may not stop on a bridge or within 6 m of it.

Source: Sign W326 (Narrow bridge ahead) · Regulation 304(b)

Unpaved road surface ahead W325

The black road with its centre line turns into loose stones: the paved surface ends ahead. Slow down, as gravel gives your tyres less grip.

Source: Sign W325 (Unpaved road surface ahead)

Paved road surface ahead W363

The loose stones turn into a black road with a centre line: the paved surface starts ahead. With the stones at the top instead, the sign warns that the paved road ends.

Source: Sign W363 (Paved road surface ahead)

Single vehicle width passage ahead W327

A red triangle warns of a hazard: the passage ahead takes only one vehicle at a time. Slow down, and be ready to wait for a vehicle coming the other way.

Source: Sign W327 (Single vehicle width passage ahead)

Roadway narrows from both sides ahead W328

Both edges of the road come in: the roadway gets narrower ahead, so take care with oncoming traffic.

Source: Sign W328 (Roadway narrows from both sides ahead)

Roadway narrows from the right side ahead W329

The left edge stays straight and the right edge bends in: the road narrows from the right side ahead.

Source: Sign W329 (Roadway narrows from the right side ahead)

Roadway narrows from the left side ahead W330

Uneven road surface ahead W331

Several bumps warn of an uneven surface. A single hump (W332) warns of a speed hump.

Source: Sign W331 (Uneven road surface ahead)

Speed hump ahead W332

Slow down before the hump so that you cross it gently.

Source: Sign W332 (Speed hump ahead)

Slippery road ahead W333

A car with skid marks warns of a slippery surface: slow down, and avoid sudden braking or steering.

Source: Sign W333 (Slippery road ahead)

Falling rocks ahead W334

Watch for rocks on the road, and do not stop under the cliff.

Source: Sign W334 (Falling rocks ahead)

Crosswinds ahead W349

A red triangle warns of a hazard: the windsock shows strong crosswinds ahead. Hold the steering firmly and slow down, especially in a high vehicle or with a trailer.

Source: Sign W349 (Crosswinds ahead)

Drift ahead W350

A drift is a low crossing through a stream or river bed. Slow down, and do not drive into water when you cannot tell how deep or fast it is.

Source: Sign W350 (Drift ahead)

Concealed driveways ahead W218

The winding road with an arrow coming in from each side warns of concealed driveways on both sides. Be ready for vehicles pulling out.

Source: Sign W218 (Concealed driveways ahead)

Motor gate ahead on right W315

The grid is a motor gate, and the arrow points to the side it is on: here, the right.

Source: Sign W315 (Motor gate ahead on right)

Motor gate ahead on left W316

Motor gate ahead W317

A motor gate is a grid of bars across the road, over a pit, that vehicles drive over but animals won’t cross. Slow down: it can be rough and narrow.

Source: Sign W317 (Motor gate ahead)

Warning W339

The exclamation mark is a general warning, used where no other symbol fits. A plate under it often says what the danger is.

Source: Sign W339 (Warning)

Unprotected jetty edge or river bank ahead W348

The car tipping off an edge into water warns of an unprotected jetty edge or river bank. Go slowly and keep well away from the edge.

Source: Sign W348 (Unprotected jetty edge or river bank ahead)

Reduced visibility ahead W354

The car half hidden by hatching warns that you may not see far ahead. Slow down, keep a bigger gap and make sure you can be seen.

Source: Sign W354 (Reduced visibility ahead)

Moveable bridge ahead W365

The bridge deck lifted over the water warns of a moveable bridge. It may be raised when you get there: be ready to stop.

Source: Sign W365 (Moveable bridge ahead)

Hairpin curve to the left ahead W207

The arrow that turns right back on itself shows a hairpin bend, and the way it turns: here, to the left. Slow right down before it.

Source: Sign W207 (Hairpin curve to the left ahead)

Railway crossing W403

This red and white cross marks a railway level crossing. At crossings with lights, it is mounted under the stop sign.

Source: Sign W403 (Railway crossing) · Regulation 287A(8)(b)

Sharp curve marker (chevron) W405

A chevron marker shows a sharp curve: the road bends in the direction the chevron points.

Source: Sign W405 (Sharp curve marker)

T-junction marker W409

Chevrons pointing out to both sides mark a T-junction: your road ends, and you must turn one way or the other.

Source: Sign W409 (T-junction marker)

Dead end or road closure marker W410

Chevrons pointing in from both sides mark a dead end or a closed road. There is no way through.

Source: Sign W410 (Dead end or road closure marker)

Gore marker W413

A gore marker stands at the nose of the gore: the point where two roadways part, such as a freeway and its off-ramp.

Source: Sign W413 (Gore marker)

Railway crossing with two or more tracks W404

The double cross marks a crossing with two or more tracks. One train can hide another, so look both ways again before you cross.

Source: Sign W404 (Railway crossing with two or more tracks)