Bus lane at junction ahead sign

What it means

The road at the junction ahead has a bus lane, in the direction of the arrow.

The sign tells you that the road you are about to turn into has a bus lane.

Be ready to turn into the correct lane, and look out for buses in the bus lane.

Where you'll see it

On the approach to a junction with a road that has a bus lane.

Rules to know

• The sign shows a bus lane on the road at the junction ahead.

  Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 37

• Unless otherwise indicated, you should not drive in a bus lane during its period of operation.

  The Highway Code, Rule 141

Common mistakes

• Mistake: Turning straight into the bus lane.

  Instead: Turn into the general traffic lane unless the bus lane is not in operation.

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What does this sign mean?

• AA bus lane on the road at the junction ahead
• BAn area where speed cameras are in use
• CLane control signals ahead
• DA bus stop

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