Road closed to through traffic sign

What it means

The road is physically closed here to stop through traffic.

Where a road is closed part-way along its length to prevent its use by through traffic, this sign may be put up at the closure point.

Do not park where you would block a gateway or opening that lets emergency vehicles through.

Where you'll see it

At a physical closure on a road, such as bollards or a barrier.

Rules to know

• Where a road is physically closed part-way along its length to prevent its use by through traffic, this sign may be erected at the closure point.

  Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 139

• Vehicles should not be parked in a manner that would obstruct any gateway or opening that allows access for emergency vehicles.

  Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 139

Common mistakes

• Mistake: Parking in front of the opening beside the barrier.

  Instead: Do not obstruct an opening that emergency vehicles may need.

Test yourself

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What does this sign mean?

• AThe end of lane control
• BA route unsuitable for motor vehicles
• CA road physically closed to through traffic
• DA height restriction ahead

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