Traffic-calmed area sign

What it means

You are entering an area with traffic-calming features.

The sign tells you that the area ahead has features designed to slow traffic, such as road humps and road narrowings.

These features may not be signed one by one, so adopt a steady low speed and avoid repeated acceleration and braking.

Where you'll see it

At the entrance to areas with traffic-calming measures, sometimes naming the area.

Rules to know

• The sign marks the entrance to a traffic-calmed area. The name of the area may be shown.

  Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 85

• In these areas it is important that you adopt a steady low speed and avoid repeated acceleration and deceleration.

  Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 87

Common mistakes

• Mistake: Speeding up between humps.

  Instead: Keep a steady low speed through the whole area.

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What does this sign mean?

• AHospital with A&E
• BThe entrance to a traffic-calmed area
• CA route recommended for cycles on the road
• DA Shopmobility service for disabled people

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