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Equestrian crossing far-side signals sign
What does the Equestrian crossing far-side signals sign mean?
Far-side signals at an equestrian crossing, on the opposite side of the road, showing riders when they may cross.
Also known as: Far-side horse crossing signals
What it means
Far-side signals for horse riders at an equestrian crossing.
Far-side signals are on the far side of the road, facing riders waiting to cross. Red means wait; green means the rider may cross with care.
A push-button unit is used with far-side signals.
Where you'll see it
At equestrian crossings, on the far side of the road.
Rules to know
Equestrian crossing signals use the ridden horse symbol and may be either near-side or far-side. A push-button unit is used with far-side signals.
Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 146
Common mistakes
Mistake: Overtaking a vehicle that has stopped at the crossing.
Instead: It may have stopped for a rider crossing. Never overtake at a crossing.
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- Know Your Traffic Signs (Department for Transport, Sixth edition, 2023), Pedestrian, cycle and equestrian crossings, p. 146
Sign image: Department for Transport, Traffic sign images (diagram 4003.2). © Crown copyright, reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Last reviewed 11 October 2026. This page explains the sign in our own words; for the full rules, see The Highway Code. How we source and check content