No articulated vehicles sign

What it means

No articulated vehicles.

The red ring prohibits entry. The words say which vehicles are banned: articulated vehicles, which have a tractor unit and a trailer pivoted behind it.

Rigid lorries, cars and vans are not covered by this sign.

Where you'll see it

At junctions and the start of roads that are too tight for long vehicles.

Rules to know

• The sign means no articulated vehicles.

  Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 17

• You must obey traffic signs that give orders.

  The Highway Code, Rule 109

Common mistakes

• Mistake: Assuming every large lorry is banned.

  Instead: Only articulated vehicles are banned. A rigid lorry is not covered unless another sign says so.

Test yourself

Recalling the answer helps it stick. Pick an answer to see how you did.

Question 1 of 1

What does this sign mean?

• AU-turns are not allowed where this sign applies.
• BNo articulated vehicles
• CThe end of the goods vehicles restriction
• DNo motor vehicles except solo motorcycles

Ready for more? Take the Regulatory Signs Quiz