Temporary sign
Animal disease infected area sign
What does the Animal disease infected area sign mean?
A temporary sign marking an area infected by animal disease. Follow the instructions for the area.
Also known as: Rabies infected area sign
What it means
You are approaching an area infected by animal disease.
The sign warns that an area ahead is infected by animal disease. The disease name may be shown, such as rabies.
Follow any instructions on the signs. Restrictions on movement may apply in the area.
Where you'll see it
On roads approaching an animal disease control area.
Rules to know
The sign indicates an area infected by animal disease.
Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 14
Common mistakes
Mistake: Treating the sign as advice you can ignore.
Instead: Restrictions may be in force. Follow the instructions given.
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- Know Your Traffic Signs (Department for Transport, Sixth edition, 2023), Warning signs, p. 14
Sign image: Department for Transport, Traffic sign images (diagram 574). © 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