Joining traffic not signal controlled sign

What it means

Traffic joining here is not signal controlled.

There may be a junction within a length of road with shuttle working that is not controlled by signals.

The sign warns main road drivers that traffic can join without signals. Slow down and take care.

Where you'll see it

On the approach to a junction within a section of shuttle working.

Rules to know

• There may be a junction within a length of road subject to shuttle working that is not controlled by signals. Signs will warn drivers of this.

  Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 159

Common mistakes

• Mistake: Expecting side-road traffic to stop on red.

  Instead: The side road is not controlled by the signals. Watch for joining vehicles.

Test yourself

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What does this sign mean?

• APedestrians look left for traffic
• BThe road layout ahead has recently changed
• CJoining traffic is not signal controlled
• DThe police warn of an accident ahead

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