Leave motorway if directed sign

What it means

Goods vehicles must leave the motorway if directed, for a vehicle check.

Temporary signs are put out when vehicles are to be stopped for a licence check or inspection.

The vehicle shown, here a goods vehicle, must leave the motorway if directed to do so.

Where you'll see it

On motorways and main roads near vehicle check points.

Rules to know

• Temporary signs are put out when vehicles are to be stopped for an excise licence check or vehicle inspection. They may apply to specific types of vehicle such as goods vehicles or buses.

  Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 137

Common mistakes

• Mistake: Assuming the sign is for all vehicles.

  Instead: It applies to the type of vehicle shown, for example goods vehicles.

Test yourself

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Question 1 of 1

What does this sign mean?

• AShows the maximum speed advised, in mph, through road works.
• BThe police warn of an accident ahead
• CLeave the motorway if directed, for a vehicle check
• DThe police warn you to slow down

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