New road layout ahead sign

What it means

The layout of the road ahead has recently changed.

A temporary sign may be put up for up to three months after a permanent change to the road layout ahead.

The sign may name the change, such as a new roundabout, or say that traffic signals now work differently.

Where you'll see it

On the approach to a junction or road that has recently changed.

Rules to know

• A temporary sign may be provided for up to three months following a permanent change to the road layout ahead. The sign may be varied to indicate the nature of the change, such as a new roundabout, or that the operation of traffic signals has been changed.

  Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 139

Common mistakes

• Mistake: Driving through on habit.

  Instead: Slow down and read the signs and markings. The layout may be different from what you remember.

Test yourself

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

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What does this sign mean?

• APeople working in the road: go slowly
• BThe road layout ahead has recently changed
• CShows the maximum speed advised, in mph, through road works.
• DWorks vehicles may leave the site here

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