3-way signal control sign

What it means

Temporary signals control this junction. Wait here until the green light shows.

Temporary signals may be used to control a road junction at road works. The sign says how many ways are controlled.

The red signal is likely to stay on longer than for normal shuttle working, as traffic on each leg of the junction passes through separately.

Where you'll see it

At road works where temporary signals control a junction.

Rules to know

• Temporary signals control a junction. '3-way' may be varied to '4-way'.

  Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 159

• Where temporary signals control a junction, the red signal is likely to stay on longer than for normal shuttle working.

  Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 159

Read more

• Traffic lightsThe light sequence, filter arrows and what each light means.

Common mistakes

• Mistake: Going on red because the road looks clear.

  Instead: Wait until the green light shows.

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?

• ATemporary signals control the junction
• BShows the maximum speed advised, in mph, through road works.
• CWorks vehicles may leave the site here
• DThe variable message sign is not in use

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