Workforce in road sign

What it means

There are people working in the road ahead, so traffic should go slowly.

This temporary sign is used where road workers are in or very close to the traffic lane.

Slow down, keep a safe distance and concentrate on the road ahead, not the works.

Where you'll see it

At road works and maintenance sites where people are working in the road.

Rules to know

• The sign warns of a temporary hazard: vehicular traffic should proceed slowly, owing to workforce in the road ahead.

  Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 161

• Observe all signs at road works: they are there for your safety and the safety of road workers. You must not exceed any temporary maximum speed limit.

  The Highway Code, Rule 288

Common mistakes

• Mistake: Speeding up when no one seems to be working.

  Instead: Workers may step out from behind vehicles or equipment. Keep your speed down through the whole area.

Test yourself

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

Question 1 of 1

What does this sign mean?

• ANo road markings for the distance shown
• BPeople working in the road: go slowly
• CStop here when the temporary lights are red
• DThe hard shoulder is closed for the distance shown

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