Arch bridge: high vehicles use middle sign

What it means

High vehicles should use the middle of the road under the arch.

The headroom under an arch bridge is greatest in the middle. Road markings guide high vehicles through the highest part.

Drivers of all vehicles should give way to oncoming high vehicles in the middle of the road when there is not enough room to pass.

Where you'll see it

At arch bridges with limited headroom at the sides.

Rules to know

• Road markings guide high vehicles through the highest part of the arch. Drivers of all vehicles should give way to oncoming high vehicles in the middle of the road when there is insufficient room to pass.

  Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 26

Common mistakes

• Mistake: Not giving way to a high vehicle coming through the middle.

  Instead: Wait for it: it needs the highest part of the arch.

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What does this sign mean?

• ASlow down now for the hazard
• BBells that warn vehicles too tall for overhead cables
• CHigh vehicles use the middle of the arch
• DLow headroom from an overhanging building

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