Low-flying helicopters sign

What it means

Helicopters may fly low overhead, with a risk of sudden noise.

The helicopter symbol warns that low-flying helicopters or sudden helicopter noise are possible, such as near a helipad or hospital.

The noise can startle you or animals. Stay alert and keep both hands on the wheel.

Where you'll see it

Near helipads, hospitals, airfields and military sites.

Rules to know

• The sign warns of low-flying helicopters or sudden helicopter noise.

  Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 13

Common mistakes

• Mistake: Mixing it up with the aircraft sign.

  Instead: Both warn about noise overhead. The helicopter symbol has a rotor, the aircraft symbol has wings.

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?

• ALow-flying helicopters or sudden helicopter noise
• BThe dual carriageway ends ahead
• CThe maximum headroom under the bridge ahead
• DFrail pedestrians likely to cross

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