Reduce speed now sign

What it means

Slow down now for the hazard shown on the sign above.

The plate is used with warning signs where a reduction in speed is necessary.

Slow down before you reach the hazard, such as a sharp bend.

Where you'll see it

Under warning signs, for example before a sharp bend or a junction.

Rules to know

• The plate is used with warning signs where a reduction in speed is necessary.

  Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 11

Read more

• Stopping distancesHow far it takes to stop at each speed, from the Highway Code.

Common mistakes

• Mistake: Treating it as a general reminder.

  Instead: It means slow down now for the hazard on the sign above.

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?

• AHigh vehicles use the middle of the arch
• BSlow down now for the hazard
• CBells that warn vehicles too tall for overhead cables
• DThe safe height under overhead cables

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