End of temporary permission for traffic to use the hard shoulder

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End of temporary permission for traffic to use the hard shoulder

Sign showing the end of hard-shoulder running. This sign is common on smart motorways. In the theory test it tests your awareness of smart motorway rules and the need to return to the main carriageway. Always check mirrors and signal before moving back into the lane.

Shape
Rectangular
Background
Blue
Border
White
Text type
Other
Diagram reference
829.4

Where you'll see this sign

Smart motorways.

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