Vehicular traffic passing the sign must keep to the left of the sign

Regulatory signs

Keep left

Mandatory instruction to keep left of an obstacle (usually a traffic island or refuge). This sign is common at traffic islands and central reservations. In the theory test it tests your understanding of mandatory direction signs and the need to follow the arrow. Always keep left of the sign.

Shape
Circular
Background
Blue
Border
White
Primary symbol
Arrow
Diagram reference
610

Where you'll see this sign

Traffic islands and central reservations.

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