Road narrows on both sides ahead

Traffic calming

Road narrows on both sides ahead

A red triangle with two arrows pointing inward warns that the carriageway narrows on both sides. Slow down — the available space gets tighter for everyone. Don't try to overtake on the approach to or through the narrow section.

Shape
Triangular
Background
White
Border
Red
Primary symbol
Other
Diagram reference
516.0

Where you'll see this sign

Bridges, tunnels, traffic-calmed villages, and old town centres with medieval geometry.

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