School ahead
A simple white-on-yellow plate warning of a school. Used as a more general warning of a nearby school in addition to or instead of the children-crossing triangle. Stay alert for children, parents with prams, and the school crossing patrol; expect parked cars and reduced visibility.
- Shape
- Rectangular
- Background
- White
- Border
- Grey/Black
- Text type
- Other
- Diagram reference
- 546.0
Where you'll see this sign
Approaches to all schools and nurseries, often paired with a 20 mph zone.
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