Direction of movement signs
Hairpin bend (W15)
Slow down so that you can take the curve safely or stop within the distance you can see.
Where
On any public road especially in mountainous areas.
Purpose
To warn that there is a very sharp, U-shaped curve ahead to the left or right.
Action
Slow down so that you can take the curve safely or stop within the distance you can see.
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Other direction of movement signs
- Traffic circle (W12)
- Gentle Curve (W13)
- Sharp Curve (W14)
- Winding Road (W16)
- Combined Curves (W17)
- Two-way Traffic (W18)
- Two-way traffic crossroad (W19)
- Lane ends (W20)