Symbolic warning signs

One vehicle width structure (W42)

South African One vehicle width structure road sign (W42)
One vehicle width structure — symbolic warning signs used on South African roads.

Slow down if there is oncoming traffic, stop at least 6m from the structure and yield to the other vehicle.

Where

On any road.

Purpose

To warn that the carriageway ahead narrows to a width that will make it possible for only one vehicle at a time to pass. (5 meters wide)

Action

Slow down if there is oncoming traffic, stop at least 6m from the structure and yield to the other vehicle.

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