Symbolic warning signs
Soft Shoulder (W54)
Do not drive or stop on the shoulder. If this is unavoidable, for example to avoid a collision, slow down as much as possible because the vehicle will pull in the direction of the shoulder when you move off the road.
Where
On any road.
Purpose
To warn that the material of the road shoulder may be softer than reasonably expected and could be dangerous for anyone who wants to move of the road.
Action
Do not drive or stop on the shoulder. If this is unavoidable, for example to avoid a collision, slow down as much as possible because the vehicle will pull in the direction of the shoulder when you move off the road.
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- Traffic control ahead (W24)
- Scholar patrol ahead (W25)
- Pedestrian crossing (W26)
- Pedestrians (W27)
- Children (W28)
- Pedal Cyclists (W29)