Every year in the UK, new traffic signs are introduced for people to learn and understand in order to promote safety when driving and using roads. Today, Peyton & Charmed will present some traffic signs that might make you furrow your brow, along with explanations of their meanings.
1. Beware of Migratory Toads
Students traveling to rural areas in the UK might come across this 'Beware of Migratory Toads' sign. If you see this sign, it means that there are groups of toads in the area that will be crossing the road to migrate to their breeding grounds, usually coming out in the evenings and at night. Therefore, if you see this sign in a rural area at night, you will need to drive slowly and be especially careful.
2. Vehicles may be Parked on the Verge
Parking your car partially or fully on the pavement (sidewalk) might sound illegal, but in the UK, especially in Scotland, parking on the verge is legal and doesn't obstruct pedestrians. This is because some rural roads are very narrow or have limited space, making it necessary to allow parking in this manner.
3. Vehicles Carrying Explosives Prohibited
Seeing this sign would naturally startle anyone, right? The purpose of this sign is to indicate that any vehicles carrying explosives are not allowed in this area. It might sound far-fetched – who would be carrying explosives in their car? But we recommend that if you see this traffic sign, it's better to find an alternative route.
4. Entering Quiet Lane
Students who encounter this sign might be confused as to why horses, people, and cars are all together on one sign. The purpose of this sign is to inform drivers that they are entering a Quiet Lane, where it's necessary to limit your speed to 35 miles per hour and respect your surroundings so that people in this zone can safely enjoy outdoor activities.
The appearance of these signs might look strange and unfamiliar to us, but every sign has its reason and a good purpose. Therefore, if you are driving in the UK, make sure you respect the traffic laws and understand their traffic signs.
