Steady red cross

Steady red cross: what it means

Sign S17

What it means

This overhead lane signal tells you that you must not drive in the lane over which the cross is displayed.

What you must do

Do not drive in the lane under the red cross.

Remember

Red cross over a lane: keep out of that lane.

The lane might be open to vehicles travelling in the opposite direction.

Test yourself

Question 1
You are driving on a roadway with several lanes and a steady red cross is displayed over the lane to your right. What does the signal indicate to you?
- A You shall not drive in that lane
- B You may drive in that lane
- C You must move into that lane
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Answer: A: You shall not drive in that lane
A steady red cross over a lane means you must not drive in that lane.
Question 2
Which of these overhead signals is displayed over a lane that might be open to vehicles travelling in the opposite direction?
A
B
C
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Answer: Picture C
A lane with a steady red cross over it might be open to vehicles travelling in the opposite direction.

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