Unauthorised vehicles prohibited

Unauthorised vehicles prohibited: what it means

Sign R208, TR208

What it means

This sign prohibits drivers who do not have special authorisation from entering a certain road or section of a road.

What you must do

Do not drive past the sign or enter the road unless you have special permission.

Where you see it

On any public road that must be closed to general traffic.

Remember

No special permission, no entry.

Test yourself

Question 1
On which kind of public road is the Unauthorised vehicles prohibited sign displayed?
- A Where it is necessary to close the road for general traffic
- B Where the road is narrow or near an intersection
- C Where the road passes a hospital or a church
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Answer: A: Where it is necessary to close the road for general traffic
The sign is used on a public road that must be closed to general traffic.
Question 2
Which of these signs prohibits drivers without special authorisation from entering a certain road or section of a road?
A
B
C
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Answer: Picture B
The Unauthorised vehicles prohibited sign stops drivers without special authorisation from entering a road or section of road.
Question 3
You reach the sign shown at the entrance to a road. You have not been given special permission. What must you do?
- A Do not proceed past the sign or enter the road
- B Enter the road only if no road works are visible
- C Enter the road and proceed at a reduced speed
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Answer: A: Do not proceed past the sign or enter the road
Without special permission you must not drive past the sign or enter the road.

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