Lay-by sign

Lay-by sign

The sign marks the entrance to a lay-by where you may stop off the main road.

Advance Direction Signs

What should you do?

Signal, slow down and pull in safely, then check carefully before rejoining the road.

How to recognise it

A blue square with a large white P.

Common confusion

Unlike the lay-by ahead sign, it shows no distance, because the lay-by is here.

Explanation written by the My Driving Test editorial team using the Department of Transport Traffic Signs Manual conventions and the RSA Rules of the Road.

Quick Facts

Category
Advance Direction Signs
Sign Name
Lay-by sign
Category Size
26 signs

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