Barrier board

Barrier board

A board used to block off road works or close a lane or road.

Informative Signs for work at road

What should you do?

Do not drive past or around the barrier; follow the signed route or lane.

How to recognise it

A barrier board placed across the road works area or closed lane.

Common confusion

It marks a physical closure rather than just a warning.

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
Informative Signs for work at road
Sign Name
Barrier board
Category Size
14 signs

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