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Winding road sign: what does it mean?

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The winding road sign is a warning sign.

Drivers encountering a winding road sign must be prepared to slow down as the sign designates a section of curved road ahead. Winding road signs are used in situations where there are three or more curves in the road where each curve is separated by a tangent distance of less than 600 feet. A supplemental distance plaque may be placed below the winding road sign to inform drivers of the distance of the winding section of road.

Shape: diamond-shaped
Winding road signs are diamond-shaped with a yellow background and black symbols.
Location: roads
Placed in advance of 3 or more successive curves in the road.
Color: yellow and black
Real-life examples

Winding road signs in the wild

Things To Remember

  • Winding road signs are placed in advance of a section of road with 3 or more curves.
  • These signs are meant to warn drivers to slow down in preparation for multiple curves in the road ahead.
  • A supplemental distance plaque may be placed below the winding road sign to inform drivers of the distance of the winding section of road.
  • All warning signs should be obeyed as they are meant to warn drivers of a potential hazard ahead.

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