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Escape Lane 200 Yards Ahead to the Left – Essential for Vehicles Struggling to Stop on Steep Hills
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Visit FAQ Section 📖The Escape Lane Ahead Sign (Diagram 817.2F) is a permanent UK road sign that alerts drivers to an escape lane located 200 yards ahead on the left. This sign is particularly important for vehicles descending steep hills, providing a critical safety measure for those experiencing brake failure or struggling to stop safely.
Commonly installed on steep gradients, mountain roads, and high-risk downhill sections, this sign ensures early warning for drivers, allowing them to take the necessary action in time. Designed for permanent installation, it meets BS 8442 compliance standards, ensuring maximum durability, high visibility, and resilience against harsh weather conditions.
This sign clearly notifies drivers that an escape lane is available 200 yards ahead on the left, providing critical reaction time for vehicles facing braking difficulties.
Ideal for steep descents, mountainous roads, and high-risk routes, this sign helps prevent serious accidents involving HGVs, buses, and heavily loaded vehicles.
Manufactured from top-grade reflective materials, this sign is built to withstand extreme weather conditions, including heavy rain, wind, and UV exposure, ensuring long-lasting performance.
The bold blue background with clear white graphics enhances visibility day and night, ensuring drivers can easily identify the escape lane ahead.
The Escape Lane Ahead Sign – Diagram 817.2F is BS 8442 compliant, meaning it meets the UK Department for Transport (DfT) safety standards for permanent road signage.
Designed for permanent roadside installation, this sign is compatible with various mounting options, including post mounting, wall mounting, and pole fixtures, ensuring secure placement in high-risk areas.
✔️ Provides Advance Notice – Warns drivers of an escape lane 200 yards ahead on the left
✔️ Essential for Steep Hill Safety – Ideal for high-risk descents and emergency stopping areas
✔️ Weatherproof & Durable – Built from high-quality reflective materials for all-weather use
✔️ High-Visibility Design – Blue background with clear white symbols ensures maximum readability
✔️ BS 8442 Compliant – Meets UK road safety standards for permanent road signage
✔️ Easy to Install – Compatible with standard UK road sign mounting systems
🔹 Roads with steep descents
🔹 Areas prone to runaway vehicles
🔹 High-risk mountain roads
🔹 Motorways and A-roads with escape lanes
🔹 Highway maintenance and traffic management authorities
The Sign is a critical road safety measure, ensuring that drivers are aware of an emergency stopping lane ahead, reducing the risk of brake failure incidents on steep hills.
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