🚧 Escape Lane Left Direction Sign – Diagram 817.2A | Permanent UK Traffic Sign
The Sign is an essential UK road safety sign, providing a clear directional guide to an escape lane on the left. Designed for steep hills and high-risk roads, this sign helps drivers—especially HGVs, buses, and other large vehicles—navigate safely toward an emergency escape lane when braking becomes difficult.
Manufactured to UK highway standards, this permanent road sign ensures high visibility, durability, and compliance with TSRGD regulations. It plays a key role in road safety infrastructure, helping prevent accidents by directing vehicles to a dedicated emergency stopping area.
🛑 Essential for Road Safety on Steep Hills
Steep inclines pose a significant risk for vehicles struggling to stop, especially those carrying heavy loads. The Sign ensures drivers can quickly locate and access the escape lane when needed.
- Critical for accident prevention on steep roads
- Clearly directs vehicles to a safe escape route on the left
- Compliant with UK road safety regulations
📏 High-Quality, Durable & Weather-Resistant
It is made from long-lasting, weather-resistant materials, ensuring clear visibility and reliable performance in all conditions.
- Reflective surface for night-time and low-light visibility
- Built to withstand harsh UK weather conditions
- Fully compliant with TSRGD and UK traffic regulations
🛠️ Easy Installation & Custom Sizing Options
The Sign is available in various sizes and materials, suitable for highways, rural roads, and steep inclines.
- Available in multiple sizes to meet UK traffic authority standards
- Compatible with standard post mounting systems
- Ideal for local councils, highway agencies, and private road operators
✅ Why Choose This Sign?
✔ Official UK traffic sign for steep hills with escape lanes
✔ Highly visible & reflective for day and night use
✔ Weatherproof & durable for long-term installation
✔ Guides drivers toward a safe emergency stop area
✔ Fully compliant with UK TSRGD regulations
📌 Summary
- Escape Lane Left Direction Sign (Diagram 817.2A) – directs drivers to an escape lane on the left
- Essential for steep hills where vehicles may struggle to stop
- Highly visible, durable & weatherproof for permanent installation
- Ideal for highways, steep gradients & accident prevention
- Compliant with UK TSRGD traffic sign regulations
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