Horse-Drawn Vehicles and Animals Sign – Diagram 553 | Permanent UK Traffic Sign

🐎 Horse-Drawn Vehicles and Animals Sign – Diagram 553 | Permanent UK Traffic Sign

The Horse-Drawn Vehicles and Animals Sign (Diagram 553) is an official UK road sign, used to direct non-motorised traffic, including horse-drawn vehicles and animals, towards a bypass around a cattle grid. This sign ensures safe passage for horses, livestock, and traditional vehicles, preventing them from encountering hazardous cattle grids.

Manufactured to UK highway standards, this permanent traffic sign provides clear guidance, high visibility, and compliance with TSRGD regulations, making it suitable for rural roads, equestrian routes, and agricultural areas.

🛑 Ensures Safe Passage for Non-Motorised Traffic

This Horse-Drawn Vehicles and Animals Sign is essential for roads where:

• Cattle grids pose a danger to horses, livestock, and animal-drawn carts
• Rural roads require safe alternative routes for non-motorised transport
• Equestrian and farming areas need clear traffic management
• Tourist and countryside locations feature traditional horse-drawn transport

By clearly directing traffic to a safe bypass, this sign helps prevent injuries, accidents, and animal distress.

📏 High-Quality, Durable & Weather-Resistant

Designed for long-term outdoor use, this permanent UK road sign is made from high-quality materials, ensuring maximum visibility and durability.

• Retroreflective surface for visibility in all lighting conditions
• Weatherproof and corrosion-resistant materials for long-lasting performance
• Manufactured to TSRGD standards for full compliance with UK traffic regulations

🛠️ Easy Installation & Multiple Sizing Options

The Horse-Drawn Vehicles and Animals Sign (Diagram 553) is available in various sizes and materials, making it ideal for rural roads, equestrian paths, and agricultural routes.

• Multiple size options to meet UK road safety standards
• Compatible with standard post-mounting systems
• Ideal for local councils, equestrian centres, and farm estates

✅ Why Choose This Horse-Drawn Vehicles and Animals Sign?

✔ Official UK traffic sign for horse-drawn vehicle and animal bypass routes
✔ Highly visible & reflective for maximum safety
✔ Weatherproof & durable for long-term outdoor use
✔ Prevents accidents & improves animal welfare
✔ Fully compliant with UK TSRGD traffic regulations

📌 Summary

• Horse-Drawn Vehicles and Animals Sign – Diagram 553 directs non-motorised traffic to a safe bypass route
• Essential for preventing accidents on roads with cattle grids
• Highly visible, durable & weatherproof for permanent installation
• Ideal for equestrian paths, rural roads & agricultural areas
• Compliant with UK TSRGD traffic sign regulations

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Additional resources:

Driving rules

• The Highway Code
• Legal obligations of drivers and riders