DIAGRAM 817.2F

Ensure Maximum Safety with the Escape Lane Ahead Sign – Diagram 817.2F

The Diagram 817.2F Escape Lane Ahead sign is a crucial road safety sign designed to alert drivers about an upcoming escape lane positioned 200 yards ahead. This warning is essential for vehicles struggling to stop due to steep gradients, helping to prevent accidents and ensure smoother traffic flow.

High-risk roads, particularly those with long or steep downhill sections, pose a significant challenge for large vehicles, lorries, and heavy goods transport. If brakes overheat or fail, drivers need a clear escape route to avoid catastrophic collisions. The Escape Lane Ahead sign ensures they are informed in advance, giving them ample time to react.

Why is the Diagram 817.2F Escape Lane Sign Essential?

Prevents Accidents on Steep Roads

Steep hills create braking difficulties, especially for HGVs, buses, and vehicles carrying heavy loads. The Escape Lane Ahead sign ensures drivers are aware of the safe diversion route, reducing the risk of high-speed collisions.

Clear and Recognisable Design

This sign follows the standard UK road sign format, featuring a blue background with white text and symbols. The bold imagery ensures high visibility, even in poor weather conditions.

Compliant with UK Traffic Regulations

Manufactured to Department for Transport (DfT) standards, the Diagram 817.2F sign is legally required on roads with designated escape lanes. Compliance with Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions (TSRGD) 2016 ensures it meets all safety guidelines.

Durable and Weather-Resistant Material

Morelock Signs manufactures road signs using high-quality, weather-resistant materials, ensuring durability against extreme weather conditions, UV exposure, and general wear and tear.

Where Should the Escape Lane Ahead Sign Be Installed?

The Diagram 817.2F sign should be installed 200 yards before an escape lane on roads with significant gradients. It is commonly used in:

• Hilly or mountainous regions with steep descents
• Motorways and A-roads where emergency escape lanes are present
• Construction zones with temporary steep gradients
• High-risk freight and lorry routes

Proper placement ensures that drivers have enough time to react and safely manoeuvre into the escape lane if necessary.

How to Install the Escape Lane Ahead Sign

Proper installation is key to ensuring maximum effectiveness. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Correct Positioning: Place the sign exactly 200 yards before the escape lane.
2. Optimal Height: Ensure visibility for all vehicle types, including HGVs and buses.
3. High-Quality Mounting: Use galvanised steel posts to withstand weather and impact.
4. Regular Maintenance: Inspect for wear, damage, or fading to maintain clarity.

Order the Diagram 817.2F Escape Lane Sign from Morelock Signs

At Morelock Signs, we supply high-quality, DfT-approved road signs for all traffic management needs. Our Diagram 817.2F Escape Lane Ahead sign is manufactured to meet British Standards (BS EN 12899-1:2007) and ensures compliance with UK traffic laws.

Why Choose Morelock Signs?

✔ High-Quality Manufacturing – Built with reflective materials for maximum visibility
✔ Fast Delivery Across the UK – Reliable and efficient shipping services
✔ Customisation Available – Tailor signs to your specific road safety needs
✔ Competitive Pricing – Affordable rates with bulk order discounts

More resources:

UK Government Highway Code

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