Water Course Ahead Sign – Diagram 555.1 | Permanent UK Traffic Sign

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Warning sign – alerts drivers to a watercourse running alongside the road, ensuring caution and reducing the risk of vehicles leaving the carriageway.

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🔴 Water Course Ahead Sign – Diagram 555.1 | Permanent UK Traffic Sign

It is an official UK warning sign that alerts drivers to the presence of a river, canal, or drainage channel running parallel to the road. This sign is essential for preventing accidents in areas where a vehicle leaving the road may enter water, particularly on rural roads, bridges, and flood-prone areas. It is fully compliant with TSRGD regulations and helps ensure driver awareness and road safety.

📍 Where is the Water Course Ahead Sign Used?

This sign is commonly placed in areas where a water body runs close to the road, increasing the risk of vehicles veering off into water:

Rural roads near rivers, lakes, or canals
Coastal roads with open water nearby
Flood-prone areas where water levels may rise
Bridges and causeways with minimal protective barriers
Country lanes where roadside ditches or streams run parallel to the road

By warning drivers of potential water hazards, this sign helps prevent accidents, vehicle submersion, and water-related incidents.

⚠️ Enhancing Road Safety Near Water Hazards

The Water Course Ahead Sign (Diagram 555.1) plays a crucial role in:

✅ Encouraging drivers to reduce speed and stay alert in wet or slippery conditions
✅ Preventing vehicles from veering off roads into rivers, canals, or ditches
✅ Raising awareness for cyclists and motorcyclists on narrow roads
✅ Ensuring compliance with UK road safety laws in areas with water hazards

With its clear triangular warning design featuring a vehicle near water, this sign provides instant recognition for approaching motorists.

📏 Highly Visible, Durable & Weather-Resistant

This official UK warning sign is built for long-term outdoor use, ensuring maximum visibility and durability in all conditions.

✔️ Retroreflective surface for high visibility in day and night conditions
✔️ Weatherproof and corrosion-resistant materials for long-lasting performance
✔️ TSRGD-compliant – fully meets UK road safety regulations

🛠 Easy Installation & Multiple Size Options

The Water Course Ahead Sign – Diagram 555.1 is available in various standard UK road sign sizes and materials to fit different locations.

✔️ Pre-drilled holes for quick and secure installation
✔️ Multiple size options for rural roads, bridges, and flood-prone areas
✔️ Compatible with post-mounting systems for easy setup

✅ Why Choose This Sign?

✔️ Official UK warning sign for watercourse hazards
✔️ Highly visible & reflective for maximum safety compliance
✔️ Weatherproof & durable for long-term outdoor use
✔️ Prevents accidents & protects drivers from water hazards
✔️ Fully compliant with UK TSRGD traffic regulations

📌 Summary

Water Course Ahead Sign – Diagram 555.1 warns of water hazards near the road.
Encourages drivers to slow down and maintain control near watercourses.
Highly visible, durable & weatherproof for long-term outdoor use.
Ideal for rural roads, coastal routes, and flood-prone areas.
Fully compliant with TSRGD UK traffic sign regulations.

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The reflective materials used are weather resistant and designed for outdoor application. The range consists of three classes including RA1, R2/RA2, and R3B/R3C. The outdoor service life for each class of material is as follows: