Keep in Low Gear Sign – Diagram 526 | Permanent UK Traffic Sign

🚧 Keep in Low Gear Sign – Diagram 526 | Permanent UK Traffic Sign

The Keep in Low Gear Sign is an official UK traffic sign, advising drivers to engage a lower gear when approaching a steep hill or tight bend. This sign is crucial for road safety, particularly in areas where engine braking is needed to prevent excessive speed or brake failure.

Manufactured to UK highway standards, this permanent road sign ensures high visibility, durability, and compliance with TSRGD regulations. It is essential for mountain roads, rural routes, and highways with steep gradients or sharp bends.

🛑 Improves Vehicle Control & Road Safety

The Sign plays a vital role in preventing accidents by ensuring drivers take necessary precautions in high-risk areas, such as:

• Steep downhill gradients where excessive speed can be dangerous
• Tight bends where control and stability are crucial
• Routes used by HGVs, buses, and vehicles carrying heavy loads
• Mountain and rural roads prone to accidents due to steep inclines

By encouraging engine braking, this sign helps reduce brake wear, improve control, and enhance road safety.

📏 High-Quality, Durable & Weather-Resistant

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

• Retroreflective coating for clear visibility in low-light conditions
• Weatherproof and corrosion-resistant materials for long-lasting use
• Manufactured to TSRGD standards for full legal compliance

🛠️ Easy Installation & Multiple Sizing Options

The Keep in Low Gear Sign is available in various sizes and materials, making it suitable for highways, rural roads, and mountainous regions.

• Available in multiple sizes to meet UK road safety standards
• Easily mountable on standard signposts for quick installation
• Ideal for local councils, highway agencies, and private road operators

✅ Why Choose This Sign?

✔ Official UK traffic sign advising drivers to use a lower gear
✔ Highly visible & reflective for maximum road safety
✔ Weatherproof & durable for long-term installation
✔ Prevents excessive speed & improves vehicle control
✔ Fully compliant with UK TSRGD traffic regulations

📌 Summary

• Keep in Low Gear Sign – Diagram 526 advises drivers to reduce speed on steep hills or tight bends
• Essential for improving vehicle control & preventing brake failure
• Highly visible, durable & weatherproof for permanent installation
• Ideal for highways, mountainous roads & heavy vehicle routes
• Compliant with UK TSRGD traffic sign regulations

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Additional resources:

Driving rules

• The Highway Code
• Legal obligations of drivers and riders