Wild Animals Likely to Be in Road Ahead Warning Sign – Diagram 551 | Permanent UK Traffic Sign
The Wild Animals Likely to Be in Road Ahead Warning Sign – Diagram 551 is a mandatory UK traffic warning sign that alerts motorists to areas where wild animals, such as deer, are likely to cross or move near the road. Commonly used in forested areas, national parks, and rural roads near wildlife habitats, this sign enhances safety by helping prevent wildlife-vehicle collisions.
Fully compliant with TSRGD Diagram 551, BS EN 12899-1, and Chapter 4 of the Traffic Signs Manual, this warning sign is manufactured using high-durability aluminium, composite, or self-adhesive substrates, and is available in RA2 or R3B reflective finishes to ensure day and night visibility.
The sign is available in all six standard UK triangle sizes — 450mm, 600mm, 750mm, 900mm, 1200mm, and 1500mm — and can be supplied with channel fixings, plate-only, or self-adhesive backing, making it suitable for both permanent roadside installation and temporary use in wildlife-sensitive zones.
🔧 Technical Review
The design features a bold black silhouette of a leaping deer, enclosed within a red-bordered triangle. This striking symbol clearly communicates a wildlife hazard ahead, prompting drivers to reduce speed and remain alert.
✅ Why Choose Morelock for Your Diagram 551 Sign?
✔️ Officially compliant with TSRGD, Chapter 8, and BS EN 12899-1
✔️ Available in RA2 and R3B reflective grades
✔️ Manufactured in aluminium, composite, or sticker formats
✔️ All six standard triangle sizes available
✔️ Multiple mounting options: channel, plate-only, or adhesive
✔️ Fast UK delivery direct from the manufacturer
📌 Ideal For:
• Forests, moorland, and rural roads
• Wildlife conservation areas and nature parks
• Deer migration routes and feeding paths
• Scenic routes and national trails
• Temporary installation during rutting or calving season
🌟 Summary (Why You Should Buy This Product)
• ✅ Official UK sign for areas with potential wild animal crossings
• ✅ Complies with Diagram 551 and Chapter 4 of the Traffic Signs Manual
• ✅ Highly visible RA2 or R3B reflective options
• ✅ Offered in all UK-standard triangle sizes
• ✅ Built and dispatched quickly from UK manufacturing facility
📊 Product Specifications Table
Feature | Details |
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Product Name | Wild Animals in Road Warning Sign |
Diagram Number | 551 |
Reflective Class (Facing) | RA2, R3B |
Mounting Options | Channel, Plate-only, Self-Adhesive |
Material (Substrate) | Aluminium, Composite, Stickers |
Available Sizes (mm) | 450, 600, 750, 900, 1200, 1500 |
Compliance | TSRGD Diagram 551, BS EN 12899-1, Chapter 8 |
🔗 Useful Road Sign Resources
Section | Link & Description |
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🛒 Shop Permanent Signs | Explore all Chapter 8 compliant road signs – reflective and compliant |
📏 Standard Triangle Sign Sizes | Choose from 450mm, 600mm, 750mm, 900mm, 1200mm & 1500mm – fast delivery |
🚧 Permanent Installation Options | Mounting posts, fixings, and installation services across the UK |
📞 Get a Road Sign Quote | Request pricing for bulk orders or custom specifications |
📚 Government Guidance | Safety at Street Works – Official Code of Practice (PDF) The Highway Code – UK traffic signage rules and standards |