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Slippery Road Ahead Sign - Diagram 557 showing skidding car symbol in red triangle for UK road hazard alerts
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Slippery Road Ahead Sign – Diagram 557 | Temporary UK Traffic Sign

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Slippery Road Ahead Sign – Diagram 557. Temporary UK sign used to warn of skidding hazards. Reflective, weather-resistant, and easy to install.

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Slippery Road Ahead Sign – Diagram 557 | Temporary UK Traffic Sign


The Slippery Road Ahead Sign – Diagram 557 is a temporary UK road sign used to warn drivers about slippery road surfaces caused by rain, oil spills, loose materials, or temporary works. Featuring a tilting car with skid marks inside a red-bordered triangle, it is designed to prompt caution and reduced speed in high-risk conditions.

This sign complies with TSRGD Diagram 557 and is recommended in Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual for temporary traffic management. It is widely used during resurfacing, after gritting, or in areas prone to wet-weather skidding—particularly when road grip is temporarily compromised.

Available in RA1 (urban/low-speed) and RA2 (high-speed) reflective finishes, this sign is constructed using Zintec, GRP, composite, 3mm plastic (RA1), 5mm plastic (RA2), or vinyl sticker substrates. Mounting options include plate-only, quick-fit, riveted frame, or self-adhesive (for sticker signs).


🔧 Technical Review

Diagram 557 is crucial during adverse conditions and surface maintenance, helping prevent vehicle skidding and collisions. It’s highly visible and understood by all drivers, making it an essential warning during surfacing works, wet-weather hazards, or vehicle fluid contamination.


✅ Why Choose Morelock for Your Diagram 557 Sign?

✔️ Officially compliant with Diagram 557 & Chapter 8
✔️ Durable in all conditions – rain, spray, oil, or dust
✔️ Available in RA1 or RA2 reflective sheeting
✔️ Substrate options include Zintec, plastic, GRP, composite
✔️ Suitable for quick deployment with multiple mounting styles
✔️ Made in the UK with fast delivery nationwide


📌 Ideal For:

• Road surfacing and sealing sites
• Areas with diesel, oil, or fluid spills
• After heavy rainfall or snowmelt
• Slippery surfaces during or after gritting
• Utility and construction access zones


🌟 Summary (Why You Should Buy This Product)

• ✅ Temporary slippery road warning sign – Diagram 557
• ✅ Reduces skid risk in hazardous surface conditions
• ✅ Fully reflective and weatherproof
• ✅ Lightweight, portable, and easy to mount
• ✅ Trusted by UK traffic and safety authorities


📊 Product Specifications Table

Feature Details
Product Name Slippery Road Ahead Sign
Diagram Number 557
Reflective Class (Facing) RA1 (low speed), RA2 (high speed)
Mounting Options Plate-only, Riveted in Frame, Quick Fit, Self-Adhesive (stickers only)
Material (Substrate) Zintec, GRP, Composite, 3mm Plastic (RA1), 5mm Plastic (RA2), Stickers
Available Sizes (mm) 600, 750, 900, 1200, 1500
Compliance TSRGD Diagram 557, Chapter 8

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📏 Sign Sizes Sizes available: 600mm to 1500mm with RA1 & RA2 reflectivity
🧰 Installation Options Learn about Quick Fit, plate-only and adhesive mounts
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📚 Regulations & Guidance Traffic Signs Manual (GOV.UK)
Weight 4.9 kg
Facing

RA1

Substrate

Composite, Stickers, GRP, Plastic, Zintec

Fixing

Cone Mounted, Quick-Fit, Riveted in Frame, Plate Only, Self-Adhesive

Size (mm)

600, 750, 900

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:

Facing Type Warranty Duration
RA17 years
R2/RA210 years
R3B/R3C12 years

 

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