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Wild Animals Likely to Be in Road Ahead Warning Sign – Diagram 551 showing black deer silhouette inside red triangle, warning of wildlife hazards on UK roads
  • Wild Animals Likely to Be in Road Ahead Warning Sign – Diagram 551 showing black deer silhouette inside red triangle, warning of wildlife hazards on UK roads

Wild Animals Likely to Be in Road Ahead Warning Sign – Diagram 551 | Permanent UK Traffic Sign

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Wild Animals Likely to Be in Road Ahead Warning Sign – Diagram 551. Warns motorists of potential wild animal crossings. Reflective, compliant, and ideal for rural and wildlife areas.

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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.


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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


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Feature Details
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

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Facing

RA1, RA2, R3B

Substrate

Aluminium, Composite, Stickers

Fixing

Channel, Plate Only, Self-Adhesive

Size (mm)

300, 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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