warning
Accompanied horses and ponies
Horses and riders may be on the road ahead.
What it means in practice
Most collisions involving horses happen when the horse is struck from behind. Slow right down, pass wide and slowly, and never use the horn or flash lights in a way that could startle the animal.
Description
A yellow diamond sign showing a horse with a rider.
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Sources
- Rules of the Road · Road Safety Authority · Edition reflecting road traffic law as at 1 March 2025
Last checked 2026-09-08