warning
Unprotected quay, canal or river ahead
The road runs beside deep water with no barrier.
What it means in practice
There is nothing to stop a vehicle leaving the road and entering the water. Reduce speed, keep well left of the water's edge and take particular care in the dark or in poor visibility.
Description
A yellow diamond sign showing a car at the edge of open water.
hazardwater
Sources
- Rules of the Road · Road Safety Authority · Edition reflecting road traffic law as at 1 March 2025
Last checked 2026-09-08