Warning for Pedestrians
The sign indicates a section of road where pedestrians often cross or linger on or near the road.
When You See This Sign
When you see A14 you should immediately reduce speed and carefully observe the sides of the road and any pedestrian traffic in the carriageway. Be ready to stop and exercise extra caution where pedestrians frequently cross or linger.
Rules & Regulations
- The A14 sign 'Warning for pedestrians' indicates you are approaching a stretch of road where pedestrians often cross or remain near the roadway.
- Adjust your speed and be prepared to stop if pedestrians suddenly step into the carriageway; the sign is a warning sign, not a prohibition or yield sign.
- You must yield to pedestrians who are on a crosswalk; A14 itself does not change the right-of-way rules.
- Avoid overtaking and do not drive too close to the roadside where pedestrians may be walking, especially in poor visibility or bad weather.
Tips for Drivers
- Reduce speed in good time and begin scanning sidewalks, bus stops, and cycle lanes where pedestrians may appear.
- Be extra attentive at dusk, in darkness, or in poor visibility — use high beams when appropriate to see pedestrians early, but switch to low beam to allow eye contact.
- Maintain a larger safety distance to the vehicle in front so you can stop smoothly if someone steps onto the road.
- Think before you turn or pass a place with many pedestrians — rather wait than rush past.
Common Mistakes
- Believing that A14 automatically gives pedestrians the right of way — it does not; right-of-way is governed by crosswalks and other road signs.
- Not reducing speed sufficiently because one mistakes the sign's warning for mere information.
- Often confusing A14 with a school-children sign or a crosswalk sign and acting incorrectly based on that assumption.
Test Yourself
Road Sign: Warning for Pedestrians
What does this road sign indicate?
- A Pedestrians often cross or are present on or near the road.
- B Children playing near the road — reduced speed is mandatory.
- C Only a pedestrian zone begins here.
- D Cyclists often cross the road — you must yield to cyclists.
Exam Tip
On the theory test they often try to trick you into believing that A14 gives pedestrians right of way or that it always indicates a crosswalk. Answer that it warns of pedestrians but does not change right-of-way rules — only a crosswalk itself grants right of way.
Did You Know?
A14 is often placed near public transport stops, town centers, and recreational areas where many people board or alight buses or walk. The sign has existed in its current form in Sweden since the EU's harmonization of traffic signs, but pedestrian warning signs have appeared in various forms long earlier in the country's signage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the sign mean I must stop?
No, the sign does not require you to stop, but you must adjust your speed and be ready to stop if pedestrians are on the road or do so suddenly.
Does A14 give pedestrians right of way?
No, A14 is a warning sign and does not change right-of-way rules. Pedestrians have right of way only at crosswalks or when they are already in your lane under certain circumstances.
Where is the sign most often placed?
The sign is often placed at schools, near bus stops, in town centers, and on country roads near recreational areas where pedestrians often cross or move along the roadside.
Should I use high beams or the horn when I see the sign?
No, do not use the horn or flashing lights unnecessarily. Rather adjust your speed and drive cautiously; honking can frighten pedestrians and create confusion instead of increasing safety.
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