End of Main Road
The sign indicates that the main road ends and you no longer have priority.
When You See This Sign
When you see the sign, reduce your speed and be prepared to yield at the upcoming junction. If no other road signs are present, the right-hand rule applies, so scan especially to the right before proceeding.
Rules & Regulations
- The sign indicates that the priority road ends at the location where the sign is posted; beyond that point you no longer have priority as a vehicle on the priority road.
- When the priority road ends, the normal yielding rules apply unless other yield or stop signs indicate otherwise.
- If no other priority signs are present, the right-hand rule applies — you must give way to vehicles coming from the right.
- The sign affects only priority; it does not change other rules such as speed limits or lane signage unless otherwise stated.
Tips for Drivers
- Reduce your speed in good time when you see the sign and prepare to yield in the junction ahead.
- Look for supplementary signs or markings (yield, stop, or additional plates) that specify exactly where and for whom the priority changes.
- If no supplementary signs exist: use the right-hand rule as a guideline and pay extra attention to road users coming from the right.
- Be especially alert for cyclists and pedestrians at the end of the priority road — they may appear from unexpected directions and may have priority under local rules.
Common Mistakes
- Believing the sign means you must stop — that only applies if there is a stop sign.
- Thinking the sign cancels a previous speed limit — the end of the priority road affects only priority, not speed limits.
- Missing supplementary plates that show exactly where the priority road ends and therefore continuing under the assumption that you still have priority.
Test Yourself
Road Sign: End of Main Road
What does this sign mean for you as a driver?
- A Main road ends — you no longer have priority at subsequent intersections.
- B Entrance to main road — you will have priority at the next intersection.
- C A lane ends — change lanes in good time.
- D Only trucks have priority after the sign.
Exam Tip
On the theory test you may be asked 'What applies immediately after this sign if no other signs are present?'. The correct answer is that you no longer have priority and the right-hand rule applies.
Did You Know?
The sign is often used where a larger through road changes into a local street or where temporary detours alter priority; it can be combined with additional plates to specify exactly where the priority road actually ends.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the sign mean I must always give way to all vehicles?
No — it means you are no longer on a priority road and therefore do not automatically have priority. You must follow the applicable yielding rules; if no other signs are present, the right-hand rule applies.
Is the sign always placed before the junction or can it be placed in the junction?
The sign is normally placed where the priority road ends, which can be just before or at the start of the junction. An additional plate is sometimes used to indicate the exact boundary.
Can temporary roadworks change what the sign means?
Yes, during roadworks temporary signs and instructions can change the priority and the route of the priority road. You must always follow temporary signs and directions from road workers.
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