Tuesday 1 April 2014

Give Way at the end of Cross Street


There is a Give Way sign and mini roundabout at the end of Cross Street at its junction with Great Norbury Street and Station Close.

The triangular, red bordered sign with give way written in the centre is a regulatory sign giving an order. The equilateral give way sign is upside down compared to other warning road signs simply as a recognition of shape. So if for instance a give way sign was to become defaced due to snow for example, the shape of the sign alone would be enough to inform a motorist of the impending hazard (a junction) that is ahead.

The upside down white triangle markings on the road represent an additional warning to motorists that there is a give way just ahead.

A contribution to the Triangles theme at City Daily Photo.

A contribution also to Ruby Tuesday and Our World Tuesday.

9 comments:

  1. That's a nice suburban scene.

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  2. That was interesting to read why the shape is used!!! And lovely neighborhood scene.

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  3. I hadn't realised about the upside-down triangle warning before. (I am not a driver.) When the picture came up, I was first struck with what a satisfying parking space that is. People must feel very content gliding in there when they come home in the evening.

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  4. I like this interpretation... and it seems to be a pleasant neighbourhood.

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  5. I was mystified when I first saw a mini roundabout.

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  6. a red-y scene; have a nice Tuesday

    much love...

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  7. nice entry...there are so many triangles once you start looking!

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  8. Good to see a "Give Way" sign for the triangle theme day.

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