Regulatory sign
Keep Left Sign
The obstruction ahead must be passed on its left. It is far less common than Keep Right and is easy to misread at speed.
What to do
Move to the left of the divider, checking for traffic already in that lane.
- Shape
- Vertical rectangle
- Colours
- White with a black arrow
- Category
- Regulatory sign
Regulatory signs state a law. Ignoring one is a traffic offence in its own right.
Common questions
What does the keep left sign mean?
The obstruction ahead must be passed on its left. It is far less common than Keep Right and is easy to misread at speed.
What should you do at a keep left sign?
Move to the left of the divider, checking for traffic already in that lane.
What shape and colour is the keep left sign?
Vertical rectangle. White with a black arrow.