Warning sign
Loose Gravel Sign
Loose stone lies on the surface, either freshly laid or washed onto it.
What to do
Slow down, avoid hard braking or sharp steering, and drop well back so stones thrown up by the vehicle ahead do not reach your windscreen.
- Shape
- Diamond
- Colours
- Yellow with a black symbol and border
- Category
- Warning sign
Warning signs are yellow diamonds. They tell you what the road is about to do, early enough to change speed.
Common questions
What does the loose gravel sign mean?
Loose stone lies on the surface, either freshly laid or washed onto it.
What should you do at a loose gravel sign?
Slow down, avoid hard braking or sharp steering, and drop well back so stones thrown up by the vehicle ahead do not reach your windscreen.
What shape and colour is the loose gravel sign?
Diamond. Yellow with a black symbol and border.