Loose Gravel Sign: diamond, yellow with a black symbol and border
Loose Gravel Sign

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.