Regulatory sign
Yield To Uphill Traffic Sign
On a narrow mountain road, the vehicle climbing has the right of way, because restarting on a grade is far harder than restarting on the level.
What to do
If you are descending and the road is too narrow to pass, back up to a wide spot and let the climbing vehicle through.
- Shape
- Vertical rectangle
- Colours
- White with a black legend
- Category
- Regulatory sign
Regulatory signs state a law. Ignoring one is a traffic offence in its own right.
Common questions
What does the yield to uphill traffic sign mean?
On a narrow mountain road, the vehicle climbing has the right of way, because restarting on a grade is far harder than restarting on the level.
What should you do at a yield to uphill traffic sign?
If you are descending and the road is too narrow to pass, back up to a wide spot and let the climbing vehicle through.
What shape and colour is the yield to uphill traffic sign?
Vertical rectangle. White with a black legend.