Regulatory sign
Yield Sign
You do not have the right of way. Traffic on the road you are joining, and any pedestrian in your path, goes first.
What to do
Slow down as you approach and be ready to stop. Enter only when there is a gap large enough that nobody already on the road has to brake or swerve for you.
- Shape
- Downward-pointing triangle
- Colours
- Red border and legend on white
- Category
- Regulatory sign
Regulatory signs state a law. Ignoring one is a traffic offence in its own right.
Common questions
What does the yield sign mean?
You do not have the right of way. Traffic on the road you are joining, and any pedestrian in your path, goes first.
What should you do at a yield sign?
Slow down as you approach and be ready to stop. Enter only when there is a gap large enough that nobody already on the road has to brake or swerve for you.
What shape and colour is the yield sign?
Downward-pointing triangle. Red border and legend on white.