What does the curved arrow road marking mean?

Road markings in the UK are designed to ensure safety and help drivers get to their destination.

Here we look at one in particular that has confused drivers across the country.

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What does the curved arrow road marking mean?

This arrow warns drivers attempting to overtake to return to the left side of the road.

These arrows are marked just before solid white lines. Where there are double lines down the middle, Rule 129 of the Highway Code states that drivers must not cross or straddle them.

Double white lines are used to inform drivers of a hazard and where a solid white line is present.

They forbid drivers to overtake as it is too dangerous.

Crossing double white lines could result in the driver being penalized with 3 penalty points on their driving license and a £60 fine.

What do arrows on British roads mean?

Arrows on UK roads are designed to advise drivers on which lane to drive in.

The curved arrow sign is one of them as it alerts the driver that it is best to return to the right side of the road and overtaking is prohibited.

What are the three types of arrows?

In addition to the curved arrow marker, there is a forward arrow and a left turn arrow on roads.

These are marked to inform drivers of the correct lane they need to take to reach their destination.

These are usually clearly marked at an intersection with two or more lanes.

How many traffic signs are there?

There are hundreds of different types of traffic signs, which are usually divided into three categories.

Circular traffic signs give orders, triangular ones warn motorists and rectangular ones inform them.

The colors displayed on the signs also convey different messages.

For example, blue circular signs give mandatory instructions, and signs with red rings around the perimeter tell drivers what not to do.