W215
At a glance
- Sign code
- W215
- Type
- Warning
- Official meaning
- Warning that the number of lanes is reduced ahead by the left-hand lane ending; vehicles must move into the remaining lane.
What the Left lane ends ahead sign means
The road narrows ahead and the left-hand lane comes to an end, so traffic in it must merge into the lane on the right.
What you must do
Check your mirrors and blind spot, signal early, and merge smoothly to the right before the lane runs out. Match the speed of the traffic you are joining.
Know the mistake this sign turns on
Full access adds the confusion Left lane ends ahead is most often mistaken for and the hint for the test, on this sign and every other one — plus practice questions and timed mock papers. The practice sample and the readiness test are free.
See the free practice testSources
- Road Traffic Signs chart, National Department of TransportThe official chart. Sign W215 was checked against it, artwork and meaning, before being published here.
- National Road Traffic Regulations, 2000 — Schedule 1Where the prescribed meaning of each road traffic sign is set out.
Last updated 2026-08-23.