W307
At a glance
- Sign code
- W307
- Type
- Warning
- Official meaning
- Warning of pedestrians ahead.
What the Pedestrians ahead sign means
Warns that pedestrians may be in or near the roadway ahead, where there is no marked crossing.
What you must do
Reduce speed, watch both sides of the road and be prepared for people walking along or crossing the road.
Know the mistake this sign turns on
Full access adds the confusion Pedestrians 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 W307 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.