W308
At a glance
- Sign code
- W308
- Type
- Warning
- Official meaning
- Warning of children ahead.
What the Children ahead sign means
Warns that children may be on or near the road ahead, often close to a school or play area.
What you must do
Slow right down, stay alert and be ready to stop, as children may run into the road unexpectedly.
Know the mistake this sign turns on
Full access adds the confusion Children 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 W308 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.