W310
At a glance
- Sign code
- W310
- Type
- Warning
- Official meaning
- Warning of cattle (farm animals) ahead.
What the Cattle ahead sign means
Warns that cattle may be on or crossing the road ahead, often in farming or grazing areas.
What you must do
Slow down and be ready to stop; animals can be unpredictable and may move into your path without warning.
Know the mistake this sign turns on
Full access adds the confusion Cattle 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 W310 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.