W314
At a glance
- Sign code
- W314
- Type
- Warning
- Official meaning
- Warning of a gate ahead.
What the Gate ahead sign means
Warns that a gate across or beside the road is ahead, which may be closed or being opened.
What you must do
Slow down and be ready to stop, as the gate may be closed, and watch for people or animals near it.
Know the mistake this sign turns on
Full access adds the confusion Gate 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 W314 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.