W361
At a glance
- Sign code
- W361
- Type
- Warning
- Official meaning
- Warning that there is a risk of electrical shock in the area ahead.
What the Danger of electrical shock sign means
Warns of a danger of electrical shock ahead, such as overhead power lines or an electrified line.
What you must do
Stay alert, keep clear of overhead lines, and do not raise loads, equipment or anything tall that could touch them.
Know the mistake this sign turns on
Full access adds the confusion Danger of electrical shock 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 W361 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 2026-09-03.