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UK drivers complain about 'useless' and 'irritating' sign introduced in 1965
RAC says 57% of 1,672 drivers find the signs uninformative, and 93% want councils to give more closure details.
- In May 2026, The RAC reported that 57% of 1,672 UK drivers surveyed find 'Road Ahead Closed' signs 'uninformative' when approaching road closures, highlighting significant frustration with current signage standards.
- Criticism focuses on the lack of detail, as many signs fail to specify which road is restricted or the distance ahead. One person described them as 'next to useless,' citing the missing information drivers need.
- Of those confused, 60% cite missing road names, 56% note missing distances, and 15% distrust the accuracy. Only 30% follow official Diversion signs, with 34% hoping the closure isn't their route.
- Additionally, 93% of Drivers want councils and contractors to provide more specific information about closure locations. This overwhelming support suggests demand for immediate signage reform.
- Simon Williams, RAC head of policy, said "Drivers ought to be able to trust the signs they are supposed to follow." Adding location and duration details would improve compliance and reduce confusion.
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UK drivers complain about 'useless' and 'irritating' sign introduced in 1965
A number of UK drivers have complained about the Road Ahead Closed sign and how it needs to be updated
·Bradford, United Kingdom
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