Traffic on one-way roads flows in one direction only. The 'One-way traffic' sign indicates the direction of the permitted traffic flow. You must not drive in the opposite direction. The sign can be found at the entry to a oneway road and at intervals along a one-way road.
'No entry' signs are generally erected at exit of a one-way road to prohibit all vehicles from entering.
It is not always easy to tell if you are about to enter or are on a one-way road, and perhaps your view of the sign is blocked by a parked vehicle. Look at the vehicles parked in the street. On a one-way road they will all be facing one way. Vehicles are normally parked facing the same direction as the traffic flow. Sometimes lane indication arrows may guide you.
Lane discipline on a one-way road is important. Select the lane which will lead to your destination, using either lane markings or direction signs for information, then stay in it. Keep to the left most lane if you are turning to the left; the right most lane if you are turning to the right. If you are going straight, be guided by road markings. When the road is not wide enough for a middle lane, you may choose the left or right of the road.
Having made your choice of lane, get into it as soon as you can do so safely and stay in it, but look out for other drivers who may change lanes suddenly. Traffic may overtake on either side on a one-way road.
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‘One-way traffic' sign - drive in the direction indicated.
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If there is a traffic island with a 'Pass either side' sign, there is no need to change lanes as the traffic lanes on both sides of the island will meet along the same route.
Side roads leading off a one-way road may also be one-way. You should expect traffic to join the road from either side, and if you are intending to turn off down a side road, look well ahead to check that entry to it is actually allowed.
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'No entry' sign - no entry for all vehicles, do not drive past this sign.
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Contra-flow bus lane
Bus lanes sometimes operate on one-way roads. Information on bus lanes can be found on the page before.
Contra-flow bus lanes are lanes that operate on one-way roads in the opposite direction to the normal traffic flow.
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Contra-flow bus lane (franchised buses) sign - do not drive onto the bus lane on the opposite side of the road at any time.
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Sign placing at the beginning of a contra-flow bus lane (franchised buses) - No entry of motor vehicles except franchised buses. |
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One-Way Roads