Wild Animals road sign (W313)
Warning · Animals · W313

Wild Animals Sign

Wild animals may cross the road for the next 2 km, especially in game reserves. Watch carefully particularly at night.

What Kind of Sign Is This?

Warning signs alert you to a hazard ahead so you can adjust speed and position before you reach it. They are yellow diamonds with a red border.

NATIS code
W313
Category
Warning
Group
Animals

K53 Questions on Warning Signs

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A triangular warning sign shows a picture of a wild animal (buck/antelope). What does this mean?▼
Wild animals may cross the road

A WILD ANIMALS crossing sign warns that wild animals may appear on the road in this area, particularly at dawn and dusk. Reduce speed and watch carefully for animals in or near the road.

A triangular sign with a red border on a white background shows a winding road symbol. What does this mean?▼
Winding or curvy road ahead

This WARNING sign indicates a winding or S-bend road ahead. You must reduce speed and be prepared for sharp curves.

A triangular sign with a red border shows a stick figure of a person walking. What does this warn of?▼
Pedestrian crossing ahead

This triangular WARNING sign indicates a PEDESTRIAN CROSSING ahead. Slow down and be prepared to stop for pedestrians.

A triangular sign with a red border shows two children walking. What does this warn?▼
School crossing or children zone ahead

This is a SCHOOL ZONE warning sign. Children may be crossing the road. Reduce speed significantly and be prepared to stop.

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