Meaning F8
End of all bans shown by traffic signs. This sign adds an order or a ban. After this sign the previous rule no longer applies.
Memory aid
F = an extra ban or order. A bar means the end: the rule stops here.
Common mistake
Common mistake: thinking the rule still applies after this sign.
On the road
You are on a road with extra rules and see sign F8 (End of all bans shown by traffic signs). This sign gives an order or a ban.
What should you do?
- Match your behaviour to the rule on the sign.
- Check whether the sign is a ban or an order.
- Watch supplementary plates for exceptions.
- After this sign the previous rule no longer applies.
Practice questions with model answers
What does sign F8 mean?
End of all bans shown by traffic signs. This sign adds an order or a ban. After this sign the previous rule no longer applies. In theory questions the point is the immediate effect: what should you do now?
What should you change as soon as you see this sign?
Match your behaviour to the rule on the sign. Check whether the sign is a ban or an order. Watch supplementary plates for exceptions. This is exactly what the CBR tests.
Which rule ends here because of sign F8?
The rule that applied before stops here. In the exam that means you return to the normal rules, unless a new sign says otherwise.
Frequently asked questions
What does sign F8 mean?
End of all bans shown by traffic signs. This sign adds an order or a ban. After this sign the previous rule no longer applies.
What should you do immediately at sign F8?
Match your behaviour to the rule on the sign. Check whether the sign is a ban or an order. Watch supplementary plates for exceptions.
What is a common mistake with sign F8?
Common mistake: thinking the rule still applies after this sign.
What else should you watch for with this sign?
Watch for supplementary plates, zone markings and any end signs.
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