Meaning H2
End of built-up area. This sign belongs to the built-up area rules. After this sign the previous rule no longer applies.
Memory aid
H = built-up area. 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 enter or leave a built-up area and see sign H2 (End of built-up area). This sign marks that boundary.
What should you do?
- Check whether the built-up area starts or ends.
- Adjust your speed to the built-up area rules.
- Watch extra signs for exceptions.
- After this sign the previous rule no longer applies.
Practice questions with model answers
What does sign H2 mean?
End of built-up area. This sign belongs to the built-up area rules. 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?
Check whether the built-up area starts or ends. Adjust your speed to the built-up area rules. Watch extra signs for exceptions. This is exactly what the CBR tests.
Which rule ends here because of sign H2?
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 H2 mean?
End of built-up area. This sign belongs to the built-up area rules. After this sign the previous rule no longer applies.
What should you do immediately at sign H2?
Check whether the built-up area starts or ends. Adjust your speed to the built-up area rules. Watch extra signs for exceptions.
What is a common mistake with sign H2?
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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