Hump bridge sign: what it means
The hump bridge sign warns of a bridge ahead with a steep hump. You cannot see over it, so something may be coming on the other side.
What does the hump bridge sign mean?
It is a warning triangle; Know your traffic signs calls it a hump bridge. Many are narrow as well as steep.
Quick quiz
What does the sign at the top of this page mean?
- Road humps ahead.
- A humped bridge ahead.
- A steep hill up ahead.
Show answer
B. A humped bridge ahead. A hump bridge ahead (Know your traffic signs). Source: Know your traffic signs: warning signs, GOV.UK; The Highway Code, rule 166, GOV.UK; The Highway Code, rule 243, GOV.UK; Traffic sign images, Department for Transport, GOV.UK
Where will you see it?
On country roads, over canals, rivers and railways.
What should you do?
Slow down and keep to the left. Do not overtake: rule 166 says not to overtake when approaching a hump bridge, because you cannot see far enough ahead. Do not park near it either (rule 243).
What do people get wrong?
Driving over too fast. The car can lift and lose grip, and an oncoming vehicle may be hidden by the hump.
Common questions
Why can’t I overtake near a hump bridge?
You cannot see oncoming traffic over the hump (The Highway Code, rule 166).
Can I park near a hump bridge?
No. The Highway Code says not to stop or park near the brow of a hill or a hump bridge (rule 243).
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Sources
Checked on 3 November 2026 against Know your traffic signs (warning signs) and The Highway Code rules 166 and 243.
- Know your traffic signs: warning signs, GOV.UK
- The Highway Code, rule 166, GOV.UK
- The Highway Code, rule 243, GOV.UK
- Traffic sign images, Department for Transport, GOV.UK
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Traffic sign images are Crown copyright, from the Department for Transport. Sources and image credits.