Drivers have been warned of "unusual" road signs which if ignored or misunderstood could land them with a £1,000 fine as well as three points on their licence.
There are hundreds of different road signs in the UK, each with their own meaning and drivers are more often than not aware of and understand a large majority of them.
However, there are some which are not very common which means drivers might not know exactly what they mean and not understanding could potentially put you or another road user in danger.
In most cases, failing to comply with signs is dealt with by a fixed penalty of three points and a fine of £100.
However, if a driver already has points on their licence, it could add up to disqualification or a fine of up to £1000.
Motoring experts at Quotezone.co.uk have identified seven strange road signs which could land drivers with a dangerous driving charge if misunderstood or ignored.
No Vehicles
The blank circle on this road sign doesn’t give many clues to confused drivers about what it could mean as it looks half-finished.
However, according to the Highway Code, this sign means all vehicles are prohibited including motorcycles and horse-drawn vehicles.
The only exception is for pedal bikes which pedestrians must push.
You will usually see this on play or shopping streets.
Migratory toads crossing
This road sign warns drivers to beware of toads crossing the road, so motorists should proceed cautiously or may have to change routes.
These signs are most common in early Spring to help amphibians reach their spawning grounds.
No Horse-drawn Vehicles
Although this sign seems outdated for the 21st century, it is still used on roads around the UK.
It means horse-drawn vehicles will likely be using the road ahead, which may make it slow and difficult to move past, so drivers would need to be extra cautious.
Slow-Moving Military Vehicles
Even though the sign depicts a tank, it actually informs motorists a slow-moving military vehicle is likely to be crossing or in the road ahead.
If the military vehicle is large, it may take up more than one lane on the road, so be extra careful when overtaking.
These signs are not commonplace on British roadsides as there are only eight of these signs around England, so it is one of the most unusual signs to see.
Start of a designated quiet lane
The aim of quiet lanes is to maintain the character of minor rural roads by seeking to contain rising widespread traffic growth in rural areas.
Requirements to be identified as a quiet lane and get a sign include having less than 1000 vehicles travel through a day and having a traffic speed of less than 35mph.
The signs are usually on narrow single-track roads, so don’t expect to see them in busy cities.
Quayside or riverbank
It is very important to know the meaning of this sign as it could prevent a catastrophe for unknowing drivers.
It is a warning to motorists they are coming to the end of a road and approaching either a riverside or quayside and may not be able to see the edge.
No Vehicles Carrying Explosives
This sign may be confusing because at first glance as it looks like an exploding car.
However, the sign means no explosives are allowed in the area, so it only applies to a few motorists carrying dangerous loads.
No Vehicles Carrying Explosives signs are usually placed in densely populated areas where explosives are more likely to be transported - such as near munitions factories or military training grounds.
