Sign K9: Detour; indicates a temporary diversion route
Legal meaning
Diversion. Measure on an advance direction sign along a non-motorway road.
Shape and colour
Rectangular yellow sign with black text and an arrow: diversion route.
Where the sign stands
At every choice on the diversion route, on the right before the junction where you must turn.
What the exam asks about this sign
The question is what to do with a diversion sign: follow the yellow route if your destination is on the sign; the diversion is advice, not an order, unless the original road is closed. Trap: candidates think yellow is always a temporary order.
Often confused with
- Advance sign on a non-motorway showing directions and destinations.
K5— Ordinary advance direction sign, white. - Warning for road works ahead
J16— Roadworks: often the reason for the diversion. - Closed in both directions for vehicles
C1— Road closed: the closure the diversion is for.
Signs in the same series
- Advance direction sign within the built-up area pre-announcing directions
K10 - Designated route for the transport of certain hazardous substances
K14 - Finger-post for cyclists showing direction and destination.
K7 - Advance sign on a non-motorway showing directions and destinations.
K5 - Low-level decision direction sign along a motorway showing destinations
K1