give-way sign
[Cf. give v. 49 b.]
A traffic sign ordering the road-user to yield the right of way to traffic on the road he is joining.
1963 Rep. Committee Traffic Signs (Min. Transport) 12 In recommending this Give way sign we are deliberately departing from the Protocol not only by adding words but in advocating that the sign should be made mandatory. 1969 Daily Tel. 15 Aug. 17/5 Roundabouts and ‘give way’ signs offer a far more fluid method of traffic control than lights. 1970 Times 11 Mar. 14/2 He ignored a ‘give way’ sign and white lines on a side road. |