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Road narrows

What does the “Road narrows” sign mean?

The “Road narrows” sign belongs to the “Warning” family of the French highway code. Warning signs are triangular with a red border. They flag a hazard or obstacle ahead so the driver slows down and takes extra care.

Updated 2 July 2026

Sign name

Français
Chaussée rétrécie
العربية
طريق ضيّق
English
Road narrows

Other signs in the same family

  • ChildrenChildren
  • Pedestrian crossingPedestrian crossing
  • Other dangersOther dangers
  • Steep descentSteep descent
  • Domestic animals crossingDomestic animals crossing
  • Domestic animals crossing (sheep)Domestic animals crossing (sheep)
  • Wild animals crossingWild animals crossing
  • Horse riders crossingHorse riders crossing

Sources: Sécurité routière (securite-routiere.gouv.fr) and service-public.fr.

Illustration : Roulex_45 — CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Credits & attributions

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