Warning signs
Accompanied horses or ponies likely to be in or crossing road ahead
What it means
Ridden or led horses use this road regularly, often near a stables or where a bridleway crosses. Horses spook at engine noise and sudden movement. Slow down to no more than 10 mph, pass wide leaving at least 2 metres, and do not rev, sound your horn or accelerate away until you are well past.
Highway Code Rule 215 — read it on GOV.UK
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