Low gear now' Supplementary Plate - Post Mount Diagram 525 R2/RA2
This permanent road sign informs drivers that they should engage a low gear in their vehicle to assist with speed regulation on an upcoming steep hill. The supplementary sign should only be used with gradient warning signs such as 523.1 Steep hill downwards ahead and 524.1 steep hill upwards ahead.
Other signs that are frequently seen with this one include 526 and 527 supplementary signs.
This sign can have the X-height adjusted to suit the road it is to be installed on. Details of the appropriate X-height for this sign can be found in the chapter 4 guidelines for road signs, a link to which can be found on our regulations page.