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Yellow box junctions

These junctions consist of patterns of criss-cross yellow lines.

REMEMBER You must not enter the yellow box junction unless you can clear it without stopping.

Image shows 4 cars approaching a yellow box junction, two from either side.

An exception is when you want to turn right. In this case, you may enter the yellow box junction while waiting for a gap in traffic coming from the opposite direction. However, don't enter the box if to do so would block other traffic that has the right of way.

Image shows 4 cars approaching a yellow box junction, two from either side.

Yellow box junctions can also be found at railway level crossings or tramway crossings. Never enter these yellow box junctions unless you can leave them without stopping. The Traffic signs and road markings section has more information on traffic signs and road markings.