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If a vertical sign’s instructions and a road marking appear to conflict, with no higher-ranking signals governing the situation, which takes precedence under the signal hierarchy?

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The vertical sign.

The vertical sign, under Article 133. First check that both instructions concern the same place, vehicle and situation. Comply with both when compatible. The general hierarchy is officers, temporary signals and delineation, traffic lights, vertical signs and road markings. The most restrictive rule applies to signals of the same type.

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  • Always the road marking because it is painted on the road.

  • The vertical sign.

  • Whichever the driver prefers, without any hierarchy.

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