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Revision question · Hazard awareness
What does this signal from a police officer mean to oncoming traffic?
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Stop
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Police officers may need to direct traffic; for example, at a junction where the traffic lights have broken down. Check your copy of The Highway Code for the signals that they use.
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Rule 105Highway Code rule · The photographed raised palm faces the approaching driver and means stop; the other arm also stops traffic from behind.A police officer stopping approaching trafficReviewed guidance summary · The photographed raised palm faces the approaching driver and means stop; the other arm also stops traffic from behind.