Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⛚ has the Unicode code point U+26DA. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800to0xffff.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 16 bits within the final 24 bits and that it will have the format:1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx
Where thexare the payload bits.UTF-8 Encoding bit layout by codepoint range Codepoint Range Bytes Bit pattern Payload length U+0000 - U+007F 1 0xxxxxxx 7 bits U+0080 - U+07FF 2 110xxxxx 10xxxxxx 11 bits U+0800 - U+FFFF 3 1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 16 bits U+10000 - U+10FFFF 4 11110xxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 21 bits Step 2: Obtain the payload bits:
Convert the hexadecimal code point U+26DA to binary:
00100110 11011010. Those are the payload bits.Step 3: Fill in the bits to match the bit pattern:
Obtain the final bytes by arranging the paylod bits to match the bit layout:
11100010 10011011 10011010
DRIVE SLOW SIGN·U+26DA
⛚
Character Information
Code Point
U+26DA
HEX
26DA
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9B 9A | 11100010 10011011 10011010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 DA | 00100110 11011010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | DA 26 | 11011010 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 DA | 00000000 00000000 00100110 11011010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | DA 26 00 00 | 11011010 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⛚
URI Encoded
%E2%9B%9A
Description
The Unicode character U+26DA represents the Drive Slow sign (⤤). This symbol is commonly used in digital text to convey a warning for motorists to reduce their speed. In road traffic signs, it typically indicates that a specific area requires drivers to maintain a lower speed due to potential hazards, such as sharp turns, narrow roads, or pedestrian-dense zones. The Drive Slow sign can also be found in various transportation contexts and safety guidelines, emphasizing the importance of caution and awareness on the road. While not culturally specific, this symbol has been widely adopted around the world due to its universally understood meaning and significance in maintaining safe driving conditions.
How to type the ⛚ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9946 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.