Road signs and markings
Every traffic sign, road marking, light signal and vehicle marking the Highway Code lists. Each one is its own page, so you can link to a single sign.
54 signs and markings
in 9 groups
Entrance to controlled parking zoneInformation signs
Entrance to congestion charging zoneInformation signs
End of controlled parking zoneInformation signs
Advance warning of restriction or prohibition aheadInformation signs
Parking place for solo motorcyclesInformation signs
With-flow bus lane ahead which pedal cycles and taxis may also useInformation signs
Lane designated for use by high occupancy vehicles (HOV) - see rule 142Information signs
Vehicles permitted to use an HOV lane aheadInformation signs
End of motorwayInformation signs
Start of motorway and point from which motorway regulations applyInformation signs
Appropriate traffic lanes at junction aheadInformation signs
Traffic on the main carriageway coming from right has priority over joining trafficInformation signs
Additional traffic joining from left ahead. Traffic on main carriageway has priority over joining traffic from right hand lane of slip roadInformation signs
Traffic in right hand lane of slip road joining the main carriageway has priority over left hand laneInformation signs
‘Countdown’ markers at exit from motorway (each bar represents 100 yards to the exit). Green-backed markers may be used on primary routes and white-backed markers with black bars on other routes. At approaches to concealed level crossings white-backed markers with red bars may be used. Although these will be erected at equal distances the bars do not represent 100 yard intervals.Information signs
Motorway service area sign showing the operator’s nameInformation signs
Traffic has priority over oncoming vehiclesInformation signs
Hospital ahead with Accident and Emergency facilitiesInformation signs
Tourist information pointInformation signs
No through road for vehiclesInformation signs
Recommended route for pedal cyclesInformation signs
Home Zone EntryInformation signs
Area in which cameras are used to enforce traffic regulationsInformation signs
Bus lane on road at junction aheadInformation signs
RED means ‘Stop’. Wait behind the stop line on the carriagewayTraffic light signals
RED AND AMBER also means ‘Stop’. Do not pass through or start until GREEN showsTraffic light signals
GREEN means you may go on if the way is clear. Take special care if you intend to turn left or right and give way to pedestrians who are crossingTraffic light signals
AMBER means ‘Stop’ at the stop line. You may go on only if the AMBER appears after you have crossed the stop line or are so close to it that to pull up might cause an accidentTraffic light signals
A GREEN ARROW may be provided in addition to the full green signal if movement in a certain direction is allowed before or after the full green phase. If the way is clear you may go but only in the direction shown by the arrow. You may do this whatever other lights may be showing. White light signals may be provided for tramsTraffic light signals
Alternately flashing red lights mean YOU MUST STOPFlashing red lights
You MUST NOT proceed further in this laneMotorway signals
Change laneMotorway signals
Reduced visibility aheadMotorway signals
Lane ahead closedMotorway signals
Temporary maximum speed advised and information messageMotorway signals
Leave motorway at next exitMotorway signals
Temporary maximum speed advisedMotorway signals
End of restrictionMotorway signals
Lane control signalsLane control signals
Traffic approaching from the frontPolice officers
Traffic approaching from both front and behindPolice officers
Traffic approaching from behindPolice officers
From the sidePolice officers
From the frontPolice officers
From behind*
*In Wales, bilingual signs appear on emergency services vehicles and clothingPolice officers
I want to go straight onArm signals to persons controlling traffic
I want to turn left; use either handArm signals to persons controlling traffic
I want to turn rightArm signals to persons controlling trafficEvery one of these is named in the Highway Code
The rules that use them are on this site in full, in the Code’s own wording, and you do not need an account to read either.