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.
69 signs and markings
in 10 groups
At a junction leading directly into a motorway (junction number may be shown on a black background)Direction signs
On approaches to junctions (junction number on black background)Direction signs
Route confirmatory sign after junctionDirection signs
Downward pointing arrows mean ‘Get in lane’ The left-hand lane leads to a different destination from the other lanes.Direction signs
The panel with the inclined arrow indicates the destinations which can be reached by leaving the motorway at the next junctionDirection signs
On approaches to junctionsDirection signs
At the junctionDirection signs
Route confirmatory sign after junctionDirection signs
On approaches to junctionsDirection signs
On approach to a junction in Wales (bilingual)Direction signs
Primary route forming part of a ring roadDirection signs
Primary route forming part of a ring roadDirection signs
On approaches to junctionsDirection signs
On approaches to junctionsDirection signs
At the junctionDirection signs
Direction to toilets with access for the disabledDirection signs
Picnic siteDirection signs
Ancient monument in the care of English HeritageDirection signs
Direction to a car parkDirection signs
Tourist attractionDirection signs
Direction to camping and caravan siteDirection signs
Advisory route for lorriesDirection signs
Route for pedal cycles forming part of a networkDirection signs
Recommended route for pedal cycles to place shownDirection signs
Route for pedestriansDirection signs
Symbols showing emergency diversion route for motorway and other main road trafficDirection signs
Symbols showing emergency diversion route for motorway and other main road trafficDirection signs
Symbols showing emergency diversion route for motorway and other main road trafficDirection signs
Symbols showing emergency diversion route for motorway and other main road trafficDirection signs
Diversion routeDirection signs
Road worksRoad works signs
Loose chippingsRoad works signs
Temporary hazard at road worksRoad works signs
Temporary lane closure (the number and position of arrows and red bars may be varied according to lanes open and closed)Road works signs
Slow-moving or stationary works vehicle blocking a traffic lane. Pass in the direction shown by the arrow.Road works signs
Mandatory speed limit aheadRoad works signs
Road works 1 mile aheadRoad works signs
End of road works and any temporary restrictions including speed limitsRoad works signs
Signs used on the back of slow-moving or stationary vehicles warning of a lane closed ahead by a works vehicle. There are no cones on the road.Road works signs
Signs used on the back of slow-moving or stationary vehicles warning of a lane closed ahead by a works vehicle. There are no cones on the road.Road works signs
Lane restrictions at road works aheadRoad works signs
One lane crossover at contraflow road worksRoad works 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 lightsEvery 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.