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.
56 signs and markings
in 13 groups
Stop line at signals or police controlAcross the carriageway
Stop line at ‘Stop’ signAcross the carriageway
Stop line for pedestrians at a level crossingAcross the carriageway
Give way to traffic on major road (can also be used at mini roundabouts)Across the carriageway
Give way to traffic from the right at a roundaboutAcross the carriageway
Give way to traffic from the right at a mini-roundaboutAcross the carriageway
Edge lineAlong the carriageway
Centre line See Rule 127Along the carriageway
Hazard warning line See Rule 127Along the carriageway
Double white lines See Rules 128 and 129Along the carriageway
Double white lines See Rules 128 and 129Along the carriageway
Areas of white diagonal stripes or chevrons painted on the roadAlong the carriageway
Lane line See Rule 131Along the carriageway
No waiting at any timeAlong the edge of the carriageway
No waiting during times shown on signAlong the edge of the carriageway
Waiting is limited to the duration specified during the days and times shownAlong the edge of the carriageway
No stopping at any timeAlong the edge of the carriageway
No stopping during times shown on signAlong the edge of the carriageway
Parking is limited to the duration specified during the days and times shownAlong the edge of the carriageway
Only loading may take place at the times shown for up to a maximum duration of 20 minsAlong the edge of the carriageway
No loading or unloading at any timeOn the kerb or at the edge of the carriageway
No loading or unloading at the times shownOn the kerb or at the edge of the carriageway
Loading bayOn the kerb or at the edge of the carriageway
Keep entrance clear of stationary vehicles, even if picking up or setting down childrenOther road markings
Warning of ‘Give Way’ just aheadOther road markings
Parking space reserved for vehicles namedOther road markings
Bus stop road markingOther road markings
Bus lanesOther road markings
Box junction - See Rule 174Other road markings
Do not block that part of the carriageway indicatedOther road markings
Indication of traffic lanesOther road markings
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
I intend to move out to the right or turn rightDirection indicator signals
I intend to move in to the left or turn left or stop on the leftDirection indicator signalsEvery 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.