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.
88 signs and markings
in 14 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
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 carriagewayEvery 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.