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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.

Drill signs and markings

82 signs and markings

in 14 groups

Road markingsLight signals controlling trafficVehicle markingsInformation signsClear all filters
Entrance to controlled parking zoneInformation signsEntrance to congestion charging zoneInformation signsEnd of controlled parking zoneInformation signsAdvance warning of restriction or prohibition aheadInformation signsParking place for solo motorcyclesInformation signsWith-flow bus lane ahead which pedal cycles and taxis may also useInformation signsLane designated for use by high occupancy vehicles (HOV) - see rule 142Information signsVehicles permitted to use an HOV lane aheadInformation signsEnd of motorwayInformation signsStart of motorway and point from which motorway regulations applyInformation signsAppropriate traffic lanes at junction aheadInformation signsTraffic on the main carriageway coming from right has priority over joining trafficInformation signsAdditional traffic joining from left ahead. Traffic on main carriageway has priority over joining traffic from right hand lane of slip roadInformation signsTraffic 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 signsMotorway service area sign showing the operator’s nameInformation signsTraffic has priority over oncoming vehiclesInformation signsHospital ahead with Accident and Emergency facilitiesInformation signsTourist information pointInformation signsNo through road for vehiclesInformation signsRecommended route for pedal cyclesInformation signsHome Zone EntryInformation signsArea in which cameras are used to enforce traffic regulationsInformation signsBus lane on road at junction aheadInformation signsStop line at signals or police controlAcross the carriagewayStop line at ‘Stop’ signAcross the carriagewayStop line for pedestrians at a level crossingAcross the carriagewayGive way to traffic on major road (can also be used at mini roundabouts)Across the carriagewayGive way to traffic from the right at a roundaboutAcross the carriagewayGive way to traffic from the right at a mini-roundaboutAcross the carriagewayEdge lineAlong the carriagewayCentre line See Rule 127Along the carriagewayHazard warning line See Rule 127Along the carriagewayDouble white lines See Rules 128 and 129Along the carriagewayDouble white lines See Rules 128 and 129Along the carriagewayAreas of white diagonal stripes or chevrons painted on the roadAlong the carriagewayLane line See Rule 131Along the carriagewayNo waiting at any timeAlong the edge of the carriagewayNo waiting during times shown on signAlong the edge of the carriagewayWaiting is limited to the duration specified during the days and times shownAlong the edge of the carriagewayNo stopping at any timeAlong the edge of the carriagewayNo stopping during times shown on signAlong the edge of the carriagewayParking is limited to the duration specified during the days and times shownAlong the edge of the carriagewayOnly loading may take place at the times shown for up to a maximum duration of 20 minsAlong the edge of the carriagewayNo loading or unloading at any timeOn the kerb or at the edge of the carriagewayNo loading or unloading at the times shownOn the kerb or at the edge of the carriagewayLoading bayOn the kerb or at the edge of the carriagewayKeep entrance clear of stationary vehicles, even if picking up or setting down childrenOther road markings

Every 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.

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