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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

70 signs and markings

in 14 groups

Road markingsLight signals controlling trafficVehicle markingsRoad works signsClear all filters
Road worksRoad works signsLoose chippingsRoad works signsTemporary hazard at road worksRoad works signsTemporary lane closure (the number and position of arrows and red bars may be varied according to lanes open and closed)Road works signsSlow-moving or stationary works vehicle blocking a traffic lane. Pass in the direction shown by the arrow.Road works signsMandatory speed limit aheadRoad works signsRoad works 1 mile aheadRoad works signsEnd of road works and any temporary restrictions including speed limitsRoad works signsSigns 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 signsSigns 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 signsLane restrictions at road works aheadRoad works signsOne lane crossover at contraflow road worksRoad works 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 markingsWarning of ‘Give Way’ just aheadOther road markingsParking space reserved for vehicles namedOther road markingsBus stop road markingOther road markingsBus lanesOther road markingsBox junction - See Rule 174Other road markingsDo not block that part of the carriageway indicatedOther road markingsIndication of traffic lanesOther road markingsRED means ‘Stop’. Wait behind the stop line on the carriagewayTraffic light signalsRED AND AMBER also means ‘Stop’. Do not pass through or start until GREEN showsTraffic light signalsGREEN 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 signalsAMBER 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 signalsA 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

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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