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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
At a junction leading directly into a motorway (junction number may be shown on a black background)Direction signsOn approaches to junctions (junction number on black background)Direction signsRoute confirmatory sign after junctionDirection signsDownward pointing arrows mean ‘Get in lane’ The left-hand lane leads to a different destination from the other lanes.Direction signsThe panel with the inclined arrow indicates the destinations which can be reached by leaving the motorway at the next junctionDirection signsOn approaches to junctionsDirection signsAt the junctionDirection signsRoute confirmatory sign after junctionDirection signsOn approaches to junctionsDirection signsOn approach to a junction in Wales (bilingual)Direction signsPrimary route forming part of a ring roadDirection signsPrimary route forming part of a ring roadDirection signsOn approaches to junctionsDirection signsOn approaches to junctionsDirection signsAt the junctionDirection signsDirection to toilets with access for the disabledDirection signsPicnic siteDirection signsAncient monument in the care of English HeritageDirection signsDirection to a car parkDirection signsTourist attractionDirection signsDirection to camping and caravan siteDirection signsAdvisory route for lorriesDirection signsRoute for pedal cycles forming part of a networkDirection signsRecommended route for pedal cycles to place shownDirection signsRoute for pedestriansDirection signsSymbols showing emergency diversion route for motorway and other main road trafficDirection signsSymbols showing emergency diversion route for motorway and other main road trafficDirection signsSymbols showing emergency diversion route for motorway and other main road trafficDirection signsSymbols showing emergency diversion route for motorway and other main road trafficDirection signsDiversion routeDirection 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 carriageway

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.

Read the Highway Code