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.
79 signs and markings
in 11 groups
Entrance to controlled parking zoneInformation signs
Entrance to congestion charging zoneInformation signs
End of controlled parking zoneInformation signs
Advance warning of restriction or prohibition aheadInformation signs
Parking place for solo motorcyclesInformation signs
With-flow bus lane ahead which pedal cycles and taxis may also useInformation signs
Lane designated for use by high occupancy vehicles (HOV) - see rule 142Information signs
Vehicles permitted to use an HOV lane aheadInformation signs
End of motorwayInformation signs
Start of motorway and point from which motorway regulations applyInformation signs
Appropriate traffic lanes at junction aheadInformation signs
Traffic on the main carriageway coming from right has priority over joining trafficInformation signs
Additional traffic joining from left ahead. Traffic on main carriageway has priority over joining traffic from right hand lane of slip roadInformation signs
Traffic 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 signs
Motorway service area sign showing the operator’s nameInformation signs
Traffic has priority over oncoming vehiclesInformation signs
Hospital ahead with Accident and Emergency facilitiesInformation signs
Tourist information pointInformation signs
No through road for vehiclesInformation signs
Recommended route for pedal cyclesInformation signs
Home Zone EntryInformation signs
Area in which cameras are used to enforce traffic regulationsInformation signs
Bus lane on road at junction aheadInformation signs
Road worksRoad works signs
Loose chippingsRoad works signs
Temporary hazard at road worksRoad works signs
Temporary lane closure (the number and position of arrows and red bars may be varied according to lanes open and closed)Road works signs
Slow-moving or stationary works vehicle blocking a traffic lane. Pass in the direction shown by the arrow.Road works signs
Mandatory speed limit aheadRoad works signs
Road works 1 mile aheadRoad works signs
End of road works and any temporary restrictions including speed limitsRoad works signs
Signs 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 signs
Signs 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 signs
Lane restrictions at road works aheadRoad works signs
One lane crossover at contraflow road worksRoad works 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 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.