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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
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 markingsLeft - Central - RightLarge goods vehicle rear markingsThe panel illustrated is for flammable liquid. Diamond symbols indicating other risks include:Hazard warning platesThe above panel will be displayed by vehicles carrying certain dangerous goods in packagesHazard warning platesToxic substanceHazard warning platesOxidizing substanceHazard warning plates

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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