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.
52 signs and markings
in 9 groups
At a junction leading directly into a motorway (junction number may be shown on a black background)Direction signs
On approaches to junctions (junction number on black background)Direction signs
Route confirmatory sign after junctionDirection signs
Downward pointing arrows mean ‘Get in lane’ The left-hand lane leads to a different destination from the other lanes.Direction signs
The panel with the inclined arrow indicates the destinations which can be reached by leaving the motorway at the next junctionDirection signs
On approaches to junctionsDirection signs
At the junctionDirection signs
Route confirmatory sign after junctionDirection signs
On approaches to junctionsDirection signs
On approach to a junction in Wales (bilingual)Direction signs
Primary route forming part of a ring roadDirection signs
Primary route forming part of a ring roadDirection signs
On approaches to junctionsDirection signs
On approaches to junctionsDirection signs
At the junctionDirection signs
Direction to toilets with access for the disabledDirection signs
Picnic siteDirection signs
Ancient monument in the care of English HeritageDirection signs
Direction to a car parkDirection signs
Tourist attractionDirection signs
Direction to camping and caravan siteDirection signs
Advisory route for lorriesDirection signs
Route for pedal cycles forming part of a networkDirection signs
Recommended route for pedal cycles to place shownDirection signs
Route for pedestriansDirection signs
Symbols showing emergency diversion route for motorway and other main road trafficDirection signs
Symbols showing emergency diversion route for motorway and other main road trafficDirection signs
Symbols showing emergency diversion route for motorway and other main road trafficDirection signs
Symbols showing emergency diversion route for motorway and other main road trafficDirection signs
Diversion routeDirection signs
I intend to move out to the right or turn rightDirection indicator signals
I intend to move in to the left or turn left or stop on the leftDirection indicator signals
I am applying the brakesBrake light signals
I intend to reverseReversing light signals
I intend to move in to the left or turn leftArm signals
I intend to move out to the right or turn rightArm signals
I intend to slow down or stopArm signals
I intend to move in to the left or turn leftArm signals
I intend to move out to the right or turn rightArm signals
I intend to slow down or stopArm signals
Left - Central - RightLarge goods vehicle rear markings
The panel illustrated is for flammable liquid. Diamond symbols indicating other risks include:Hazard warning plates
The above panel will be displayed by vehicles carrying certain dangerous goods in packagesHazard warning plates
Toxic substanceHazard warning plates
Oxidizing substanceHazard warning plates
Non-flammable compressed gasHazard warning plates
Radioactive substanceHazard warning plates
Spontaneously combustible substanceHazard warning platesEvery 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.