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.
199 signs and markings
in 10 groups
Soft vergesWarning signs
Side windsWarning signs
Hump bridgeWarning signs
Worded warning signWarning signs
Quayside or river bankWarning signs
Risk of groundingWarning signs
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
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 signsEvery 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.