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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

183 signs and markings

in 9 groups

All traffic signsSignals by authorised personsClear all filters
Additional traffic joining from left ahead. Traffic on main carriageway has priority over joining traffic from right hand lane of slip roadInformation signsTraffic 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 signsMotorway service area sign showing the operator’s nameInformation signsTraffic has priority over oncoming vehiclesInformation signsHospital ahead with Accident and Emergency facilitiesInformation signsTourist information pointInformation signsNo through road for vehiclesInformation signsRecommended route for pedal cyclesInformation signsHome Zone EntryInformation signsArea in which cameras are used to enforce traffic regulationsInformation signsBus lane on road at junction aheadInformation signsRoad 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 signsTraffic approaching from the frontPolice officersTraffic approaching from both front and behindPolice officersTraffic approaching from behindPolice officersFrom the sidePolice officersFrom the frontPolice officersFrom behind* *In Wales, bilingual signs appear on emergency services vehicles and clothingPolice officersI want to go straight onArm signals to persons controlling trafficI want to turn left; use either handArm signals to persons controlling trafficI want to turn rightArm signals to persons controlling trafficTraffic officerDriver and Vehicle Standards Agency officers and traffic officersDVSA officerDriver and Vehicle Standards Agency officers and traffic officersNot ready to cross pedestriansSchool crossing patrolsBarrier to stop pedestrians crossingSchool crossing patrolsReady to cross pedestrians, vehicles must be prepared to stopSchool crossing patrolsAll vehicles must stopSchool crossing patrols

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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