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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
At a junction leading directly into a motorway (junction number may be shown on a black background)Direction signsOn approaches to junctions (junction number on black background)Direction signsRoute confirmatory sign after junctionDirection signsDownward pointing arrows mean ‘Get in lane’ The left-hand lane leads to a different destination from the other lanes.Direction signsThe panel with the inclined arrow indicates the destinations which can be reached by leaving the motorway at the next junctionDirection signsOn approaches to junctionsDirection signsAt the junctionDirection signsRoute confirmatory sign after junctionDirection signsOn approaches to junctionsDirection signsOn approach to a junction in Wales (bilingual)Direction signsPrimary route forming part of a ring roadDirection signsPrimary route forming part of a ring roadDirection signsOn approaches to junctionsDirection signsOn approaches to junctionsDirection signsAt the junctionDirection signsDirection to toilets with access for the disabledDirection signsPicnic siteDirection signsAncient monument in the care of English HeritageDirection signsDirection to a car parkDirection signsTourist attractionDirection signsDirection to camping and caravan siteDirection signsAdvisory route for lorriesDirection signsRoute for pedal cycles forming part of a networkDirection signsRecommended route for pedal cycles to place shownDirection signsRoute for pedestriansDirection signsSymbols showing emergency diversion route for motorway and other main road trafficDirection signsSymbols showing emergency diversion route for motorway and other main road trafficDirection signsSymbols showing emergency diversion route for motorway and other main road trafficDirection signsSymbols showing emergency diversion route for motorway and other main road trafficDirection signsDiversion routeDirection 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 signs

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.

Read the Highway Code