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.
251 signs and markings
in 26 groups
Warning of ‘Give Way’ just aheadOther road markings
Parking space reserved for vehicles namedOther road markings
Bus stop road markingOther road markings
Bus lanesOther road markings
Box junction - See Rule 174Other road markings
Do not block that part of the carriageway indicatedOther road markings
Indication of traffic lanesOther road markings
RED means ‘Stop’. Wait behind the stop line on the carriagewayTraffic light signals
RED AND AMBER also means ‘Stop’. Do not pass through or start until GREEN showsTraffic light signals
GREEN means you may go on if the way is clear. Take special care if you intend to turn left or right and give way to pedestrians who are crossingTraffic light signals
AMBER means ‘Stop’ at the stop line. You may go on only if the AMBER appears after you have crossed the stop line or are so close to it that to pull up might cause an accidentTraffic light signals
A GREEN ARROW may be provided in addition to the full green signal if movement in a certain direction is allowed before or after the full green phase. If the way is clear you may go but only in the direction shown by the arrow. You may do this whatever other lights may be showing. White light signals may be provided for tramsTraffic light signals
Alternately flashing red lights mean YOU MUST STOPFlashing red lights
You MUST NOT proceed further in this laneMotorway signals
Change laneMotorway signals
Reduced visibility aheadMotorway signals
Lane ahead closedMotorway signals
Temporary maximum speed advised and information messageMotorway signals
Leave motorway at next exitMotorway signals
Temporary maximum speed advisedMotorway signals
End of restrictionMotorway signals
Lane control signalsLane control signals
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
Traffic approaching from the frontPolice officers
Traffic approaching from both front and behindPolice officers
Traffic approaching from behindPolice officers
From the sidePolice officers
From the frontPolice officers
From behind*
*In Wales, bilingual signs appear on emergency services vehicles and clothingPolice officers
I want to go straight onArm signals to persons controlling trafficI want to turn left; use either handArm signals to persons controlling traffic
I want to turn rightArm signals to persons controlling traffic
Traffic officerDriver and Vehicle Standards Agency officers and traffic officers
DVSA officerDriver and Vehicle Standards Agency officers and traffic officers
Not ready to cross pedestriansSchool crossing patrols
Barrier to stop pedestrians crossingSchool crossing patrols
Ready to cross pedestrians, vehicles must be prepared to stopSchool crossing patrols
All vehicles must stopSchool crossing patrols
Left - Central - RightLarge goods vehicle rear markingsEvery 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.