Traffic Signs Giving Orders

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Signs Giving Orders

Entry to 20 mph zone

Entry to 20 mph zone

End of 20 mph zone

End of 20 mph zone

Maximum speed

Maximum speed

National speed limit applies

National speed limit applies

School crossing patrol

School crossing patrol

Stop and give way

Stop and give way

Give way to traffic on major road

Give way to traffic on major road

STOP (temporary sign)

STOP (temporary sign)

GO (temporary sign)

GO (temporary sign)

No entry for vehicular traffic

No entry for vehicular traffic

No vehicles except bicycles being pushed

No vehicles except bicycles being pushed

No cycling

No cycling

No motor vehicles

No motor vehicles

No buses (over 8 passenger seats)

No buses (over 8 passenger seats)

No overtaking

No overtaking

No towed caravans

No towed caravans

No vehicles carrying explosives

No vehicles carrying explosives

No vehicle or combination of vehicles over length shown

No vehicle or combination of vehicles over length shown

No vehicles over height shown

No vehicles over height shown

No vehicles over width shown

No vehicles over width shown

Give priority to vehicles from opposite direction

Give priority to vehicles from opposite direction

No right turn

No right turn

No left turn

No left turn

No U-turns

No U-turns

No goods vehicles over maximum gross weight

No goods vehicles over maximum gross weight

No stopping during times shown (except buses)

No stopping during times shown (except buses)

Weak bridge

Weak bridge

Parking restricted to permit holders

Parking restricted to permit holders

No stopping except buses (red route)

No stopping except buses (red route)

No vehicles over maximum gross weight shown

No vehicles over maximum gross weight shown

No stopping (Clearway)

No stopping (Clearway)

No waiting

No waiting

Keep left (or right if symbol reversed)

Keep left (or right if symbol reversed)

Turn left ahead (or right if symbol reversed)

Turn left ahead (or right if symbol reversed)

Ahead only

Ahead only

Turn left (or right if symbol reversed)

Turn left (or right if symbol reversed)

Vehicles may pass either side

Vehicles may pass either side

Segregated pedal cycle and pedestrian route

Segregated pedal cycle and pedestrian route

End of minimum speed

End of minimum speed

Mini-roundabout

Mini-roundabout

Route to be used by pedal cycles only

Route to be used by pedal cycles only

Minimum speed

Minimum speed

Buses and cycles only

Buses and cycles only

Trams only

Trams only

Pedestrian crossing point over tramway

Pedestrian crossing point over tramway

One-way traffic

One-way traffic

With-flow bus and cycle lane

With-flow bus and cycle lane

With-flow pedal cycle lane

With-flow pedal cycle lane

Contra-flow bus lane

Contra-flow bus lane

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Traffic Signs Giving Orders FAQ

What are traffic signs giving orders?

They are mandatory signs that tell road users what they must do or must not do, such as speed limits, no entry, and turn restrictions.

Are signs giving orders important for theory tests?

Yes. They are a high-frequency group in UK theory preparation and practical road awareness.

Can I quiz this sign group directly?

Yes. If the category is enabled, you can start a dedicated quiz for signs giving orders from this page.

Where can I read official reference material?

Use the Highway Code traffic signs publication and GOV.UK traffic-sign guidance links.