Traffic Signs

Entry to 20 mph zone

End of 20 mph zone

Maximum speed

National speed limit applies

School crossing patrol

Stop and give way

Give way to traffic on major road

STOP (temporary sign)

GO (temporary sign)

No entry for vehicular traffic

No vehicles except bicycles being pushed

No cycling

No motor vehicles

No buses (over 8 passenger seats)

No overtaking

No towed caravans

No vehicles carrying explosives

No vehicle or combination of vehicles over length shown

No vehicles over height shown

No vehicles over width shown

Give priority to vehicles from opposite direction

No right turn

No left turn

No U-turns

No goods vehicles over maximum gross weight

No stopping during times shown (except buses)

Weak bridge

Parking restricted to permit holders

No stopping except buses (red route)

No vehicles over maximum gross weight shown

No stopping (Clearway)

No waiting

Keep left (or right if symbol reversed)

Turn left ahead (or right if symbol reversed)

Ahead only

Turn left (or right if symbol reversed)

Vehicles may pass either side

Segregated pedal cycle and pedestrian route

End of minimum speed

Mini-roundabout

Route to be used by pedal cycles only

Minimum speed

Buses and cycles only

Trams only

Pedestrian crossing point over tramway

One-way traffic

With-flow bus and cycle lane

With-flow pedal cycle lane

Contra-flow bus lane

Give way

Give way (alternative)

Road narrows on both sides

Dual carriageway ends

Road narrows on right (or left if symbol reversed)

Distance to STOP line ahead

Distance to Give Way line ahead

Crossroads

Junction on bend ahead

T-junction with priority over vehicles from the right

Staggered junction

Side road on bend ahead

Double bend first to left (or right if symbol reversed)

Worded warning sign (reduce speed now)

Uneven road

Bend to right (or left if symbol reversed)

Roundabout

Falling or fallen rocks

Low-flying aircraft or sudden aircraft noise

Two-way traffic crosses one-way road

Two-way traffic straight ahead

Opening or swing bridge ahead

Traffic signals not in use

Slippery road

Traffic signals ahead

Steep hill upwards

Steep hill downwards

Level crossing with barrier or gate ahead

Level crossing without barrier or gate ahead

Tunnel ahead

Trams crossing ahead

Level crossing without barrier

School crossing patrol ahead

Pedestrians in road ahead

Light signals ahead

Frail, blind or disabled pedestrians likely to cross

Children going to or from school

Worded warning sign (no footway for 400 yards)

Safe height indicated

Width restriction ahead

Height restriction ahead

Miniature warning lights at level crossings

STOP when lights show

Level crossing with phone crossing operator

Sharp deviation of route to left (or right if reversed)

Cattle

Wild horses or ponies

Accompanied horses or ponies

Cycle route ahead

Wild animals

Hump bridge

Traffic queues likely ahead

Risk of ice

Risk of grounding

Other danger

Worded warning sign (queues likely)

Quayside or river bank

Soft verges

Road humps

Ford

Side winds

At a junction leading directly into a motorway

On approaches to motorway junctions

Route confirmatory sign after motorway junction

Blue panel showing motorway starts at junction ahead

On approaches to junctions with lane guidance

On approach to a junction in Wales (bilingual)

On approaches to primary-route junctions

At a primary-route junction

Route confirmatory sign after primary-route junction

On approaches to primary-route junctions (left turn)

At the junction on non-primary and local routes

Primary route forming part of a ring road

On approaches to junctions on non-primary routes

Direction sign at junction (example)

On approaches to junctions (route numbers to motorway or primary routes)

Direction to toilets with access for disabled

Picnic site

Ancient monument in the care of English Heritage

Parking direction sign (Saturday only)

Tourist attraction

Direction to camping and caravan site

Advisory route for lorries

Route for pedal cycles forming part of a network

Route for pedestrians

Recommended route for pedal cycles

Emergency diversion route symbol (solid triangle)

Emergency diversion route symbol (solid square)

Emergency diversion route symbol (solid diamond)

Emergency diversion route symbol (open circle)

Diversion route

Entrance to controlled parking zone

Entrance to congestion charging zone

Advance warning of restriction or prohibition ahead

End of controlled parking zone

Vehicles permitted to use an HOV lane ahead

With-flow bus lane ahead (cycles and taxis may also use)

Lane designated for use by high occupancy vehicles (HOV)

Parking place

Parking place for solo motorcycles

Appropriate traffic lanes at junction ahead

Start of motorway and point where motorway regulations apply

End of motorway

Traffic lanes at junction ahead

Traffic on main carriageway from right has priority

Additional traffic joining from left ahead

Variable speed limit with camera enforcement sign

Motorway service area sign

Countdown marker to motorway exit (2 bars)

Countdown marker to motorway exit (1 bar)

Countdown marker to motorway exit (3 bars)

Motorway service area sign (facilities)

Tourist information point

Traffic has priority over oncoming vehicles

Hospital ahead with Accident and Emergency facilities

No through road for vehicles

Priority over oncoming vehicles (worded sign)

Home Zone Entry

Bus lane on road at junction ahead

Area in which cameras are used to enforce traffic regulations

Recommended route for pedal cycles

Temporary hazard at road works

Lane restrictions at road works ahead (800 yards)

Loose chippings / slow wet tar

Road works

Road works 1 mile ahead

End of road works and temporary restrictions

Mandatory speed limit ahead

Keep left (temporary road works sign)

Temporary lane closure / stay in lane

Lane restrictions at road works with route information

One lane crossover at contraflow road works (800 yards)

One lane crossover at contraflow road works (450 yards)