Road Markings

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253 signs

Road Markings

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Direction to toilets with access for the disabled

One lane crossover at contraflow road works

Roundabout

Buses and cycles only

No entry for vehicular traffic

Start of motorway and point from which motorway regulations apply

Two-way traffic straight ahead

The above panel will be displayed by vehicles carrying certain dangerous goods in packages

Risk of grounding

Tunnel ahead

Toxic substance

Opening or swing bridge ahead

Contra-flow bus lane

Hospital ahead with Accident and Emergency facilities

Wild horses or ponies

Temporary maximum speed advised and information message

With-flow bus and cycle lane

Temporary maximum speed advised

Route for pedestrians

Distance to ‘STOP’ line ahead

On approaches to junctions

Available width of headroom indicated

Lane designated for use by high occupancy vehicles (HOV) - see rule 142

Motorway service area sign showing the operator’s name

I intend to move out to the right or turn right

Route confirmatory sign after junction

Manually operated temporary STOP and GO signs

No vehicles over maximum gross weight shown (in tonnes)

Primary route forming part of a ring road

Give way to traffic on major road (can also be used at mini roundabouts)

From the front

RED means ‘Stop’. Wait behind the stop line on the carriageway

Vehicles permitted to use an HOV lane ahead

DVSA officer

Ancient monument in the care of English Heritage

On approaches to junctions

Traffic queues likely ahead

End of restriction

Lane line See Rule 131

Traffic in right hand lane of slip road joining the main carriageway has priority over left hand lane

Oxidizing substance

Two-way traffic crosses one-way road

Stop line at ‘Stop’ sign

‘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.

T-junction with priority over vehicles from the right

On approach to a junction in Wales (bilingual)

Temporary hazard at road works

With-flow bus lane ahead which pedal cycles and taxis may also use

Entry to 20 mph zone

No overtaking

Traffic has priority over oncoming vehicles

Picnic site

Hazard warning line See Rule 127

Route to be used by pedal cycles only

Road narrows on both sides

Reduced visibility ahead

Mini-roundabout (roundabout circulation - give way to vehicles from the immediate right)

Leave motorway at next exit

No vehicles carrying explosives

Quayside or river bank

Give way to traffic from the right at a roundabout

Road works

Lane ahead closed

Route confirmatory sign after junction

Steep hill upwards

Side marker

No stopping (Clearway)

I intend to slow down or stop

Left - Central - Right

Barrier to stop pedestrians crossing

Tourist information point

No stopping during period indicated except for buses

Slippery road

End of road works and any temporary restrictions including speed limits

School bus (displayed in front or rear window of bus or coach)

Keep left (right if symbol reversed)

No loading or unloading at the times shown

2 images

National speed limit applies

Hump bridge

School crossing patrol

Traffic approaching from both front and behind

Lane restrictions at road works ahead

End marker

No through road for vehicles

Appropriate traffic lanes at junction ahead

Pedestrian crossing point over tramway

Manually operated temporary STOP and GO signs

I intend to move out to the right or turn right

Traffic approaching from the front

Parking restricted to permit holders

Traffic signals not in use

No vehicles over width shown

I intend to move in to the left or turn left

Double white lines See Rules 128 and 129

No loading or unloading at any time

2 images

I intend to move out to the right or turn right

Worded warning sign

Crossroads

Trams crossing ahead

Only loading may take place at the times shown for up to a maximum duration of 20 mins

2 images

Ahead only

Soft verges

No waiting at any time

Traffic approaching from behind

Direction to a car park

Area in which cameras are used to enforce traffic regulations

Low-flying aircraft or sudden aircraft noise

Road narrows on right (left if symbol reversed)

Loose chippings

Other danger; plate indicates nature of danger

Give priority to vehicles from opposite direction

Primary route forming part of a ring road

No buses (over 8 passenger seats)

Recommended route for pedal cycles

You MUST NOT proceed further in this lane

End of minimum speed

Stop line at signals or police control

Distance over which road humps extend

Waiting is limited to the duration specified during the days and times shown

2 images

Keep entrance clear of stationary vehicles, even if picking up or setting down children

On approaches to junctions (junction number on black background)

Pedestrians in road ahead

No stopping during times shown on sign

2 images

I intend to move in to the left or turn left

At the junction

Minimum speed

Give way to traffic on major road

RED AND AMBER also means ‘Stop’. Do not pass through or start until GREEN shows

Symbols showing emergency diversion route for motorway and other main road traffic

See Rule 243

On approaches to junctions

Parking space reserved for vehicles named

Level crossing without barrier or gate ahead

I intend to move in to the left or turn left or stop on the left

Traffic merging from left ahead

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

No motor vehicles

Risk of ice

Turn left (right if symbol reversed)

With-flow pedal cycle lane

Symbols showing emergency diversion route for motorway and other main road traffic

Additional traffic joining from left ahead. Traffic on main carriageway has priority over joining traffic from right hand lane of slip road

On approaches to junctions

Light signals ahead at level crossing, airfield or bridge

See Rule 130

Junction on bend ahead

Plate below some signs

Recommended route for pedal cycles to place shown - Image 1

Traffic officer

Double bend first to left (symbol may be reversed)

From the side

I am applying the brakes

One-way traffic (note: compare circular ‘Ahead only’ sign)

No waiting during times shown on sign

Home Zone Entry

I want to go straight on

Symbols showing emergency diversion route for motorway and other main road traffic

No vehicles except bicycles being pushed

All vehicles must stop

Frail (or blind or disabled if shown) pedestrians likely to cross road ahead

Tourist attraction

No waiting

Road works 1 mile ahead

No towed caravans

Diversion route

Mandatory speed limit ahead

Stop and give way

Direction to camping and caravan site

No stopping at any time

2 images

Side winds

Bus lane on road at junction ahead

Signs 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.

Falling or fallen rocks

Zebra crossing

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 crossing

No stopping during times shown except for as long as necessary to set down or pick up passengers

Traffic on the main carriageway coming from right has priority over joining traffic

Spontaneously combustible substance

School crossing patrol ahead (some signs have amber lights which flash when crossings are in use)

I want to turn left; use either hand

Cycle route ahead

Level crossing with barrier or gate ahead

No right turn

See Rule 141

No vehicle or combination of vehicles over length shown

Ready to cross pedestrians, vehicles must be prepared to stop

Do not block that part of the carriageway indicated

Cattle

Overhead electric cable; plate indicates maximum height of vehicles which can pass safely

Bend to right (or left if symbol reversed)

End of controlled parking zone

Segregated pedal cycle and pedestrian route

Give way to traffic from the right at a mini-roundabout

No goods vehicles over maximum gross weight shown (in tonnes) except for loading and unloading

Parking is limited to the duration specified during the days and times shown

2 images

Centre line See Rule 127

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 trams

The panel illustrated is for flammable liquid. Diamond symbols indicating other risks include:

No U-turns

I want to turn right

Signs 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.

Advance warning of restriction or prohibition ahead

Entrance to controlled parking zone

Indication of traffic lanes

Route for pedal cycles forming part of a network

Steep hill downwards

Dual carriageway ends

At the junction

Vehicles may pass either side to reach same destination

Entrance to congestion charging zone

Maximum speed

Distance to ‘Give Way’ line ahead

Not ready to cross pedestrians

Uneven road

The panel with the inclined arrow indicates the destinations which can be reached by leaving the motorway at the next junction

Symbols showing emergency diversion route for motorway and other main road traffic

Level crossing without barrier

Corrosive substance

From behind* *In Wales, bilingual signs appear on emergency services vehicles and clothing

Slow-moving or stationary works vehicle blocking a traffic lane. Pass in the direction shown by the arrow.

Wild animals

Non-flammable compressed gas

End of 20 mph zone

Warning of ‘Give Way’ just ahead

Radioactive substance

End of motorway

Miniature warning lights at level crossings

Double white lines See Rules 128 and 129

Box junction - See Rule 174

Parking place for solo motorcycles

Edge line

I intend to slow down or stop

No cycling

Advisory route for lorries

Trams only

Alternately flashing red lights mean YOU MUST STOP

No left turn

Accompanied horses or ponies

Temporary lane closure (the number and position of arrows and red bars may be varied according to lanes open and closed)

I intend to reverse

Stop line for pedestrians at a level crossing

Turn left ahead (right if symbol reversed)

Staggered junction

No vehicles over height shown

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 accident

At a junction leading directly into a motorway (junction number may be shown on a black background)

Downward pointing arrows mean ‘Get in lane’ The left-hand lane leads to a different destination from the other lanes.

Rule H3: Wait for the cyclist to pass the junction before turning. This also applies if there is a cycle lane or cycle track and if you are turning right or left into the junction.

Rule H2: Wait for the pedestrian to cross the junction before turning. This applies if you are turning right or left into the junction.

Using this road signs reference

This section brings together the signs, signals and markings illustrated in our guide as one searchable list. Each card shows the official image alongside a short description of its meaning, and you can open any card to view the image at full size.

Use the search box to jump straight to what you need — try a keyword such as "roundabout", "school" or "no entry". The images match those used in the Highway Code and in the official DVSA revision material, so what you study here is exactly what you will see on screen in the theory test and out on the road.

Theory test tip

When you get a road sign question wrong in a practice test, come back here and look the sign up straight away. Seeing the image together with its meaning shortly after the mistake helps it stick.