Road signs in the United Kingdom

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**Road signs in the United Kingdom** and its associated Crown dependencies and overseas territories conform broadly to the standards set by the Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals. The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions set out the specific design and use of traffic signs in Great Britain, and the *Traffic Signs Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997* in Northern Ireland. Features specific to British road signs include the use of miles and yards for distances, and the use of the Welsh language on signs in Wales and Scottish Gaelic on signs in parts of Scotland. 

## Categorisation
### Warning signs
The importance of a warning sign is emphasised by the red border around its edge and the triangular shape. Some warning signs do not have a red border like sharp deviation. The priority of traffic through the junction is indicated by the broader line. Signs shown below exclude low bridges, railway and tramway level crossings, bus and pedal cycle facilities and road works.

File:UK traffic sign 501.svg|STOP or GIVE WAY ahead
File:UK traffic sign 502.svg|Plate use with "STOP" triangle to give the distance to STOP line
File:UK traffic sign 503.svg|Plate used with "GIVE WAY" triangle to give the distance to GIVE WAY line
File:UK traffic sign 504.1 (variant 1).svg|Crossroads
File:UK traffic sign 505.1 (left).svg|T-junction
File:UK traffic sign 506.1 (variant 1, right).svg|Side road on right
File:UK traffic sign 507.1 (variant 1, right).svg|Staggered junction
File:UK traffic sign 508.1.svg|Traffic merges from the left
File:UK traffic sign 509.1.svg|Traffic merges onto the main carriageway, from left
File:UK traffic sign 510.svg|Roundabout
File:UK traffic sign 511.svg|Plate used with warning signs where a reduction in speed is necessary
File:UK traffic sign 512 (right).svg|Bend to right
File:UK traffic sign 512.1 (right).svg|Junction on a bend
File:UK traffic sign 512.2 (right).svg|Junction on a bend
File:UK traffic sign 512.3 (right).svg|Crossroads on a bend
File:UK traffic sign 513 (left).svg|Double bend first to the left
File:UK traffic sign 513.1.svg|Plate used with "roundabout" or "bend" signs
File:UK traffic sign 513.2 (30 mph).svg|Advisory speed limit in miles per hour
File:UK traffic sign 515 (left).svg|Sharp deviation of route to the left
File:UK traffic sign 516.svg|Road narrows on both sides
File:UK traffic sign 517 (right).svg|Road narrows on the right
File:UK traffic sign 518.svg|Single file traffic in each direction
File:UK traffic sign 519.svg|Road wide enough for only one line of vehicles
File:UK traffic sign 520.svg|End of dual carriageway
File:UK traffic sign 521.svg|Two-way traffic
File:UK traffic sign 522.svg|Two-way traffic on route crossing ahead
File:UK traffic sign 523.1.svg|Steep hill downwards (10% is equivalent to 1:10)
File:UK traffic sign 524.1.svg|Steep hill upwards (20% is equivalent to 1:5)
File:UK traffic sign 525.svg|Plates used with "steep hill" signs
File:UK traffic sign 526.svg|Plates used with "steep hill" signs
File:UK traffic sign 527.svg|Plates used with "steep hill" signs
File:UK traffic sign 528.svg|Hump bridge
File:UK traffic sign 529.svg|Opening or swing bridge
File:UK traffic sign 529.1.svg|Tunnel
File:UK traffic sign 543.svg|Traffic signals ahead
File:UK traffic sign 543.1.svg|Plate used with traffic signals ahead sign to indicate part-time traffic signals
File:UK traffic sign 543 + 543.1.svg|Part time traffic signals ahead
File:UK traffic sign 544.svg|Zebra crossing
File:UK traffic sign 544.1.svg|Pedestrians ahead
File:UK traffic sign 544.2.svg|Frail pedestrians likely to cross
File:UK traffic sign 545.svg|Children
File:UK traffic sign 546.svg|"School" plate used with the children sign
File:UK traffic sign 547.1.svg|"School patrol" plate used with the children sign
File:UK traffic sign 547.2.svg|"Playground" plate used with the children sign
File:UK traffic sign 547.3.svg|Pedestrians in road for distance shown
File:UK traffic sign 547.4 (variant 1).svg|Disabled pedestrians.
File:UK traffic sign 547.7 (variant 1).svg|"Disabled children" plate used with the children sign
File:UK traffic sign 548.svg|Cattle
File:UK traffic sign 548.1.svg|Plate used with "cattle" to indicate supervised cattle crossing ahead
File:UK traffic sign 549.svg|Sheep
File:UK traffic sign 550.svg|Wild horses or ponies
File:UK traffic sign 550.1.svg|Accompanied horses or ponies likely to be in or crossing the road
File:UK traffic sign 550.2.svg|Horse-drawn vehicles likely to be in the road
File:UK traffic sign 551.svg|Wild animals
File:UK traffic sign 551.1.svg|Migratory toad crossing
File:UK traffic sign 551.2.svg|Wildfowl
File:UK traffic sign 551.3.svg|Small wild animals likely to be in the road
File:UK traffic sign 552.svg|Cattle grid
File:UK traffic sign 553.svg|Plate used with "cattle grid" for indication of bypass for horse-drawn vehicles and animals
File:UK traffic sign 553.1.svg|Agricultural vehicles
File:UK traffic sign 553.2.svg|"Farm traffic" plate
File:UK traffic sign 554.svg|Worded warning
File:UK traffic sign 554.1.svg|Try brakes after crossing a ford or before descending a steep hill
File:UK traffic sign 554.2.svg|Ice or Snowdrifts
File:UK traffic sign 554.3.svg|Plate used with "ice"
File:UK traffic sign 555.svg|Quayside or river bank
File:UK traffic sign 555.1.svg|Water course alongside road
File:UK traffic sign 556.svg|Uneven road
File:UK traffic sign 556.1.svg|Soft verges
File:UK traffic sign 556.2.svg|Plate used with "soft verges" for distance shown
File:UK traffic sign 557.svg|Slippery road
File:UK traffic sign 557.1.svg|Hump or series of humps
File:UK traffic sign 557.2.svg|Distance for which humps extend
File:UK traffic sign 557.3.svg|Direction to and distance for which humps extend
File:UK traffic sign 557.4.svg|Direction and distance to hump ahead
File:UK traffic sign 558.svg|Low-flying aircraft or sudden aircraft noise
File:UK traffic sign 558.1.svg|Low-flying helicopters or sudden helicopter noise
File:UK traffic sign 558.2.svg|Gliders likely
File:UK traffic sign 559 (left).svg|Risk of falling or fallen rocks
File:UK traffic sign 562.svg|Other danger ahead
File:UK traffic sign 563.1.svg|Fire station ahead, STOP when lights show
File:UK traffic sign 570.svg|Distance over which hazard extends
File:UK traffic sign 572.svg|Distance to hazard
File:UK traffic sign 573.svg|Distance and direction to hazard
File:UK traffic sign 574.svg|Area infected by animal disease
File:UK traffic sign 575.svg|Oncoming traffic will be in the middle of the road
File:UK traffic sign 581.svg|Side winds
File:UK traffic sign 582.svg|Slow-moving military vehicles likely to be in or crossing the road
File:UK traffic sign 583.svg|Slow-moving vehicles ahead
File:UK traffic sign 583.1.svg|Plate for "slow-moving vehicles" to show distance over which slow lorries extends
File:UK traffic sign 584.svg|Traffic queues likely ahead
File:UK traffic sign 584.1.svg|"Queues likely" plate

#### Hazard plates
The exclamation mark warning sign requires a plate indicating the specific hazard. This plate can read many possible texts; all of which are shown below.

File:UK traffic sign 563.svg|Accident
File:UK traffic sign 563V2.svg|Blasting
File:UK traffic sign 563V3.svg|Blind summit
File:UK traffic sign 563V5.svg|Dust cloud
File:UK traffic sign 563V6.svg|Fallen tree
File:UK traffic sign 563V8.svg|Frost damage
File:UK traffic sign 563V9.svg|Hidden dip
File:UK traffic sign 563V10.svg|Overhead cable repairs
File:UK traffic sign 563V12.svg|Road liable to flooding
File:UK traffic sign 563V14.svg|Smoke

### Regulatory signs
Signs in circular red borders are prohibitive, whether or not they also have a diagonal red line. Circular blue signs mainly give a positive (mandatory) instruction. Such circular signs may be accompanied by, or placed on, a rectangular plate (information) that provides details of the prohibition or instruction; for example, waiting and loading plates and zone entry signs.

'Stop' signs (octagonal) and 'give way' signs (inverted triangle) are the two notable exceptions, the distinctive shapes being recognisable even if the face is obscured by dirt or snow.

File:UK traffic sign 601.1.svg|Stop before crossing the transverse line on the road and ensure the way is clear before entering a major road
File:UK traffic sign 602.svg|Give way to traffic on the major road (English Language Only)
File:UK traffic sign 602 (Wales).svg|Give way to traffic on the major road (English and Welsh Language)
File:UK traffic sign 616.svg|No Entry for vehicular traffic
File:UK traffic sign 617.svg|All vehicles prohibited except  pedal cycles being pushed by hand
File:UK traffic sign 618.1B.svg|Information plate used in addition to previous sign
File:UK traffic sign 618.svg|Plate for "vehicles prohibited", all vehicles prohibited from 'Play Street' during the period indicated except for access
File:UK traffic sign 619.svg|Motor vehicles prohibited.
File:UK traffic sign 619.1.svg|Motor vehicles except solo motorcycles prohibited.
File:UK traffic sign 619.2.svg|Solo motorcycles prohibited.
File:UK traffic sign 622.7.svg|Towed caravans prohibited
File:UK traffic sign 625.1.svg|Pedestrians prohibited
File:UK traffic sign 622.6.svg|Ridden or accompanied horses prohibited
File:UK traffic sign 622.5.svg|Horse-drawn vehicles prohibited.
File:UK traffic sign 622.4 (variant 1).svg|Articulated vehicles prohibited
File:UK traffic sign 622.1A.svg|Goods vehicles exceeding an *unladen* weight of 7.5&nbsp;t prohibited.
File:UK traffic sign 622.2.svg|End of prohibition of goods vehicles exceeding the maximum unladen weight indicated in a previous sign
File:UK traffic sign 629.1 (variant 2).svg|Vehicles exceeding length indicated prohibited (metric).
File:UK traffic sign 629.1 (variant 1).svg|Vehicles exceeding length indicated prohibited (imperial).
File:UK traffic sign 622.8.svg|Vehicles carrying explosives (such as fireworks) prohibited. This sign is not actually in the regulations but separately approved by the DfT.
File:UK traffic sign 622.9 (variant 1).svg|Additional plate required on "prohibited: vehicles carrying explosives" sign because the sign is not included in the TSRGD
File:Road sign informing vehicles carrying dangerous goods shouldn't go in the tunnel.jpg|Vehicles carrying dangerous goods with the restriction code indicated by the sign are prohibited from the tunnel.
File:UK traffic sign 629A.svg|Vehicles exceeding width indicated prohibited (imperial and metric).
File:UK traffic sign 629.2A.svg|Vehicles exceeding height indicated prohibited (imperial and metric)
File:UK traffic sign 626.2A (variant 1b, 33t).svg|Vehicles exceeding a gross weight of 33 t prohibited from crossing the bridge or structure.
File:UK traffic sign 620.svg|Exception plate for allowing access to premises where there is no other route.
File:UK traffic sign 620.1.svg|Except for loading and unloading by goods vehicles
File:UK traffic sign 632.svg|No overtaking
File:UK traffic sign 615.svg|Priority must be given to vehicles from the opposite direction
File:UK traffic sign 615.1.svg|Priority must be given to vehicles from the opposite direction (supplementary panel)
File:UK traffic sign 614.svg|No U-turns for vehicular traffic
File:UK traffic sign 612.svg|No right turn for vehicular traffic
File:UK traffic sign 613.svg|No left turn for vehicular traffic
File:UK traffic sign 605.2.svg|Stop, children crossing ahead (Handheld sign)
File:UK traffic sign 633.svg|Stop before crossing, Police ahead
File:UK traffic sign 651.svg|Prohibitions which apply to a decorative area which is not part of the public highway.
File:UK traffic sign 606 (left).svg|Vehicular traffic must turn left
File:UK traffic sign 609 (left).svg|Vehicular traffic must turn ahead in the direction indicated by the arrow
File:UK traffic sign 610 (left).svg|Vehicular traffic passing the sign must keep to the left of the sign
File:UK traffic sign 608.svg|Dual carriageway Plate
File:UK traffic sign 607.svg|One-way plate
File:UK traffic sign 611.1.svg|Mini-roundabout; vehicles must give way to traffic from the right and pass to the left of the central markings unless physically unable to do so
File:UK traffic sign 636.svg|No waiting
File:UK traffic sign 642.svg|Clearway, no stopping
File:UK traffic sign 652.svg|One-way traffic
File:UK traffic sign 663.svg|Controlled Parking Zone
File:UK traffic sign 664.svg|End of controlled or voucher parking zone

### Speed limit signs
The United Kingdom national speed limit for cars and motorcycles is  on a motorway and dual carriageway, and  on a single carriageway road. In urban areas where there is electric street lighting the speed limit is  unless otherwise signed.

File:UK traffic sign 671.svg|National speed limit applies
File:UK traffic sign 672.svg|Minimum speed limit of 
File:UK traffic sign 673.svg|End of  minimum speed limit
File:UK traffic sign 674.svg|Entrance to a  per hour speed limit zone
File:UK traffic sign 675.svg|End of  zone
File:UK traffic sign 878.svg|Area in which cameras are used to enforce the speed limit regulations
File:UK traffic sign 878.1 (v2).svg|Average speed check
File:UK traffic sign 879.svg|Speed Camera
File:UK traffic sign 880.svg|Speed camera ahead with reminder of  speed limit
File:National-speed-limit-sign-uk.svg|National speed limits
File:Northern Ireland mph speed limits.svg|Speed limits are in miles per hour (Northern Ireland only)
File:UK traffic sign 670V20.svg|alt=|Maximum speed 
File:UK traffic sign 670V30.svg|alt=|Maximum speed 
File:UK traffic sign 670V40.svg|alt=|Maximum speed 
File:UK traffic sign 670V50.svg|alt=|Maximum speed 
File:UK traffic sign 670V60.svg|alt=|Maximum speed 

### Low bridge signs
Bridges with a clearance of less than  are normally signed. Signs were formerly only in feet and inches, but from 2015 new or replacement signs must contain both imperial and metric measurements. The signs used at a low bridge depend on the type above the road. If a beam bridge with a horizontal clearance, the roundel is used and the limit is a prohibition. However, if the bridge is an arch over the road, warning signs are used as the height varies across the width of the carriageway. Bridges particularly at risk from strikes may have a variable message sign that is activated by high vehicles passing through an infra-red beam. When the sign is activated four amber lamps flash, the top pair alternating with the bottom pair.

File:UK traffic sign 530A.svg|Warning of maximum headroom of arch bridge/overhanging structure some distance ahead (sign also used at the bridge itself)
File:UK traffic sign 530.1.svg|Supplementary plate informing height limit warning is of an overhanging building
File:UK traffic sign 531.1 (variant 2).svg|Warning of maximum headroom of arch bridge directly ahead (metric)
File:UK traffic sign 531.1 (variant 1).svg|Warning of maximum headroom of arch bridge directly ahead (imperial)
File:UK traffic sign 531.2.svg|Supplementary plate used with arch bridge warning signs

### Level crossing signs
Some level crossings in the United Kingdom do not have gates or barriers. These crossings will have several signs posted on approach and at the crossing.  
File:UK traffic sign 770.svg|Level crossing with gate or barrier ahead
File:UK traffic sign 771.svg|Level crossing without gate or barrier ahead
File:UK traffic sign 772.svg|Trams likely to be crossing ahead
File:UK traffic sign 773.svg|Warning of light signals at a level crossing ahead (the sign may also be used at a lifting bridge, fire station or airfield)
File:UK traffic sign 779.svg|Electrified overhead cable ahead
File:UK traffic sign 780A.svg|Supplementary plate informing height of overhead cables at level crossing ahead
File:UK traffic sign 782.svg|Risk of grounding at level crossing ahead
File:UK traffic sign 783 (variant 1).svg|Information sign for large vehicles informing to phone at automatic level crossing
File:UK traffic sign 784.1 (variant 1).svg|Information sign for very large vehicles to phone before crossing railway
File:UK traffic sign 787 (variant 1).svg|Telephone at level crossing
File:UK traffic sign 788 (variant 1).svg|Direction to telephone at level crossing
File:UK traffic sign 789.svg|Countdown marker to level crossing (3)
File:UK traffic sign 789.1.svg|Countdown marker to level crossing (2)
File:UK traffic sign 789.2.svg|Countdown marker to level crossing (1)
File:UK traffic sign 775.svg|Supplementary plate warning drivers to not block the level crossing
File:UK traffic sign 777 (variant 1).svg|Supplementary plate at multiple track automatic level crossings warning of a second train
File:UK traffic sign 774.svg|Single track level crossings without gates or barriers

#### The Private Crossings (Signs and Barriers) Regulations 2023 
Additional signs for level crossings used on private roads and paths are laid down in *The Private Crossings (Signs and Barriers) Regulations 2023*.

File:UK 2023 Private Crossing Sign 101.svg|Warning sign for a level crossing with a user operated gate ahead
File:UK 2023 Private Crossing Sign 109.svg|Stop look and listen sign
File:UK private crossing sign 106.svg|Target for crossing gate
File:UK 2023 Private Crossing Sign 102a.svg|Sign for use at a crossing where the railway or tramway is equipped with overhead electric wires
File:UK 2023 Private Crossing Sign 102b.svg|Sign for use at a crossing where the track has an electric live rail or rails

#### The Private Crossings (Signs and Barriers) Regulations 1996 
Additional signs for level crossings used on private roads and paths are laid down in *The Private Crossings (Signs and Barriers) Regulations 1996*.

File:UK private crossing sign 101.svg|Warning sign for a non-vehicular crossing
File:UK private crossing sign 102.svg|Instruction sign for a vehicular crossing without a telephone
File:UK private crossing sign 106.svg|Target for crossing gate
File:UK private crossing sign 116.svg|Sign for use at a crossing where the railway or tramway is equipped with overhead electric wires
File:UK private crossing sign 117.svg|Sign for use at a crossing where the track has an electric live rail or rails
File:UK private crossing sign 118.svg|Supplementary sign for use with sign shown in Diagram 103 or 107, where the crossing is used for animal traffic
File:UK private crossing sign 113.svg|Sign for use at crossings where there are overhead electric wires, and a roadway approach has a steep slope, and a long load, such as farming machinery may strike the wire.
File:UK private crossing sign 119.svg|Instructions to horseriders at a crossing where the railway or tramway is equipped with overhead electric wires

### Bus and cycle signs
Some roads and pavements are shared with cyclists and buses. The word "local" on the bus symbol means the only buses that may use the lane are those running a local service. Where the word "local" is not shown, the lane may be used by any vehicle designed to carry more than eight passengers, excluding the driver, and local buses. Solo motorcycles may use the lane where the motorcycle symbol is shown on the signs. Other vehicles may enter and stop in a bus lane to load and unload unless signs alongside the lane indicate otherwise. 
File:UK traffic sign 952.svg|Buses prohibited.
File:UK traffic sign 951.svg|Riding of pedal cycles prohibited.
File:UK traffic sign 950.svg|Cyclists crossing or cycle route ahead
File:UK traffic sign 956.svg|Shared route for pedal cycles and pedestrians only
File:UK traffic sign 957.svg|Segregated track and path for pedal cycles and pedestrians only
File:UK traffic sign 955.svg|Route for use by pedal cycles only
File:UK traffic sign 953.1.svg|Route for use by tramcars only
File:UK traffic sign 953.1V.svg|Route for use by buses and tramcars only
File:UK traffic sign 960.svg|Contra-flow bus lane
File:UK traffic sign 967.svg|Route recommended for pedal cycles on the main carriageway of a road
File:UK traffic sign 964.svg|End of bus lane
File:UK traffic sign 2603.svg|Junction ahead leading to a parking place for pedal cycles
File:UK traffic sign 959.1.svg|With flow cycle lane
File:UK traffic sign 963T.svg|Bus lane with traffic proceeding from both ways (reminder for pedestrians)
File:UK traffic sign 958.1.svg|With-flow cycle lane ahead
File:UK traffic sign 661.1VB.svg|Parking place for buses only during the times shown
File:UK traffic sign 963.2.svg|Contra-flow bus lane which pedal cycles may also use with traffic approaching from the right (reminder for pedestrians)

### Pedestrian zone signs
Areas such as high streets and shopping areas may be signed as "pedestrian zones". Restrictions are detailed on zone entry signs and repeater plates. The entry signs may indicate that buses, taxis, disabled badge holders or permit holders may enter the zone. Examples of zone entry signs include:
File:UK traffic sign 618.3.svg|Entry to and waiting in pedestrian zone restricted except for loading during the period
File:UK traffic sign 618.4.svg|End of restrictions associated with a pedestrian zone
File:UK traffic sign 637.2V.svg|Waiting restriction repeater signs within the pedestrian zone
File:Traffic-signs-manual-chapter-3-diagram 618-3A-1 (2008).png|No vehicles allowed in pedestrian zone except for lorries during the period with no waiting at any time
File:Traffic-signs-manual-chapter-3-diagram 618-2-2 (2008).svg|No motor vehicles allowed in pedestrian zone Mondays to Saturdays except for loading from lorries between 7am & 11am and between 4pm and 8pm 

### Loading bays and Parking signs
Both signs and road markings indicate waiting restrictions. On-street parking places may be designated for a particular class of vehicle (e.g. solo motorcycles or car) or a specific type of user (e.g. permit holders or disabled badge holders). Parking may be free or paid for (e.g. "pay and display" or parking meters).

There may be a time limit on the period of stay and a minimum time before returning to a particular parking place. Where a plate does not indicate the days of the week, the restrictions apply at the same times on every day, including Sunday. Where the time of day is not shown, the controls apply for 24 hours. If a bank holiday falls on a day when the controls are in operation, the controls apply in the normal way unless the plate states that they do not. Special restrictions may apply on days when a large event is being held.

File:UK traffic sign 639.svg|Waiting prohibited except for loading and unloading during the period indicated
File:UK traffic sign 639R.svg|Waiting prohibited except for loading and unloading during the period and in the direction indicated
File:UK traffic sign 640.4.svg|Waiting prohibited in designated off-highway loading area during the period indicated
File:UK traffic sign 638.svg|Continuous prohibition on loading and unloading
File:UK traffic sign 660.4.svg|Bay reserved for loading and unloading only
File:UK traffic sign 640 directions.svg|Waiting prohibited in the direction indicated (upper panel), and loading and unloading prohibited in the direction indicated (lower panel)
File:UK traffic sign 801.svg|Parking place
File:UK traffic sign 661A.svg|Parking place reserved for disabled badge holders only
File:UK traffic sign 661.1.svg|Parking for all vehicles, with restrictions on length of waiting time and return period (not necessarily free, though the sign must state if not free)
File:UK traffic sign 660.5.svg|Parking place reserved for voucher parking during the period indicated
File:UK traffic sign 2507.svg|Direction to a parking place available only on the day specified
File:UK traffic sign 667.svg|Vehicles may be parked partially on the verge or footway
File:UK traffic sign 668.svg|Vehicles may be parked wholly on the verge or footway
File:UK traffic sign 667.2.svg|End of an area where vehicles may be parked partially on the verge or footway
File:UK traffic sign 668.2.svg|End of an area where vehicles may be parked wholly on the verge or footway

### Motorway signs
For use on busy motorways and other wide roads where verge mounted signs would be frequently obstructed by other traffic.

An advance direction sign (ADS)

File:UK traffic sign 2930.svg|End of motorway regulations, including the national speed limit in 1 mile
File:UK traffic sign 2901.svg|Start of motorway regulations, including the national speed limit
File:UK traffic sign 2910.svg|Number of route reached from a motorway exit road
File:UK traffic sign 2918.svg| to the next motorway service area
File:UK traffic sign 2912.svg|Junction ahead with another motorway
File:UK traffic sign 2932.svg|Entrance to motorway service area, or similar facility within the length of a motorway where motorway regulations cease to apply
File:UK traffic sign 2903.svg|Motorway junction ahead, displaying the route number and destination reached by taking this route
File:UK traffic sign 2911.svg|Route number of the motorway with destinations and distances to places along or reached from that route
File:UK traffic sign 2902.svg|Direction to a motorway at the junction shown, indicating route number and destination reached
File:UK traffic sign 2921.svg|Entrance to a motorway service area
File:UK traffic sign 2917V.svg|Availability of motorway service areas ahead with distances
File:UK traffic sign 2917.svg|Availability of motorway service areas ahead with distances and names of operators
File:UK traffic sign 2919.3 (Unbranded).svg|Approach sign to motorway service area listing operator and six franchises available at the stop.
File:UK traffic sign 2919.3 (Branded).svg|Approach sign to motorway service area listing operator and six franchises available at the stop. These are the only signs allowed to display brand logos.
File:UK traffic sign 2906.svg|Leave the Motorway for A38 to Mansfield and Matlock (via. A615). Continue for the North, Leeds and Sheffield.
File:UK traffic sign 868M.svg|Additional traffic lane joining from the left ahead
File:UK traffic sign Tiredness Can Kill.svg|Suggestion for motorists to pull over at the next motorway services if they have been driving for a long time.

#### Motorway Signals
**Motorway conditions**

File:UK_traffic_sign_6003.jpg|Leave motorway at next exit
File:UK traffic sign 6006.9.jpg|Risk of Fog ahead. Proceed with caution
File:UK traffic sign 6006.8.jpg|Risk of Ice ahead. Proceed with caution
File:UK traffic sign 6006.10.jpg|End of temporary restrictions

**Temporary Speed Advisories**

File:UK_traffic_sign_6001.jpg|Temporary Speed advised of  due to prevailing traffic or weather conditions.

**Lane Restrictions**

File:UK traffic sign 6006.5.jpg|Lane 2 is closed ahead. Use lane 1 and proceed with caution.
File:UK traffic sign 6006.1.jpg|Lane 2 and 3 closed ahead. Use lane 1 and proceed with caution.
File:UK traffic sign 6006.7.jpg|Lane 1 closed. Use lanes 2, 3 and 4, Proceed with caution

**Motorway Closed**

File:UK traffic sign 6031.1.jpg|Do not enter the traffic lane directly below.
File:UK traffic sign 6006.4.jpg|Both lanes closed. Do not enter the motorway when the red lamps are flashing in pairs from side to side
File:UK traffic sign 6006.2.jpg|All 3 lanes closed. Do not enter the motorway when the red lamps are flashing in pairs from side to side
File:UK traffic sign 6006.6.jpg|All 4 lanes closed. Do not enter the motorway when the red lamps are flashing in pairs from side to side

### Directional road signs
The term "directional sign" covers both Advance Direction Signs (ADS), placed on the approach to a junction,

On minor roads a simple black on yellow sign with an arrow and the word 'Diversion' is used, as in the last sign below.

File:EDR Symbol - Solid Circle.svg|Solid circle - Emergency diversion route for motorway and other main road traffic
File:EDR Symbol - Solid Triangle.svg|Solid triangle - Emergency diversion route for motorway and other main road traffic
File:EDR Symbol - Hollow Square.svg|Hollow square - Emergency diversion route for motorway and other main road traffic
File:EDR Symbol - Hollow Diamond.svg|Hollow diamond - Emergency diversion route for motorway and other main road traffic
File:UK traffic sign 2716.svg|Diversion trigger sign - Main road closed, follow diversion to arrive at the same location
File:UK traffic sign 2704V.svg|For triangle diversion, turn right
File:UK traffic sign 2702L.svg|Diversion sign on minor roads or for road works starting to left.

### Information signs
Informational signs are usually rectangular and generally blue with white text.

File:UK traffic sign 810-L.svg|One-way traffic
File:UK traffic sign 611.svg|Pass either side to reach the same destination
File:UK traffic sign 811.svg|Traffic has priority over vehicles coming from the opposite direction
File:UK traffic sign 816.svg|No through road
File:UK traffic sign 820V2.svg|Unsuitable for heavy goods vehicles
File:UK traffic sign 820V4.svg|Unsuitable for long vehicles
File:UK traffic sign 820.1.svg|No hard shoulder for 
File:UK traffic sign 818.4.svg|Location of weight restriction ahead with indication of an alternative route
File:UK traffic sign 822.svg|Passing place on a narrow road

### Roadworks and temporary signs
Roadworks are normally signalled with a triangular, red-bordered warning format is used to indicate that there are works ahead. The graphic is of a man digging. Within the roadworks, diversions and other instructions to drivers are normally given on yellow signs with black script.
File:UK traffic sign 7001.svg|Road works
File:UK traffic sign 7009.svg|Loose chippings
File:UK traffic sign 7221.svg|Lanes bend ahead
File:UK traffic sign 7292.svg|Restrictions apply. No vehicles over width shown
File:UK traffic sign 2706.svg|Diversion for motorists travelling to destination
File:UK traffic sign 7294.svg|Temporary Advisory speed limit in miles per hour
File:UK traffic sign 832.6.svg|Get in Lane. HGV use left lane, all other vehicles use right lane
File:UK traffic sign 829.2.svg|Police accident

### Street name signs
Legally street name signs are not defined as traffic signs in the United Kingdom; this therefore gives authorities flexibility on the design and placement of them. They can be fixed to a signpost, wall, lamp column or building. The text can be in many different fonts but normally either the Transport typeface used on road signs or the serif font designed by David Kindersley. In many areas, the sign will also show the name of the local authority, its coat of arms, or part of the street's postcode.

### Location identifiers
Numbered location markers of one type or another are used to identify specific locations along a road. Historically, milestones were used, but since the early 20th century they fell into disuse. However, for administrative and maintenance purposes, distance marker posts and driver location signs have been erected on motorways and certain dual carriageways.
The numbers on distance marker posts are embedded into emergency roadside telephone numbers and are used by the emergency services to pinpoint incidents.
The advent of the mobile phone meant that drivers were not accessing location information embedded into motorway emergency telephone systems, and since 2007 driver location signs have been erected on many motorways. These contain important information about the location and carriageway direction.

### Traffic lights 

File:UK traffic signal - Standard Aspects.svg|Standard traffic light, with three lamps
File:UK traffic signal - No Left Turn.svg|A standard traffic light with a supplemental 'no left turn' sign attached
File:UK traffic signal - Red and Tram Proceed.svg|A traffic light with attached tram signal lamp, indicating proceed to trams.
File:UK traffic signal - Bike Signal.svg|A traffic light intended for bicycles
File:UK traffic signal - Wig-wag Signal.svg|'Wig-wag' signal (Common at level crossings, fire and ambulance stations)
File:UK pedestrian signal.svg|Pedestrian light

### Icon 

File:UK traffic sign symbol S15 (1).svg|Animal-drawn vehicles
File:UK traffic sign symbol S15 (2).svg|Animal-drawn vehicles
File:UK traffic sign symbol S4.svg|Elderly people
File:UK traffic sign symbol S13.svg|Frogs
File:UK traffic sign symbol S8.svg|Horses
File:UK traffic sign symbol S67.svg|Small wild animals
File:UK traffic sign symbol S17.svg|Caravans
File:UK traffic sign symbol S10.svg|Cattle
File:UK traffic sign symbol S9.svg|Horses
File:UK traffic sign symbol S12.svg|Wild animals
File:UK traffic sign symbol S5.svg|Children
File:UK traffic sign symbol S7.svg|Roadworks
File:UK traffic sign symbol S18.svg|Quayside or riverbank
File:UK traffic sign symbol S16.svg|Cars
File:UK traffic sign symbol S14.svg|Ducks
File:UK traffic sign symbol S11.svg|Sheep
File:UK traffic sign symbol S3.svg|Pedestrians
File:UK traffic sign symbol S2.svg|Pedestrians
File:UK traffic sign symbol S19 (1).svg|Motor vehicles, except motorcycles
File:UK traffic sign symbol S19 (2).svg|Motor vehicles, except motorcycles
File:Uk roadsign ferry.svg|Ferry

### Obsolete
#### Post-Worboys

File:UK traffic sign 504 (1965–1975).svg|Crossroads ahead (1965–1975)
File:UK traffic sign 505 (1965–1975).svg|T-junction ahead (1965–1975)
File:UK traffic sign 506-R (1965–1975).svg|Side road ahead (1965–1975)
File:UK traffic sign 507-L-R (1965–1975).svg|Staggered crossroads ahead (1965–1975)
File:UK traffic sign 508-L (1965–1994).svg|Traffic merges from the left (1965–1994)
File:UK traffic sign 509-L (1965–1994).svg|Traffic merges onto the main carriageway (1965–1994)
File:UK traffic sign 514 (1965–1975).svg|Series of bends ahead (1965–1975).
File:Hong Kong road sign 219 (1 in 5).svg|alt=Steep hill upwards ahead (1965–1975, replaced with % gradient)|Steep hill upwards ahead (1965–1975, replaced with % gradient)
File:Hong Kong road sign 218 (1 in 5).svg|alt=Steep hill downwards ahead (1965–1975, replaced with % gradient)|Steep hill downwards ahead (1965–1975, replaced with % gradient)
File:Bangladesh road sign B47 B.svg|Multiple-track level crossing without gate or barrier (1981–1994)
File:UK traffic sign 545 (1965–2016).svg|Children (1965–2016)
File:UK traffic sign 601 (1965–1975).svg|Stop (1965–1975)
File:UK traffic sign 605.1.svg|Stop - children crossing (1965–1994)
File:UK traffic sign 622 (1965–1975).svg|Lorries prohibited (1965–1975)
File:UK traffic sign 622.8 (1967).png|No vehicles laden with inflammable liquids (1967)
File:UK traffic sign 629.svg|Vehicles exceeding width indicated prohibited (1965–2016, defunct imperial only sign, new signs must show both metric and imperial)
File:UK traffic sign 952 (1965–1975).svg|Buses and coaches prohibited (1965–1975)
File:UK traffic sign 554-Fog (1975–1994).svg|Foggy conditions may exist (1975–1994)
File:UK traffic sign 554-Ice (1975–1994).svg|Icy conditions may exist (1975–1994)
File:UK traffic sign 554-Snowdrifts (1975–1994).svg|Snowdrifts may exist (1975–1994)
File:Mauritius Road Signs - Warning Sign - Right-hand lane of a 2-lane 1-way road closed.svg|Right-hand lane of a 2 lane dual carriageway closed ahead (1975–1981)
File:UK traffic sign 564.5 (1975-1994).svg|Change of carriageway ahead (1975–1994)
File:UK traffic sign 629.2.svg|Vehicles exceeding height indicated prohibited (1975–2016, defunct imperial only sign, new signs must show both metric and imperial)
File:UK traffic sign 626 (1965–1981).svg|Vehicles and loads exceeding weight in tons indicated prohibited (1965–1981)
File:UK traffic sign 626.1 (1981–1994).svg|Vehicles and loads exceeding weight in tonnes indicated prohibited (1981–1994)
File:UK traffic sign 622.1A (1994–2011).svg|Vehicles exceeding the indicated unladen weight in tonnes prohibited (1994–2011, replaced with lower-case **t**)
File:UK traffic sign 626.2AV2 (1994–2011).svg|Vehicles exceeding an indicated gross weight prohibited from crossing bridge (1994–2011, replaced with lower-case **t**)

#### Pre-Worboys

File:Pre-Worboy - No Entry - 1955.svg|No Entry
File:Pre-Worboys - No Right Turn - Complete Assembly - 1944.svg|No Right Turn
File:Pre-Worboys - Cross Roads - Complete Assembly - 1944.svg|Cross Roads
File:Pre-Worboys - Turn Left - Complete Assembly - 1944.svg|Turn Left
File:Pre-Worboys - Keep Left - 1944.svg|Keep Left
File:Pre-Worboys - Road Works Ahead - 1944.svg|Road Works Ahead
File:Pre-Worboys - Ford - Complete Assembly - 1944.svg|Ford
File:Pre-Worboys - Approach Direction Sign (Diagram 78) - 1944.svg|Approach Direction Sign
File:Pre-Worboys - Direction Sign at Junction (Diagram 93) - 1944.svg|Junction Direction Sign
File:Pre-Worboy - No Waiting - 1944.svg|No Waiting
File:Pre-Worboys - No Entry - Complete Assembly - 1944.svg|No Entry
File:Pre-Worboy - No Cycling - 1955.svg|No Cycling
File:Pre-Worboy - Speed Limit - 1944.svg|Speed Limit
File:Pre-Worboy - National Speed Limit Applies - 1944.svg|National Speed Limit Applies
File:Pre-Worboys - Parking - 1944.svg|Parking
File:Pre-Worboys - Cross Roads - Complete Assembly - 1955.svg|Cross Roads
File:Pre-Worboys - Speed Limit - Non Built Up Areas - Complete Assembly - 1944.svg|Speed Limit except Built-up Areas
File:Pre-Worboys - Turn Right - Complete Assembly - 1944.svg|Turn Right
File:Pre-Worboys - Roundabout - Complete Assembly - 1944.svg|Roundabout
File:Pre-Worboys - No Left Turn - Complete Assembly - 1944.svg|No Left Turn
File:Pre-Worboys - Signals Ahead - Complete Assembly - 1944.svg|Signals Ahead
File:Pre-Worboys - Two Way Traffic - Complete Assembly - 1944.svg|Two Way Traffic
File:Pre-Worboys - Crossing No Gates - Complete Assembly - 1944.svg|Level Crossing with No Gates
File:Pre-Worboy - Halt at Major Road Ahead - Complete Assembly - 1944.svg|Halt at major road ahead
File:Pre-Worboys -Slow Major Road Ahead - Complete Assembly - 1944.svg|Slow, major road ahead
File:Pre-Worboys - Prohibited to All Motor Vehicles - Complete Assembly - 1944.svg|Motor vehicles prohibited

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