Signs giving orders Signs with red circles are mostly prohibitive. Plates below signs qualify their message.Entry to 20 mph zoneEnd of 20 mph zoneMaximum speedNational speed limit appliesSchool crossing patrolStop and give wayGive way to traffic on major roadManually operated temporary STOP and GO signsManually operated temporary STOP and GO signsNo entry for vehicular trafficNo vehicles except bicycles being pushedNo cyclingNo motor vehiclesNo buses (over 8 passenger seats)No overtakingNo towed caravansNo vehicles carrying explosivesNo vehicle or combination of vehicles over length shownNo vehicles over height shownNo vehicles over width shownGive priority to vehicles from opposite directionNo right turnNo left turnNo U-turnsNo goods vehicles over maximum gross weight shown (in tonnes) except for loading and unloadingNo vehicles over maximum gross weight shown (in tonnes)Parking restricted to permit holdersNo stopping during period indicated except for busesNo stopping during times shown except for as long as necessary to set down or pick up passengersNo waitingNo stopping (Clearway) Ahead onlyTurn left ahead (right if symbol reversed)Turn left (right if symbol reversed)Keep left (right if symbol reversed)Vehicles may pass either side to reach same destinationMini-roundabout (roundabout circulation - give way to vehicles from the immediate right)Route to be used by pedal cycles onlySegregated pedal cycle and pedestrian routeMinimum speedEnd of minimum speedBuses and cycles onlyTrams onlyPedestrian crossing point over tramwayOne-way traffic (note: compare circular ‘Ahead only’ sign)With-flow bus and cycle laneContra-flow bus laneWith-flow pedal cycle lane Warning signs Distance to ‘STOP’ line aheadDual carriageway endsRoad narrows on right (left if symbol reversed)Road narrows on both sidesDistance to ‘Give Way’ line aheadCrossroadsJunction on bend aheadT-junction with priority over vehicles from the rightStaggered junctionTraffic merging from left aheadThe priority through route is indicated by the broader line.Double bend first to left (symbol may be reversed)Bend to right (or left if symbol reversed)RoundaboutUneven roadPlate below some signsTwo-way traffic crosses one-way roadTwo-way traffic straight aheadOpening or swing bridge aheadLow-flying aircraft or sudden aircraft noiseFalling or fallen rocksTraffic signals not in useTraffic signalsSlippery roadSteep hill downwardsSteep hill upwardsGradients may be shown as a ratio i.e. 20% = 1:5Tunnel aheadTrams crossing aheadLevel crossing with barrier or gate aheadLevel crossing without barrier or gate aheadLevel crossing without barrierSchool crossing patrol ahead (some signs have amber lights which flash when crossings are in use)Frail (or blind or disabled if shown) pedestrians likely to cross road aheadPedestrians in road aheadZebra crossingOverhead electric cable; plate indicates maximum height of vehicles which can pass safelyAvailable width of headroom indicatedSharp deviation of route to left (or right if chevrons reversed)Light signals ahead at level crossing, airfield or bridgeMiniature warning lights at level crossingsCattleWild animalsWild horses or poniesAccompanied horses or poniesCycle route aheadRisk of iceTraffic queues likely aheadDistance over which road humps extendOther danger; plate indicates nature of dangerSoft vergesSide windsHump bridgeWorded warning signQuayside or river bankRisk of grounding Direction signs At a junction leading directly into a motorway (junction number may be shown on a black background)On approaches to junctions (junction number on black background)Route confirmatory sign after junctionDownward pointing arrows mean ‘Get in lane’ The left-hand lane leads to a different destination from the other lanes.The panel with the inclined arrow indicates the destinations which can be reached by leaving the motorway at the next junction Blue panels indicate that the motorway starts at the junction ahead.Motorways shown in brackets can also be reached along the route indicated. White panels indicate local or non-primary routes leading from the junction ahead.Brown panels show the route to tourist attractions.The name of the junction may be shown at the top of the sign.The aircraft symbol indicates the route to an airport.A symbol may be included to warn of a hazard or restriction along that route.On approaches to junctionsAt the junctionRoute confirmatory sign after junctionOn approaches to junctionsOn approach to a junction in Wales (bilingual)Primary route forming part of a ring roadPrimary route forming part of a ring road Green panels indicate that the primary route starts at the junction ahead. Route numbers on a blue background show the direction to a motorway. Route numbers on a green background show the direction to a primary route.On approaches to junctionsOn approaches to junctionsAt the junctionDirection to toilets with access for the disabled Picnic siteAncient monument in the care of English HeritageDirection to a car parkTourist attractionDirection to camping and caravan siteAdvisory route for lorriesRoute for pedal cycles forming part of a networkRecommended route for pedal cycles to place shownRoute for pedestriansSymbols showing emergency diversion route for motorway and other main road trafficSymbols showing emergency diversion route for motorway and other main road trafficSymbols showing emergency diversion route for motorway and other main road trafficSymbols showing emergency diversion route for motorway and other main road trafficDiversion route Information signs Entrance to controlled parking zoneEntrance to congestion charging zoneEnd of controlled parking zoneAdvance warning of restriction or prohibition aheadParking place for solo motorcyclesWith-flow bus lane ahead which pedal cycles and taxis may also use Lane designated for use by high occupancy vehicles (HOV) - see rule 142Vehicles permitted to use an HOV lane aheadEnd of motorwayStart of motorway and point from which motorway regulations applyAppropriate traffic lanes at junction aheadTraffic on the main carriageway coming from right has priority over joining trafficAdditional traffic joining from left ahead. Traffic on main carriageway has priority over joining traffic from right hand lane of slip roadTraffic in right hand lane of slip road joining the main carriageway has priority over left hand laneVariable speed limit with camera enforcement 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.Motorway service area sign showing the operator’s nameTraffic has priority over oncoming vehiclesHospital ahead with Accident and Emergency facilitiesTourist information pointNo through road for vehiclesRecommended route for pedal cyclesHome Zone EntryArea in which cameras are used to enforce traffic regulationsBus lane on road at junction ahead Road work signs Road worksLoose chippingsTemporary hazard at road worksTemporary lane closure (the number and position of arrows and red bars may be varied according to lanes open and closed)Slow-moving or stationary works vehicle blocking a traffic lane. Pass in the direction shown by the arrow.Mandatory speed limit aheadRoad works 1 mile aheadEnd of road works and any temporary restrictions including speed limitsSigns 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.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.Lane restrictions at road works aheadOne lane crossover at contraflow road works