Miscellaneous Signs
Miscellaneous signs cover a range of important UK road and traffic signs that don't fit neatly into
other categories but still give drivers, riders and pedestrians essential information and warnings. This page
explains what these miscellaneous signs mean, how to recognise them quickly, and links to every individual road sign
in this category so you can revise them for your car theory
test, motorcycle theory test, HGV / LGV theory test, PCV theory test, or ADI Part
1 theory test.
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What are miscellaneous signs?
Miscellaneous signs are part of the UK road and traffic sign system used to give drivers and riders clear,
helpful details and warnings that don't sit in the main categories like warning, regulatory or information signs.
They help you understand special situations on the road, such as HOV lanes, traffic management measures and other
unique conditions, so you can plan your journey safely and confidently.
You'll usually see:
- Special area signs such as congestion charging, low emission zones or controlled areas with
specific rules.
- Other important advisory and information signs that highlight unusual road layouts, special
facilities or conditions that drivers and riders need to know about.
Understanding these miscellaneous signs is essential if you regularly drive on unfamiliar routes, in busy towns
and cities or near special traffic management areas - and they can all appear in your DVSA driving theory test and
hazard perception test.
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Source: Department for Transport - Know Your Traffic Signs. Contains public sector
information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.