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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Essential miscellaneous signs you need to know for the DVSA theory test

The DVSA driving theory test can include questions about miscellaneous signs.

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Use this section to quickly find common miscellaneous signs in the UK road and traffic sign system. Select a sign to open its dedicated page.

Advance warning of a HOV lane ahead sign

Rectangular - blue High occupancy vehicles Distance to Miscellaneous signs
View advance warning of a HOV lane ahead sign

End of HOV lane sign

Rectangular - blue Lane High occupancy vehicles Miscellaneous signs
View end of HOV lane sign

Entry to road-charging zone sign

Rectangular - white Charging Time restriction Miscellaneous signs
View entry to road-charging zone sign

HOV lane (near-side) sign

Rectangular - blue Lane High occupancy vehicles Time restriction Miscellaneous signs
View HOV lane (near-side) sign

HOV lane road marking

Lane High occupancy vehicles Miscellaneous signs
View HOV lane road marking

Indicates the driver's location sign

Rectangular - blue Motorway Directions Miscellaneous signs
View indicates the driver's location sign

Indicates which vehicles may use the HOV lane ahead sign

Rectangular - blue Motorway Size restriction Cycle Bus Lorry High occupancy vehicles Miscellaneous signs
View indicates which vehicles may use the HOV lane ahead sign

Near-side, with-flow bus lane ahead that can also be used by lorries, pedal cycles and taxis sign

Rectangular - blue Lane Size restriction Cycle Bus Lorry Taxi Miscellaneous signs
View near-side, with-flow bus lane ahead that can also be used by lorries, pedal cycles and taxis sign

Near-side, with-flow bus lane ahead that can also be used by solo motorcycles, pedal cycles and taxis sign

Rectangular - blue Lane Motorway Cycle Bus Taxi Miscellaneous signs
View near-side, with-flow bus lane ahead that can also be used by solo motorcycles, pedal cycles and taxis sign

Near-side, with-flow bus lane that can also be used by lorries, pedal cycles and taxis sign

Rectangular - blue Lane Size restriction Cycle Bus Lorry Miscellaneous signs
View near-side, with-flow bus lane that can also be used by lorries, pedal cycles and taxis sign

Near-side, with-flow bus lane that can also be used by solo motorcycles, pedal cycles and taxis sign

Rectangular - blue Lane Cycle Bus Motorcycle Taxi Miscellaneous signs
View near-side, with-flow bus lane that can also be used by solo motorcycles, pedal cycles and taxis sign

Off-side, with-flow bus-only lane ahead sign

Rectangular - blue Lane Bus Miscellaneous signs
View off-side, with-flow bus-only lane ahead sign

Off-side, with-flow bus-only lane leading to a right turn at a junction ahead sign

Rectangular - blue Lane Bus Miscellaneous signs
View off-side, with-flow bus-only lane leading to a right turn at a junction ahead sign

Start of HOV lane (near-side) sign

Rectangular - blue Lane High occupancy vehicles Time restriction Miscellaneous signs
View start of HOV lane (near-side) sign

Times of operation of a HOV lane ahead sign

Rectangular - blue High occupancy vehicles Distance to Time restriction Miscellaneous signs
View times of operation of a HOV lane ahead sign

Variable message sign

Traffic lights Motorway Miscellaneous signs
View variable message sign

Warning of rising bollards sign

Triangular Keep clear Miscellaneous signs
View warning of rising bollards sign

View our full UK road signs directory

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Source: Department for Transport - Know Your Traffic Signs. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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