Pedestrian Zone Signs

Pedestrian zone signs tell drivers, riders and pedestrians where motor vehicles are restricted or not allowed so people on foot can use the road space safely. This page explains what these pedestrian zone 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 pedestrian zone signs?

Pedestrian zone signs are part of the UK road and traffic sign system used to give drivers, riders and pedestrians clear details about roads where motor vehicles are restricted or banned at certain times. They help you understand when you must not enter a pedestrian zone, when limited access is allowed (for example, for loading or residents) and when restrictions start or end, so you can plan your journey safely and confidently.

You'll usually see:

  • Pedestrian zone entry signs at the start of a zone, showing which vehicles are restricted and at what times.
  • Supplementary plates explaining exemptions such as 'except for loading' or 'except for access'.
  • End of pedestrian zone signs marking where the restrictions finish and normal traffic rules resume.

Understanding these pedestrian zone signs is essential if you regularly drive in busy town and city centres, near shopping streets, schools or public squares - and they can all appear in your DVSA driving theory test and hazard perception test.

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Essential pedestrian zone signs you need to know for the DVSA theory test

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

End of pedestrian zone where all vehicles were prohibited sign

Rectangular - white Pedestrian zone Pedestrian zone signs
View end of pedestrian zone where all vehicles were prohibited sign

End of pedestrian zone where motor vehicles were prohibited sign

Rectangular - white Motorcycle Car Pedestrian zone Pedestrian zone signs
View end of pedestrian zone where motor vehicles were prohibited sign

Pedestrian zone where all vehicles are prohibited sign

Rectangular - white Pedestrian zone Pedestrian zone signs
View pedestrian zone where all vehicles are prohibited sign

Pedestrian zone where all vehicles are prohibited except for access (with waiting restrictions) sign

Rectangular - white Exemption plate Pedestrian zone Pedestrian zone signs
View pedestrian zone where all vehicles are prohibited except for access (with waiting restrictions) sign

Pedestrian zone where all vehicles are prohibited except for loading (with waiting restrictions) sign

Rectangular - white Time restriction Exemption plate Pedestrian zone Pedestrian zone signs
View pedestrian zone where all vehicles are prohibited except for loading (with waiting restrictions) sign

Pedestrian zone where all vehicles are prohibited except for loading by lorries (no waiting restrictions) sign

Rectangular - white Lorry Exemption plate Pedestrian zone Pedestrian zone signs
View pedestrian zone where all vehicles are prohibited except for loading by lorries (no waiting restrictions) sign

Pedestrian zone where all vehicles are prohibited except for loading by lorries (with waiting restrictions) sign

Rectangular - white Lorry Exemption plate Pedestrian zone Pedestrian zone signs
View pedestrian zone where all vehicles are prohibited except for loading by lorries (with waiting restrictions) sign

Pedestrian zone where motor vehicles are prohibited sign

Rectangular - white Motorcycle Car Pedestrian zone Pedestrian zone signs
View pedestrian zone where motor vehicles are prohibited sign

Pedestrian zone where motor vehicles are prohibited except for loading (with waiting restrictions) sign

Rectangular - white Motorway Car Exemption plate Pedestrian zone Pedestrian zone signs
View pedestrian zone where motor vehicles are prohibited except for loading (with waiting restrictions) sign

Pedestrian zone where motor vehicles are prohibited except for loading by lorries (no waiting restrictions) sign

Rectangular - white Lorry Motorcycle Time restriction Car Exemption plate Pedestrian zone Pedestrian zone signs
View pedestrian zone where motor vehicles are prohibited except for loading by lorries (no waiting restrictions) sign

Pedestrian zone with waiting and loading restrictions sign

Rectangular - yellow Time restriction Exemption plate Pedestrian zone Pedestrian zone signs
View pedestrian zone with waiting and loading restrictions sign

Pedestrian zone with waiting restrictions sign

Rectangular - yellow Pedestrian zone Pedestrian zone signs
View pedestrian zone with waiting restrictions sign

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