Signs and markings

Light signals controlling traffic (PDF 55 KB)

For example traffic lights, motorway signals and level crossing lights

Including direction indicators, brake and reversing lights and arm signals

Signals given by police officers, Driver and Vehicle Agency and school crossing patrols

For example speed limits, stop and give way signs and other instructional signs

Mostly triangular signs alerting road users to as they approach junctions, bridges, level crossings, roundabouts etc

These are blue on motorways, green on primary routes and have black borders for local routes

For example parking, bus lanes, merging traffic, hospitals, tourist information and no through road

Including road works ahead, loose chippings, lane closures, possible delays

For example, white, yellow and red lines, bus lanes, box junctions, directional signage

For example, large goods vehicle markings, hazard warning plates, school bus