UK Road Signs

Crossroads ahead — be prepared to stop or give way as required.

T-junction ahead. Traffic on the road you're on must give way.

Roundabout ahead — give way to traffic from the right.

Sharp bend to the right — reduce speed.

Sharp bend to the left — reduce speed.

Series of bends ahead — first to the right.

Risk of skidding — surface may be slippery, especially when wet.

Pedestrians may be walking on or crossing the road ahead.

Watch for children — school, playground or nursery nearby.

Cycle route crosses or joins the road ahead.

Traffic light signals ahead — be prepared to stop.

Carriageway narrows from both sides ahead.

Steep descent ahead — select a lower gear.

Steep ascent ahead — keep momentum where safe.

Railway level crossing without barrier or gate ahead.

Wild animals may cross the road ahead.

Slow-moving or stationary traffic likely ahead.

You must stop at the line and give way to traffic on the major road.

Give way to traffic on the major road.

You have priority over vehicles coming the opposite way.

Give way to oncoming traffic at the narrow section ahead.

Vehicles must not enter this road.

Overtaking is prohibited.

U-turns are not permitted.

Stopping is not permitted at any time on the main carriageway.

Waiting (parking) is prohibited.

No motor vehicles except solo motorcycles permitted? — All motor vehicles prohibited.

Goods vehicles over the indicated maximum gross weight are prohibited.

Pedestrians are not permitted.

Cycling is not permitted.

Vehicles taller than the indicated height are prohibited.

Vehicles wider than the indicated width are prohibited.

Maximum speed is 20 miles per hour.

Maximum speed is 30 miles per hour.

Maximum speed is 40 miles per hour.

Maximum speed is 50 miles per hour.

Maximum speed is 60 miles per hour.

Maximum speed is 70 miles per hour.

National speed limit: depends on vehicle type and road (typically 60 mph single, 70 mph dual/motorway).

You must not drive slower than the speed shown.

End of the minimum speed restriction.

You must turn left at the junction ahead.

You must turn right at the junction ahead.

You must continue straight ahead.

Pass to the left of the sign or island.

Pass to the right of the sign or island.

Mini-roundabout — give way to traffic from the right.

Route reserved for pedal cycles.

Route reserved for pedestrians.

Zebra crossing ahead — give way to pedestrians on the crossing.

School crossing patrol ahead — be ready to stop.

Cycle lane in the direction of traffic.

Lane reserved for buses (and other authorised vehicles) at signed times.

Parking permitted in the indicated area.

Parking reserved for vehicles displaying a disabled badge.

Hospital with accident and emergency facilities.

No through road — dead end ahead.

One-way traffic in the direction shown.

Standard three-aspect traffic signal: red = stop, amber = stop unless unsafe, green = go.

Road works ahead — reduce speed and expect changes in traffic conditions.

Right-hand lane closed ahead — merge left in good time.

Start of motorway — special rules apply (no learners, no pedestrians, no cyclists, etc).

Motorway regulations no longer apply.

Three-bar countdown marker: 300 yards to the next exit.

Direction sign for primary route destinations. Yellow route number identifies an A-road.

Direction sign for non-primary route destinations.

Direction sign for motorway destinations (blue background).

Direction to a tourist attraction (brown background).

Double white lines (continuous on your side): you must not cross or straddle unless an exception applies.

Broken triangular line across the carriageway: give way to traffic on the major road.

Solid white transverse line: stop at the line and do not cross until safe / signalled.

Do not enter the yellow box unless your exit is clear (except turning right and blocked only by oncoming traffic).

Tunnel ahead — turn on dipped headlights, remove sunglasses, keep distance.

Cattle may be on or crossing the road.

Accompanied horses or ponies may be on the road.

Trams cross or share the road ahead.

Risk of side winds — grip the wheel firmly.

Maximum vehicle height under the bridge — check clearance.

No footway — pedestrians may walk in the road.

Soft road edges — avoid stopping on the verge.

Section of road may be flooded.

Two-way traffic on the road you cross or join.

Frail, elderly or blind people may cross the road.

Temporary traffic signals at road works.

End of road works and any temporary speed limit.

Stop at the line when the temporary signal is red.

Left turn prohibited.

Right turn prohibited.

Vehicles drawing a trailer prohibited.

Horse-drawn vehicles prohibited.

Mini-roundabout — give way to traffic from the right.

Route for pedal cycles only.

Shared use by cyclists and pedestrians.

Cyclists and pedestrians use their respective sides.

Marks an official bus stop.

Lay-by available ahead.

Public parking place.

Entry to a controlled parking zone.

End of controlled parking zone.

Motorway regulations apply from this point.

End of motorway regulations.

One bar: 100 yards to next exit.

Two bars: 200 yards to next exit.

No stopping on the main carriageway at any time.

End of previously indicated speed limit.

All vehicles prohibited, except as indicated.

Cyclists and pedestrians must use their respective sides.

Vehicles exceeding the indicated weight prohibited.

Motor cars prohibited.

Goods vehicles prohibited.

Frail or elderly people may cross the road.

Risk of falling rocks on the road.

Hump bridge ahead — reduce speed.

Uneven road surface ahead.

Road works ahead — reduce speed.

School crossing patrol may be operating ahead.