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Traffic signs

Traffic rules

Traffic signs

A traffic sign is a standardised visual symbol placed along roads to guide, warn, or regulate drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. These signs provide essential information about road conditions, rules, directions, and potential hazards, helping to ensure safety and smooth traffic flow. They come in various shapes and colours—such as triangular warning signs, circular prohibitory or mandatory signs, and rectangular information signs—each designed for quick recognition and clear understanding.

How are traffic signs grouped in the United Kingdom?

The British guide distinguishes signs giving orders, warnings and information. STOP and GIVE WAY are notable shape exceptions.

🔗 gov.uk • Department for Transport — Know Your Traffic Signs, signing system

🔗 nidirect.gov.uk • Northern Ireland Government — separate Highway Code signs and markings

Is a temporary speed limit at roadworks binding in the United Kingdom?

Where an authorised temporary regulatory speed limit is in force, you must obey it. A roadworks warning alone should not be mistaken for a new numerical limit, but conditions may require driving more slowly.

🔗 gov.uk • Department for Transport — Know Your Traffic Signs, signing system

🔗 nidirect.gov.uk • Northern Ireland Government — separate Highway Code signs and markings

51. Warning for tractors

This traffic sign indicates a warning for tractors or other agricultural vehicles. Slow-moving agricultural vehicles may enter, cross or travel along the road ahead. Reduce speed and overtake only where it is permitted and clearly safe.

English • GB diagram 553.1 • Agricultural vehicles. Agricultural vehicles are likely to be in the road ahead.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislation.gov.uk • Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions • Great Britain
🔗 Gov.uk • Department for Transport • Know your traffic signs

SVG source: UK Government • Public domain • Original revision 2011-11-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.

52. Warning for trams

This traffic sign indicates a warning for trams. Tram tracks cross or run along the road ahead, and trams may enter the traffic path. Reduce speed, watch carefully for approaching trams and follow the applicable traffic signals, priority signs and local rules.

English • GB diagram 772 • Tramcars crossing. Tramcars cross the road ahead. Observe the signals, signs and markings.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislation.gov.uk • Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions • Great Britain
🔗 Gov.uk • Department for Transport • Know your traffic signs

SVG source: UK Government • Public domain • Original revision 2024-11-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork verified against Legislation.gov.uk • official published diagram 772.

53. Warning for a railway crossing without barriers

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a railway crossing without barriers. It alerts drivers to an upcoming level crossing where railway tracks cross the road and no barriers or gates are present to stop traffic. Drivers should slow down and look both ways for trains.

English • GB diagram 771 • Level crossing without a gate or barrier. A railway level crossing without gates or barriers is ahead.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislation.gov.uk • Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions • Great Britain
🔗 Gov.uk • Department for Transport • Know your traffic signs

SVG source: UK Government • Public domain • Original revision 2024-11-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork verified against Legislation.gov.uk • official published diagram 771.

54. Warning for a railway crossing with barriers

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a railway crossing with barriers. It alerts drivers to an upcoming level crossing with gates or barriers that close when a train approaches. Drivers should be ready to stop when the barriers are down or flashing lights activate. Never attempt to cross when gates are closing or closed.

English • GB diagram 770 • Level crossing with a gate or barrier. A railway level crossing with gates or barriers is ahead.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislation.gov.uk • Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions • Great Britain
🔗 Gov.uk • Department for Transport • Know your traffic signs

SVG source: UK Government • Public domain • Original revision 2024-11-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork verified against Legislation.gov.uk • official published diagram 770.

55. Warning for a railway crossing with one track

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a railway crossing with one track. It alerts drivers to a level crossing where a single railway track crosses the road. Drivers should approach with caution and be prepared to stop, even if no barriers or warning lights are active.

English • GB diagram 774 • Level crossing without a gate or barrier. This sign marks the location of a railway or tramway level crossing without gates or barriers. It does not indicate a specific number of tracks.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislation.gov.uk • Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions • Great Britain
🔗 Gov.uk • Department for Transport • Know your traffic signs

SVG source: UK Government • Public domain • Original revision 2024-11-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork verified against Legislation.gov.uk • official published diagram 774.

56. No entry

This traffic sign means no entry. Drivers may not enter from the direction in which the sign is placed.

English • GB diagram 616 • No entry. Vehicular traffic must not enter from this direction. Read any permitted exception plate.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Government of the United Kingdom – Department for Transport • Crown copyright • OGL v1.0)
🔗 Legislation.gov.uk • Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions • Great Britain
🔗 Gov.uk • Department for Transport • Know your traffic signs

SVG source: Government of the United Kingdom – Department for Transport • OGL v1.0 • Original revision 2024-11-14. Wikimedia original unmodified. © Crown copyright. Traffic signs are Crown copyright. You may reproduce traffic signs free of charge and without having to seek permission, but you must reproduce them accurately and not in a misleading context (e.g. not on roadside billboards where they could mislead drivers). (ref [1])

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 616.

Current design and permitted variants verified against Legislation.gov.uk • TSRGD, current text.

57. Access prohibited in both directions

This traffic sign indicates that drivers may not enter the road from either direction.

English • GB diagram 617 • All vehicles prohibited. All vehicles are prohibited, apart from non-mechanically propelled vehicles pushed by pedestrians. Any signed exemptions also apply.

Sources

SVG source: Government of the United Kingdom – Department for Transport • OGL v1.0 • Original revision 2022-01-19. Wikimedia original unmodified. © Crown copyright. Traffic signs are Crown copyright. You may reproduce traffic signs free of charge and without having to seek permission, but you must reproduce them accurately and not in a misleading context (e.g. not on roadside billboards where they could mislead drivers). (ref [1])

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 617.

Current design and permitted variants verified against Legislation.gov.uk • TSRGD, current text.

58. Pedestrians prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that pedestrians are prohibited. Pedestrians may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • GB diagram 625.1 • No pedestrians. Pedestrians must not use the route indicated by this sign.

Sources

SVG source: Government of the United Kingdom – Department for Transport • OGL v1.0 • Original revision 2021-11-26. Wikimedia original unmodified. © Crown copyright. Traffic signs are Crown copyright. You may reproduce traffic signs free of charge and without having to seek permission, but you must reproduce them accurately and not in a misleading context (e.g. not on roadside billboards where they could mislead drivers). (ref [1])

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 625.1.

Current design and permitted variants verified against Legislation.gov.uk • TSRGD, current text.

59. Cyclists prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that cyclists are prohibited. Cyclists may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • GB diagram 951 • No cycling. Riding pedal cycles is prohibited. In Great Britain, the current rule also covers electric scooters used in authorised trials where applicable.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (UK Government • Crown copyright • OGL v1.0)
🔗 Legislation.gov.uk • Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions • Great Britain
🔗 Gov.uk • Department for Transport • Know your traffic signs

SVG source: UK Government • OGL v1.0 • Original revision 2014-09-26. Wikimedia original unmodified. © Crown copyright. Traffic signs are Crown copyright. You may reproduce traffic signs free of charge and without having to seek permission, but you must reproduce them accurately and not in a misleading context (e.g. not on roadside billboards where they could mislead drivers). (ref [1])

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 951.

Current design and permitted variants verified against Legislation.gov.uk • TSRGD, current text.

60. Motorcycles prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that motorcycles are prohibited. Motorcyclists may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • GB diagram 619.2 • No solo motorcycles. Solo motorcycles are prohibited. In Great Britain, electric scooters used in authorised trials are excepted where applicable; read any other signed exemptions.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislation.gov.uk • Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions • Great Britain
🔗 Gov.uk • Department for Transport • Know your traffic signs

SVG source: UK Government • Public domain • Original revision 2011-01-21. Wikimedia original unmodified.

61. Cars prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that cars are prohibited. Cars may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • GB diagram 619.1 • No motor vehicles except solo motorcycles. Motor vehicles are prohibited except solo motorcycles. This car symbol represents a wider restriction than passenger cars alone.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislation.gov.uk • Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions • Great Britain
🔗 Gov.uk • Department for Transport • Know your traffic signs

SVG source: UK Government • Public domain • Original revision 2011-01-21. Wikimedia original unmodified.

62. Caravans prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that caravans are prohibited. Vehicles towing a caravan may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • GB diagram 622.7 • No towed caravans. Towed caravans are prohibited; this symbol does not prohibit every vehicle with a trailer.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislation.gov.uk • Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions • Great Britain
🔗 Gov.uk • Department for Transport • Know your traffic signs

SVG source: UK Government • Public domain • Original revision 2011-11-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.

63. Buses prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that buses are prohibited. Buses covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • GB diagram 952 • No buses. Buses with more than eight passenger seats are prohibited, subject to any signed exemption.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislation.gov.uk • Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions • Great Britain
🔗 Gov.uk • Department for Transport • Know your traffic signs

SVG source: UK Government • Public domain • Original revision 2011-11-13. Wikimedia original unmodified.

64. Equestrians prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that equestrians are prohibited. Equestrians may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • GB diagram 622.6 • No ridden or accompanied horses. Ridden or accompanied horses are prohibited.

Sources

SVG source: Government of the United Kingdom – Department for Transport • OGL v1.0 • Original revision 2021-07-14. Wikimedia original unmodified. © Crown copyright. Traffic signs are Crown copyright. You may reproduce traffic signs free of charge and without having to seek permission, but you must reproduce them accurately and not in a misleading context (e.g. not on roadside billboards where they could mislead drivers). (ref [1])

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 622.6.

Current design and permitted variants verified against Legislation.gov.uk • TSRGD, current text.

65. Horsecarts prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that horsecarts are prohibited. Horse-drawn vehicles may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • GB diagram 622.5 • No horse-drawn vehicles. Horse-drawn vehicles are prohibited.

Sources

SVG source: Government of the United Kingdom – Department for Transport • OGL v1.0 • Original revision 2021-07-15. Wikimedia original unmodified. © Crown copyright. Traffic signs are Crown copyright. You may reproduce traffic signs free of charge and without having to seek permission, but you must reproduce them accurately and not in a misleading context (e.g. not on roadside billboards where they could mislead drivers). (ref [1])

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 622.5.

Current design and permitted variants verified against Legislation.gov.uk • TSRGD, current text.

66. Motorcycles and cars prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that motorcycles and cars are prohibited. Motorcycles and cars may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • GB diagram 619 • No motor vehicles. Motor vehicles are prohibited. In Great Britain, electric scooters used in authorised trials are excepted where applicable; any signed exemptions must also be observed.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislation.gov.uk • Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions • Great Britain
🔗 Gov.uk • Department for Transport • Know your traffic signs

SVG source: UK Government • Public domain • Original revision 2014-09-22. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork verified against Legislation.gov.uk • official published diagram 619.

67. Vehicles carrying dangerous goods prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles carrying dangerous goods are prohibited. Vehicles carrying the dangerous goods covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org

SVG source: UK Government • Public domain • Original revision 2023-10-09. Wikimedia original unmodified.

68. Flammable or explosive goods prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles carrying flammable or explosive substances are prohibited. Vehicles carrying the substances covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it.

English • GB diagram 622.8 • No vehicles carrying explosives. Vehicles carrying explosives must not proceed. A supplementary plate may specify explosives or inflammables and explosives.

Sources

SVG source: Government of the United Kingdom – Department for Transport • OGL v1.0 • Original revision 2021-08-01. Wikimedia original unmodified. © Crown copyright. Traffic signs are Crown copyright. You may reproduce traffic signs free of charge and without having to seek permission, but you must reproduce them accurately and not in a misleading context (e.g. not on roadside billboards where they could mislead drivers). (ref [1])

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 622.8.

Current design and permitted variants verified against Legislation.gov.uk • TSRGD, current text.

69. Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles wider than indicated are prohibited. A vehicle or vehicle combination whose overall width, including its load, exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.

English • GB diagram 629A • Maximum width. Vehicles wider than the stated 2.0 m / 6 ft 6 in must not proceed. Include the load when checking width.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislation.gov.uk • Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions • Great Britain
🔗 Gov.uk • Department for Transport • Know your traffic signs

SVG source: UK Government • Public domain • Original revision 2011-12-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.

70. Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles higher than indicated are prohibited. A vehicle or vehicle combination whose overall height, including its load, exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.

English • GB diagram 629.2A • Maximum height. Vehicles higher than the stated 4.4 m / 14 ft 6 in must not proceed. Include the load when checking height.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislation.gov.uk • Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions • Great Britain
🔗 Gov.uk • Department for Transport • Know your traffic signs

SVG source: UK Government • Public domain • Original revision 2011-10-29. Wikimedia original unmodified.

71. Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles longer than indicated are prohibited. A vehicle or vehicle combination whose overall length, including its load, exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.

English • GB diagram 629.1 • Maximum length. Vehicles or combinations longer than 32 ft 6 in must not proceed. This imperial-only artwork is an older sign type; current new signs display both metric and imperial dimensions.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislation.gov.uk • Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions • Great Britain
🔗 Gov.uk • Department for Transport • Know your traffic signs
🔗 Legislation.gov.uk • Retention of existing signs • regulation 14
🔗 Legislation.gov.uk • Earlier prescribed signs • TSRGD 2002

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72. Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles heavier than indicated are prohibited. Vehicles or vehicle combinations exceeding the displayed mass limit may not continue beyond the sign. The legally relevant mass is determined by the applicable local rules.

English • GB diagram 626.2A • Weak bridge — maximum gross weight. Vehicles with a maximum gross weight exceeding 7.5 tonnes must not cross the bridge. The limit refers to maximum gross weight, not merely the load currently carried. This artwork does not show an exemption for empty vehicles.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Martinvl • Crown copyright • OGL v1.0)
🔗 Legislation.gov.uk • Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions • Great Britain
🔗 Gov.uk • Department for Transport • Know your traffic signs

SVG source: Martinvl • OGL v1.0 • Original revision 2015-01-05. Wikimedia original unmodified. © Crown copyright. Traffic signs are Crown copyright. You may reproduce traffic signs free of charge and without having to seek permission, but you must reproduce them accurately and not in a misleading context (e.g. not on roadside billboards where they could mislead drivers). (ref [1])

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 626.2A.

Current design and permitted variants verified against Legislation.gov.uk • TSRGD, current text.

73. Trucks heavier than indicated prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that trucks heavier than indicated are prohibited. Trucks covered by the sign may not continue if they exceed the displayed mass limit. The legally relevant mass is determined by the applicable local rules.

English • GB diagram 622.1A • Goods vehicle weight restriction. Goods vehicles with a maximum gross weight exceeding 7.5 tonnes are prohibited. Read any accompanying exemption, such as access or loading.

Sources

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 622.1A.

Current design and permitted variants verified against Legislation.gov.uk • TSRGD, current text.

74. Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers

This traffic sign indicates a road narrowing where you must give way to oncoming traffic. Allow approaching traffic to pass before entering or continuing through the narrow section when required.

English • GB diagram 615 • Give way to oncoming vehicles. You must give priority to vehicles approaching from the opposite direction at the narrow section.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislation.gov.uk • Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions • Great Britain
🔗 Gov.uk • Department for Transport • Know your traffic signs

SVG source: UK Government • Public domain • Original revision 2011-01-20. Wikimedia original unmodified.

75. Turning left prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that turning left is prohibited. A left turn may not be made where the sign applies. Other movements may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • GB diagram 613 • No left turn. Vehicular traffic must not turn left at the junction, subject to any signed exemption.

Sources

SVG source: Government of the United Kingdom – Department for Transport • OGL v1.0 • Original revision 2021-07-06. Wikimedia original unmodified. © Crown copyright. Traffic signs are Crown copyright. You may reproduce traffic signs free of charge and without having to seek permission, but you must reproduce them accurately and not in a misleading context (e.g. not on roadside billboards where they could mislead drivers). (ref [1])

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 613.

Current design and permitted variants verified against Legislation.gov.uk • TSRGD, current text.

76. Turning right prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that turning right is prohibited. A right turn may not be made where the sign applies. Other movements may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • GB diagram 612 • No right turn. Vehicular traffic must not turn right at the junction, subject to any signed exemption.

Sources

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 612.

Current design and permitted variants verified against Legislation.gov.uk • TSRGD, current text.

77. Turning around prohibited (U-turn)

This traffic sign indicates that turning around (making a U-turn) is prohibited. A U-turn may not be made where the prohibition applies. Other movements may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • GB diagram 614 • No U-turns. Vehicular traffic must not make a U-turn, subject to any signed exemption.

Sources

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 614.

Current design and permitted variants verified against Legislation.gov.uk • TSRGD, current text.

78. Overtaking prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that overtaking is prohibited. The vehicles covered by the prohibition and any categories that may still be overtaken depend on the applicable local rules.

English • GB diagram 632 • No overtaking. Overtaking is prohibited. The depicted cars represent the prohibition rather than limiting it to passenger cars.

Sources

SVG source: Government of the United Kingdom – Department for Transport • OGL v1.0 • Original revision 2021-07-17. Wikimedia original unmodified. © Crown copyright. Traffic signs are Crown copyright. You may reproduce traffic signs free of charge and without having to seek permission, but you must reproduce them accurately and not in a misleading context (e.g. not on roadside billboards where they could mislead drivers). (ref [1])

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 632.

Current design and permitted variants verified against Legislation.gov.uk • TSRGD, current text.

79. Start of a speed limit

This traffic sign indicates the start of a speed limit. The displayed value is the maximum permitted speed from this point. The limit remains in force until it ends or is replaced according to the applicable traffic signs and local rules.

English • GB diagram 670 • Maximum speed limit. The maximum permitted speed is 50 mph. UK speed limit numbers are in miles per hour.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislation.gov.uk • Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions • Great Britain
🔗 Gov.uk • Department for Transport • Know your traffic signs

SVG source: UK Government • Public domain • Original revision 2011-11-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.

80. Start of a zone with speed limit

This traffic sign indicates the start of a zone with a speed limit. The displayed speed limit applies throughout the zone according to the applicable zonal rules, until the zone is ended or another rule replaces it.

English • GB diagram 674 • 20 mph zone. You are entering a 20 mph zone. The limit continues throughout the zone until its end is signed.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislation.gov.uk • Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions • Great Britain
🔗 Gov.uk • Department for Transport • Know your traffic signs

SVG source: UK Government • Public domain • Original revision 2011-11-13. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork verified against Legislation.gov.uk • official published diagram 674.

81. End of the zone with speed limit

This traffic sign indicates the end of the zone with a speed limit. The zonal speed limit ends at this point. Follow any newly posted limit or the applicable default speed rules.

English • GB diagram 675 + 670 • End of 20 mph zone. The 20 mph zone ends here. The upper sign establishes a maximum speed of 30 mph beyond the zone.

Sources

SVG source: UK Government • Public domain • Original revision 2011-11-13. Wikimedia original unmodified.

82. Entry prohibited (checkpoint)

This traffic sign indicates a checkpoint with restricted entry. Road users may not proceed beyond the checkpoint unless they are authorised or permitted to continue according to the applicable rules and instructions.

English • GB diagram 633 • Stop — police. You must not proceed beyond this sign when it is displayed by a police officer in uniform or an authorised traffic warden.

Sources

SVG source: Government of the United Kingdom – Department for Transport • OGL v1.0 • Original revision 2026-07-29. Wikimedia original unmodified. © Crown copyright. Traffic signs are Crown copyright. You may reproduce traffic signs free of charge and without having to seek permission, but you must reproduce them accurately and not in a misleading context (e.g. not on roadside billboards where they could mislead drivers). (ref [1])

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 633.

Current design and permitted variants verified against Legislation.gov.uk • TSRGD, current text.

83. Parking prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that parking is prohibited. Vehicles may not be parked in the area covered by the sign unless an exception applies. Brief stopping to pick up or drop off passengers or to load or unload goods may still be permitted where local rules allow it.

English • TSRGD S4 • No waiting symbol. Waiting is prohibited during the indicated times. Read the accompanying time plate, zone signs and road markings to determine its extent; any loading restriction is separate.

Sources

SVG source: Government of the United Kingdom – Department for Transport • OGL v1.0 • Original revision 2022-01-23. Wikimedia original unmodified. © Crown copyright. Traffic signs are Crown copyright. You may reproduce traffic signs free of charge and without having to seek permission, but you must reproduce them accurately and not in a misleading context (e.g. not on roadside billboards where they could mislead drivers). (ref [1])

Artwork verified against Legislation.gov.uk • official published diagram 636.

Current design and permitted variants verified against Legislation.gov.uk • TSRGD, current text.

84. Parking and stopping prohibited

This traffic sign indicates that parking and stopping are prohibited. Vehicles may not stop or park voluntarily where the restriction applies, except where an applicable rule provides an exemption or stopping is required by traffic conditions.

English • GB diagram 642 • No stopping on the main carriageway. This is a clearway restriction: stopping on the main carriageway is prohibited. Observe its signed extent and any statutory exceptions.

Sources

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 642.

Current design and permitted variants verified against Legislation.gov.uk • TSRGD, current text.

85. Mandatory roundabout direction

This traffic sign indicates the mandatory direction around a roundabout. Traffic must circulate in the direction shown by the arrows. The sign does not itself determine priority; follow the applicable priority signs, traffic signals and local rules.

English • GB diagram 611.1 • Mini-roundabout. Give priority to traffic from the right at the give-way markings. Pass to the left of the central white circle and circulate clockwise, unless the size of the vehicle or layout makes passing to the left impracticable.

Sources

SVG source: Government of the United Kingdom – Department for Transport • OGL v1.0 • Original revision 2021-12-21. Wikimedia original unmodified. © Crown copyright. Traffic signs are Crown copyright. You may reproduce traffic signs free of charge and without having to seek permission, but you must reproduce them accurately and not in a misleading context (e.g. not on roadside billboards where they could mislead drivers). (ref [1])

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 611.1.

Current design and permitted variants verified against Legislation.gov.uk • TSRGD, current text.

86. Turning left mandatory

This traffic sign indicates that turning left is mandatory at the junction ahead. Traffic must turn left and may not continue straight ahead or turn right.

English • GB diagram 609 • Turn left ahead. Vehicular traffic must turn left ahead, subject to any signed exemption.

Sources

SVG source: Government of the United Kingdom – Department for Transport • OGL v1.0 • Original revision 2021-12-18. Wikimedia original unmodified. © Crown copyright. Traffic signs are Crown copyright. You may reproduce traffic signs free of charge and without having to seek permission, but you must reproduce them accurately and not in a misleading context (e.g. not on roadside billboards where they could mislead drivers). (ref [1])

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 609.

Current design and permitted variants verified against Legislation.gov.uk • TSRGD, current text.

87. Turning right mandatory

This traffic sign indicates that turning right is mandatory at the junction ahead. Traffic must turn right and may not continue straight ahead or turn left.

English • GB diagram 609 • Turn right ahead. Vehicular traffic must turn right ahead, subject to any signed exemption.

Sources

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 609.

Current design and permitted variants verified against Legislation.gov.uk • TSRGD, current text.

88. Pass obstacle on the left

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must pass an obstacle on the left. Keep to the left of the obstacle and follow any accompanying signs or road markings.

English • GB diagram 610 • Keep left. Traffic must pass to the left of the sign or obstruction, following the arrow.

Sources

SVG source: Government of the United Kingdom – Department for Transport • OGL v1.0 • Original revision 2022-01-17. Wikimedia original unmodified. © Crown copyright. Traffic signs are Crown copyright. You may reproduce traffic signs free of charge and without having to seek permission, but you must reproduce them accurately and not in a misleading context (e.g. not on roadside billboards where they could mislead drivers). (ref [1])

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 610.

Current design and permitted variants verified against Legislation.gov.uk • TSRGD, current text.

89. Pass obstacle on either side

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must pass an obstacle on either the left or the right. Use either permitted side while following the road layout and any accompanying signs or markings.

English • GB diagram 611 • Pass either side. Traffic may pass either side of the sign to reach the same destination.

Sources

SVG source: Government of the United Kingdom – Department for Transport • OGL v1.0 • Original revision 2021-12-19. Wikimedia original unmodified. © Crown copyright. Traffic signs are Crown copyright. You may reproduce traffic signs free of charge and without having to seek permission, but you must reproduce them accurately and not in a misleading context (e.g. not on roadside billboards where they could mislead drivers). (ref [1])

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 611.

Current design and permitted variants verified against Legislation.gov.uk • TSRGD, current text.

90. Pass obstacle on the right

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must pass an obstacle on the right. Keep to the right of the obstacle and follow any accompanying signs or road markings.

English • GB diagram 610 • Keep right. Traffic must pass to the right of the sign or obstruction, following the arrow.

Sources

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 610.

Current design and permitted variants verified against Legislation.gov.uk • TSRGD, current text.

91. Mandatory left

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory direction to the left. Traffic must proceed to the left at the sign and may not continue straight ahead or to the right.

English • GB diagram 606 • Proceed left. Vehicular traffic must proceed in the direction of the left-pointing arrow, subject to any signed exemption.

Sources

SVG source: Government of the United Kingdom – Department for Transport • OGL v1.0 • Original revision 2022-01-15. Wikimedia original unmodified. © Crown copyright. Traffic signs are Crown copyright. You may reproduce traffic signs free of charge and without having to seek permission, but you must reproduce them accurately and not in a misleading context (e.g. not on roadside billboards where they could mislead drivers). (ref [1])

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 606.

Current design and permitted variants verified against Legislation.gov.uk • TSRGD, current text.

92. Mandatory right

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory direction to the right. Traffic must proceed to the right at the sign and may not continue straight ahead or to the left.

English • GB diagram 606 • Proceed right. Vehicular traffic must proceed in the direction of the right-pointing arrow, subject to any signed exemption.

Sources

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 606.

Current design and permitted variants verified against Legislation.gov.uk • TSRGD, current text.

93. Driving straight ahead mandatory

This traffic sign indicates that driving straight ahead is mandatory. Traffic must continue straight ahead and may not turn left or right at the location to which the sign applies.

English • GB diagram 606 • Ahead only. Vehicular traffic must proceed straight ahead, subject to any signed exemption. This circular sign gives an instruction at its location.

Sources

SVG source: Government of the United Kingdom – Department for Transport • OGL v1.0 • Original revision 2022-01-14. Wikimedia original unmodified. © Crown copyright. Traffic signs are Crown copyright. You may reproduce traffic signs free of charge and without having to seek permission, but you must reproduce them accurately and not in a misleading context (e.g. not on roadside billboards where they could mislead drivers). (ref [1])

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 606.

Current design and permitted variants verified against Legislation.gov.uk • TSRGD, current text.

94. Mandatory path for cyclists

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory path for cyclists. Cyclists must use the designated path where the sign applies. Other road users may use the path only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

English • GB diagram 955 • Route for pedal cycles. This route is for pedal cycles only. In Great Britain, permitted trial electric scooters are also included where applicable.

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SVG source: Government of the United Kingdom – Department for Transport • OGL v1.0 • Original revision 2021-08-02. Wikimedia original unmodified. © Crown copyright. Traffic signs are Crown copyright. You may reproduce traffic signs free of charge and without having to seek permission, but you must reproduce them accurately and not in a misleading context (e.g. not on roadside billboards where they could mislead drivers). (ref [1])

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 955.

Current design and permitted variants verified against Legislation.gov.uk • TSRGD, current text.

95. Mandatory lane for buses

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory lane for buses. Buses must use the designated lane where the sign applies. Other road users may use the lane only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

English • GB diagram 953.1 • Tramcars only. This route is for tramcars only, subject to any authorised and signed exception.

Sources

SVG source: UK Government • OGL v1.0 • Original revision 2011-11-13. Wikimedia original unmodified. © Crown copyright. Traffic signs are Crown copyright. You may reproduce traffic signs free of charge and without having to seek permission, but you must reproduce them accurately and not in a misleading context (e.g. not on roadside billboards where they could mislead drivers). (ref [1])

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 953.1.

Current design and permitted variants verified against Legislation.gov.uk • TSRGD, current text.

96. Mandatory shared pedestrian and cycle path

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory shared path for pedestrians and cyclists. Pedestrians and cyclists must use the same designated path rather than separate sections. They must share the space safely and follow the applicable local rules.

English • GB diagram 956 • Shared pedestrian and cycle route. Pedestrians and pedal cycles share the same route. In Great Britain, permitted trial electric scooters are also included where applicable.

Sources

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 956.

Current design and permitted variants verified against Legislation.gov.uk • TSRGD, current text.

97. Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory divided path for pedestrians and cyclists. Pedestrians and cyclists must use the section designated for them. Other road users may use the path only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

English • GB diagram 957 • Segregated pedestrian and cycle route. Use the side shown for your class of traffic: cycles on the left and pedestrians on the right. In Great Britain, permitted trial electric scooters use the cycle side where applicable.

Sources

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 957.

Current design and permitted variants verified against Legislation.gov.uk • TSRGD, current text.

98. Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path

English • GB diagram 957 • Segregated pedestrian and cycle route. Use the side shown for your class of traffic: pedestrians on the left and cycles on the right. In Great Britain, permitted trial electric scooters use the cycle side where applicable.

Sources

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 957R.

Current design and permitted variants verified against Legislation.gov.uk • TSRGD, current text.

99. Mandatory lane for buses and trams

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory lane for buses and trams. Buses and trams must use the designated lane or track where the sign applies. Other road users may use it only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

English • GB diagram 953.1 variant • Tramcars and buses only. This route is for tramcars and buses only, subject to any authorised and signed exception.

Sources

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 953.1V.

Current design and permitted variants verified against Legislation.gov.uk • TSRGD, current text.

100. Start of a minimum speed

This traffic sign indicates the start of a minimum speed. Road users covered by the sign must travel at or above the indicated speed when conditions allow. Driving more slowly may still be necessary because of traffic, weather, road conditions or another safety-related reason.

English • GB diagram 672 • Minimum speed limit. The minimum speed is 30 mph, subject to circumstances requiring a lower speed for safety.

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🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislation.gov.uk • Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions • Great Britain
🔗 Gov.uk • Department for Transport • Know your traffic signs

SVG source: UK Government • Public domain • Original revision 2011-01-24. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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