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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

101. End of the minimum speed

This traffic sign indicates the end of the minimum speed. The previously indicated minimum speed no longer applies beyond this point. Continue to follow any other posted speed requirements and the applicable traffic rules.

English • GB diagram 673 • End of minimum speed limit. The 30 mph minimum speed restriction ends here. Other speed limits continue to apply.

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 2011-01-24. Wikimedia original unmodified.

102. Start of a residential area

This traffic sign indicates the start of a residential area. Special traffic rules apply within the area according to the applicable signs and local regulations. These rules may affect speed, parking and how different road users use the road.

English • GB diagram 881 • Home Zone. You are entering a designated Home Zone: a residential street designed to be shared by pedestrians, cyclists and motor vehicles. Expect people using the street and drive with particular care. The sign alone does not set a universal 20 mph speed limit.

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 2023-01-19. 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 881A.

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

103. End of the residential area

This traffic sign indicates the end of the residential area. The special traffic rules associated with the residential area end at this point. Follow the traffic signs and rules that apply beyond the area.

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104. Start of a zone for pedestrians

This traffic sign indicates the start of a pedestrian zone. Pedestrians are the principal road users within the zone, while access by vehicles and other road users is subject to the applicable traffic signs and local rules.

English • GB diagram 618.3 (legacy) • Pedestrian zone. Motor vehicles are prohibited in the pedestrian zone except for loading as shown. Waiting is prohibited at any time. This is an older pedestrian-zone sign; the motor-vehicle symbol does not prohibit pedal cycles.

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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105. End of the zone for pedestrians

This traffic sign indicates the end of the pedestrian zone. The special traffic rules associated with the pedestrian zone end at this point. Follow the traffic signs and rules that apply beyond the zone.

English • GB diagram 618.4 • End of pedestrian zone. The pedestrian-zone restrictions indicated by the entry sign end here. Other traffic and parking restrictions may still apply.

Sources

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

106. National speed limits

This traffic sign indicates the national speed limits. The applicable default maximum speeds depend on the road type, vehicle category and local traffic rules when no different speed limit is indicated.

107. Crossing for cyclists

This traffic sign indicates a crossing for cyclists. It marks a designated place where cyclists cross the road. Priority depends on the applicable traffic signs, signals and local rules.

English • TSRGD S2 P2 item 26 • Cycles crossing. A cycle route crosses or joins the road at the warned location. This plate normally accompanies the cycle-route warning sign. Read this supplementary plate together with the sign it qualifies.

Sources

SVG source: UK Government • OGL v1.0 • Original revision 2012-06-25. 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 950.1VCC.

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

108. Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way

This traffic sign indicates a road narrowing where oncoming drivers have to give way.

English • GB diagram 811A • Priority over oncoming vehicles. You have priority over vehicles approaching from the opposite direction at the narrow section. Proceed only when it is safe.

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 2022-01-10. 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 811.

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

109. Dead end street

This traffic sign indicates a dead end street. The road has no through route for vehicles, although access to properties or other destinations along the road may still be possible.

English • GB diagram 816 • No through road. The road indicated is a no-through road; the pictured arrangement shows a side road that does not continue through.

Sources

SVG source: UK Government • OGL v1.0 • Original revision 2014-08-11. 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 817R.

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

110. Road with one-way traffic

This traffic sign indicates a road with one-way traffic. Vehicular traffic may travel only in the permitted direction, subject to any exceptions indicated by traffic signs or local rules.

English • GB diagram 652 • One-way traffic. Traffic on the road travels in the direction shown. This rectangular sign identifies one-way traffic.

Sources

SVG source: Government of the United Kingdom – Department for Transport • OGL v1.0 • Original revision 2022-01-12. 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 652.

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

111. Parking allowed

This traffic sign indicates that parking is allowed. Vehicles may be parked in the area covered by the sign subject to any indicated conditions, restrictions or local parking rules.

English • GB diagram 801 • Parking place. A parking place is available. Observe any conditions, charges, time limits and vehicle restrictions shown on accompanying signs.

Sources

SVG source: Government of the United Kingdom – Department for Transport • OGL v1.0 • Original revision 2026-06-06. 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 801.

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

112. Parking partly on the roadway and verge

This traffic sign indicates parking partly on the roadway and adjoining verge or pavement. Vehicles must park in the position shown by the sign, with part of the vehicle on the roadway and part on the adjoining verge or pavement.

English • GB diagram 667 • Parking partly on the verge or footway. Vehicles may park partly on the verge or footway in the position shown. Observe the signed area and any other parking conditions.

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.

113. Parking only allowed on the verge or pavement

This traffic sign indicates that parking is only allowed on the verge or pavement. Vehicles must park in the position shown by the sign rather than on the roadway.

English • GB diagram 668 • Parking wholly on the verge or footway. Vehicles may park wholly on the verge or footway in the position shown. Observe the signed area and any other parking conditions.

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.

114. Section control

This traffic sign indicates section control, also called average-speed enforcement. A vehicle’s average speed is measured over a defined section of road and compared with the applicable speed limit.

English • GB diagram 880 • Speed camera and 30 mph reminder. A speed camera is ahead on a lit road with a 30 mph limit. This sign reminds drivers of that limit; it does not itself identify the start of average-speed enforcement. The current Great Britain diagram 880 is specified for England; Wales has a separate 20 mph version.

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SVG source: UK Government • OGL v1.0 • Original revision 2014-05-01. 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 880.

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

115. End of the section control

This traffic sign indicates the end of the section control. The section over which average speed is measured ends at this point.

English • GB diagram 880.1 • Speed camera and national speed limit reminder. A speed camera is ahead on an unlit road subject to the national speed limit. The limit depends on the road and vehicle type. This is not an average-speed enforcement end sign.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (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: United Kingdom - Department for Transport • OGL v1.0 • Original revision 2014-05-01. 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 Legislation.gov.uk • official published diagram 880.1.

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

116. For people with disabilities

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to people with disabilities. Any permit or eligibility requirements depend on the applicable sign and local rules.

English • TSRGD S2 P2 item 24 • Disabled people. Disabled pedestrians are likely to cross ahead. This plate accompanies the appropriate pedestrian warning sign. Read this supplementary plate together with the sign it qualifies.

Sources

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 547.4.

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

117. For blind people

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign specifically concerns blind or visually impaired people.

English • TSRGD S2 P2 item 24 • Blind people. Blind pedestrians are likely to cross ahead. Allow extra time and take particular care. Read this supplementary plate together with the sign it qualifies.

Sources

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 547.4.

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

118. For children with disabilities

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign specifically concerns children with disabilities.

English • TSRGD S2 P2 item 25 • Disabled children. Disabled children may be crossing ahead. This plate accompanies the children warning sign. Read this supplementary plate together with the sign it qualifies.

Sources

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 547.7.

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

119. For deaf people

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign specifically concerns deaf or hearing-impaired people.

English • TSRGD S2 P2 item 25 • Deaf children. Deaf children may be crossing ahead. This plate accompanies the children warning sign. Read this supplementary plate together with the sign it qualifies.

Sources

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 547.7.

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

120. For tractors

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to tractors.

English • TSRGD S2 P2 item 34 • Farm traffic. Agricultural vehicles may be in or joining the road ahead. The plate qualifies the agricultural-vehicle warning. Read this supplementary plate together with the sign it qualifies.

Sources

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 553.2.

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

121. Buses allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that buses are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access or use. The bus categories covered depend on the applicable local definitions.

English • GB diagram 954.5–954.7 • Except buses. Buses are excepted from the restriction conveyed by the associated sign. Other restrictions remain applicable. Read this supplementary plate together with the sign it qualifies.

Sources

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 954.

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

122. Buses and cyclists allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that buses and cyclists are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access or use.

English • GB diagram 954.5–954.7 • Except buses and cycles. Buses and pedal cycles are excepted from the restriction conveyed by the associated sign. In Great Britain, the cycle exception also represents authorised trial electric scooters where applicable. Read this supplementary plate together with the sign it qualifies.

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SVG source: UK Government • OGL v1.0 • Original revision 2012-06-24. 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 954.3.

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

123. Local buses allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that local buses are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access or use. The buses qualifying as local services depend on the applicable local rules.

English • GB diagram 954.5–954.7 • Except local buses. Local buses are excepted from the restriction conveyed by the associated sign. This exemption is narrower than an exemption for every bus or coach. Read this supplementary plate together with the sign it qualifies.

Sources

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 954.2.

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

124. Delivery vehicles allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that delivery vehicles are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access, use or parking. The vehicles and activities covered depend on the applicable local rules.

English • TSRGD S3 P3 • Except for loading by goods vehicles. Goods vehicles may enter for loading or unloading where this exemption qualifies the prohibition. It is not a general exemption for all deliveries or all vehicles. Read this supplementary plate together with the sign it qualifies.

Sources

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 620.1.

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

125. Local traffic allowed

This supplementary sign indicates that local traffic is allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict access. Which journeys or road users qualify as local traffic depends on the applicable local rules.

English • TSRGD S3 P3 • Except for access. The associated prohibition has an access exemption. Access is to premises or land adjacent to the restricted road where there is no other route; through traffic is not exempt. Read this supplementary plate together with the sign it qualifies.

Sources

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 620.

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

126. Motor vehicles prohibited

This supplementary sign indicates that the prohibition shown by the main traffic sign applies to motor vehicles. The vehicle categories covered depend on the applicable local definitions.

English • TSRGD S3 P3 • No vehicles. The associated restriction prohibits all vehicles, except non-mechanically propelled vehicles pushed by pedestrians and any further exemptions shown. Read this supplementary plate together with the sign it qualifies.

Sources

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 618.1A.

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

127. Explosive materials prohibited

This supplementary sign indicates that vehicles carrying explosive materials are prohibited where the main traffic sign applies.

English • TSRGD S3 P3 paragraph 16 • No explosives. The associated dangerous-load prohibition applies to vehicles carrying explosives. Read this supplementary plate together with the sign it qualifies.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (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: Department for Transport • OGL v1.0 • Original revision 2012-06-24. 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 Assets.publishing.service.gov.uk • official published diagram 622.9.

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

128. Flammable or explosive goods prohibited

This supplementary sign indicates that vehicles carrying flammable or explosive goods are prohibited where the main traffic sign applies.

English • TSRGD S3 P3 paragraph 16 • No inflammables or explosives. The associated dangerous-load prohibition applies to vehicles carrying inflammable substances or explosives. Read this supplementary plate together with the sign it qualifies.

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SVG source: Department for Transport • OGL v1.0 • Original revision 2019-10-20. 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 Assets.publishing.service.gov.uk • official published diagram 622.9.

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

129. No loading

This supplementary sign indicates that loading or unloading goods is prohibited where the main traffic sign applies.

English • TSRGD S4 P4 • No loading at any time. Loading and unloading are prohibited at all times in the signed area. Read the associated kerb markings and signs for the extent. Read this supplementary plate together with the sign it qualifies.

Sources

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 638.

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

130. yards to the left

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign refers to a location the indicated distance in yards to the left.

English • TSRGD S2 • Distance and direction to a hazard. The hazard or location identified by the associated sign is 250 yards to the left. Read this supplementary plate together with the sign it qualifies.

Sources

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 573.

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

131. yards ahead

This supplementary sign indicates the distance from the main traffic sign to the point where the indicated danger, regulation or information begins. The distance is shown in yards.

English • TSRGD S2 • Distance to a hazard. The hazard or location identified by the associated sign is 400 yards ahead. Read this supplementary plate together with the sign it qualifies.

Sources

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 572.

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

132. miles ahead

This supplementary sign indicates the distance from the main traffic sign to the point where the indicated danger, regulation or information begins. The distance is shown in miles.

English • TSRGD S2 • Distance to a hazard. The hazard or location identified by the associated sign is 1 mile ahead. Read this supplementary plate together with the sign it qualifies.

Sources

SVG source: Department for Transport • OGL v1.0 • Original revision 2020-09-02. 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 572a.

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

133. Stop yards ahead

This supplementary sign announces a STOP sign at the indicated distance ahead. The displayed value shows the distance in yards to the upcoming STOP sign.

English • GB diagram 502 • Stop sign ahead. A junction controlled by a stop sign is 100 yards ahead. The plate accompanies the advance junction warning. Read this supplementary plate together with the sign it qualifies.

Sources

SVG source: Government of the United Kingdom – Department for Transport • OGL v1.0 • Original revision 2026-05-21. 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 502.

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

134. Give way ahead

This supplementary sign announces a Give Way sign ahead. Where a distance is shown, it indicates the distance to the upcoming Give Way sign.

English • GB diagram 503 • Give-way sign ahead. A junction controlled by a give-way sign is 50 yards ahead. The plate accompanies the advance junction warning. Read this supplementary plate together with the sign it qualifies.

Sources

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 503.

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

135. For miles

This supplementary sign indicates the length of the section to which the main traffic sign applies. The length is shown in miles.

English • TSRGD S2 • Extent of a hazard. The warning or restriction indicated by the associated sign applies over the next 2 miles. Read this supplementary plate together with the sign it qualifies.

Sources

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 570.

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

136. Indicated height

This supplementary sign shows an indicated vehicle height. Read it together with the main traffic sign to determine how the height value affects the applicable rule or restriction.

English • TSRGD S2 P2 item 54 • Safe height under electrified cables. The safe vehicle and load height beneath the electrified overhead cables is 16 ft 6 in (5.0 m). This plate accompanies the overhead-cable warning. Read this supplementary plate together with the sign it qualifies.

Sources

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

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UK Government • Public domain • Source revision 2023-08-26. Wikimedia original unmodified.

137. No loading during the days and times shown

This supplementary sign indicates that loading and unloading are prohibited during the days and times shown.

English • TSRGD S4 P4 • Timed loading prohibition. Loading and unloading are prohibited Monday to Friday, 8:00–9:30 am and 4:30–6:30 pm, in the direction of the arrow. Read the associated kerb markings for the extent. Read this supplementary plate together with the sign it qualifies.

Sources

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 638.1.

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

138. Vehicle access prohibited during the time shown

This supplementary sign indicates that vehicle access is prohibited during the time shown.

English • TSRGD S3 P3 • Timed vehicle prohibition with access exemption. Vehicles are prohibited from 10 am to 4 pm, except for access to premises or land where permitted by the restriction. Through traffic is not exempt; non-mechanically propelled vehicles pushed by pedestrians are excepted under the all-vehicles restriction. Read this supplementary plate together with the sign it qualifies.

Sources

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 618.1B.

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

139. Play street during time shown

This supplementary sign indicates that the play-street designation applies during the times shown.

English • TSRGD S3 P3 • Play Street. The associated vehicle prohibition applies from 8 am to sunset, with an access exemption. The street is designated for play during that period; non-mechanically propelled vehicles pushed by pedestrians are excepted under the all-vehicles restriction. Read this supplementary plate together with the sign it qualifies.

Sources

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 618.

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

140. Speed limit

This supplementary sign indicates that the displayed speed is a maximum speed limit.

English • GB diagram 513.2 • Maximum speed advised. A maximum speed of 20 mph is advised for the hazard. This rectangular advisory plate does not itself impose a mandatory speed limit. Read this supplementary plate together with the sign it qualifies.

Sources

SVG source: Government of the United Kingdom – Department for Transport • OGL v1.0 • Original revision 2026-06-11. 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 513.2.

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

141. Reduce speed now

This supplementary sign instructs or advises drivers to reduce speed immediately in connection with the situation indicated by the main traffic sign.

English • GB diagram 511 • Reduce speed now. Reduce speed now for the change in road layout or hazard ahead. Read this supplementary plate together with the sign it qualifies.

Sources

SVG source: Government of the United Kingdom – Department for Transport • OGL v1.0 • Original revision 2026-05-17. 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 511.

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

142. Slow trucks for miles

This supplementary sign warns that slow-moving trucks may be encountered over the indicated distance. The distance is shown in miles.

English • TSRGD S2 P2 item 49 • Slow lorries. Slow-moving lorries are likely on the incline for the next 2 miles. Be prepared for slower traffic. Read this supplementary plate together with the sign it qualifies.

Sources

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 583.1.

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

143. Low gear now

This supplementary sign instructs drivers to select a low gear from this point.

English • TSRGD S2 P2 items 18–19 • Low gear now. Select a low gear now for the steep gradient indicated by the associated warning sign. Read this supplementary plate together with the sign it qualifies.

Sources

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 525.

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

144. Keep in low gear

This supplementary sign instructs drivers to remain in a low gear over the section concerned.

English • TSRGD S2 P2 • Keep in low gear. Remain in a low gear while negotiating the indicated bend, gradient or other permitted hazard. Read this supplementary plate together with the sign it qualifies.

Sources

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 526.

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

145. Low gear for miles

This supplementary sign instructs drivers to remain in a low gear for the indicated distance. The distance is shown in miles.

English • TSRGD S2 P2 items 18–19 • Low gear for 1½ miles. Remain in a low gear over the next 1½ miles of the indicated gradient. Read this supplementary plate together with the sign it qualifies.

Sources

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 527.

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

146. Hidden dip

This supplementary sign warns of a dip in the road that may not be visible in advance.

English • TSRGD S2 P2 item 56 • Hidden dip. There is a dip ahead that may hide approaching vehicles or other hazards from view. Read this supplementary plate together with the sign it qualifies.

Sources

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 563V9.

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

147. Hump in yards

This supplementary sign indicates the distance to a speed hump ahead. The distance is shown in yards.

English • TSRGD S2 P2 item 43 • Hump. A road hump is 20 yards in the direction of the right-pointing arrow. Read this supplementary plate together with the sign it qualifies.

Sources

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 557.4.

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

148. Humps for yards

This supplementary sign indicates that a series of speed humps extends over the distance shown. The distance is shown in yards.

English • TSRGD S2 P2 item 43 • Humps. Road humps extend for 300 yards along the road indicated by the right-pointing arrow. Read this supplementary plate together with the sign it qualifies.

Sources

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 557.3.

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

149. Humped crossing

This supplementary sign indicates that the pedestrian crossing shown by the main traffic sign is raised.

English • GB diagram 547.8 • Humped crossing. The associated warning concerns a zebra, parallel or signal-controlled crossing situated on a road hump. Read this supplementary plate together with the sign it qualifies.

Sources

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 547.8.

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

150. Children crossing

This supplementary sign warns that children may cross the road.

English • TSRGD S2 P2 item 25 • Patrol. A school crossing patrol may operate at the location indicated by the children warning sign. Be prepared to stop when the patrol requires it. Read this supplementary plate together with the sign it qualifies.

Sources

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 547.1.

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

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