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1. What does this traffic sign mean?

Entry prohibited.

Stopping prohibited.

✓ Driving straight ahead mandatory.

Overtaking prohibited.

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

🔗 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

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

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

2. What does this traffic sign mean?

Crossing for cyclists.

Warning for traffic lights.

Mandatory path for pedestrians.

✓ Warning for a pedestrian crossing.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a pedestrian crossing. A designated pedestrian crossing lies ahead. Reduce speed when necessary, watch carefully for pedestrians and be prepared to give way or stop according to the applicable local priority rules.

English • GB diagram 544 • Zebra or parallel crossing ahead. A zebra or parallel crossing is ahead. Reduce speed and prepare to give way to crossing users as required.

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Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 544.

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

3. What does this traffic sign mean?

Handcarts prohibited.

✓ Horsecarts prohibited.

Warning for equestrians.

Warning for horses.

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.

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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.

4. What does this traffic sign mean?

Entry prohibited.

Parking allowed.

✓ Parking and stopping prohibited.

Parking 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.

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

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

5. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Mandatory roundabout direction.

Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.

Turning around mandatory (U-turn).

Turning right prohibited.

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.

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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.

6. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the speed limit.

✓ End of the section control.

Parking under video surveillance.

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

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Artwork verified against Legislation.gov.uk • official published diagram 880.1.

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

7. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for equestrians.

✓ Warning for horse-drawn vehicles.

Warning for animals.

Equestrians prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for horse-drawn vehicles. Horse-drawn vehicles may be travelling along or crossing the road ahead and can move considerably more slowly than motor traffic. Reduce speed, allow plenty of space and overtake only where it is permitted and clearly safe.

English • GB diagram 550.2 • Horse-drawn vehicles. Horse-drawn 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.

8. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a residential area.

✓ Start of a zone for pedestrians.

End of the zone for pedestrians.

Start of a zone for cyclists.

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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9. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Caravans prohibited.

Warning for caravans.

Start of a residential area.

Trucks 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.

10. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a curve to the left.

Warning for a slippery road surface.

✓ Warning for a curve to the right.

Turning left prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a curve to the right. A right-hand bend lies ahead. Reduce speed before entering the curve, maintain your lane position and use smooth steering.

English • GB diagram 512 • Bend ahead. A bend to the right is ahead. Adjust your speed to the bend and visibility.

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 2013-12-13. Wikimedia original unmodified.

11. What does this traffic sign mean?

The road is closed.

Dead end street with a passage for pedestrians and cyclists.

No entry.

✓ 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

🔗 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 2014-08-11. 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.

12. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for cyclists.

Crossing for cyclists.

✓ Mandatory path for cyclists.

Cars prohibited.

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

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

13. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning left prohibited.

Passing left mandatory.

Warning for a curve to the left.

✓ 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.

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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.

14. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for an unpaved road surface.

Dead end street.

✓ Warning for a road narrowing.

Warning for a road with one-way traffic.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a road narrowing. The available width of the road or carriageway decreases ahead. Reduce speed, maintain sufficient lateral clearance and watch carefully for approaching or adjacent traffic.

English • GB diagram 516 • Road narrows on both sides. The carriageway narrows on both sides 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 2014-07-24. Wikimedia original unmodified.

15. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for cattle on the road.

Prohibited access for animals.

Dead end street.

Warning for a soft verge.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for cattle. Cattle or other livestock may be crossing, walking along or standing near the road. Reduce speed, be prepared to stop and avoid sudden movements or unnecessary use of the horn that could startle the animals.

English • GB diagram 548 • Cattle. Cattle 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 2014-07-18. Wikimedia original unmodified.

16. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for buses.

✓ Warning for elderly pedestrians.

Pedestrians prohibited.

Crossing for pedestrians.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for elderly pedestrians. Elderly pedestrians may be walking near or crossing the road and may require more time to cross safely. Reduce speed, watch carefully and be prepared to stop.

English • GB diagram 544.2 • Frail or disabled pedestrians. Frail or disabled pedestrians are likely to cross the road ahead. Allow sufficient time and space.

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 2014-07-17. Wikimedia original unmodified.

17. What does this traffic sign mean?

Cyclists prohibited.

Start of a zone for pedestrians.

End of the zone for pedestrians.

✓ 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.

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

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

18. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for loose chippings on the road surface.

Warning for a bad road surface.

Warning for a quayside or riverbank.

✓ Warning for a soft verge.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a soft or unstable verge. The edge of the road may provide less grip or support than the roadway and can affect steering or vehicle stability. Avoid driving onto the verge unless necessary and reduce speed if you must use it.

English • GB diagram 556.1 • Soft verges. The verges ahead may be too soft to support a vehicle safely.

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.

19. What does this traffic sign mean?

Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers.

✓ Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way.

Road with one-way traffic.

Warning for a road narrowing.

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.

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Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 811.

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

20. What does this traffic sign mean?

Crossing for pedestrians and cyclists.

Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.

✓ Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path.

End of the path for pedestrians and cyclists.

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.

21. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a road narrowing.

Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.

Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.

✓ 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.

22. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking for buses and trams.

Railway crossing with two or more tracks.

✓ Mandatory lane for buses and trams.

Buses and trams in both directions.

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.

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

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

23. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning left or right mandatory.

Road with two-way traffic.

✓ Pass obstacle on either side.

Passing left or right prohibited.

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.

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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.

24. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for falling rocks.

✓ Warning for a steep descent.

Warning for a steep ascent.

Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a steep descent. A steep downhill gradient lies ahead and the vehicle may gain speed quickly. Reduce speed before the descent, select a suitable gear and use engine braking where appropriate. Allow extra distance for heavy or towing vehicles.

English • GB diagram 523.1 • Steep hill downwards. A steep downhill gradient is ahead; the example shows 10%. Select a suitable gear and control your speed.

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 2019-05-22. Wikimedia original unmodified.

25. What does this traffic sign mean?

Passing left prohibited.

Passing right mandatory.

✓ Pass obstacle on the left.

Turning left prohibited.

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.

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

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

26. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory path for cyclists.

Warning for cyclists.

✓ Cyclists prohibited.

Crossing for cyclists.

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.

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

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

27. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles carrying water-polluting substances prohibited.

Trucks prohibited.

✓ Vehicles carrying dangerous goods prohibited.

Flammable or explosive 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

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

28. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a built-up area.

End of the residential area.

✓ Start of a residential area.

Start of a zone for cyclists.

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.

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Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 881A.

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

29. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a speed limit.

End of the speed limit.

✓ National speed limits.

Advisory speed limit.

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.

30. What does this traffic sign mean?

Dead end street.

Warning for a soft verge.

✓ Warning for ducks on the road.

Prohibited access for animals.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for ducks or other waterfowl. Ducks, sometimes accompanied by ducklings, may cross the road unexpectedly. Reduce speed and be prepared to stop safely if animals are on or near the roadway.

English • GB diagram 551.2 • Wild fowl. Wild fowl 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 2011-01-24. Wikimedia original unmodified.

31. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a height restriction.

Warning for a width restriction.

Equestrians prohibited.

Warning for a length restriction.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a height restriction. The available clearance ahead is limited, for example at a bridge, tunnel or other overhead structure. Drivers of tall vehicles should check their vehicle height and use another route if the vehicle cannot pass safely.

English • GB diagram 530A • Maximum headroom at a hazard. The available headroom is indicated as 4.4 m / 14 ft 6 in. This triangular sign warns of restricted clearance; check your vehicle and load height before proceeding.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Government of the United Kingdom • 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 • OGL v1.0 • Original revision 2015-09-04. 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 530A.

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

32. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for roadworks.

✓ Warning for a speed bump.

Dip in the road.

Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a speed bump. A raised traffic-calming feature lies ahead. Reduce speed before reaching it to maintain vehicle control and avoid damage or discomfort.

English • GB diagram 557.1 • Road humps. A road hump or series of road humps is ahead. Reduce speed; an accompanying plate may show their extent or direction.

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 2014-08-03. Wikimedia original unmodified.

33. What does this traffic sign mean?

Trucks longer than indicated prohibited.

✓ Trucks heavier than indicated prohibited.

Trucks higher than indicated prohibited.

Trucks wider 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

🔗 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 )

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

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

34. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for cyclists.

Crossing for cyclists.

Mandatory path for cyclists.

Cyclists prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for cyclists. Cyclists may be riding along or crossing the road ahead. Reduce speed, watch carefully for cyclists and maintain the passing distance required by the applicable local rules.

English • GB diagram 950 • Cycle route ahead. A pedal cycle route crosses or joins the road ahead. Watch for cyclists.

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35. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Priority at the junction.

Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.

Warning for traffic lights.

End of the priority road.

This traffic sign indicates that you have priority at the next intersection. Side roads join from the left and right, and traffic entering from those side roads must give way.

English • GB diagram 504.1 • Crossroads ahead. A crossroads is ahead. The broad line represents the main route through the junction.

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Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 504.1.

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

36. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a railway crossing with two or more tracks.

✓ Warning for a railway crossing with one track.

Warning for heavy crosswind.

Warning for traffic lights.

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.

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37. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for horses.

Warning for equestrians.

Entry prohibited, except for equestrians.

✓ 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.

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38. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the path for pedestrians and cyclists.

Warning for pedestrians and cyclists.

Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.

✓ 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.

39. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for accidents.

✓ Warning for snow and sleet.

Warning for skiers.

Warning for a soft verge.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for snow or sleet. Snow, sleet or ice may reduce tyre grip, increase stopping distances and impair visibility. Reduce speed, increase your following distance and use any winter equipment required by the applicable rules or road conditions.

English • GB diagram 554.2 • Risk of ice or packed snow. There is a risk of ice or packed snow ahead. Adjust your speed and following distance.

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40. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for sheep on the road.

Prohibited access for animals.

Warning for tractors.

Dead end street.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for sheep. Sheep may be grazing beside the road, crossing it or moving along it, sometimes in groups. Reduce speed, remain alert and be prepared to stop without startling the animals.

English • GB diagram 549 • Sheep. Sheep are likely to be in the road ahead.

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41. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a roundabout.

Warning for a double curve, first right then left.

Start of a priority road.

✓ Warning for a staggered junction.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a staggered junction. Side roads join the main road at different points rather than directly opposite each other. Reduce speed and watch carefully for vehicles entering, leaving or crossing the main road.

English • GB diagram 507.1 • Staggered junction ahead. Side roads join first from the right and then from the left, when approaching from the bottom of the diagram.

Sources

Artwork verified against Gov.uk • official published diagram 507.1.

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

42. What does this traffic sign mean?

Passing left mandatory.

Turning right mandatory.

✓ Pass obstacle on the right.

Turning right prohibited.

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.

43. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking and stopping prohibited.

Start of a parking zone.

✓ Parking allowed.

Parking prohibited.

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.

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44. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a slippery road surface.

Warning for accidents.

Warning for loose chippings on the road surface.

Warning for snow.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a slippery road surface. The road ahead may provide reduced tyre grip because of water, ice, mud, oil or another surface condition. Reduce speed and avoid sudden braking, acceleration or steering movements.

English • GB diagram 557 • Slippery road. The road ahead may be slippery. Avoid sudden braking, acceleration or steering.

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45. What does this traffic sign mean?

Road with one-way traffic.

Entry prohibited.

✓ Parking prohibited.

Parking allowed.

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

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

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

46. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Access prohibited in both directions.

No entry.

Parking prohibited.

Motor vehicles prohibited.

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.

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47. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a curve to the right.

Turning right mandatory.

Turning left mandatory.

✓ 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.

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48. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a tunnel.

Warning for roadworks.

Warning for a movable bridge.

Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a tunnel. Driving conditions may change at the tunnel entrance because of reduced light, limited visibility or restricted space. Reduce speed when necessary and follow the applicable rules for vehicle lighting, stopping, overtaking and lane use.

English • GB diagram 529.1 • Tunnel ahead. A tunnel is ahead. Observe its restrictions and keep a safe distance from other traffic.

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49. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Mandatory lane for buses.

Trucks prohibited.

Buses prohibited.

Warning 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

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

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

50. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a residential area.

✓ End of the residential area.

End of the zone for pedestrians.

End of the built-up 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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