Guidance and regulation

Road traffic signage in Great Britain, including information on the signing system, regulatory signs, speed limit signs and all other signs.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 5 December 2023

• Introduction

  Why know your traffic signs? Traffic signs play a vital role in directing,…

• The signing system

  There are 3 basic types of traffic sign: signs that give orders, signs…

• Warning signs

  Warning signs other than those for low bridges, railway and tramway level…

• Regulatory signs

  Regulatory signs other than those for low bridges, railway and tramway…

• Speed limit signs

  In areas of street lighting (other than on motorways), a speed limit of 30…

• Low bridge signs

  Each year there are hundreds of incidents in which bridges are struck by…

• Level crossing signs and signals

  Before the crossing Level crossing with a gate or barrier. Level crossing…

• Tram signs, signals and road markings

  Trams can run on roads used by other vehicles and pedestrians. The part of…

• Bus and cycle signs and road markings

  No vehicles designed to carry more than 8 passengers (excluding driver) or…

• Pedestrian zone signs

  Areas such as shopping streets and streets near/outside schools may be…

Guidance for traffic authorities on the use of traffic signs and road markings.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 18 May 2022

Traffic sign images for reproduction in printed matter, on screen or in other media.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 17 January 2018

How to apply for brown tourist signs for tourist attraction or facility located directly off a road managed by Highways England.

• From: Closed organisation: Highways England
• Updated: 5 June 2018

Regulations which prescribe the design and conditions of use of traffic signs on or near roads in England, Scotland and Wales.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 4 May 2016

Information about the design rules for creating directional informatory traffic signs.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 24 July 1994

Definitions used within Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 22 April 2016

Traffic signs only for use in temporary situations.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 24 March 2023

Traffic signs that give information, are advisory or guide traffic.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 27 March 2023

Upright traffic signs that indicate regulatory requirements for moving traffic.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 26 April 2023

Traffic signs that warn of hazards and signs for bridges and other structures.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 22 April 2016

Letters, numerals and other characters for traffic signs.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 22 April 2016

Upright traffic signs that control waiting, loading and parking along a road.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 22 April 2016

Directional traffic signs.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 31 March 2023

Sign­ing arrange­ments for motor­way ser­vice areas (MSAs) and other road­side facil­i­ties on major roads in Eng­land.

• From: Closed organisation: Highways England
• Updated: 18 October 2013

Traffic signs that indicate parking places and areas subject to parking controls.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 22 April 2016

Local transport note about design issues for signal controlled roundabouts.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 15 April 2009

How to use traffic equipment and implement traffic regulations and policies.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 31 December 2009

How to design, construct and mount temporary signs to guide traffic going to special events.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 14 October 2011

Traffic signs indicating pedestrian zones, cycle zones and charging schemes.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 22 April 2016