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Road traffic signage in Great Britain, including information on the signing system, regulatory signs, speed limit signs and all other signs.
Why know your traffic signs? Traffic signs play a vital role in directing,…
There are 3 basic types of traffic sign: signs that give orders, signs…
Warning signs other than those for low bridges, railway and tramway level…
Regulatory signs other than those for low bridges, railway and tramway…
In areas of street lighting (other than on motorways), a speed limit of 30…
Each year there are hundreds of incidents in which bridges are struck by…
Before the crossing Level crossing with a gate or barrier. Level crossing…
Trams can run on roads used by other vehicles and pedestrians. The part of…
No vehicles designed to carry more than 8 passengers (excluding driver) or…
Areas such as shopping streets and streets near/outside schools may be…
Service for local highway authorities, utility companies or contractors within England to plan, manage and record street and road works.
The page explains the various ways you can top up your Dart Charge account.
Guidance for traffic authorities on the use of traffic signs and road markings.
Dart Charge account holders pay reduced rates for crossings. Each crossing is paid automatically from the account. Complete this form to apply for an account.
If you use the Dartford Crossing, and your local council is Dartford Borough Council or Thurrock Council, you can apply for a local resident discount.
Areas in England which operate civil parking enforcement.
Information on the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR).
Learn about the benefits of E10 petrol and use our vehicle checker to confirm whether your vehicle is compatible with E10.
Traffic sign images for reproduction in printed matter, on screen or in other media.
How utility companies and highway authorities can safely carry out the signing, lighting and guarding of street works and road works on all highways and roads.
Access the data from digital versions of traffic regulation orders via an API (application programming interface).
Information about how highway authorities can adopt roads.
Manual for streets explains how to design, construct, adopt and maintain new and existing residential streets.
Guidance on how to apply for a stopping up order to remove highway rights to permanently close or divert a highway, including example plans.
Find and use roadworks data for England.
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How to apply for brown tourist signs for tourist attraction or facility located directly off a road managed by Highways England.
The standards for reinstating streets after completing street works.
Regulations which prescribe the design and conditions of use of traffic signs on or near roads in England, Scotland and Wales.
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