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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…
Guidance for traffic authorities on the use of traffic signs and road markings.
Traffic sign images for reproduction in printed matter, on screen or in other media.
Regulations which prescribe the design and conditions of use of traffic signs on or near roads in England, Scotland and Wales.
How to apply for brown tourist signs for tourist attraction or facility located directly off a road managed by Highways England.
Definitions used within Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016.
Directional traffic signs.
Traffic signs that give information, are advisory or guide traffic.
Traffic signs that warn of hazards and signs for bridges and other structures.
Information about the design rules for creating directional informatory traffic signs.
Traffic signs controlled by light signals, signs for crossings and signs for lane control.
Traffic signs only for use in temporary situations.
Upright traffic signs that control waiting, loading and parking along a road.
How to use traffic equipment and implement traffic regulations and policies.
Traffic signs for speed limits.
Upright traffic signs that indicate regulatory requirements for moving traffic.
Upright traffic signs and road markings that indicate stopping, waiting, loading and parking controls.
Regulatory traffic signs at junctions and miscellaneous regulatory signs.
Letters, numerals and other characters for traffic signs.
Traffic signs that indicate parking places and areas subject to parking controls.
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