Rectangles<\/strong> inform<\/div>\n<\/div>\nSigns Giving Orders<\/h2>\n A red circle tells you what you must not<\/strong> do. STOP and GIVE WAY have their own unique shapes so you can recognise them even when covered in snow or dirt.<\/p>\n\n
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STOP<\/text><\/svg><\/div>\nStop and give way<\/h4>\n Stop completely at the line and give way to traffic on the major road.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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GIVE<\/text>WAY<\/text><\/svg><\/div>\nGive way<\/h4>\n Give way to traffic on the major road ahead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/svg><\/div>\nNo entry<\/h4>\n No entry for vehicles, often the wrong end of a one-way street.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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30<\/text><\/svg><\/div>\n30mph speed limit<\/h4>\n Maximum speed in miles per hour.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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20<\/text><\/svg><\/div>\n20mph speed limit<\/h4>\n Common in London and near schools.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/svg><\/div>\nNational speed limit applies<\/h4>\n 60mph single carriageway, 70mph dual carriageway and motorway (cars).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/svg><\/div>\nNo vehicles<\/h4>\n No vehicles, except bicycles being pushed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/svg><\/div>\nNo right turn<\/h4>\n You must not turn right.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/svg><\/div>\nNo U-turns<\/h4>\n You must not make a U-turn.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/svg><\/div>\nNo waiting<\/h4>\n No waiting or parking at the times shown.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/svg><\/div>\nNo stopping (clearway)<\/h4>\n No stopping on the main carriageway, not even to drop off.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Mandatory Signs<\/h2>\n A blue circle gives a positive instruction you must<\/strong> follow.<\/p>\n\n
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<\/svg><\/div>\nAhead only<\/h4>\n You must go straight on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/svg><\/div>\nTurn left<\/h4>\n You must turn left.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/g><\/svg><\/div>\nKeep left<\/h4>\n Pass to the left of the sign.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Mini-roundabout<\/h4>\n Give way to traffic from the right and go round clockwise.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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30<\/text><\/svg><\/div>\nMinimum speed<\/h4>\n Do not go slower than the speed shown unless it is unsafe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Warning Signs<\/h2>\n Triangles warn you of a hazard ahead. Slow down, look and be ready to react.<\/p>\n
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<\/svg><\/div>\nCrossroads<\/h4>\n Roads cross ahead. Slow down and look carefully.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/svg><\/div>\nT-junction<\/h4>\n The road ends at a T-junction ahead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/svg><\/div>\nSide road<\/h4>\n A side road joins from the right.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/svg><\/div>\nBend to the right<\/h4>\n Slow down before the bend, not in it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Roundabout ahead<\/h4>\n Be ready to give way to traffic from the right.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/svg><\/div>\nTraffic signals<\/h4>\n Traffic lights ahead. Be ready to stop.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/svg><\/div>\nTwo-way traffic<\/h4>\n Expect oncoming traffic straight ahead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/svg><\/div>\nRoad narrows on both sides<\/h4>\n Less space ahead. Watch for oncoming vehicles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/svg><\/div>\nDual carriageway ends<\/h4>\n The road becomes single carriageway with two-way traffic.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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!<\/text><\/svg><\/div>\nOther danger<\/h4>\n A plate below explains the hazard, for example “Queues likely”.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Information Signs<\/h2>\n Rectangles give information. Many information signs are blue.<\/p>\n
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<\/svg><\/div>\nOne-way traffic<\/h4>\n Traffic flows in the direction of the arrow only.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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P<\/text><\/svg><\/div>\nParking<\/h4>\n Parking place. Check plates for times and charges.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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H<\/text><\/svg><\/div>\nHospital<\/h4>\n Hospital ahead, often with A&E information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/svg><\/div>\nNo through road<\/h4>\n The road ahead is a dead end.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Direction Signs<\/h2>\n The colour of a direction sign tells you what type of road it leads to.<\/p>\n
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M25<\/text><\/svg><\/div>\nMotorways<\/h4>\n Blue signs with white writing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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A406<\/text><\/svg><\/div>\nPrimary routes<\/h4>\n Green signs with yellow route numbers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Leyton<\/text><\/svg><\/div>\nLocal routes<\/h4>\n White signs with black writing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Museum<\/text><\/svg><\/div>\nTourist attractions<\/h4>\n Brown signs with white writing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Diversion<\/text><\/svg><\/div>\nTemporary signs<\/h4>\n Yellow signs for diversions and road works.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Traffic Light Sequence<\/h2>\n\n
<\/span>Red<\/strong><\/span><\/span>Red and amber<\/strong><\/span>Green<\/strong><\/span>Amber<\/strong>Road Signs Quick Questions and Answers<\/h2>\n\n1. What does a sign with a red circle usually mean?<\/strong><\/summary>\nIt tells you what you must not do, for example a speed limit or no entry.<\/details>\n\n2. What does a blue circle mean?<\/strong><\/summary>\nIt gives a positive instruction you must follow, for example ahead only or keep left.<\/details>\n\n3. What shape are most warning signs?<\/strong><\/summary>\nTriangles, usually with a red border.<\/details>\n