Primary route forming part of a ring road Signs on non-primary and local routes - black borders Primary route forming part of a ring road On approach to a junction in Wales (bilingual) The aircraft symbol indicates the route to an airport.Ī symbol may be included to warn of a hazard or restriction along that route. The name of the junction may be shown at the top of the sign.

White panels indicate local or non-primary routes leading from the junction ahead.īrown panels show the route to tourist attractions. Motorways shown in brackets can also be reached along the route indicated. The panel with the inclined arrow indicates the destinations which can be reached by leaving the motorway at the next junction Signs on primary routes - green backgroundsīlue panels indicate that the motorway starts at the junction ahead. The left-hand lane leads to a different destination from the other lanes. On approaches to junctions (junction number on black background)ĭownward pointing arrows mean ‘Get in lane’ Mostly rectangular Signs on motorways - blue backgroundsĪt a junction leading directly into a motorway (junction number may be shown on a black background) Other danger plate indicates nature of danger Miniature warning lights at level crossings Light signals ahead at level crossing, airfield or bridge Sharp deviation of route to left (or right if chevrons reversed) Overhead electric cable plate indicates maximum height of vehicles which can pass safely School crossing patrol ahead (some signs have amber lights which flash when crossings are in use)įrail (or blind or disabled if shown) pedestrians likely to cross road ahead Level crossing without barrier or gate ahead Level crossing with barrier or gate ahead Low-flying aircraft or sudden aircraft noise The priority through route is indicated by the broader line.ĭouble bend first to left (symbol may be reversed)īend to right (or left if symbol reversed) T-junction with priority over vehicles from the right Road narrows on right (left if symbol reversed) One-way traffic (note: compare circular ‘Ahead only’ sign) Segregated pedal cycle and pedestrian route Mini-roundabout (roundabout circulation - give way to vehicles from the immediate right) Vehicles may pass either side to reach same destination Turn left ahead (right if symbol reversed) No stopping (Clearway) Signs with blue circles but no red border mostly give positive instruction. No stopping during times shown except for as long as necessary to set down or pick up passengers No stopping during period indicated except for buses No vehicles over maximum gross weight shown (in tonnes) No goods vehicles over maximum gross weight shown (in tonnes) except for loading and unloading Give priority to vehicles from opposite direction No vehicle or combination of vehicles over length shown Manually operated temporary STOP and GO signs Plates below signs qualify their message.

Signs with red circles are mostly prohibitive.

Speed zone ahead