Road Signs and Markings

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The Highway Authority provides signs in order to give information to the road user.

The Highway Code (see the external links section below) gives examples of the most common signs in normal use.

Signs fall into certain groups:

  • regulatory signs - signs with red circles.

40mph speed limit sign

  • warning signs - mostly triangular.

Crossroads sign

  • direction signs - mostly rectangular. Destinations and map type.

Route confirmatory sign after junction

  • information signs - mostly rectangular.

Area in which cameras are used to enforce traffic regulations

All signs on the highway must be authorised by the Authority. Special signs are allowed with prior approval of the Department for Transport, or if they are experimental and under trial.

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Page Last Updated: 11 August 2008

This page belongs to the following categories :
- Transport and streets > Motor vehicles, roads and parking > Road markings and signage

 
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