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Signs & markings
Light signals controlling traffic  
Signals to other road users  
Signals by authorised persons  
 
Traffic signs
Signs giving orders  
Warning signs  
Direction signs  
Information signs  
Road works signs  
 
Markings
Road markings  
Vehicle markings  
 
 

Highway code

Light signals controlling traffic
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      Traffic Light Signals
Highway Code Sign - Red(Stop)
RED means 'Stop'. Wait behind the stop line on the carriageway
Highway Code Sign - Red And Amber(Stop)
RED AND AMBER also means 'Stop'. Do not pass through or start until GREEN shows
Highway Code Sign - Green Arrow
A GREEN ARROW may be provided in addition to the full green signal if movement in a certain direction is allowed before or after the full green phase. If the way is clear you may go but only in the direction shown by the arrow. You may do this whatever other lights may be showing. White light signals may be provided for trams
         
Highway Code Signs - Green GREEN means you may go on if the way is clear. Take special care if you intend to turn left or right and give way to pedestrians who are crossing
Highway Code Signs - Amber (Stop)
AMBER means 'Stop' at the stop line. You may go on only if the AMBER appears after you have crossed the stop line or are so close to it that to pull up might cause an accident  
           
 
     Flashing Red Lights
Highway Code Signs - Flashing Red Lights (Must Stop)
Alternately flashing red lights mean YOU MUST STOP.
At level crossings, lifting bridges, airfields, fire stations, etc
 
   Motorway signals
Highway Code Signs - Motorway Signls (Change Lane)
Change lane
Highway Code Signals - Motorway Signals
Leave motorway at
next exit
Highway Code Signals - Motorway Signals (Must Not Proceed))
You MUST NOT proceed further in this lane
Highway Code Signals - Motorway Signals (Information Message)
Temporary maximum speed advised and information message
 
Highway Code Signals - Motorway Signals (Lane Closed)
Lane ahead
closed
Highway Code Signals - Motorway Signals(Reduced Visibility)
Reduced visibilty
ahead
Highway Code Signals - Motorway Signals(Temporary Maximum Speed)
Temporary
maximum
speed advised
Highway Code Signals - Motorway Signals (End Of Restriction)
End of restriction
 
    Lane control signals
Highway Code Signals - Lane control signals Green arrow - lane available to traffic facing the sign.
Red crosses - lane closed to traffic facing the sign.
White diagonal arrow - change lanes in direction shown 
 
   
 
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