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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

Signals by authorised persons
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     Stop
Highway Code Signals - Stop
Highway Code Signals - Stop
Highway Code Signals - Stop
Traffic approaching
from the front
Traffic approaching from
both front and behind
Traffic approaching from behind
 
     To beckon traffic on
Highway Code Signals - To Beckon Traffic On
Highway Code Signals - To Beckon Traffic On
Highway Code Signals - To Beckon Traffic On
From the side
From the front
From behind *
         
 
 
     Arm signals to persons controlling traffic
Highway Code Signals - Arm Signals To Persons Controlling Traffic
Highway Code Signals - Arm Signals To Persons Controlling Traffic
Highway Code Signals - Arm Signals To Persons Controlling Traffic
I want to go straight on
I want to turn left;
use either hand
I want to turn right
         
 
*In Wales, bilingual signs appear on emergency services vehicles and clothing
 
 
 
    Vehicle and Operator Services Agency and Highways Agency Traffic Officers
 
Highway Code Signals - Highway Agency Traffic Officer
Highway Code Signals - VOSA Traffic Officer
       
These officers now have new powers to stop/direct vehicles and will be using hand signal and light signals similar to those used by police. You MUST obey any signals given (see Rules 107 and 108).
 
 
    School Crossing Patrols
 
Highway Code Signals - School Crossing Patrols
Highway Code Signals - School Crossing Patrols
Not ready to cross pedestrians   Barrier to stop children crossing  
       
Highway Code Signals - School Crossing Patrols    Highway Code Signals - School Crossing Patrols   
       
Ready to cross children, vehicles must be prepared to stop   All vehicles must stop  
 
   
 
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