T-junction with priority over vehicles from the right
Staggered
junction
The priority through route is indicated by the broader line.
Distance to 'Give Way'
line ahead
Sharp deviation
of route to left
(or right if chevrons
reversed)
Double bend first
to left (symbol may
be reversed)
Bend to right (or
left if symbol
reversed)
Roundabout
Uneven road
Plate below
some signs
Dual carriage-
way ends
Road narrows on right (left if symbol reversed)
Road narrows
on both sides
Two-way traffic crosses one-way
road
Two-way traffic straight ahead
Traffic signals
Traffic signals
not in use
Slippery road
Steep hill
downwards
Steep hill
upwards
School crossing patrol ahead (some signs have amber lights which flash
when crossings
are in use)
Frail (or blind or disabled if shown) pedestrians likely to cross road ahead
Pedestrians in
road ahead
Gradients may be shown as a ratio
i.e. 20% = 1:5
Zebra crossing
Traffic queues likely ahead
Cycle route ahead
Side winds
Hump bridge
Worded warning sign
Risk of ice
Light signals ahead at level crossing, airfield or bridge
Level crossing with barrier or gate ahead
Level crossing without barrier or gate ahead
Level crossing without barrier
Trams crossing ahead
Cattle
Wild animals
Wild horses or ponies
Accompanied horses or ponies
Quayside or river bank
Opening or swing bridge ahead
Low-flying aircraft or sudden aircraft noise
Falling or fallen rocks
Available width of headroom indicated
Overhead electric cable; plate indicates maximum height of vehicles which can pass safely
Tunnel ahead
Distance over which road humps extend
Other danger; plate indicates nature of danger
Soft verges
Risk of grounding
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