Road Signs

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ROAD SIGNS

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][ms-protect-content id=”1895,1478″][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”76165″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]OVERVIEW

ROAD MARKINGS
TRAFFIC LIGHTS
MOTORWAY SIGNALS
ROAD SIGNS
LEARN SIGNS & SIGNALS
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]ROAD MARKINGS

Markings on the road give information, warn or give orders.

Road markings used, including those across the carriageway, along the carriageway, along the edge of the carriageway, on the kerb or at the edge of the carriageway.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

Across the carriageway

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”76167″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Give way to traffic from the right at a roundabout[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”76168″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Give way to traffic from the right at a mini-roundabout[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”76169″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Stop line at signals or police control[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”76170″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Stop line at ‘Stop’ sign[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”76171″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Stop line for pedestrians at a level crossing[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”76172″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Give way to traffic on major road (can also be used at mini roundabouts)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”mulled_wine” border_width=”5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

Along the carriageway

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A broken white line. This marks the centre of the road.  Do not cross it unless you can see the road is clear and wish to overtake or turn off.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”76174″][vc_column_text]Double white lines

Double white lines are used to inform drivers of a hazard and where a continuous solid white line is present, prohibit drivers from overtaking as it is too hazardous to do so.

Double white lines where the line nearest to you is broken.

This means you may cross the lines to overtake if it is safe, provided you can complete the manoeuvre before reaching a solid white line on your side.

Double white lines where the line nearest you is solid.

This means you MUST NOT cross or straddle it unless it is safe and you need to enter adjoining premises or a side road.

You may cross the line if necessary, provided the road is clear, to pass a stationary vehicle, or overtake a pedal cycle, horse or road maintenance vehicle, if they are travelling at 10 mph (16 km/h) or less.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”76175″][vc_column_text]Double white broken line

These are to separate traffic lanes or to protect traffic turning right.

If the area is bordered by a broken white line, you should not enter the area unless it is necessary and you can see that it is safe to do so.

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These are to separate traffic lanes or to protect traffic turning right.

If the area is bordered by a broken white line, you should not enter the area unless it is necessary and you can see that it is safe to do so.

If the area is marked with chevrons and bordered by solid white lines you MUST NOT enter it except in an emergency.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”mulled_wine” border_width=”5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

Along the edge of the carriageway

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”76177″][vc_column_text]No waiting at any time[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”76178″][vc_column_text]No waiting during times shown on sign[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”76179″][vc_column_text]No stopping at anytime[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”76180″][vc_column_text]No stopping during times shown on sign[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”76181″ onclick=”link_image”][vc_column_text]Only loading may take place at the times shown for up to a maximum duration of 20 mins[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”76182″ onclick=”link_image”][vc_column_text]Waiting is limited to the duration specified during the days and times shown[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”mulled_wine” border_width=”5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

On the kerb or at the edge of the carriageway

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”76183″][vc_column_text]No loading or unloading at any time[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”76184″][vc_column_text]No loading or unloading at the times shown[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”mulled_wine” border_width=”5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

Other road markings

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”76185″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Do not block that part of the carraigeway indicated[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”76186″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Indication of traffic lanes[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”76187″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Keep entrance clear of stationary vehicles, even if picking up or setting down children[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”76188″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Parking space reserved for vehicles named[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”76189″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Unless otherwise indicated, you should not drive in a bus lane during its period of operation.

You may enter a bus lane to stop, to load or unload where this is not prohibited.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”76190″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]You MUST NOT enter the box until your exit road or lane is clear[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”76191″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]DO NOT stop or park in a bus stop[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”76192″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Warning of ‘Give Way’ just ahead[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”mulled_wine” border_width=”5″][vc_column_text]TRAFFIC LIGHTS

Light signals are used to control traffic, including traffic light signals, flashing red lights, motorway signals and lane control signals.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”76193″ img_size=”medium” onclick=”link_image”][vc_column_text]RED means ‘Stop’. Wait behind the stop on the carriageway[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”76194″ img_size=”medium” onclick=”link_image”][vc_column_text]RED AND AMBER also means ‘Stop’. Do not pass through or start until GREEN shows[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”76195″ img_size=”medium” onclick=”link_image”][vc_column_text]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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”76196″ img_size=”medium” onclick=”link_image”][vc_column_text]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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”mulled_wine” border_width=”5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

MOTORWAY SIGNALS

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”76197″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]You MUST NOT proceed further in this lane[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”76198″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Change lane[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”76200″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Reduced visibility ahead[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”76201″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Lane ahead closed[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”76202″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]End of restriction[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”76203″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Temporary maximum speed advised[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”mulled_wine” border_width=”5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]ROAD SIGNS

Traffic signs have different shapes based on the information they are giving.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”76204″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Signs with red circles are mostly prohibitive.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”76205″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Warning signs are usually triangular[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”76206″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Directional signs are mostly rectangular
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”76207″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Informational signs are always rectangular[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”mulled_wine” border_width=”5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]LEARN SIGNS & SIGNALS

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Signals to other road users

Traffic signs

Light signals controlling traffic

Signals by authorised people

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