Understanding Traffic Signs and Their Meanings...
If you are you confused by the many different traffic signs in the UK, this is the website for you. Even for experienced drivers, getting your head around all of the traffic signs, traffic signals and road markings, and what exactly they are instructing you to do can be bewildering.
September's Most Popular Articles...
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Explain a Red Route: In the UK, red routes are major roads in urban areas, stopping, loading or unloading a vehicle is not allowed by law or only when the adjacent signs state that… [16 views in Sep]
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Driving When Approaching a School Crossing Patrol: The School Crossing Patrol Service has been an institution in the UK since 1950 and was introduced to allow children to cross… [8 views in Sep]
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History of Road Markings and How they were First Designed: The first ever road markings that were seen in the UK were in 1918 and the first ever was the famous white line.… [8 views in Sep]
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Traffic Light Rules in the UK: The traffic Light Signal is an institution in the UK and the first set was erected in 1868. It was located outside the houses of Parliament in London by… [6 views in Sep]
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Cyclist Dismount Sign: Is it Compulsory to Get Off?: Usually cyclist dismount signs are placed where it is considered to be dangerous for cyclists to continue, such as in this… [4 views in Sep]
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Breach of Road Signage: What are the penalties?: Every road is governed by signs and if you breach these then you will receive penalty points and a fine from the authorities.… [2 views in Sep]
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Jill
Re: Road Markings that Indicate Parking Restrictions
I live in a cul de sac. At the end is a keep clear area and people are starting to park there. Is this…
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Re: History of Cats Eyes and Their Function for the Road User
My cat thought this was the most heartwarming story
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Mike
Re: Explain a Red Route
I broke down one evening near a commonly used parking area for a burger van. After several attempts to move my car we pushed it completely off…
29 August 2019 -
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Re: Traffic Light Rules in the UK
Hi I was in the left hand lane of an adjoining road to a main road. The green filter light had changed to just a green…
28 August 2019 -
Jay
Re: What are the Differences in Waiting Restrictions Signs?
I have 2 roadsigns outside my house. X Red route No stopping mon - sat 7am - 7pm Except…
3 August 2019 -
Naz
Re: Explain a Red Route
Im a new driver and i parked on a double red line in east london there was a sign there stated 7am-7pm no stopping but this was at 11 in…
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Re: Explain a Red Route
I received a contravention code 46 camera ID (stopped where prohibited on a red route or clearway) the date of the event was 21/05/2019 the…
9 July 2019 -
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Re: Explain a Red Route
I received a contravention code 46, by camera and recording equipment, stopped where prohibited (on a red route or clearway) date of event…
9 July 2019 -
Angry
Re: History of Cats Eyes and Their Function for the Road User
Cat’s Eyes are an incredible invention by Percy Shaw. In Wiltshire the council are removing…
7 July 2019 -
Del
Re: Explain a Red Route
I stopped in a layby at b/ham/airport that had redlines I received a ticket four weeks later is this legal I thought it had to be issued in 14…
3 July 2019
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