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.
April's Most Popular Articles...
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How to Reverse Safely: The act of reversing a vehicle is also known as backing-up. It can be one of the most difficult manoeuvres to get the hang of for novice driver’s as it can seem… [162 views in Apr]
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Different Types of Pedestrian Crossing: A pedestrian crossing is regarded as a safe place for pedestrians to cross a road, as there is usually some form of traffic calming measure to… [132 views in Apr]
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The Types of Level Crossing Sign: 1,600 roads cross railway and tram lines in the UK. Each of these crossings has special road signs. Category The Department for Transport (DfT)… [86 views in Apr]
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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… [26 views in Apr]
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Will You get Fined if you Park There?: There are never enough parking places when you need one but don’t park your vehicle anywhere. If you do you could get fined, clamped or even… [16 views in Apr]
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Cyclist Dismount Sign: Is it Compulsory to Get Off?: Usually cyclist dismount signs are placed where the roads are very narrow, or at public roundabouts where there isn't… [14 views in Apr]
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Latest Comments
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Lee
Re: Explain a Red Route
I parked in a loading bay for less than five min Just got a notice saying I stopped on a red route or clearway and got a charge? There's no…
16 April 2014 -
Signboss
Re: Road Markings that Indicate Parking Restrictions
'Residents Parking Only Beyond This Point' is not a recognised sign under the Traffic Signs Regulations…
25 February 2014 -
Gil
Re: History of Road Markings and How they were First Designed
What is the meaning of the white square markings occasionally seen in the centre of the lane.
23 November 2013 -
Nick
Re: What do Different Carriageway Markings Mean?
In a local village (Brinsley, Nottinghamshire) there is a busy residential street with road markings I cannot…
4 September 2013 -
mpy
Re: Traffic Light Rules in the UK
sunderland council have authorised a company to set the traffic light system in the city as a means to delay traffic. is this legal.
20 May 2013
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