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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What are the Different Types of Loading Restrictions?: There are many different types of loading restrictions on the motorist but it is apparent that not many of us know what… [706 views in Sep]
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Speed Limit Signs: Taking heed of Signage is a very important part of driving and one of the most important sets of signs on our roads are the speed limit signs. These have many… [688 views in Sep]
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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… [620 views in Sep]
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Using an Emergency Telephone on the Motorway: If you breakdown on any motorway in the UK at least you will not be too far away from an emergency telephone. This means that you… [492 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… [390 views in Sep]
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Painted Chevrons: What Do they Mean?: The use of chevrons is commonplace in the UK. Motorists will recognise them from warning signs for bends or they can be painted on the road to… [378 views in Sep]
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parrafinpete
Re: Why and How UK Road Speed Limits Vary
Speeds quoted for over 7.5 t possibly now out of date
26 August 2016 -
Trc
Re: Explain a Red Route
Can I park After the time restriction 8am-7pm on a white out lined loading bay in red route area
11 August 2016 -
neal
Re: Using an Emergency Telephone on the Motorway
Broke down yesterday at 9.30pm on the A1M leeds rang the SOS phone they were fantastic. Even though me and my…
24 July 2016 -
Founder
Re: Give Way and Stop Signs: How to Use Them
I have recently parked before a give way area on a road. There was a white triangle on the road. There were no…
15 July 2016 -
none
Re: Using an Emergency Telephone on the Motorway
M4 today-puncture--spoke to Martin--absolutely fantastic-patience and kindness in abundance---it was the most…
23 May 2016 -
TrafficSignsAndMeanings
Re: Cyclist Dismount Sign: Is it Compulsory to Get Off?
Gerry - Your Question:I have received a speeding ticket which I think is unfair and possibly…
1 April 2016 -
Gerry
Re: Cyclist Dismount Sign: Is it Compulsory to Get Off?
I have received a speeding ticket which I think is unfair and possibly illegal. I was driving…
30 March 2016 -
gill
Re: Explain a Red Route
I parked my car on red lines on the road it was just inches over the line and left car for 4 minutes i got a parking ticket am i liable to pay
6 March 2016 -
JohnU
Re: What are the Different Types of Loading Restrictions?
Special Loading Bays 1. “You must also watch out for special loading bays, which may be situated…
24 October 2015 -
Stuart
Re: Hand Signals a Police Officer May Use
Can you please tell me what this sign is. Its on the enterance to a B road, Blue rectangle with white lorry and 1…
22 October 2015
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