Trafficsigns andmeaning

The ring road sign has a yellow boarder and green background with the letter R in it. It lets you know that it is a primary route forming part of a ring road.

Whilst warning signs are mostly triangular there are a few additional road warning signs that are different shapes, including:

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This black sign features a prominent white chevron that indicating there is a sharp turn in the on the road ahead. They are post mounted signs found on bends. Sometimes you find them to have a yellow reflective edge to make them prominent at night.

MUTCD

Whether you need a refresher or you’re a learner driver aiming to pass your test, our handy guide aims to cover some of the most popular questions around road signs.

Department for Transport

The no stopping sign is a red cross on a blue background and lets drivers know that you are not allowed to stop even for dropping off or picking up passengers.

The no through road sign is rectangular with a blue background. The shape in the centre has a red horizontal line and a white vertical line. It is designed to indicate the road is a dead end.

Chapter 8 reflective Chevrons are used as a way to improve the safety of vehicles, often works vehicles that frequent the highways.

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Our UK speed limits and fines article explains more about the penalties you could face if you don't adhere to the speed limit signs.

US trafficsigns

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The no entry sign is a red circle with a horizontal white stripe through the centre. It indicates that all types of motor vehicles are prohibited from entering the road.

Circular road signs are designed to give orders. If the road sign has a red border this is an indication of what you should not do, if you do not follow prohibitive signs then you could be prosecuted for breaking the law, for example speed limit signs, no entry and no overtaking signs.

We have already discussed green and blue rectangular road signs but the third colour you may notice is a white background with a black boarder. These signs are used to give directions on non-primary routes or in conjunction with warning and regulatory signs to provide further information.

Safetysigns

The Highway Code is constantly being updated and it’s essential drivers know the meanings behind every traffic sign to keep safe on the roads.

To recap, circles give orders, triangles warn, and rectangles inform. Make sure you stay up to date and top up your road sign knowledge from time to time. To read more, check of the Department of Transport Know Your Traffic Signs manual.

Road work signs vary in colour depending on their aim. Many of them are yellow to indicate temporary changes such as closed lanes and temporary speed limits.

A ford is a shallow waterway that allows you to drive through it. Quite often during periods of winter or heavy rain the water levels can rise and may become hazardous for some vehicles to drive though. The ford signs are placed to warn you of this.

This black sign features a prominent white chevron that indicating there is a sharp turn in the on the road ahead. They are post mounted signs found on bends. Sometimes you find them to have a yellow reflective edge to make them prominent at night.

There are some instances of restrictions being limited to certain times of day. This is indicated by a small rectangular sign underneath the no stopping sign, letting you know the times where stopping is okay.

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