Road traffic signs, signals and road markings
Road traffic signs, signals and road markings regulations, guidance and images.
Road traffic signs, signals and road markings need to be simple and concise so people can understand them quickly. The Department for Transport produces regulations and guidance to make sure that traffic authorities use traffic signs and road markings correctly.
Traffic signs regulations
The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016 (TSRGD), prescribe the designs and conditions of use for traffic signs to be lawfully placed on or near roads in England, Scotland and Wales.
Traffic signs images and drawings
‘Traffic signs images’ contains images of traffic signs for use by media professionals producing online or printed matter. These images can’t be used as templates to manufacture traffic signs.
‘Traffic signs working drawings’ detail the design of all traffic signs from the TSRGD. The working drawings are for use by traffic sign professionals manufacturing traffic signs.
If there isn’t a suitable prescribed sign in the TSRGD, local traffic authorities can apply to the Department for Transport for authorisation to use a specially designed non-prescribed sign.
Guidance on the correct use of signs, signals and road markings
The Department for Transport provides guidance to traffic authorities and their agents on the correct use of signs and road markings. Nothing in this guidance, however, overrides the TSRGD.
General traffic management guidance, including Local transport notes and Traffic advisory leaflets, may also cover the use of signs and road markings.
Updates to this page
Last updated 4 May 2016 + show all updates
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Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016 overview.
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Updated to reflect the introduction of TSRGD 2016.
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First published.