Traffic Signs and Signals
Guidance, information and working drawings for traffic signs and signals.
Know your traffic signs (6 Mb)
This guide illustrates and explains the traffic signs that a road user is likely to encounter. Please note this is a large file which takes time to download. You may find it easier to right click on the link and select Save Target As (IE).
- Published:
- 24 July 2007
Good practice guidance
Good practice guidance covering areas of traffic management, including use of portable vehicular signals, mini roundabouts and Puffin pedestrian facilities.
Signs no longer prescribed by TSRGD
Regulation 3(2)(a) of the TSRGD 2002 lists signs provided under previous regulations which are treated as prescribed until the dates specified. Lists indicating which signs should have already been removed or will need to be removed shortly.
General guidance and information
Guidance and information relating to the design and use of traffic signs, information for the public and links to other websites. Includes guidance on signing to tourist destinations in England.
Traffic signs legislation
Details of traffic sign legislation including links to Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002 and other statutory instruments on the HMSO website.
Traffic Signs Manual
The Traffic Signs Manual provides guidance for traffic authorities on the use of traffic signs and road markings.
Working drawings for traffic signs
List of available drawings detailing the design of particular traffic signs together with PDF files of each drawing so that they may be downloaded.
Research reports
Research reports into traffic signs and the public's understanding of signs.
For related documents, pages and internet links, see the column on the right.
