Traffic Signs and Signals

Guidance, information and working drawings for traffic signs and signals.

Traffic signs policy review: Introduction and background

This introduction sets out the scope and objectives for the traffic signs policy review. It provides information on the review and sets out how the work is being taken forward.

Good practice guidance, general guidance and information

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 (Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions) 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.

Traffic signs legislation

Details of traffic sign legislation including links to Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002 and other statutory instruments on the Office of Public Sector Information (OPSI - formerly 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 for 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.