Road signs and their meanings most of us use the roads on a daily basis with the vast amount of road signs that
we are faced with we can easily get confused by not being sure what they mean,
the Road Sign section lists the most recent road signs, for learner drivers it is very helpful with the signs clearly grouped
and easy to find this section on road sign meanings should help in recognizing
road signs
Why know your traffic signs?
Traffic signs play a vital role in directing, informing and controlling road users'
behaviour in an effort to make the roads as safe as possible for everyone. This
makes a knowledge of traffic signs essential. Not just for new drivers or riders
needing to pass their theory test, but for all road users, including experienced professional
drivers.
Responsibility for traffic signs
Responsibility for the road network in the UK is split among:
• the Highways Agency in England
• the Welsh Assembly Government in Wales
• the Scottish Executive in Scotland
• and local or regional highway authorities.
The central administrations above are responsible for the UK’s strategic road network.
Strategic roads are the highways that linkcities, areas of population, ports and
airports. Most motorways and some “A” roads are strategic roads.
Local or regional highway authorities are responsible for local roads, and this
includes a few motorways, all other “A” roads and all other public roads. While
responsibility for placing, erecting and maintaining traffic signs is split among
these bodies, it is important that signs are consistent both in appearance and
in the way they are used.
To ensure that the UK has a uniform traffic signing system, signs must conform
to the designs prescribed in the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions
(although some signs may have been specially authorised by the Secretary of State).
The Traffic Signs Manual, published by TSO, provides detailed guidance for those
responsible for designing and installing traffic signs.
