Last updated:
21st July 2023
Road signs
Warning signs
These draw the driver's attention to possible hazards on the road ahead. This could be where they need to slow down or to highlight something such as a low bridge or a level crossing.
Directional signs
These show you how to get to a place. We decide which place names are put on signs, apart from those on trunk roads and motorways which are dealt with by the Highways England.
To make a request use the:
Regulatory signs
These let drivers know what traffic restrictions there are and help to enforce these restrictions, such as speed-limit signs.
To find out more on the traffic regulation order page.
Report broken, faulty or illegal road signs
To tell us about a broken or faulty road sign:
