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Light Signals Controlling Traffic 11

Information message and speed advisory

Temporary maximum speed advised and information message

Speed advisory and information message

Warning Message and Temporary Maximum Speed Advised

Light Signals Controlling Traffic 10

Lane restriction ahead

Motorway lane restriction indication

Lane ahead closed

Motorway lane ahead closed

Light Signals Controlling Traffic 05

A GREEN ARROW means traffic intending to go in that direction shown by the arrow may do so only if the way is clear and safe to proceed. White light signals may be provided for trams

A GREEN ARROW may show before or after the green phase of the

A GREEN ARROW means traffic turning right have priority, pay special attention to white light signals for trams

A GREEN ARROW may be provided in addition to the full green signal if movement in a certain direction is allowed before or after the full green phase. If the way is clear you may go but only in the direction shown by the arrow. You may do this whatever other lights may be showing. White light signals may be provided for trams

Signals by Authorised Persons 06

Traffic from behind should Stop

Traffic from the rear should stop, and traffic from the side should proceed in the direction indicated by the officer

Traffic from the side should proceed

Traffic from behind should proceed

Signals by Authorised Persons 13

Prepare to stop

Do not proceed any further

Barrier to stop pedestrians crossing

Not ready to cross pedestrians

Signals by Authorised Persons 14

Advance warning, vehicle must stop when ready to cross pedestrians

Ready to cross pedestrians, vehicles must be prepared to stop

When indicated, vehicles must be prepared to stop for pedestrians waiting to cross

Prepare to stop

Light Signals Controlling Traffic 15

Overhead gantry message board

Lane Control Signals

Lane Designation Indication

Traffic control signals

Signals to Other Road Users 3

Slow down, hazard ahead

I intend to slow down or stop

I am slowing down or stopping

Slow down!

Signals by Authorised Persons 02

Give way to traffic from the right on major road

Traffic approaching from both front and behind must stop

Approaching traffic must turn right

Traffic approaching from front must stop and give priority to vehicles from the right

Light Signals Controlling Traffic 04

AMBER means ‘Stop’ at the stop line. You may go on only if the AMBER appears after you have crossed the stop line or are so close to it that to pull up might cause an accident

AMBER means ‘Stop’, wait behind the stop line on the carriageway

AMBER means ‘Prepare to Stop’ at the stop line

AMBER means ‘Prepare to Stop' unless you have already crossed the stop line

Light Signals Controlling Traffic 12

You MUST NOT enter or proceed in the lane indicated, temporary maximum speed advised and information message

You MUST NOT enter the left lane, temporary maximum mandatory speed limit advisory and information message

You MUST NOT enter or proceed in the left lane, temporary mandatory maximum speed limit and information message

You MUST NOT proceed in the left lane, mandatory maximum speed limit and information message

Signals by Authorised Persons 07

The driver is indicating they understand the officer's instructions

The driver is indicating an acknowledgement of the officer's directions

The driver is indicating to the driver to their rear they are stopping

The driver is indicating they want to go straight on

Signals to Other Road Users 7

I intend to move in, turn or pull up on the left

I intend to move in to the left or turn left

I am intending to move in, turn or pull up on the left

I am moving into the left

Signals to Other Road Users 5

I intend to move out to the right or turn right

I need to slow down to collect something

I am turning right

I am slowing down and moving into the right

Signals to Other Road Users 2

I am intending to turn or move into the left

I am turning left

I intend to move in to the left or turn left

I intend to turn left

Signals by Authorised Persons 12

No pedestrians to cross

Pedestrians now completed crossing, vehicle flow may resume

Not on duty

Not ready to cross pedestrians

Signals by Authorised Persons 11

Traffic Officer

Police Officer

DVSA Officer

VOSA Officer

Signals to Other Road Users 10

I intend to turn right or move out

I am turning right

I intend to move out to the right or turn right

I intend to turn right

Light Signals Controlling Traffic 06

Alternate flashing red lights mean YOU MUST STOP

Level crossing warning Indication

STOP when lights flash at level crossings, lifting bridges, airfields, fire stations etc.

Alternately flashing red lights mean YOU MUST STOP

Signals to Other Road Users 9

I intend to turn or pull up on the left

I am turning left

I am intending to turn left, move in left or pull up along the left

I intend to move in to the left or turn left or stop on the left

Light Signals Controlling Traffic 14

End of temporary restriction ahead

End of restriction

End

End of Motorway

Signals to Other Road Users 1

Warning of an obstruction ahead or I am causing a hazard or

Hazard lights when double parked or causing a hazard

I am temporarily parked and warning others of the hazard.

I am temporarily obstructing traffic or warning of a hazard or obstruction ahead

Signals by Authorised Persons 09

The driver is indicating the direction they need to go

The driver is indicating they wish to turn right

The driver is saying they understand the signal from the officer

The driver is looking to gain the officer's attention

Signals by Authorised Persons 15

All vehicles must stop

Signals to Other Road Users 4

I intend to slow down

Slow Down!

I intend to turn right

I intend to slow down or stop

Light Signals Controlling Traffic 13

Motorway Temporary Speed Limit Advisory

Maximum Temporary Speed Limit

Temporary maximum speed advised

Maximum temporary speed advised

Signals by Authorised Persons 01

You MUST Stop

Traffic approaching from the front must stop

Traffic approaching from front and rear must stop

Wait until indicated that it is safe to proceed

Light Signals Controlling Traffic 02

RED AND AMBER also means 'Stop'. Do not pass the Stop line unless it is safe to do so.

RED AND AMBER also means ‘Stop’. Do not pass through or start until GREEN shows

RED AND AMBER mean 'Stop'. Do not go until 'Green' shows.

RED AND AMBER means ‘Prepare to go' but only if it is clear and safe to do so.

Signals to Other Road Users 6

I intend to slow down

I am braking

I am stopping

I am applying the brakes

Signals to Other Road Users 11

I intend to move rearwards

I intend to reverse

I am reversing

I am moving towards the rear

Signals by Authorised Persons 05

From the rear should stop and traffic from the side should proceed

Traffic from the side should proceed

From the front should stop and traffic from the side should proceed

From the front should proceed

Light Signals Controlling Traffic 03

GREEN means you have right of way, and may proceed, but take special care if you intend to turn left or right.

GREEN means proceed if it is safe to do so. Take care if turning left or right that you give way to pedestrians.

GREEN means you may go on if the way is clear. Take special care if you intend to turn left or right and give way to pedestrians who are crossing

GREEN means 'GO'

Signals to Other Road Users 8

I am turning right

I am intending to move out to the right or turn right ahead

I intend to turn right or move out to the right

I intend to move out to the right or turn right

Signals by Authorised Persons 10

Recovery Vehicle

Road Works Vehicle

Traffic officer

DVSA Officer

Light Signals Controlling Traffic 08

Move Lane

Change lane

Leave at next exit

Obstruction in lane ahead

Signals by Authorised Persons 03

Traffic should go left

Traffic from the side has priority

Traffic approaching from behind must stop

Traffic from the rear must go left

Signals by Authorised Persons 08

The driver is indicating they want to turn right

The driver is indicating they want to turn left

The driver is indicating the direction they wish to go

The driver is requesting he officer to come to the passenger window

Light Signals Controlling Traffic 09

Reduced visibility ahead

Weather advisory

Reduced visibility

Fog ahead

Signals by Authorised Persons 04

From the front should proceed

Traffic from the side should stop

Traffic from the side should proceed

From the front should stop

Light Signals Controlling Traffic 01

RED means 'Stop'. Wait at the stop line on the carriageway unless directed otherwise by a constable.

RED means ‘Stop’. Wait behind the stop line on the carriageway

RED means 'Stop'. Wait behind the line until the signals change and it is safe to proceed.

RED means ‘Stop’. DO NOT cross the STOP line until 'green' is shown

Light Signals Controlling Traffic 07

You MUST NOT continue in this lane

Lane closed ahead

You MUST NOT proceed further in this lane

Lane Closed

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