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Signals by Authorised Persons 07

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

The driver is indicating they understand the officer's instructions

The driver is indicating they want to go straight on

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

Signals to Other Road Users 7

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

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

I intend to move in to the left or turn left

I am moving into the left

Light Signals Controlling Traffic 08

Obstruction in lane ahead

Leave at next exit

Move Lane

Change lane

Signals to Other Road Users 9

I am turning left

I intend to turn or pull up on the 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 03

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

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

GREEN means 'GO'

Light Signals Controlling Traffic 11

Temporary maximum speed advised and information message

Information message and speed advisory

Warning Message and Temporary Maximum Speed Advised

Speed advisory and information message

Light Signals Controlling Traffic 05

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

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 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

Signals to Other Road Users 1

I am temporarily parked and warning others of the hazard.

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

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

Hazard lights when double parked or causing a hazard

Signals by Authorised Persons 04

Traffic from the side should stop

Traffic from the side should proceed

From the front should stop

From the front should proceed

Signals by Authorised Persons 09

The driver is indicating they wish to turn right

The driver is looking to gain the officer's attention

The driver is saying they understand the signal from the officer

The driver is indicating the direction they need to go

Light Signals Controlling Traffic 04

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

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

Signals by Authorised Persons 10

DVSA Officer

Traffic officer

Road Works Vehicle

Recovery Vehicle

Signals to Other Road Users 2

I intend to turn left

I intend to move in to the left or turn left

I am turning left

I am intending to turn or move into the left

Light Signals Controlling Traffic 14

End of restriction

End

End of Motorway

End of temporary restriction ahead

Signals by Authorised Persons 08

The driver is indicating the direction they wish to go

The driver is indicating they want to turn right

The driver is indicating they want to turn left

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

Light Signals Controlling Traffic 15

Lane Control Signals

Lane Designation Indication

Overhead gantry message board

Traffic control signals

Signals to Other Road Users 5

I need to slow down to collect something

I am turning right

I intend to move out to the right or turn right

I am slowing down and moving into the right

Light Signals Controlling Traffic 12

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

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

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

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

Signals to Other Road Users 11

I am reversing

I am moving towards the rear

I intend to move rearwards

I intend to reverse

Light Signals Controlling Traffic 10

Lane restriction ahead

Lane ahead closed

Motorway lane ahead closed

Motorway lane restriction indication

Signals by Authorised Persons 05

From the front should proceed

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

Traffic from the side should proceed

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

Signals by Authorised Persons 03

Traffic from the side has priority

Traffic should go left

Traffic from the rear must go left

Traffic approaching from behind must stop

Signals by Authorised Persons 12

Not ready to cross pedestrians

No pedestrians to cross

Not on duty

Pedestrians now completed crossing, vehicle flow may resume

Signals by Authorised Persons 11

VOSA Officer

Traffic Officer

DVSA Officer

Police Officer

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

Light Signals Controlling Traffic 01

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

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

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

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

Signals to Other Road Users 3

Slow down, hazard ahead

I intend to slow down or stop

Slow down!

I am slowing down or stopping

Signals by Authorised Persons 01

Wait until indicated that it is safe to proceed

Traffic approaching from front and rear must stop

You MUST Stop

Traffic approaching from the front must stop

Signals by Authorised Persons 15

All vehicles must stop

Signals to Other Road Users 8

I am turning right

I intend to move out to the right or turn 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

Light Signals Controlling Traffic 13

Maximum temporary speed advised

Temporary maximum speed advised

Maximum Temporary Speed Limit

Motorway Temporary Speed Limit Advisory

Signals by Authorised Persons 13

Not ready to cross pedestrians

Barrier to stop pedestrians crossing

Do not proceed any further

Prepare to stop

Signals by Authorised Persons 02

Give way to traffic from the right on major road

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

Traffic approaching from both front and behind must stop

Approaching traffic must turn right

Signals to Other Road Users 10

I intend to move out to the right or turn right

I intend to turn right or move out

I am turning right

I intend to turn right

Light Signals Controlling Traffic 09

Reduced visibility ahead

Reduced visibility

Fog ahead

Weather advisory

Signals to Other Road Users 4

I intend to slow down

I intend to slow down or stop

I intend to turn right

Slow Down!

Signals by Authorised Persons 06

Traffic from behind should Stop

Traffic from the side should proceed

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

Traffic from behind should proceed

Signals to Other Road Users 6

I am braking

I am applying the brakes

I intend to slow down

I am stopping

Light Signals Controlling Traffic 07

Lane Closed

Lane closed ahead

You MUST NOT continue in this lane

You MUST NOT proceed further in this lane

Signals by Authorised Persons 14

Prepare to stop

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

Advance warning, vehicle must stop when ready to cross pedestrians

Ready to cross pedestrians, vehicles must be prepared to stop

Light Signals Controlling Traffic 02

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

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

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

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

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