Below are the uncommon road signs giving orders. They are not included in the Highway Code test, however, you will see them frequently on the road.
No vehicles over maximum gross weight shown. The reason is explained: it’s a weak bridge that is not designed to take loads over this amount. | |
Quiet lane. This indicates that you should drive slowly as you are sharing it with pedestrians and other road users. | |
Quiet lane ends. | |
Pedestrian crossing point over tramway. | |
Parking restricted to permit holders. If you don’t have a permit then you risk a parking fine. | |
No stopping during times shown except for as long as necessary to set down or pick up passengers. In this case it’s 8-9:30am and 4:30-6:30pm. | |
No stopping during period indicated except for buses. Unlike the urban clearway, you must not stop at all, not even to pick up or drop off passengers. | |
Give way to traffic on major road. The give way rules apply here. | |
Manually operated ‘STOP’ sign. This stop is compulsory. | |
Manually operated ‘GO’ sign. Go if it’s safe to do so. | |
No left turn. | |
No right turn. | |
No towed caravans. This could be for a number of reasons, such as the road isn’t suitable for caravans. | |
No vehicles carrying explosives. | |
No vehicles except bicycles being pushed. | |
School crossing patrol. |