Road signs and regulations
Inconsiderate drivers who ignore road signs and markings clog up London's roads and could receive a £120 penalty charge notice.
You must not enter a yellow box junction until your exit road or lane is clear. However, you may enter the box and wait when you want to turn right, and are only stopped from doing so by oncoming traffic, or by other vehicles waiting to turn right.
One way traffic.
Vehicular traffic must proceed in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Vehicular traffic must turn ahead in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Vehicular traffic must move to the left.
No right turn for vehicular traffic.
No left turn for vehicular traffic.
No U-Turns for vehicular traffic.
Goods vehicles exceeding the maximum gross weight indicated on the goods vehicle symbol are prohibited.
Route for use by tramcars only.
Route for use by buses and cycles only.
Priority must be given to vehicles approaching from the opposite direction.
No entry to vehicular traffic.
All vehicular traffic prohibited except bicycles being pushed.
Entry to pedestrian zone restricted - alternative types.
Entry to and waiting in pedestrian zone restricted - alternative types.
Entry to and waiting in pedestrian zone restricted - variable message sign.
Motor vehicles prohibited.
Motor vehicles except solo motorcycles prohibited.
Solo motorcycles prohibited.
Vehicles must not stop on this area outside a school entrance.
Red route signs
Double red lines and signs
Stopping is not allowed at any time.
Single red lines and signs
Stopping, loading or picking up or setting down passengers is not allowed between 7am - 7pm.
Red Route Clearway
Part of the red route network where stopping is only allowed in marked lay-bys. On these roads there are signs but no red lines except at some roundabouts and junctions.
Visuals yet to come
Stopping Boxes
These are clearly marked on the road.
Red Boxes
Parking or loading is allowed during the off-peak time (normally between 10am and 4pm). There are several different types of box. Some allow loading and unloading, others allow short term free parking. Special conditions apply to Blue Badge holders. Times and conditions are clearly indicated on the signs displayed next to the box.
White Boxes
Parking or loading is allowed at any time of day. Times and conditions are clearly indicated on the signs displayed next to the box.
The signs shown are examples only. Always check the timeplate adjacent to the red route restriction.