Road works and temporary signs

Sign Title Shape Colour (Background) Colour (Foreground)
Information on breakdown recovery services during road works Rectangular Yellow Grey/Black
Instructions for drivers of wide loads on how to telephone for assistance Rectangular Yellow Grey/Black
Instructions to drivers of wide loads to follow a diversion to avoid the road works ahead Rectangular Yellow Grey/Black
Location of road works immediately ahead on route indicated Rectangular White Grey/Black
Loose chippings on road ahead Triangular White Red
Maximum speed of 20 miles per hour advised at a bend or other hazard Rectangular White Grey/Black
Maximum speed of 30 miles per hour advised at a bend or other hazard Rectangular White Grey/Black
Additional traffic lane available ahead as part of temporary traffic management scheme Rectangular Yellow Grey/Black
Temporary absence of hard shoulder for 400 yards Rectangular Red White
Temporary absence of road markings for 2 miles Rectangular Red White
Road works or temporary obstruction of the carriageway ahead Triangular White Red
Sharp bends ahead where traffic is diverted onto a temporary road for a short distance Rectangular Yellow Grey/Black
Variable message sign ahead not in use or being tested Rectangular Red White
Vehicular traffic must not proceed into a length of road where one-way working is temporarily necessary Circular Red White
Temporary sudden change in level of carriageway surface Rectangular Red White