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Warning, regulatory and speed limit signs

How the signing system works and examples of the main sign types. These include regulatory signs, which you must obey by law, low bridge and road works signs

Motorways, information and direction signs, road markings and parking

Signs, signals and road markings used on motorways and the information, parking, road calming and direction signs used on all-purpose roads

Traffic signals and signs, signals and markings for crossings, buses, trams, cycles and pedestrians

Examples of different traffic signals and signs and markings for cyclists and pedestrians, level crossing signs and signs and signals for buses and trams