Light signals used to control traffic, including traffic light signals, flashing red lights, motorway signals and lane control signals.
Traffic light signals RED means ‘Stop’. Wait behind the stop line on the carriagewayRED AND AMBER also means ‘Stop’. Do not pass through or start until GREEN showsGREEN 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 crossingAMBER 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 accidentA 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
Flashing red lights At level crossings, lifting bridges, airfields, fire stations, etc. At level crossings, lifting bridges, airfields, fire stations, etc.
Motorway signals You MUST NOT proceed further in this laneChange laneReduced visibility aheadLane ahead closedTemporary maximum speed advised and information messageYou **MUST NOT** enter or proceed in the left lane, temporary mandatory maximum speed limit and information messageTemporary maximum speed advisedEnd of restriction
Lane control signals Lane control signals
Green arrow – lane available to traffic facing the sign Red crosses – lane closed to traffic facing the sign White diagonal arrow – change lanes in direction shown
