Signals by authorised persons
Signals used by authorised persons, including police officers, arm signals to persons controlling traffic, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency officers and traffic officers and school crossing patrols.
Police officers
Stop



To beckon traffic on



In Wales, bilingual signs appear on emergency services vehicles and clothing.
Arm signals to persons controlling traffic



Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency officers and traffic officers


These officers have the powers to stop/direct vehicles and are using hand signals and light signals similar to those used by police. You must obey any signals given.
School crossing patrols





